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The 2024 Lamar Cardinals football team will represent Lamar University in the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season . The Cardinals play their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont, Texas , and compete in the Southland Conference . They are led by second–year head coach Pete Rossomando .
Sources: [ 1] [ 2]
The Cardinals added 9 transfer players. Two were signed during the early signing period. The remaining seven were signed on National Signing Day.
Incoming high school recruits [ edit ] Sources: [ 1] [ 2]
US college sports recruiting information for 2024 recruits
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
40‡
Commit date
Kmare Balfour TE
Killeen, TX
Shoemaker High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Jackson Bandy OLB
Nolensville, TN
Nolensville High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
211 lb (96 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Nicholas Brown DB
Cypress, TX
Cy Springs High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
158 lb (72 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Zion Carter OLB
McKinney, TX
McKinney North High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
213 lb (97 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Emonte "Cash" Cross RB
Center, TX
Center High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
192 lb (87 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports :
Dillon Dixon LB
Houston, TX
North Shore High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Brady Driver QB
Sulphur Springs, TX
Sulphur Springs High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Aidan Grummer TE
Argyle, TX
Liberty Christian High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
246 lb (112 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Jordan James DB
Spring, TX
Westfield High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
186 lb (84 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Isaiah Menefee DB/LB
Lufkin, TX
Lufkin High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
197 lb (89 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
CJ Miller ILB
Anna, TX
Anna High School
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
214 lb (97 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Jameer Muhammad DE
Fort Worth, TX
Amon Carter Riverside High School
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
177 lb (80 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Omarion Rasberry RB
Garrison, TX
Garrison High School
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
170 lb (77 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Nick Rossamondo ILB
Lumberton, TX
Lumberton High School
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
238 lb (108 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Endrei Sauls OL
Temple, TX
Temple High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
300 lb (140 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Britain Simmons OL
Jasper, TX
Jasper High School
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Carldell Simmons WR
Monroe, LA
Ouachita Parish High School
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
160 lb (73 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
IyiolaOluwa Solomi OL
Denton, TX
Braswell High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
268 lb (122 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Grayden Spencer DL
Lumberton, TX
Lumber High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
270 lb (120 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Zaylon Stoker DL
Kilgore, TX
Kilgore High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
165 lb (75 kg)
–
