Venue & Game Details
Matchup: McNeese Cowboys vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Homer Bryce Stadium (Jimmy W. Murphy Field), Nacogdoches, Texas
Capacity: ~14,575
Event: Family Day at SFA
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Nacogdoches, TX)
Kickoff Temperature: ~81°F (27°C)
Conditions: Partly cloudy, humid evening
Wind: 5–8 mph from the south
Precipitation: ~10% chance of light showers
Impact: Warm and sticky conditions; stamina and depth could be tested in the second half.
Injury Report
McNeese Cowboys:
QB Jake Strong – healthy, 798 passing yards, 5 TDs, 3 INTs.
RB TreVonte’ Citizen – healthy, 201 rushing yards, 2 TDs.
WR Joshua Jackson – healthy, 171 receiving yards.
WR Jonathan Harris – healthy, 165 yards, 3 TDs.
No major injuries reported.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks:
QB Sam Vidlak – healthy, 508 passing yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs.
RB Richard Reese – healthy, 99 rushing yards, 1 TD.
WR Kylon Harris – healthy, 165 receiving yards, 1 TD.
WR Blaine Green – healthy, 85 yards, 1 TD.
No major injuries reported.
Key Player Matchups
QB Jake Strong (McNeese) vs. SFA Secondary
Strong is averaging 266 ypg with 5 TDs.
SFA has forced 3 INTs in its last game vs. Cal Poly.
QB Sam Vidlak (SFA) vs. McNeese Defense
Vidlak is completing 61.5% of passes but has struggled with turnovers.
McNeese’s defense has been inconsistent, giving up 30+ in 3 of 4 games.
WR Jonathan Harris (McNeese) vs. SFA Corners
Harris has 3 TDs in 4 games.
SFA’s secondary has been vulnerable to red-zone targets.
WR Kylon Harris (SFA) vs. McNeese Secondary
Harris is averaging 55 ypg.
McNeese has allowed multiple 100-yard receivers this season.
Recent Team Form
McNeese Cowboys (1–3)
L 38–17 @ Central Arkansas (Week 3)
W 24–20 vs. Nicholls (Week 2)
L 35–14 @ Louisiana Tech (Week 1, FBS)
L 31–10 vs. Tarleton State (Week 0)
Strengths: Passing game with Strong and Harris.
Weaknesses: Defense allowing 33.5 ppg.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (2–2)
W 35–17 vs. Cal Poly (Week 3)
W 63–0 vs. Sul Ross State (Week 2)
L 28–20 @ Abilene Christian (Week 1)
L 38–14 @ Texas Tech (Week 0, FBS)
Strengths: Balanced offense, strong home-field record.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent rushing attack.
Conference vs. Conference
Both are members of the Southland Conference (SLC).
This is the conference opener for both teams.
Series History
All-time series: McNeese leads 23–15–2.
Last meeting (2024): McNeese won 27–21.
Trend: McNeese has won 4 straight overall and 4 straight in Nacogdoches.
Last SFA home win vs. McNeese: 2011.
Betting Trends
McNeese Cowboys:
1–3 ATS in 2025.
2–6 ATS in last 8 Southland games.
3 of last 4 games have gone Over.
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks:
2–2 ATS in 2025.
6–2 ATS in last 8 home games.
4 of last 6 games have gone Under.
Historical Betting Results
2024: McNeese +3 covered in 27–21 win (Under cashed).
2023: McNeese -2.5 covered in 31–28 win (Over cashed).
2022: McNeese +7 covered in 19–14 win (Under cashed).
Game Odds
McNeese Cowboys 54
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
