[PAR] [TLE] Sam Houston State University [SEP] Sam Houston State University (known as SHSU or Sam) was founded in 1879 and is the third oldest public institution of higher learning in the State of Texas.  It is located approximately 70 minutes north of downtown Houston, in Huntsville, Texas.  It is one of the oldest purpose-built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and the first such institution of its type in Texas.  The school is named for Sam Houston, who made his home in the city and is buried there. [PAR] [TLE] 2016 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team [SEP] The 2016 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team represented Sam Houston State University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season.  The Bearkats were led by third-year head coach K. C. Keeler and played their home games at Bowers Stadium.  They were a member of the Southland Conference.  They finished the season 12–1 overall and 9–0 in Southland play to win the Southland Conference title.They went undefeated 11–0 during the regular season.  They received the Southland's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs where they defeated Chattanooga the second round, only to lose in the quarterfinals to James Madison.
[PAR] [TLE] Sam Houston State University [ SEP ] Sam Houston State University ( known as SHSU or Sam ) was founded in 1879 and is the third oldest public institution of higher learning in the State of Texas . It is located approximately 70 minutes north of downtown Houston , in Huntsville , Texas . It is one of the oldest purpose - built institutions for the instruction of teachers west of the Mississippi River and the first such institution of its type in Texas . The school is named for Sam Houston , who made his home in the city and is buried there . [PAR] [TLE] 2016 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team [ SEP ] The 2016 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team represented Sam Houston State University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season . The Bearkats were led by third - year head coach K. C. Keeler and played their home games at Bowers Stadium . They were a member of the Southland Conference . They finished the season 12–1 overall and 9–0 in Southland play to win the Southland Conference title . They went undefeated 11–0 during the regular season . They received the Southland 's automatic bid to the FCS Playoffs where they defeated Chattanooga the second round , only to lose in the quarterfinals to James Madison .
The 2016 Bearkats, an NCAA Division 1 football team represents a University founded in what year?
The 2016 Bearkats , an NCAA Division 1 football team represents a University founded in what year ?
1879
1879