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 22, 2024. The Cardinals were picked to finish fourth in the conference and received one first-place vote.[ 3]
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Nicholls
119 (9)
2
Incarnate Word
113 (8)
3
Southeastern Louisiana
94
4
Lamar 88 (1)
5
Stephen F. Austin
72
6
McNeese
64
7
Houston Christian
41
8
Texas A&M–Commerce
37
9
Northwestern State
25
[ edit ] The Southland Conference announced the 2024 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 22, 2024. Lamar had a total of 12 players selected.[ 4]
Offense
1st Team
Andre Dennis – wide receiver, JR
Jevale Roberson – offensive lineman, SR
Elias Ripley – offensive lineman, SR 2nd Team
Khalan Griffin – running back, SR
Deryn Gibbs – tight end/halfback, JR
Sevonne Rhea – wide receiver, SR
Reggie Brooks – offensive lineman, JR
Chris Esqueda – placekicker, SR
Defense
1st Team
Caleb Williams – defensive lineman, SR
Ramond Stevens – defensive back, SR 2nd Team
Jaymond Jackson – defensive lineman, SR
Kristian Pugh – defensive back, JR
Coaching staff and roster [ edit ]
2024 Lamar Cardinals football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
RB
0
Xavier Coleman Fr
WR
1
Andre Dennis Jr
RB
2
Major Bowden Jr
WR
3
Izaha Jones Jr
WR
4
Cameron George Jr
QB
5
Robert Coleman Sr
RB
6
Khalin Griffin Sr
WR
7
Sevonne Rhea Jr
WR
8
Kyndon Fuselier Jr
WR
9
Britian Simmon Fr
QB
10
Jakolby Longino Jr
QB
11
Brady Driver Fr
QB
12
Lucas Powell Fr
WR
13
Jayden Boyd So
QB
14
Aiden McCown Fr
QB
16
Kendric Malone So
WR
17
Cash Cross Fr
TE
18
Shaun Grayson Jr
WR
19
Carldell Simmons Fr
RB
24
R J Carver Jr
RB
26
Dorian Manuel Sr
RB
28
Damien Moore Sr
TE
37
Mason Thomas Fr
TE
48
Aidan Grummer Fr
WR
49
Chad Turner Sr
OL
51
Alex Haralson Fr
OL
58
Elias Ripley Sr
OL
60
John Hester So
OL
61
Kade Verden So
OL
62
Devin Fregia Jr
OL
64
Bryce Loftin Fr
OL
66
Kaleb Yount Fr
OL
67
Marcus Harbert So
OL
68
Reese Osei-Wusu So
OL
69
Zachary Curtis Fr
OL
70
Tyric Berg Fr
OL
71
Jevale Roberson Sr
OL
72
Endrei Sauls Fr
OL
73
Kortez Winslow Fr
OL
74
Knox Boyd Jr
OL
75
B.J. Williams Jr
OL
76
Thomas Le Boucher Sr
OL
77
Reggie Burks So
OL
78
Jude Locken Fr
OL
79
Reggie Brooks Jr
WR
80
Robert Hall Fr
TE
81
Devyn Gibbs Jr
TE
83
Iyioluwa Adekoya So
TE
84
C J DeMas Fr
TE
85
Kmare Balfour Fr
TE
87
Tyler Bonkowski Fr
TE
88
Morgan Sampson Fr
TE
89
JaCorey Hyder Jr
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
LB
0
Jalen Freeman Sr
DB
1
Kristian Pugh Jr
DB
2
DeJuan Lewis Jr
DB
3
Ramond Stevens Sr
DE
4
Jaymond Jackson Sr
DB
5
Damian Alexander Sr
DB
6
Ronnie Hamrick Jr
LB
7
Codey Martin Jr
LB
8
Tah Mac Bright Jr
DB
9
Jamarion Evans Fr
LB
10
Hamilton Moore Fr
DB
11
Anthony White So
DB
12
Antorius Hambrick, Jr. Sr
DB
13
Nicholas Brown Fr
DB
14
Dwight Davis So
LB
15
Ken Savanah Sr
DB
16
Jordan James Fr
LB
17
Brayden Faulkner Jr
DB
18
KJ Gilbert Jr
DB
19
Edward Gilds Jr
LB
20
Dillon Dickson Fr
DB
22
Jaden Hardin Jr
DB
23
Tre Turner Fr
LB
25
Jonovan Tillis So
LB
27
Robert Bonar Jr
DB
30
Du'Wayne Paulhill, Jr Jr
DB
31
Brenden Bradshaw Fr
DB
33
Samuel Scaife IV Sr
LB
34
CJ Miller Fr
DE
35
Royce Maloles So
DB
36
Trace Holmes So
LB
39
Etelridge McKinney Fr
DB
40
Zaylon Stoker Fr
LB
41
Nick Rossomando Fr
DE
42
Jacob Ferree So
DB
43
Avery Hughes Jr
LB
44
Oliver Jack Jr
DE
45
Kei'Trone Simpson So
LB
46
Issac Blessing Fr
DB
47
Javon Rhodes Fr
DL
50
Iyiola Oluwa Solomi Fr
LB
52
Jackson Bandy Fr
LB
53
Daiki Yoshikawa Fr
LB
55
Koda Canady So
DL
57
Avery Yarbrough Fr
DL
59
Javen Sanchez Sr
LBL
82
Zion Carter Fr
DL
90
Grayden Spencer Fr
DL
91
Alex Sumler Fr
DL
92
Colin Hedges So
DL
93
Daniel Obinna-Kanu So
DL
95
Alexandre Dedieu Jr
DL
96
Khai Mcghee Fr
DL
97
Christian Booker Jr
DL
98
Peyton Christian So
DL
99
Caleb Williams Sr
Special teams
Pos.
