The 2018 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team represented Sam Houston State University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

The Bearkats were led by fifth-year head coach K. C. Keeler and played their home games at Bowers Stadium.

On July 12, 2018, the Southland announced their Preseason All-Conference Teams, with the Bearkats having seven players at nine positions selected.

[1] Offense 1st team Davion Davis – Sr. WR Nathan Stewart – Jr. WR Mitchell Watanabe – Sr. OL Eric David – Jr. OL Tristan Wendt – Sr. OL Davion Davis – Sr. all purpose player Defense 1st team Davion Davis – Sr. PR 2nd team Chris Stewart – Sr. DL Zyon McCollum – So.

On July 19, 2018, the Southland announced their preseason poll, with the Bearkats selected as the favorites to win the conference.