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2021 Lamar Cardinals football team
American college football season
The 2021 Lamar Cardinals football team represented Lamar University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference. The Cardinals were led by second-year head coach Blane Morgan and played their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium. The game against North American University is not included in the Western Athletic Conference or AQ7 standings because it was classed as an exhibition game and was not countable due to NCAA policies.[1]
Quick Facts Lamar Cardinals football, Conference ...
| 2021 Lamar Cardinals football | |
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| Conference | AQ7 |
| Record | 1–9 (0–6 AQ7) |
| Head coach |
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| Co-offensive coordinator | Patrick Covington (2nd season) |
| Co-offensive coordinator | Ron Antoine (2nd season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Matt Weikert (2nd season) |
| Home stadium | Provost Umphrey Stadium |
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| No. 5 Sam Houston $^ | 5 | – | 0 | 11 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 21 Stephen F. Austin ^ | 4 | – | 1 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abilene Christian | 2 | – | 2 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tarleton State * | 2 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dixie State * | 0 | – | 3 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lamar | 0 | – | 4 | 1 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 5 Sam Houston $^ | 6 | – | 0 | 11 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 21 Stephen F. Austin ^ | 4 | – | 2 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern Kentucky | 4 | – | 2 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Central Arkansas | 3 | – | 3 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jacksonville State | 3 | – | 3 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abilene Christian | 1 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Western Athletic Conference and ASUN Conference announced the formation of the WAC-ASUN Challenge (AQ7) for the 2021 season on February 23, 2021. The Challenge included the four fully qualified Division I (FCS) members of the WAC (Abilene Christian, Lamar, Sam Houston, and Stephen F. Austin) and Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky, and Jacksonville State of the ASUN Conference. The winner of the challenge received an auto-bid to the NCAA Division I FCS football playoffs.[2]
The Cardinals finished the season with a 1–9 overall record. They were 0–6 in AQ7 Challenge play finishing in seventh place.
All Lamar games were broadcast on KLVI radio, also known as News Talk 560. Per a 2021 Western Athletic Conference agreement with ESPN, all home games were televised on one of the ESPN outlets.[3]
Recruiting
| Back | B | Center | C | Cornerback | CB | Defensive back | DB | |||
| Defensive end | DE | Defensive lineman | DL | Defensive tackle | DT | End | E | |||
| Fullback | FB | Guard | G | Halfback | HB | Kicker | K | |||
| Kickoff returner | KR | Offensive tackle | OT | Offensive lineman | OL | Linebacker | LB | |||
| Long snapper | LS | Punter | P | Punt returner | PR | Quarterback | QB | |||
| Running back | RB | Safety | S | Tight end | TE | Wide receiver | WR |
More information US college sports recruiting information for 2021 recruits, Name ...
| US college sports recruiting information for 2021 recruits | ||||||
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| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
| Damian Alexander CB |
New Orleans, LA | Booker T. Washington High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Alex Auer K/P |
Shreveport, LA | Captain Shreve High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Jacob Bayer OL |
Grandview, TX | Grandview | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
| Ayden Bell DL |
Silsbee, TX | Silsbee High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 273 lb (124 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Reggie Brooks DL |
Wylie, TX | Wylie East High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| RJ Carver RB |
McKinney, TX | McKinney High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| James Collins OL |
Mesquite, TX | John Horn High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Antorius Hambric CB |
Forney, TX | North Forney High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Dozie Ifeadi WR |
Tyler, TX | Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Dane Jentsch QB/S |
Grandview, TX | Grandview High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Caleb Leonard OL |
Pearland, TX | Shadow Creek High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
| Kerry McMillion S |
River Ridge, LA | John Curtis Christian School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Drew Moss OL |
Richardson, TX | Richardson High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Darion Peace ILB/QB |
Malakoff, TX | Malakoff High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Demarco Roberts CB |
Aledo, TX | Aledo High School | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
| Colby Sessums K/P |
Haslet, TX | V.R. Eaton High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Ramond Stevens CB |
New Orleans, LA | Warren Easton Charter High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Javonta Thomas WR |
Van, TX | Van High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| James Williams OL |
DeRidder, LA | DeRidder High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 293 lb (133 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Jase Williams ILB |
Slidell, LA | Slidell High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Caleb Arnold OLB |
Texarkana, TX | Texas High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Treviance Bronson DT |
Katy, TX | James E. Taylor High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Breylon Charles DE |
New Orleans, LA | Destrehan High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 250 lb (110 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
| Canden Grogan WR |
Mont Belvieu, TX | Barbers Hill High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Damashja Harris RB |
Killeen, TX | Ellison High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Keshaun Lazard WR |
Opelousas, LA | Northwest High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Jaymond Jackson DE |
Lindale, TX | Lindale High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
| Tonga Lolohea DE |
Euless, TX | Trinity High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
| Adrian Owens LB |
Houston, TX | Langham Creek High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Daelyn Williams QB |
Houston, TX | Dekaney High School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: 247Sports: #13 FCS, #144 FBS and FCS combined[6][7] | ||||||
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Preseason polls
WAC Poll
The Western Athletic Conference coaches released their preseason poll on July 27, 2021. The Cardinals were picked to finish fifth in the conference. In addition, one Cardinal, Anthony Ruffin, was chosen to the Preseason All-WAC Defense Team.[8]
More information Predicted finish, Team ...
| Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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| 1 | Sam Houston | 20 (5) |
| 2 | Stephen F. Austin | 16 (1) |
| 3 | Tarleton State | 11 |
| 4 | Lamar | 8 |
| 5 | Abilene Christian | 5 |
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- Note: Dixie State is not included since they are not playing a full WAC schedule due to previous non-conference game contracts. Dixie State players are eligible for individual rewards.
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AQ7 Poll
The AQ7 coaches also released their preseason poll on July 27, 2021. The Cardinals were picked to finish seventh in the ASUN-WAC Challenge.[9]
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| Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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| 1 | Sam Houston | 49 (7) |
| 2 | Central Arkansas | 40 |
| 3 | Jacksonville State | 37 |
| 4 | Stephen F. Austin | 27 |
| 5 | Eastern Kentucky | 20 |
| 6 | Abilene Christian | 15 |
| 7 | Lamar | 8 |
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More information Players, Coaches ...
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More information Date, Time ...
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 2 | 7:00 pm | North American* |
| ESPN+ | W 47–3 | 5,844 |
| September 11 | 5:00 pm | at UTSA* | ESPN3 | L 0–54 | 16,229 | |
| September 18 | 3:00 pm | at Northern Colorado* | ESPN+ | W 17–10 OT | 5,605 | |
| September 25 | 6:00 pm | Abilene Christian* |
| ESPN+ | L 0–56 | 5,411 |
| October 9 | 2:00 pm | at No. 1 Sam Houston | ESPN+ | L 7–41 | 9,836 | |
| October 16 | 3:00 pm | at Abilene Christian | ESPN+ | L 17–24 | 10,121 | |
| October 23 | 6:00 pm | Central Arkansas |
| ESPN+ | L 38–49 | 5,228 |
| October 30 | 1:00 pm | at No. 25 Eastern Kentucky |
| ESPN+ | L 10–42 | 8,462 |
| November 6 | 6:00 pm | at Tarleton State | ESPN+ | L 21–42 | 8,048 | |
| November 13 | 4:00 pm | Jacksonville State |
| ESPN+ | L 7–38 | 6,812 |
| November 20 | 4:00 pm | No. 22 Stephen F. Austin |
| ESPN+ | L 6–42 | 5,411 |
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North American
More information Total ...
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| North American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Cardinals | 14 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 47 |
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Statistics
More information Statistics, North American ...
| Statistics | North American | Lamar |
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| First downs | 8 | 19 |
| Total yards | 138 | 437 |
| Rushing yards | 10 | 243 |
| Passing yards | 128 | 194 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 23:21 | 36:39 |
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More information Team, Category ...
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| North American | Passing | Randall Moore | 11/30, 128 yards, long 22 yards |
| Rushing | Kierr Cazenave | 7 carries, 36 yards, long 17 yards | |
| Receiving | Dee Spivey | 3 receptions, 44 yards, long 22 yards | |
| Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 6/8, 124 yards, long 42 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | Chaz Ward | 15 carries, 59 yards, long 11 yards, 1 TDs | |
| Receiving | Erik Pizarro | 2 receptions, 63 yards, long 41 yards, 1 TDs |
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At UTSA
See also: 2021 UTSA Roadrunners football team
More information Total ...
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| Lamar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UTSA | 13 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 54 |
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Statistics
More information Statistics, Lamar ...
| Statistics | Lamar | UTSA |
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| First downs | 10 | 20 |
| Total yards | 122 | 427 |
| Rushing yards | 89 | 106 |
| Passing yards | 33 | 321 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 30:27 | 29:33 |
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More information Team, Category ...