#
Name
Class
K/P
15
Chase Leon Fr
K/P
32
Chris Esqueda Sr
DS
54
Lane Gilchrist Sr
K/P
94
Ben Woodard Jr
Head coach Pete Rossomando
Coordinators/assistant coaches Drew Christ, def coord
Will Fleming, off coord and QBs
Coby Gipson, recruiting coord and WRs
Daryl Daleen, co-special teams coordinator and ILBs
Wayne Cordova, Safeties
Lorenzo Jackson, DLs
Matt Cannata, OL
Todd Macon, running backs
Andrew Sparano, tight ends
Morgan Ford, assistant coach
Pat Walker, strength Legend (C) Team captain(S) Suspended(I) IneligibleRoster
Date Time Opponent Rank Site TV Result Attendance 7:00 pm at Texas State * ESPN+ L 27–3419,637 September 7 7:00 pm Mississippi Valley State * ESPN+ W 28–145,574 September 14 6:00 pm No. 20 Weber State * Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX ESPN+ W 17–165,981 September 21 6:00 pm Texas Southern * No. 22 Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX ESPN+ W 20–178,443 September 28 6:00 pm at No. 7 Central Arkansas * No. 19 ESPN+ L 14–349,873 October 12 3:00 pm Stephen F. Austin No. 22 Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX ESPN+ L 20–278,368 October 19 3:30 pm at Texas A&M–Commerce ESPN+ W 29–205,437 October 26 2:00 pm at Northwestern State ESPN+ W 42–106,865 November 2 3:00 pm Southeastern Louisiana Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX ESPN+ L 27–305,593 November 9 2:00 pm at No. 8 Incarnate Word ESPN+ L 20–41November 16 3:00 pm Nicholls Provost Umphrey Stadiuim Beaumont, TX ESPN+ November 23 7:00 pm at McNeese ESPN+ *Non-conference game Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time
[ edit ]
Game One – at Texas State Bobcats
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lamar
0
0
10 17 27
Texas State 15
3
3 13 34
at Bobcat Stadium , San Marcos, Texas
Date : August 31Game time : 7:00 pmGame weather : Wind: • Weather: Cloudy • Temp:Game attendance : 19,637Referee : Steven RobinsonTV announcers (ESPN+ ) : Brant Freeman (play-by-play) and Keith Moreland (analyst)
Game information
First Quarter (13:44) TXST – Jaden Williams 34-yard pass from Jaden McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:12.
(7:02) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run (David Nunez pass to Konner Fox), Bobcats 15–0. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:57. Second Quarter (12:44) TXST – Mason Shipley 40-yard field goal, Bobcats 18–0. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 3:38. Third Quarter (13:37) LU – Damien Moore 18-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), Bobcats 18–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:23.
(10:28) TXST – Mason Shipley 46-yard field goal, Bobcats 21–7. Drive: 11 plays, 36 yards, 3:09.
(2:58) LU – Chris Esqueda 28-yard field goal, Bobcats 21–10. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 7:30. Fourth Quarter (13:44) LU – Sevonne Rhea 47-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), Bobcats 21–17. Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 1:20.
(9:30) TXST – Joey Hobert 37-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), Bobcats 28–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:14.
(5:29) TXST – Joey Hobert 30-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (kick failed), Bobcats 34–17. Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:45.
(4:11) LU – Jayden Boyd 9-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), Bobcats 34–24. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:18.
(0:37) LU – Chris Esqueda 27-yard field goal, Bobcats 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 1:47.
Statistics
LU
TXST
First downs
18
39
Plays–yards
63–288
81–486
Rushes–yards
29–51
41–213
Passing yards
237
273
Passing: comp –att –int
16–34–0
28–40–1
Time of possession
27:56
31:59
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
16/34, 237 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
16 carries, 71 yards
Receiving
Kyndon Fuselier
6 receptions, 107 yards
TXST
Passing
Jordan McCloud 21/30, 238 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing
Ismail Mahdi 28 carries, 156 yards, TD
Receiving
Joey Hobert
6 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TD
Mississippi Valley State [ edit ]
Game Two – Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Mississippi Valley State
7
0
7 0 14
Lamar 14
7
0 7 28
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, Texas
Date : September 7Game time : 6:00 pmGame weather : Wind: NE 14mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 88Game attendance : 5,574Referee : Gary LeeperTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter (10:11) LU – Rhea,Sevonne 10 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) 8 plays, 77 yards, Cardinals 0–7. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 2:17.
