SOUTHLAND FOOTBALL NEWS

Ward's late interception return gives SF Austin 37-31 win (Sep 16, 2017)

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) Alize Ward intercepted a desperation heave and returned it 67 yards to score as time expired to give Stephen F. Austin a 37-31 victory over Incarnate Word...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Abilene Christian inaugurates new stadium with 24-3 win (Sep 16, 2017)

ABILENE, Texas (AP) Dallas Sealey passed for 195 yards and a score as Abilene Christian defeated Houston Baptist 24-3 Saturday night in a Southland Conference opener.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Fourcade, Irvin lead as Nicholls downs Prairie View 44-13 (Sep 16, 2017)

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) Chase Fourcade threw for two touchdowns and Kyran Irvin ran for two more as Nicholls downed Prairie View 44-13 on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Tabary drives McNeese to 34-27 win over Alcorn State (Sep 16, 2017)

ALCORN STATE, Miss. (AP) James Tabary hit Kent Shelby on a 33-yard scoring strike with 26 seconds remaining in the game to give McNeese a 34-27 victory over Alcorn State on Satur...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Nicholls no longer a pushover

(STATS) - Two years removed from a 23-game losing streak, Nicholls has come so far in such a short amount of time that not only has it beco...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Thomson's 5 TDs propel Sac State past Incarnate Word 56-22 (Sep 09, 2017)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Kevin Thomson threw for 320 yards and five touchdowns to lead Sacramento State to a 56-22 win over Incarnate Word on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Lamar in 72-7 rout Texas of the Permian Basin

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) Darrel Colbert Jr. accounted for six touchdowns as Lamar routed Division II member Texas of the Permian Basin 72-6 on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Bussey's TD in helps Aggies to 24-14 win over Nicholls St. (Sep 09, 2017)

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) Texas A&M's win over Nicholls State on Saturday night wasn't the lopsided victory many were expecting.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Tabary leads McNeese to 42-21 win over D-II Florida Tech (Sep 09, 2017)

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) James Tabary threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns as McNeese jumped out to an early lead and then held on to beat Division II Florida Tech on Saturday ni...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Hildebrand, Central Arkansas take 41-13 victory (Sep 09, 2017)

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) Hayden Hildebrand threw for three touchdowns and Central Arkansas beat Murray State 41-13 on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Houston Baptist beats crosstown rival Texas Southern 24-17 (Sep 07, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) James Brown ran for 118 yards and had a 33-yard touchdown with 2:12 remaining to help Houston Baptist hold off crosstown rival Texas Southern 24-17 on Thursday night...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Briscoe leads Sam Houston State past Prairie View, 44-31 (Sep 07, 2017)

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) Jeremiah Briscoe threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns, Javin Webb had two rushing scores, and Sam Houston State beat Prairie View 44-31 on Thursday n...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Busted 2-point conversion lifts ULL over SE Louisiana 51-48 (Sep 02, 2017)

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) Joe Dillon returned a fumbled 2-point conversion attempt 98 yards into the end zone with 42 seconds left to cap Louisiana-Lafayette's wild, 51-48 win over Sou...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Texas State holds off Houston Baptist in opener, 20-11 (Sep 02, 2017)

SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) Freshman Anthony Smith blasted through the line of scrimmage and raced 48 yards untouched for the game-winning touchdown as Texas State held off Houston Ba...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Louisiana Tech beats Northwestern State 52-24 (Sep 02, 2017)

RUSTON, La. (AP) J'Mar Smith threw for 276 yards and two touchdowns and Louisiana Tech scored the final 28 points on Saturday night to beat Northwestern State 52-24 in the season...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Briscoe helps Sam Houston State beat Richmond 48-34 (Sep 01, 2017)

WACO, Texas (AP) - Jeremiah Briscoe threw for 411 yards and four touchdowns and had a 41-yard scoring run to help Sam Houston State beat Richmond 48-34 on Friday night in a game p...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

No. 3 Sam Houston outlasts No. 7 Richmond, Lauletta

(STATS) - The criticism that Sam Houston State faced during the offseason surely has the Bearkats more motivated than ever.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Sam Houston's Hall serving two-game suspension

(STATS) - Sam Houston State entered the season without All-America defensive end P.J. Hall as he serves a two-game team suspension because of an academic issue.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Fonseca's late FG gives Nicholls 37-35 win over McNeese (Aug 31, 2017)

THIBODAUX, La. (AP) Lorran Fonseca kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to give Nicholls a 37-35 victory over McNeese in the Southland Conference opener on Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

FCS Game of the Week: Richmond vs. Sam Houston State

(STATS) - Richmond and Sam Houston State will finally get to put their full attention back to football Friday night when they play their re...

AUGUST 30, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

New Orleans' women's basketball coach signs new contract

NEW ORLEANS (AP) The University of New Orleans' women's basketball coach has signed a new deal, keeping her with the Privateers through the 2020-21 campaign.

AUGUST 29, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Hurricane Harvey could impact Richmond-Sam Houston game

(STATS) - Sam Houston State officials say they are considering all factors regarding their athletic events this weekend, including Sunday night's home football game against Richmo...

AUGUST 24, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Outcry grows over Virginia Tech's plan to honor Michael Vick

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Public opposition is growing against the planned induction of former football star Michael Vick into the Virginia Tec...

JULY 26, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Under Dorrel, Abilene Christian seeks rise in Southland

(STATS) - At a team workout during the winter, Abilene Christian first-year coach Adam Dorrel basically lost it, chastising his players ove...

JULY 20, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Dates of FCS preseason polls, teams

(STATS) - The anticipation for college football will rise significantly this week as the conferences begin to get people talking about the 2017 season ahead.

JULY 10, 2017 • FOX SPORTS