Trailing by as many as 17 points in the first half, Kennesaw State’s chance to tie Sam Houston State in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs fell short on fourth-and-5 at the 11-yard line with less than two minutes remaining. The Bearkats escaped with a 34-27 victory in Huntsville, Texas Saturday night.
The big play came when wide receiver Ezra Naylor was dropped for a 4-yard loss on fourth-and-5 at the 11 with 1:32 remaining.
The loss ended Kennesaw State’s 12-game win streak and its third season of football.
Sam Houston, which led the FBS in yards per game (558.2), finished with 482 yards.