(4:52) MVS – Thomas,Remiello 4 yd pass from Williams,Ty'Jarian (Jovisic,Marko kick), Tie 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:19.
(00:00) LU – Griffin,Khalan 1 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick), Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:46. Second Quarter (1:36) LU – Hyder,JaCorey 63 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) , Cardinals 0–21. Drive: 1 play, 636 yards, 0:07. Third Quarter (06:13) MVS – Ross,Kerrick 20 yd pass from Sisk,Jaydyn (Jovisic,Marko kick) , Cardinals 14–21. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:46. Fourth Quarter (01:04) LU – Griffin,Khalan 1 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick), Cardinals 14–28. Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 5:06.
Statistics
MVST
LU
First downs
20
24
Plays–yards
72–280
67–438
Rushes–yards
36–72
37–222
Passing yards
208
216
Passing: comp –att –int
21–36–2
12–30–1
Time of possession
31:47
28:13
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
MVST
Passing
Jayden Sisk
18/31, 171 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Ty'Jarian Williams
10 carries, 45 yards
Receiving
Nathan Rembert
9 receptions, 95 yards
LU
Passing
Robert Coleman
12/30, 216 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
23 carries, 197 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
JaCorey Hyder
4 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD
Game Three – No. 20 Weber State Wildcats at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 20 Weber State
0
10
6 0 16
Lamar 3
7
7 0 17
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, Texas
Date : September 14Game time : 6:00 pmGame weather : Wind:SW 8mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 90Game attendance : 5,981Referee : Craig HeiserTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter (7:42) LU – Esqueda,Chris 23 yd field goal 8 plays, 77 yards, Cardinals 0–3. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, TOP 07:10 Second Quarter (7:20) LU – Rhea,Sevonne 7 yd pass from Longino,Jakolby (Esqueda,Chris kick), Cardinals 0–10. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, TOP 05:37
(3:07) WSU – Thompson,Kyle 42 yd field goal, Cardinals 3–10. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, TOP 04:13
(2:20) WSU – Pate,Montae 30 yd interception (Thompson,Kyle), Tied 10–10 . Third Quarter (11:14) WSU – May,Colter 2 yd pass from Munoz,Richie ( ), Wildcats 16–10. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, TOP 03:37
(9:00) LU – Moore,Damien 72 yd pass from Longino,Jakolby (Esqueda,Chris kick) , Cardinals 16–17. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 02:06 Fourth Quarter
Statistics
Weber State
LU
First downs
18
16
Plays–yards
66–331
62–385
Rushes–yards
36–147
42–203
Passing yards
185
182
Passing: comp –att –int
22–30–0
11–20–1
Time of possession
27:33
32:21
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Weber State
Passing
Richie Munoz
22/30, 184 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Damon Bankston
23 carries, 84 yards 1 TD
Receiving
Jacob Sharp
7 receptions, 81 yards
LU
Passing
Jakolby Longino
5/6, 121 yards, 2 TD
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
21 carries, 91 yards
Receiving
Damien Moore
1 reception, 72 yards 1 TD
Game Four – Texas Southern at No. 22 Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Texas Southern
3
7
0 7 17
No. 22 Lamar 0
0
7 13 20
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, Texas
Date : September 21Game time : 6:00 pmGame weather : Wind: SE 10mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 88Game attendance : 8,443Referee : Ed BourgeoisTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter (05:29) TSU – Romero,Gustavo 20 yd field goal Drive: 16 plays, 72 yards, TOP 09:31 , Tigers 3–0. Second Quarter (01:05) TSU – Lewis,Chaunzavia 7 yd run (Romero,Gustavo kick) Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, TOP 00:47 , Tigers 10–0. Third Quarter (05:00) LU – Griffin,Khalan 1 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, TOP 05:41 , Tigers 10–7. Fourth Quarter (08:32) LU – Gibbs,Devyn 13 yd pass from Longino,Jakolby (Extra point failed) Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, TOP 06:23 , Cardinals 10–13.
