WEEK 2: EAST TEXAS A&M

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WHEN: September 05, 2026 (Sat.) 7:00 P.M.
WHERE: Nacogdoches, Texas (Homer Bryce Stadium)
TV: ESPN+
East Texas Tough Night

The battle lines are drawn for one of the oldest, rivalries in Texas football! (60th Meeting)

This Saturday, #11 Stephen F. Austin State (1-0, 1-0) opens its home slate at Homer Bryce Stadium, welcoming long-time foe East Texas A&M (0-1, 0-0) for a high-stakes, under-the-lights showdown.

While East Texas A&M holds the historical 44-14-1 series lead dating back to 1924, SFA has dominated recently, winning three of the last four meetings. As SFA continues celebrating 100 years of football, they are looking to extend a massive 9-game conference win streak following their historic, perfect conference run in 2025.

The Lions are battle-tested, entering their second straight week against Top 20 competition. After a heartbreaking 23-15 loss at #17 Mercer where a final-play pass into the end zone fell just short of forcing overtime, the Lions are hungry for an upset.
  • Stingy Defense: After giving up 44 points per game last season, the overhauled Lion defense looks dangerous. They completely shut out Mercer in the second half last week. Big junior defensive back #0 Tramar Gilbert (6'2", 226 lbs) anchors the unit, coming off a ferocious 10-tackle performance.
  • 6th-year senior quarterback #11 Eric Rodriguez (235 yards, 1 TD at Mercer) triggers the offense alongside dynamic running back #6 EJ Oakmon, who gashed Mercer for 87 yards on a 6.0-yard average.
  • The X-Factor: Keep your eyes on electric senior wideout #4 Micah Simpson. He tore up the secondary last week with 10 catches for 168 yards, including a thrilling 48-yard bomb to the end zone.
The last two meetings in Commerce were absolute dogfights. SFA suffered a playoff-crushing 19-14 loss in 2024 before escaping with a tight 31-21 victory last season. Now, the venue shifts back to "The Nac" for a highly anticipated home opener. SFA is riding unprecedented momentum, but the Lions have proven they have the muscle to disrupt the Lumberjacks' historic run. The purple-and-white faithful are out in full force, and the expectation is clear: protect home turf, the title, and the winning streak.

Axe'Em!
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Saturday, Sept. 5 vs. East Texas A&M East Texas Tough Night Kickoff: 7 p.m.
"The Lumberjacks open their home schedule by celebrating the toughness and pride that define East Texas. Fans can receive a commemorative 100 Seasons pennant while supplies last. The evening will also recognize the SFA Marching Band's centennial and welcome band alumni back to Homer Bryce Stadium." SFA
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10:27p, 8/30/26
Shouldn't be much of a contest at home, but they're hungry for the upset. Gonna need to punch them in the gut early and keep striking while the wind is knocked out. Never let them get their feet back under them.
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In reply to SFAXE93 • 12:37p, 9/1/26
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Both of our punt-returners. Ouch! Does Speedy take on that role?

And how is Tim Muhammad? He was banged up, too, as I recall.
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In reply to SFAXE93 • 4:46p, 9/1/26
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I would never share injury information that a HC hasn't publicly said.
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In reply to SFAJack_76 • 5:38p, 9/1/26
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SFAXE93 said:

I would never share injury information that a HC hasn't publicly said.

I agree.. Element of surprise is a good thing.. and if you are from the locker room and putting this out there then shame on you..
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7:55p, 9/1/26
We shouldn't need Kylon or Bugs for ETAMU. I would plan on resting both even if healthy enough to play to keep them ready for the ACU game.
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In reply to SFASawmillGuy • 8:34p, 9/1/26
ETAMU took Mercer to the last play of the game.. We need one of them..
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In reply to Jacks4460 • 12:03a, 9/2/26
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ETAMU took Mercer to the last play of the game.. We need one of them..


Mercer also played with their food some in that game.

Proof that you can't underestimate anyone
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In reply to TheRevSFA • 9:38a, 9/2/26
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Jacks4460 said:
ETAMU took Mercer to the last play of the game.. We need one of them..


Mercer also played with their food some in that game.

Proof that you can't underestimate anyone

Game should've been over similar to our game vs McNeese and we let them back into the game in the fourth quarter. If the Jacks show up with a chip on their shoulder and they play a full 60 minutes, we should win handily. If not, it could be a repeat of 2024.
"I'm jacked up...literally." Colby Carthel
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Before I post on twitter...

Not going to be able to make this week's game. Does anyone want my season tickets? In the upper section close to 50 yard line? (free of course)
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In reply to Thelumberyardsfa • 5:28p, 9/2/26
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Before I post on twitter...

Not going to be able to make this week's game. Does anyone want my season tickets? In the upper section close to 50 yard line? (free of course)


Yes, please. I need two.
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In reply to SFA Jack Fanatic • 7:12p, 9/2/26
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Thelumberyardsfa said:
Before I post on twitter...

Not going to be able to make this week's game. Does anyone want my season tickets? In the upper section close to 50 yard line? (free of course)


Yes, please. I need two.
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Shoot me a text 903-330-3641
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In reply to Thelumberyardsfa • 9:30p, 9/2/26
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SFA Jack Fanatic said:
Thelumberyardsfa said:
Before I post on twitter...

Not going to be able to make this week's game. Does anyone want my season tickets? In the upper section close to 50 yard line? (free of course)


Yes, please. I need two.
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Shoot me a text 903-330-3641


Got 'em. Thank you, Nick!
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In reply to Thelumberyardsfa • 9:46a
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SFA Jack Fanatic said:
Thelumberyardsfa said:
Before I post on twitter...

Not going to be able to make this week's game. Does anyone want my season tickets? In the upper section close to 50 yard line? (free of course)


Yes, please. I need two.
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Shoot me a text 903-330-3641


Gonna sign you up for Bearkat text alerts

Only kidding.
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I posted on the McNeese game conversation about the defense's performance last week, which gives me pause. McNeese's total yardage was 407 yards, 199 yards of which was rushing, and the Cowboys averaged 6.3 yards per play. Is this performance by the Jacks' defense a one-off, or is this a legitimate issue we should be concerned about? That's a boat load of yardage...

"Just keep matriculatin' the ball down the field boys!" — Hank Stram

https://youtu.be/MnPr1R_QlTM
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* SFA has won 8 straight games at home and 12 of their last 13.

FCS Longest Active Home Winning Streaks

15 Rhode Island
11 South Carolina State
10 Abilene Christian
9 Montana State, Presbyterian, Yale
8 Stephen F. Austin, UTRGV
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In reply to SFAXE93 • 4:48p
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* SFA has won 8 straight games at home and 12 of their last 13.

FCS Longest Active Home Winning Streaks

15 Rhode Island
11 South Carolina State
10 Abilene Christian
9 Montana State, Presbyterian, Yale
8 Stephen F. Austin, UTRGV

Carthel talks a little about facilities at some point in the interview. How good McNeese facilities are.

I talked to McBroom at the social event at L'Auberge Du Lac. It sounded to me like, they (SFA Athletic Department) will have architectural drawings and a firmer timeline on the Fieldhouse by February/March 2027.

I would think they are moving dirt by December of 2027 or early 2028. That would be a positive step for SFA.
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
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