No. 2 SFA beat Southeastern Louisiana 45-24, using a 21-point burst in the third quarter to end the Lions’ comeback bid. Southeastern fought back from an early 14-point deficit and closed within 21-17, but three turnovers helped SFA take control.

By the Numbers
  • SFA improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in Southland Conference play; Southeastern fell to 4-4 and 2-3.
  • SFA scored 21 points in the final 4:18 of the third quarter.
  • Jaylen Jenkins rushed for 159 yards on 17 carries.
  • Kyle Lowe passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns, with two interceptions.
Yes, But

Southeastern showed resilience, recovering two fumbles and cutting the deficit to four early in the third quarter. But the Lions couldn’t sustain the comeback after SFA capitalized on three turnovers and pulled away.

What’s Next

Southeastern visits East Texas A&M on Halloween for a 3 p.m. game in Commerce, Texas. The Battle of the Lions will air on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Southeastern had a chance to make it a close game, but costly mistakes turned the contest decisively in SFA’s favor.