Rutherford accounts for 3 TDs, leading Stephen F. Austin over Abilene Christian 26-7
— Gavin Rutherford threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Stephen F. Austin to a 26-7 victory over Abilene Christian Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
26
Abilene Christian Wildcats
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFA | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
| ACU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Wildcat Stadium (TX) · 7,739 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Houston Christian Huskies | W 37-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs SE Louisiana Lions | W 45-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Nicholls Colonels | W 56-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 28-26 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Northeastern State RiverHawks | W 63-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 13:37 26-7
Gavin Rutherford 26 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:28 20-7
Carlos Alvarado 51 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:15 17-7
Carlos Alvarado 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:16 14-7
Gerard Edimo 13 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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Touchdown 14:19 7-7
Bugs Mortimer 69 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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Touchdown 0:16 0-7
Itty Henry 6 Yd pass from John David Black (Brandon Perez Kick)
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SFA 0:27
3 plays, 17 yards, 1:46 · End Of Quarter
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ACU 1:46
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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SFA 4:30
6 plays, 15 yards, 4:27 · Punt
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ACU 8:57
13 plays, 52 yards, 4:40 · Missed FG
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SFA 13:37
8 plays, 92 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:37 26-7
Gavin Rutherford 26 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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ACU 2:16
8 plays, 37 yards, 4:18 · Punt
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SFA 6:36
4 plays, 50 yards, 1:04 · Fumble
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ACU 7:38
4 plays, 40 yards, 2:18 · Interception
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SFA 9:56
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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ACU 11:39
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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ACU 0:24
1 play, -4 yards, 0:28 · End Of Half
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SFA 0:28
7 plays, 53 yards, 1:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:28 20-7
Carlos Alvarado 51 Yd Field Goal
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ACU 1:47
4 plays, 32 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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SFA 3:15
13 plays, 60 yards, 6:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:15 17-7
Carlos Alvarado 26 Yd Field Goal
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ACU 9:23
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:53 · Punt
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SFA 10:16
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:16 14-7
Gerard Edimo 13 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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ACU 12:46
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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Touchdown 14:19 7-7
Bugs Mortimer 69 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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SFA 15:00
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:41 · Touchdown
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ACU 0:16
10 plays, 91 yards, 5:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:16 0-7
Itty Henry 6 Yd pass from John David Black (Brandon Perez Kick)
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SFA 6:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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ACU 7:36
2 plays, 12 yards, 0:38 · Fumble
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SFA 8:14
9 plays, 34 yards, 4:09 · Downs
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ACU 12:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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SFA 13:23
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:37 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
SFA
ACU
20
1st Downs
17
7-14
3rd down efficiency
4-13
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
459
Total Yards
300
243
Passing
267
17/31
Comp/Att
21/38
7.8
Yards per pass
7.0
216
Rushing
33
35
Rushing Attempts
24
6.2
Yards per rush
1.4
7-47
Penalties
5-55
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:50
Possession
29:10
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