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 6/11, 33 yards, long 14 yards |
| Rushing | James Jones | 13 carries, 52 yards, long 11 yards | |
| Receiving | Jeremy Davis | 2 catches, 19 yards, long 11 yards | |
| UTSA | Passing | Josh Adkins | 11/13; 134 yards, long 32 yards, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | Sincere McCormick | 7 carries, 46 yards, long 18 yards, 2 TDs | |
| Receiving | Cade Stoever | 2 catches, 84 yards, long 60 yards | |
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At Northern Colorado
More information OT, Total ...
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total | |
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| Lamar | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Northern Colorado | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
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Statistics
More information Statistics, Lamar ...
| Statistics | Lamar | Northern Colorado |
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| First downs | 16 | 12 |
| Total yards | 301 | 236 |
| Rushing yards | 202 | 84 |
| Passing yards | 99 | 152 |
| Turnovers | 2, 1 lost | 0 |
| Time of possession | 28:35 | 31:25 |
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More information Team, Category ...
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 7/13, 86 yards, long 36 yards |
| Rushing | Chaz Ward | 20 carries, 80 yards, long 10 yards | |
| Receiving | Erik Pizarro | 3 catches, 66 yards, long 36 yards | |
| Northern Colorado | Passing | Conner Martin | 19/31, 152 yards, long 29 yards, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Gene Sledge, Jr | 15 carries, 100 yards, long 25 yards | |
| Receiving | Kassidy Woods | 5 catches, 44 yards, long 29 yards | |
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Abilene Christian
More information Total ...
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| Abilene Christian | 14 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 56 |
| Lamar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Statistics
More information Statistics, Abilene Christian ...
| Statistics | Abilene Christian | Lamar |
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| First downs | 22 | 10 |
| Total yards | 461 | 136 |
| Rushing yards | 274 | 98 |
| Passing yards | 187 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 29:13 | 30:47 |
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More information Team, Category ...
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Abilene Christian | Passing | Stone Earl | 13/18, 187 yards, long 32 yards, 3 TDs |
| Rushing | Peyton Mansell | 6 carries, 107 yards, long 62 yards, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Kobe Clark | 4 catches, 50 yards, long 16 yards, 1 TD | |
| Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 4/7, 38 yards, long 14 yards |
| Rushing | Hunter Batten | 7 carries, 29 yards, long 11 yards | |
| Receiving | Kirkland Banks | 2 catches, 15 yards, long 10 yards | |
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At No. 1 Sam Houston
See also: 2021 Sam Houston Bearkats football team
More information Total ...
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| Lamar | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Sam Houston | 14 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 41 |
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Statistics
More information Statistics, Lamar ...
| Statistics | Lamar | Sam Houston |
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| First downs | 10 | 24 |
| Total yards | 158 | 438 |
| Rushing yards | 23 | 267 |
| Passing yards | 135 | 171 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 31:39 | 28:21 |
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More information Team, Category ...
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Lamar | Passing | Mike Chandler | 11/18, 135 yards |
| Rushing | Chaz Ward | 11 carries, 23 yards, long 8 yards | |
| Receiving | Jeremy Davis | 2 catches, 52 yard, long 28 yards | |
| Sam Houston State | Passing | Eric Schmid | 13/31, 159 yards, 2 TDS |
| Rushing | Noah Smith | 14 carries 120 yards, long 49 yards | |
| Receiving | Cody Chrest | 4 catches, 81 yards, long 37 yards. | |
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At Abilene Christian
More information Total ...
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| Lamar | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Abilene Christian | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
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Statistics
More information Statistics, Lamar ...
| Statistics | Lamar | Abilene Christian |
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| First downs | 14 | 21 |
| Total yards | 364 | 466 |
| Rushing yards | 158 | 208 |
| Passing yards | 206 | 258 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 29:35 | 30:25 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar | Passing | Mike Chandler | 9/17, 206 yds, 1 TD |
| Rushing | James Jones | 9 carries, 81 yds, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Nathan Gaskamp | 1 reception, 80 yards, 1 TD | |
| Abilene Christian | Passing | Peyton Mansell | 10/18, 135 yds |
| Rushing | Peyton Mansell | 18 carries, 106 yds, 2 TD | |
| Receiving | Davion Johnson | 6 receptions, 82 yds | |
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Central Arkansas
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas | 21 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 49 |
| Lamar | 7 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 38 |
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More information Statistics, Central Arkansas ...
