WHAT: The SFA Lumberjacks football team, under the leadership of head coach Colby Carthel (6th season), opens Fall camp this Wednesday in preparing for the upcoming 2024 season. The season marks the return to the Southland Conference (SLC) for the Lumberjacks and features six home games including three in SLC play. SFA opens their season at Homer Bryce Stadium on Thursday, August 29 vs. the North American Stallions. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
WHEN: First day of Fall came begins this Wednesday, July 31st. Practice will take place from 8:00am-10:30am.
WHERE: Practice fields located behind the Lumberjacks Fieldhouse.
MEDIA: Media are invited to cover the Lumberjacks opening practice.
- Video and photographers are invited to cover on field activities during the practice.
- Head coach Colby Carthel and selected players will be available for interviews after practice.
CONTACT: Please contact Jay Lucas (jay.lucas@sfasu.edu) if you would like to cover practice this Wednesday, July 21st from 8-10am.
REMINDER-SEASON CREDENTIALS: Season credentials for media covering Lumberjacks football during the 2024 season will be issued to media covering the team on a full-time basis and will be issued before the opening game on August 29. The 2024 credential will allow access to the field on game days (with restrictions in some areas), entrance to the press box, post-game press conference with the head coach and players. The credential can also be used at practice sessions throughout the season.
If interested in covering the Lumberjacks 2024 football season, please send me your name, title, and media outlet. I will add you to our media distribution list.
Thank you!
Jay