(03:48) TSU – Lewis,Chaunzavia 6 yd run (Romero,Gustavo kick) Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, TOP 04:37 , Tigers 17–13.
(01:05) LU – Griffin,Khalan 3 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, TOP 02:40 , Cardinals 17–20.
Statistics
TSU
LU
First downs
18
17
Plays–yards
59–278
52–249
Rushes–yards
49–223
35–186
Passing yards
55
63
Passing: comp –att –int
6–10–0
9–17–1
Time of possession
35:17
24:43
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
TSU
Passing
Jordan Davis
6/10, 55 yards, 0 TD
Rushing
Quintell Quinn
23 carries, 149 yards 0 TD
Receiving
Kerien Charlo
2 receptions, 23 yards 0 TD
LU
Passing
Jakolby Longino
9/16, 63 yards, 1 TD
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
22 carries, 132 yards 2 TD
Receiving
Izaha Jones
3 receptions, 27 yards 0 TD
[ edit ]
Game Five – No. 19 Lamar Cardinals at No. 7 Central Arkansas Bears
Quarter
1
2
Total
No. 19 Lamar
0
No. 7 Central Arkansas
0
at Estes Stadium , Conway, Arkansas
Date : September 28Game time : 6:00 pmGame weather : Wind: • Weather: • Temp:TV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Statistics
LU
UCA
First downs
Plays–yards
–
–
Rushes–yards
–
–
Passing yards
Passing: comp –att –int
– –
– –
Time of possession
:
:
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
UCA
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Game Six – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (3–2; 1–1) No. 22 Lamar Cardinals (3–2; 0–0) - Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lumberjacks 10
3
14 0 27
No. 22 Cardinals
0
7
6 7 20
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, Texas
Date : October 12Game time : 3:02 pmGame weather : Sunny • Temperature: 87 °F (31 °C) • Wind: NE at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)Game attendance : 8,368TV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Statistics
SFA
LU
First downs
24
25
Plays–yards
64–443
78–456
Rushes–yards
27–114
36–162
Passing yards
329
294
Passing: comp –att –int
26–37–0
23–42–1
Time of possession
27:08
32:52
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Stephen F. Austin
Passing
Sam Vidlak
26/37, 329 yards, TD
Rushing
Qualan Jones
21 carries, 119 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Kylon Harris
10 receptions, 106 yards, TD
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
22/41, 279 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
11 carries, 59 yards, TD
Receiving
Sevonne Rhea
6 receptions, 166 yards, TD
[ edit ]
Game Seven – Lamar Cardinals at Texas A&M–Commerce Lions
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lamar 3
14
0 12 29
Texas A&M–Commerce
3
7
7 3 20
at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium , Commerce, Texas
Date : October 19Game time : 3:30 pmGame weather : Wind: E 7 mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 78 °F (26 °C)Game attendance : 5,437Referee : Gary LeeperTV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter LAM – Ben Woodard 46-yard field goal, 10:07. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:21.
AMC – Luke Jackson 30-yard field goal, 5:14. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 4:53. Second Quarter LAM – Robert Coleman 10-yard run (Ben Woodard kick), 13:00. Cardinals 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 7:10.
LAM – Devyn Gibbs 12-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Ben Woodard kick), 6:10. Cardinals 17–3. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:07.
AMC – Christian Jourdain 9-yard pass from Ron Peace (Luke Jackson kick), 0:50. Cardinals 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 2:10. Third Quarter AMC – Jaden Proctor 6-yard pass from Ron Peace (Luke Jackson kick), 4:21. Tied 17–17. Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:10. Fourth Quarter LAM – Ben Woodard 37-yard field goal, 6:13. Cardinals 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 29 yards, 4:36.
