Sam Houston was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 38-10 loss at the hands of the Arlington Colts. The match marked the Texans' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Sam Houston lost, don't look at Jaylen Harper. Despite the final result, he rushed for 106 yards, and also picked up 50 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Arlington's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ibrahim Otokiti, who rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Jamar Burton, who picked up 67 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Sam Houston's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Arlington, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sam Houston will face off against Lamar at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sam Houston is facing Lamar at the right time seeing as Lamar is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Arlington, they will square off against Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bowie knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Arlington likes a good challenge.
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