SFA Lumberjacks Football 2025 Season Schedule & Results 🪓
The Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) Lumberjacks football team finished the 2025 regular season with an impressive 10-2 record, clinching the Southland Conference title for the first time since 2010. This marked a remarkable turnaround under head coach Jake Flint, setting the stage for a deep run in the NCAA FCS playoffs. Below is the updated schedule, including all regular-season results and postseason action through the quarterfinals (as of December 8, 2025).
Regular Season
- Aug 28, 2025: Lost to Houston 0–27 (NRG Stadium, Houston, TX)
- Sept 6, 2025: Lost to Abilene Christian 20–28 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX)
- Sept 13, 2025: Defeated Sul Ross State 63–0 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX)
- Sept 20, 2025: Defeated Cal Poly 35–17 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX)
- Sept 27, 2025: Defeated McNeese State 34–17 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX)
- Oct 4, 2025: Defeated Incarnate Word 31–17 (Benson Stadium, San Antonio, TX)
- Oct 18, 2025: Defeated Nicholls 34–7 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX)
- Oct 25, 2025: Defeated East Texas A&M 31–21 (Memorial Stadium, Commerce, TX)
- Nov 1, 2025: Defeated UT Rio Grande Valley 41–17 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX)
- Nov 8, 2025: Defeated Houston Christian 50–3 (Husky Stadium, Houston, TX)
- Nov 15, 2025: Defeated Lamar 26–15 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX)
Postseason
- Nov 23, 2025 (FCS First Round): Defeated Tarleton State 38–24 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX) – A dominant home opener in the playoffs, where QB Sam Vidlak threw for 285 yards and 3 TDs, avenging an earlier conference scare.
- Nov 30, 2025 (FCS Second Round): Defeated Abilene Christian 41–34 (Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX) – In a thrilling rematch of their Week 2 loss, the seventh-seeded Jacks overcame five lead changes with a late defensive stand, improving to 12-2 overall. WR Kylon Harris led with 183 receiving yards.
- Dec 12, 2025 (FCS Quarterfinals, Upcoming): vs. Montana State (8 p.m. CT, Bobcat Stadium, Bozeman, MT | ESPN) – SFA faces the No. 2 seed Bobcats (12-1) in a marquee matchup. The Jacks’ balanced offense (averaging 38.5 points per game) will test Montana State’s top-ranked defense. Prediction: Expect a close one—Axe ‘Em, Jacks!
Update: The Lumberjacks extend their win streak to nine, now 9–2 overall and 7–0 in Southland Conference play, ranked No. 17 in the FCS Coaches Poll. Gavin Rutherford threw for 140 yards and rushed for 75 more, while Jerrell Wimbley added 65 yards and a touchdown. Carlos Alvarado kicked three field goals, and the defense held Lamar to just 15 points.
🐉 Nacogdoches High School (Dragons)
- Oct 31, 2025: Lost to Mt. Pleasant 48–21
- Oct 24, 2025: Lost to Marshall 28–42
- Oct 17, 2025: Defeated Whitehouse 34–24
- Oct 10, 2025: Defeated Hallsville 21–20
- Sept 26, 2025: Defeated Jacksonville 40–14
- Sept 19, 2025: Won against Rudder 42–10
- Sept 12, 2025: Won against Livingston 29–23
- Sept 5, 2025: Lost to Lufkin 14–42
- Aug 28, 2025: Won against Palestine 35–14
Update: The Dragons fall to 6–3 overall, dropping two straight in district play. RJ Whitaker threw two touchdowns, but the defense struggled against Mt. Pleasant’s high-powered offense. WR Micah Lockett’s 100-yard streak ends at seven.
🐾 Garrison High School (Bulldogs)
- Oct 31, 2025: Defeated West Sabine 42–14
- Oct 24, 2025: Defeated Hemphill 55–10
- Oct 17, 2025: Lost to San Augustine 15–31
- Oct 3, 2025: Defeated North Webster 46–7
- Sept 19, 2025: Lost to Lovelady 34–41
- Sept 12, 2025: Crushed Anahuac 54–0
- Sept 5, 2025: Lost to Arp 9–44
- Aug 28, 2025: Won against Waskom 39–19
Update: Garrison improves to 5–3 overall, 3–1 in district. Ronnie Jernigan rushed for three touchdowns and the defense forced four turnovers in a dominant win over West Sabine.
🐻 Cushing High School (Bearkats)
- Oct 31, 2025: Defeated Brookeland 28–6
- Oct 25, 2025: Defeated Tenaha 40–8
- Oct 17, 2025: Lost to Wagoner 14–42
- Oct 3, 2025: Lost to Mt. Enterprise High School 8–52
- Sept 26, 2025: Lost to Alto High School 20–29
- Sept 19, 2025: Defeated Evadale 62–44
- Sept 12, 2025: Lost to Union Grove 0–20
- Sept 5, 2025: Won against Deweyville 16–6
- Aug 29, 2025: Won against Colmesneil 8–6
Update: The Bearkats climb to 5–4 overall, winning back-to-back games with a balanced attack. RB Jaceon McKnight rushed for 112 yards and two scores, while the defense held Brookeland to just six points.