AMC – Luke Jackson 52-yard field goal, 1:55. Tied 20–20. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 4:18.
LAM – Ben Woodard 51-yard field goal, 0:11. Cardinals 23–20. Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards, 1:38.
LAM – Jaymond Jackson 2-yard fumble return, 0:00. Cardinals 29–20.
Statistics
LU
TAMU–C
First downs
23
17
Plays–yards
73–388
62–269
Rushes–yards
44–262
21–27
Passing yards
126
242
Passing: comp –att –int
14–29–0
24–41–1
Time of possession
33:28
26:32
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
LU
Passing
Robert Coleman
12/26, 98 yards, TD
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
23 carries, 158 yards
Receiving
Devyn Gibbs
4 receptions, 39 yards, TD
TAMU–C
Passing
Ron Peace
22/38, 237 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing
K. J. Shankle
6 carries, 15 yards
Receiving
Christian Jourdain
8 receptions, 136 yards, TD
[ edit ]
Game Eight – Lamar Cardinals at Northwestern State Demons
Quarter
1
2
Total
Lamar
0
Northwestern State
0
at Harry Turpin Stadium • Natchitoches, Louisiana
Date : Saturday, October 26, 2024Game time : 2:00 pm CDT Game weather : Wind: • Weather: • Temp:TV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Statistics
LU
NWST
First downs
Plays–yards
–
–
Rushes–yards
–
–
Passing yards
Passing: comp –att –int
– –
– –
Time of possession
:
:
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
NWST
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Southeastern Louisiana [ edit ]
Game Nine – Southeastern Louisiana at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Southeastern Louisiana 0
7
14 3 6 30
Lamar
7
7
3 7 3 27
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, Texas
Date : November 2Game time : 3:02 pmGame weather : Wind: SE 14mph • Weather: Cloudy • Temp: 82Game attendance : 5,593TV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Statistics
SLU
LU
First downs
17
21
Plays–yards
73–593
70–354
Rushes–yards
32–89
47–230
Passing yards
204
124
Passing: comp –att –int
24–41–1
11–23–2
Time of possession
28:06
31:48
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
SLU
Passing
Eli Sawyer
23/38, 208 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing
Antonio Martin, Jr.
18 carries, 62 yards, 2 TD
Receiving
Darius Lewis
7 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD
LU
Passing
Robert Coleman
9/19, 81 yards, 2 INT
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
29 carries, 144 yards
Receiving
Kyndon Fuselier
4 receptions, 70 yards, 1 TD
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Game Ten – Lamar Cardinals (LU) (5–4; 2–2) at No. 8 Incarnate Word Cardinals (UIW) (7–2; 4–0)
Quarter
1
2
Total
Lamar
0
No. 8 Incarnate Word
0
at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium , San Antonio, Texas
Date : November 9Game time : 2:00 pmGame weather : Wind: • Weather: • Temp:TV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Statistics
LU
UIW
First downs
Plays–yards
–
–
Rushes–yards
–
–
Passing yards
Passing: comp –att –int
– –
– –
Time of possession
:
:
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
LU
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
UIW
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Game Eleven – Nicholls Colonels at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
Total
Nicholls
0
Lamar
0
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, Texas
Date : November 16Game time : 3:00 pmGame weather : Wind: • Weather: • Temp:TV : ESPN+
Game information
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
Statistics
Nich
LU
First downs
Plays–yards
–
–
Rushes–yards
–
–
Passing yards
Passing: comp –att –int
– –
– –
Time of possession
:
:
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Nich
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
LU
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Game Twelve – Lamar Cardinals vs McNeese Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lamar
0
0
0 0 0
McNeese
0
0
0 0 0
at Cowboy Stadium , Lake Charles, Louisiana
Date : Saturday November 23, 2024Game time : 7:00 p.m.TV announcers (ESPN+ ) : TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics
LAM
MCN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar Passing
Rushing
Receiving
McNeese Passing
Rushing
Receiving
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