Overview
- Sam Houston announced Wednesday that it had fired Phil Longo after two seasons in charge and a 3-17 overall record.
- Associate head coach Eric Raisbeck and defensive coordinator Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay were named interim co-head coaches to lead the Bearkats for the remaining four games this season.
- Under Longo the offense ranked near the bottom of FBS play, listed 131st in points per game and 124th in yards per game, and scored just three points in three of four conference games.
- The team is 1-7 this year with its only win against FCS opponent Nicholls State and recently lost 24-3 to Missouri State, leaving Sam Houston winless against FBS opponents this season.
- Athletic director Bobby Williams said the review showed the program needs new leadership to compete in Conference USA, and the school will begin a national search for a permanent coach.