Sam Houston projected starting lineup and depth chart for New Orleans Bowl | 2024-25 College football season

The Sam Houston Bearkats finished their season strong, winning four out of five games to end 9-3 on the season and secure bowl-eligibility for the first time. On Thursday, they'll make their bowl debut at Caesars Superdome in the 2024 New Orleans Bowl against the Georgia Southern Eagles (8-4). The kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

The Eagles are favored by six points for the game. But the Bearkats would be motivated to not go down in their first bowl appearance.

Let's take a look at Sam Houston's projected starting lineup and depth chart for the New Orleans Bowl.

Sam Houston projected starting lineup and depth chart for New Orleans Bowl

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: Ife Adeyi

• 2nd: Jyzaiah Rockwell

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Qua'Vez Humphreys

• 2nd: Michael Phoenix II (Questionable)

WR-Y (Wide Receiver Y):

Starter: Noah Smith

• 2nd: Fatu Mukuba

WR-H (Wide Receiver H):

Starter: Simeon Evans

• 2nd: Lonnie Adkism

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Luke Eckardt

• 2nd: Kolt Dieterich

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: MarKendrick Beall

• 2nd: Rhett Larson

C (Center):

Starter: Ethan Hagler

• 2nd: Seth Kohlscheen

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: James Dawn II

• 2nd: William McCollum

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Rhett Larson

• 2nd: Orion Irving

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Elijah Sohn

• 2nd: Fernando Garza III (Questionable)

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Hunter Watson

• 2nd: Jase Bauer (Doubtful)

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Jay Ducker (Questionable)

• 2nd: DJ McKinney (Questionable)

Defensive Positions

DE (Defensive End):

Starter: Jevon Leon

• 2nd: Chris Murray

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Seth Mason

• 2nd: Quincy Wright

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Richard Outland Jr.

• 2nd: Denver Warren

JACK (Edge Rusher):

Starter: Issiah Nixon

• 2nd: Briceon Hayes

WLB (Weakside Linebacker):

Starter: Kavian Gaither

• 2nd: Jaylen Phillips

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Trey Fields (Out)

• 2nd: CJ Johnson

SLB (Strongside Linebacker):

Starter: Sincere Jackson

• 2nd: S'Maje Burrell

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: Da'Veawn Armstead

• 2nd: Emon Allen

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Caleb Weaver

• 2nd: Elias Escobar

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Isaiah Cash (Out)

• 2nd: Jaidan Scott

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: David Fisher (Out)

• 2nd: Chantson Prox

NB (Nickelback):

Starter: Jaylon Jimmerson

• 2nd: Ny'Quee Hawkins

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Jadon Cardell

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Christian Pavon

• 2nd: Joe Nelson

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Christian Pavon

• 2nd: Joe Nelson

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Zach Stricker

• 2nd: Carson Whitington

H (Holder):

Starter: Jadon Cardell

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Ife Adeyi

• 2nd: Emon Allen

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Zach Hrbacek

• 2nd: John Gentry (Questionable)

Injured Reserves

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