In just its second FBS season, Sam Houston went 10-3 overall and 6-2 against Conference USA foes in 2024. The Bearkats also won their first bowl game, a 31-26 victory over Georgia Southern in the New Orleans Bowl.
But success can often lead to head coaches finding new jobs. KC Keeler, who led Sam Houston to an FCS national championship, went to Temple, and now Phil Longo is in charge of the program.
And of course, transfers often happen during a coaching change. Here’s a look at the players who have decided to join Sam Houston and who have chosen to leave the program this offseason, per 247 Sports.
How Many Sam Houston Players Have Entered The Transfer Portal?
Thus far, 15 Sam Houston players have made it known they intend to go to another team via the transfer portal.
How Many Players Have Transferred To Sam Houston?
At this point, 15 college football players have decided to transfer to Sam Houston. That number could always change as the offseason continues.
Sam Houston Transfer Tracker
| Name | Old Team | New Team | Pos. |
| Kaleb Black | Arizona St. | SHSU | WR |
| AJ Sargent | Tarleton St. | SHSU | DL |
| Cecil Powell | Troy | SHSU | DB |
| Jay Ducker | SHSU | Temple | RB |
| JaMair Diaz | Glenville St. | SHSU | LB |
| Elijah Green | Indiana | SHSU | RB |
| Alonzo Edwards Jr. | Texas St. | SHSU | DB |
| Jerrian Parker | S. Illinois | SHSU | RB |
| Antavious Fish | Akron | SHSU | LB |
| Aviyon Smith-Mack | LIU | SHSU | WR |
| Rayfield Lotten | Miss. St. | SHSU | TE |
| Jalyn Stanford | Houston | SHSU | DB |
| Denver Warren | SHSU | UAB | DL |
| Keelan Cox | Texas So. | SHSU | EDGE |
| Trey Harris | Cornell | SHSU | DB |
| Jace Arnold | Wisconsin | SHSU | DB |
| Kendrick DuJour | SHSU | E. Carolina | EDGE |
| Chris Murray | SHSU | Auburn | EDGE |
| Jase Bauer | SHSU | UT Martin | QB |
| Simeon Evans | SHSU | N. Texas | WR |
| Mabrey Mettauer | Wisconsin | SHSU | QB |
| Isaiah Cash | SHSU | Va. Tech | DB |
| Briceon Hayes | SHSU | N. Texas | EDGE |
| Quincy Wright | SHSU | N. Texas | DL |
| Richard Outland Jr. | SHSU | N. Texas | DL |
| S’Maje Burrell | SHSU | N. Texas | LB |
| Da’Veawn Armstead | SHSU | N. Texas | DB |
| Caleb Weaver | SHSU | Duke | DB |
| David Fisher | SHSU | N. Texas | DB |
| Trey Fields | SHSU | N. Texas | LB |
