No. 2 Stephen F. Austin beat No. 23/24 Southeastern Louisiana 45-24, setting a program record with its eighth straight win to open the season. A decisive 21-point third quarter—featuring a 75-yard-after-the-catch touchdown, a pick-six and another scoring run—turned a 21-17 lead into a rout.

By the Numbers
  • 45-24: Final score.
  • 8-0: SFA’s program-record start.
  • 21: SFA points in the third quarter.
  • 159: Jaylen Jenkins’ rushing yards on 17 carries; he also scored a touchdown.
  • 12,000+: Fans in attendance.
Yes, But

SFA overcame a muffed punt, a fumble inside the 10-yard line and multiple penalties. The defense limited the damage, holding SLU to a field goal after the punt turnover and turning the game with two interceptions.

State of Play
  • SFA has won 18 straight regular-season games, the longest active streak among Division I teams.
  • The Lumberjacks have won 13 consecutive Southland Conference games and 12 straight at home.
  • SFA hosts Houston Christian on Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.
What's Next

SFA closes a four-game home stretch against Houston Christian on Halloween. The Lumberjacks lead the series 6-1 and have averaged more than 43 points in their last four meetings with the Huskies.

Bottom Line

SFA’s unbeaten start is powered by more than explosive offense: its defense turned a close game into a blowout, while the team weathered its own mistakes and kept control.