The 2024 Sam Houston Bearkats football team represented Sam Houston State University in Conference USA (CUSA) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bearkats were led by K. C. Keeler during the regular season, in his eleventh year as the head coach. The Bearkats played their home games at Bowers Stadium, located in Huntsville, Texas.
Following a 10âÂÂ7 road win against FIU on October 22, the Bearkats became bowl eligible in just their second year since joining the FBS.
After the regular season, K. C. Keeler announced he accepted the head coaching position at Temple. He was replaced on an interim basis by offensive coordinator Brad Cornelsen for the New Orleans Bowl.
The Conference USA preseason media poll was released on July 19. The Bearkats were predicted to finish tied for fifth.