McNeese State Cowboys NCAA Football News

Ahead of the pack. McNeese running back Todd Pendland breaks free from the back as he runs for a touchdown.

In keeping with the theme of the day, wea ll offer some a oeDavida s treats,a mini observations on developments in the sports world.

Southeastern Louisiana University coach Mike Lucas has been through enough Southland Conference football battles to know that the Lions don't have time to dwell on last week's 36-35 loss to McNeese State, especially not with Central Arkansas up next on the schedule.

The Cowboys pulled off a final seconds win over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions tonight.

Justin Garelick kicked a 21-yard field goal with 1:55 remaining in the game as Texas State defeated Northwestern State 20-17 on Saturday night.

Northwestern State University head football coach Bradley Dale Peveto doesn't plan on making the same mistake twice this week.

"- It may be years before Vermilion Parish ever produces another quarterback like Derrick Fourroux.

With good reason, Lumberjacks like Jeremy Moses, Tim Knicky, Jabara Williams and Duane Brooks are fresh in our memory, when it comes to a big play or a big victory.

Brad Puckett October 17, 2009 11:49 PM EDT LAKE CHARLES, La. - Derrick Fourroux threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns to lead McNeese State to a 51-23 victory over Northwestern State on Saturday night.

We might be in the middle of the 2009 Football Championship Subdivision season, but if last week's results are any indication, we still don't have a good idea about how this year could finish.

So far, the seasons for Northwestern State and McNeese State are as different as can be.

Alright, time to start over. Maybe McNeese State fans don't want to start over. After all, their team secured one of the biggest wins in recent memory, defeating Appalachian State on the road.

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack football team knocked off seventh-ranked McNeese State 16-13 Saturday night at Homer Bryce Stadium.

The first conference game can either give a team momentum, take the wind out of their sails, or motivate them to tackle the rest of what can be a challenging schedule.

Stephen F. Austin jumped out to 14-0 first-half lead, then held on for a 16-13 upset victory against McNeese State on Saturday.

If you ask football fans of any team in the Southland Conference, they'll tell you.

A game usually played in late October or November, McNeese's visit to Stephen F. