Rutherford tosses 3 TDs, and Stephen F. Austin beats McNeese 38-27
— Gavin Rutherford threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns as Stephen F. Austin beat McNeese 38-27 on Saturday in the season and Southland Conference opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
38
McNeese Cowboys
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFA | 10 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
| MCN | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 27 |
Navarre Stadium · 10,680 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 8:37 38-27
Devin Lippold 1 Yd Run (Deaglan Camron Kick)
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Touchdown 12:45 38-20
Omiri Wiggins 7 Yd pass from Devin Lippold (Deaglan Camron Kick)
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Touchdown 0:25 38-13
Stetson Sarratt 33 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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Touchdown 11:08 31-13
Omiri Wiggins 75 Yd Run (Deaglan Camron PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 12:10 31-7
Clayton Wayland 35 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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Touchdown 5:27 24-7
Makai Frisby 35 Yd Interception Return (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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Touchdown 11:29 17-7
Jaylen Jenkins 1 Yd Run (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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Field Goal 5:59 10-7
Carlos Alvarado 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:05 7-7
Bugs Mortimer 37 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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Touchdown 12:19 0-7
Elisha Edwards 45 Yd pass from Jake Strong (Deaglan Camron Kick)
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MCN 0:05
1 play, 21 yards, 0:05 · End Of Quarter
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SFA 0:05
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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MCN 1:56
7 plays, 34 yards, 1:48 · Downs
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SFA 3:44
8 plays, 34 yards, 4:49 · Missed FG
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MCN 8:37
7 plays, 57 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:37 38-27
Devin Lippold 1 Yd Run (Deaglan Camron Kick)
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SFA 11:08
3 plays, 32 yards, 1:37 · Fumble
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MCN 12:45
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:45 38-20
Omiri Wiggins 7 Yd pass from Devin Lippold (Deaglan Camron Kick)
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SFA 0:25
7 plays, 65 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 38-13
Stetson Sarratt 33 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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MCN 2:24
8 plays, 32 yards, 4:01 · Downs
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SFA 6:25
9 plays, 42 yards, 4:43 · Missed FG
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MCN 11:08
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:08 31-13
Omiri Wiggins 75 Yd Run (Deaglan Camron PAT blocked)
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SFA 12:10
3 plays, 21 yards, 1:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:10 31-7
Clayton Wayland 35 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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MCN 13:19
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:49 · Interception
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SFA 14:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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MCN 0:22
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:07 · End Of Half
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SFA 1:07
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:39 · Interception
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MCN 3:46
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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MCN 5:27
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:43 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:27 24-7
Makai Frisby 35 Yd Interception Return (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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SFA 8:10
5 plays, 42 yards, 1:37 · Interception
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MCN 9:47
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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SFA 11:29
7 plays, 68 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:29 17-7
Jaylen Jenkins 1 Yd Run (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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MCN 14:52
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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SFA 1:32
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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MCN 2:55
5 plays, 5 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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SFA 5:59
8 plays, 7 yards, 4:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:59 10-7
Carlos Alvarado 31 Yd Field Goal
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MCN 10:19
2 plays, -5 yards, 0:39 · Fumble
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SFA 10:58
4 plays, 82 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:05 7-7
Bugs Mortimer 37 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford (Carlos Alvarado Kick)
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MCN 12:19
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:19 0-7
Elisha Edwards 45 Yd pass from Jake Strong (Deaglan Camron Kick)
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
SFA
MCN
23
1st Downs
18
5-12
3rd down efficiency
5-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
439
Total Yards
407
302
Passing
208
18/29
Comp/Att
19/32
10.4
Yards per pass
6.5
137
Rushing
199
39
Rushing Attempts
33
3.5
Yards per rush
6.0
8-67
Penalties
5-60
3
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
2
31:47
Possession
28:13
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