August 12, 2020

Football

BATTLE OF THE PINEY WOODS TO NOT BE PLAYED AT NRG STADIUM IN 2020

EVENT TO RETURN TO NRG STADIUM IN 2021

HOUSTON – The Battle of the Piney Woods presented by H-E-B college football event between Stephen F. Austin State University and Sam Houston State University will not be played at NRG Stadium in 2020, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment (LSSE) and the schools announced today. The matchup between the two schools dates back to 1923, making it the fourth-oldest college football rivalry in the state of Texas.

 

All parties look forward to this great rivalry returning to NRG Stadium in 2021.