Abilene Christian Wildcats at Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
· FCS Championship - Second Round
Sam Vidlak, Kylon Harris lead the way and Stephen F. Austin reaches FCS quarters with 41-34 win
Seventh-seeded Stephen F. Austin (11-2) advances to the quarterfinals and will play No. 2 Montana State.
The Lumberjacks scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, twice overcoming three-point deficits.
The 10th-seeded Wildcats led 27-24 heading to the fourth quarter then SFA took a 31-27 lead on Jerrell Wimbley's 10-yard touchdown run with 12 minutes remaining.
Three plays later Jordon Vaughn's 66-yard touchdown run up the middle had Abilene Christian back in front, 34-31, with 10 1/2 minutes remaining.
Vidlak's 9-yard TD pass to Harris gave the Lumberjacks a 38-34 lead and Jacob Hand's 26-yard field goal made it 41-34 with 1:56 left in the game.
The Wildcats stalled at their own 23 on their final possession.
This was the fourth time this season that Vidlak threw three touchdown passes. His career high is five, which he accomplished twice last season. Harris' 183 yards equal his career high that was established six weeks ago against East Texas A&M.
Vaughn had 100 yards rushing for Abilene Christian (9-5) and Stone Earle passed for 206 yards.
The Lumberjacks have won a school-record 11 in a row since a 28-20 loss to Abilene Christian in September.
It was the Lumberjacks’ first home playoff game since 2010 and the first non-opening round playoff game since 1989.
How To Watch
How can I watch Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks?
- TV Channel: Wildcats at Lumberjacks 2021 College Football, week 15, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 7:39 | Brandon Perez 22 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 1:49 | Gerard Edimo 20 Yd pass from Sam Vidlak (Carlos Alvarado Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:31 | Derrick Bohler 26 Yd pass from Sam Vidlak (Carlos Alvarado Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:38 | Jordon Vaughn 2 Yd Run (Brandon Perez Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:05 | Jordon Vaughn 23 Yd Run (Brandon Perez Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:03 | Jacob Hand 48 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:08 | Jerrell Wimbley 4 Yd Run (Carlos Alvarado Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:55 | Stone Earle 17 Yd Run (Brandon Perez Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 1:50 | Brandon Perez 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 11:56 | Jerrell Wimbley 10 Yd Run (Carlos Alvarado Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:31 | Jordon Vaughn 66 Yd Run (Brandon Perez Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:47 | Kylon Harris 9 Yd pass from Sam Vidlak (Carlos Alvarado Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 1:56 | Carlos Alvarado 26 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 ACU |
 SFA |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 8-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 419 | Total Yards | 502 |
| 208 | Passing | 357 |
| 20/37 | Comp/Att | 26/35 |
| 5.6 | Yards per pass | 10.2 |
| 211 | Rushing | 145 |
| 31 | Rushing Attempts | 32 |
| 6.8 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 6-50 | Penalties | 10-93 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 34:00 | Possession | 26:00 |
Game Information
Location: Nacogdoches, TX
Attendance: 8,645 · Capacity:
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