Sam Houston Fires Football Coach Phil Longo After 1-7 Start
Sam Houston has fired football coach Phil Longo after the team's 1-7 start to the season.
Houston, TX, October 29, 2026 —
Sam Houston has fired football coach Phil Longo after the team opened the season with a 1-7 record, according to the information provided. The announcement ends Longo’s tenure as the team’s coach, though no details about the timing or circumstances of the decision were given.
The record cited reflects one win and seven losses. The available information does not identify the games involved, provide a breakdown of the team’s performance, or say whether the decision followed a particular result. It also does not include a statement from Sam Houston or Longo explaining the move.
Information about the next steps for the program was not provided. It is not known from the summary whether Sam Houston has named an interim coach, begun a search for a replacement, or announced who will lead the team in its next game. The date of the dismissal and the length of Longo’s time in the role were also not specified.
The stated record is the only context provided for the decision. No additional reason for the firing, details about the team’s schedule, or information about the status of the coaching position was included. Further developments were not provided in the available summary.
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