by Data Skrive

Oct 12, 2024 3:23 p.m

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (3-2) and the Lamar Cardinals (3-2) will meet in a matchup of Southland opponents on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Provost Umphrey Stadium.

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SFA vs Lamar match info

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• TV channels: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• City: Beaumont, Texas
• Venue: Provost Umphrey Stadium

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SFA Insights

• The Jacks rank 77th in total defense this season (393.5 yards allowed per game), but they thrive on the offensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FCS with 501.6 total yards per game.
• SFA has the 100th ranked defense in passing yards this season (245.8 allowed per game) and has been better on offense, ranking seventh with 286.2 passing yards per game.
• The Jacks rank 41st in run defense this season (147.8 rushing yards allowed per game), but they thrive on the other side of the ball, ranking 10th best in the FCS with 215.4 rushing yards per game.
• SFA ranks 78th on offense this year in third-down efficiency (17.6% percentage) and has been better on defense, posting a 21st third-down conversion rate allowed .4% took seventh best place.
• The Jacks have the best turnover margin in college football at +3 and have forced four turnovers (fourth in the FCS) while causing a turnover once (19th in the FCS).

Lamar Insights

• Lamar ranks 92nd with 316 total yards per game on offense and 52nd with 362.8 total yards allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
• The Cardinals have excelled in pass defense, giving up just 175.6 passing yards per game (20th best). On offense, they rank 100th in the FCS with 162 passing yards per game.
• In terms of rushing, Lamar ranks 57th in the FCS on offense (154 rushing yards per game) and 87th on the other side of the ball (187.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
• The Cardinals rank 67th in the FCS with a 21.4% third-down conversion rate on offense and 41st with a 50% third-down conversion rate on the defensive side of the ball.
• Lamar has excelled in turnovers, as the team ranks seventh-best in the FCS with a +2 turnover margin, with two forced turnovers (13th nationally) and zero turnovers (first nationally).

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SFA leaders

• Sam Vidlak has 1,236 passing yards in five games this year, averaging 247.2 per game with a 65.4% completion rate and 16 touchdowns (second in the FCS) against two interceptions.
• Qualan Jones has 459 rushing yards with three touchdowns (91.8 yards per game in five games). His 7 yards per attempt ranks 15th in college football.
• In five games played, Kylon Harris is averaging 79 yards and 5.6 receptions per game and is on pace for 395 receiving yards and 28 catches. He has been targeted 33 times and has four receiving touchdowns.

Lamar leader

• Khalan Griffin is averaging 111 rushing yards per game this year (555 total yards) while scoring five rushing touchdowns.
• Through five games, Robert Coleman has 626 passing yards, four touchdowns against three interceptions and 45.9% of his attempts.
• He added 46 rushing yards (fourth on the Cardinals) while scoring a touchdown on the ground (averaging 9.2 yards per game and 1.8 per carry).
• So far this season, Sevonne Rhea has caught 15 passes for 198 receiving yards while scoring three touchdowns in the passing game. He has been targeted a total of 17 times and is averaging three balls per game in five games played.

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