| Statistics | Central Arkansas | Lamar |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 22 |
| Total yards | 541 | 441 |
| Rushing yards | 350 | 251 |
| Passing yards | 191 | 190 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 30:24 | 29:36 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Central Arkansas | Passing | Breylin Smith | 17/30; 149 yards; long 16; 1 TD |
| Rushing | Darius Hale | 22 carries; 254 total yards; long 69; 4 TDS | |
| Receiving | Tyler Hudson | 6 catches; 98 total yards; long 42; 1 TD | |
| Lamar | Passing | Mike Chandler | 9/16; 154 yards; long 59; 2 TDS |
| Rushing | Jalen Dummitt | 15 carries; 131 total yards; long 33; 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Kirkland Banks | 2 catches; 70 total yards; long 59; 1 TD | |
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At No. 25 Eastern Kentucky
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| Lamar | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| No. 25 Eastern Kentucky | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
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| Statistics | Lamar | Eastern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 12 | 20 |
| Total yards | 193 | 440 |
| Rushing yards | 116 | 217 |
| Passing yards | 77 | 223 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 31:34 | 28:26 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 5/7 - 55 yards; long 22 yards |
| Rushing | Jalen Jackson | 11 carries; 49 total yards; long 14 | |
| Receiving | Marcellus Johnson | 2 catches; 33 total yards; long 28 | |
| Eastern Kentucky | Passing | Parker McKinney | 15/20 - 218 yards; long 39 yards |
| Rushing | Da'Joun Hewitt | 20 carries; 101 total yards; long 22 yards; 2 TDS | |
| Receiving | Dakota Allen | 4 catches; 76 total yards; long 26; 2 TDS | |
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At Tarleton State
See also: 2021 Tarleton State Texans football team
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| Lamar | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| Tarleton State | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
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| Statistics | Lamar | Tarleton State |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 20 |
| Total yards | 277 | 453 |
| Rushing yards | 193 | 134 |
| Passing yards | 84 | 319 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 31:46 | 29:20 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar | Passing | Daelyn Williams | 9/18 - 84 yards; long 28 yards; 1 TD |
| Rushing | Jaylon Jackson | 7 carries; 55 total yards; long 42; 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Kirkland Banks | 2 catches; 55 total yards; long 28; 2 TDS | |
| Tarleton State | Passing | Steven Duncan | 21/32; long 58 yards; 2 TDS |
| Rushing | Ryheem Skinner | 7 carries; 34 total yards; long 12; 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Marvin Landy | 3 catches; 91 total yards; long 58 | |
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Jacksonville State
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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| Jacksonville State | 0 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 38 |
| Lamar | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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| Statistics | Jacksonville State | Lamar |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 26 | 12 |
| Total yards | 493 | 147 |
| Rushing yards | 237 | 94 |
| Passing yards | 256 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 33:28 | 26:32 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Jacksonville State | Passing | Zerrick Cooper | 16/26 - 244 yards; long 33 yards; 3 TDs |
| Rushing | Ron Wiggins | 8 carries; 102 total yards; long 55; 2 TDs | |
| Receiving | Ahmad Edwards | 5 catches; 95 total yards; long 33; 1 TD | |
| Lamar | Passing | Daelyn Williams | 6/18 - 53 yards; long 24 yards |
| Rushing | Jaylon Jackson | 22 carries; 89 total yards; long 19; 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Marcel Johnson | 2 catches; 31 total yards; long 24 |
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No. 22 Stephen F. Austin
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 22 Stephen F. Austin | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| Lamar | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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More information Statistics, Stephen F. Austin ...
| Statistics | Stephen F. Austin | Lamar |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 13 |
| Total yards | 398 | 200 |
| Rushing yards | 100 | 83 |
| Passing yards | 298 | 117 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 25:31 | 34:29 |
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen F. Austin | Passing | Trae Self | 15/23 - 262 yards; long 68 yards; 2 TDs |
| Rushing | Miles Reed | 8 carries; 44 total yards; long 12 | |
| Receiving | Xavier Gipson | 6 catches; 164 total yards; long 68 | |
| Lamar | Passing | Daelyn Williams | 7/19 - 116 yards; long 27 yards |
| Rushing | Jalen Dummett | 7 carries; 26 total yards; long 11 | |
| Receiving | Erik Pizarro | 4 catches; 85 total yards; long 27 | |
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NOTE: Lamar defeated North American University, 47-3, on 9/2 in a game not countable due to NCAA policies
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- "2021 Lamar Cardinals Football Schedule". LamarCardinals.com.
- "2021 Football Lamar Cardinals Schedule". FBSchedules.com.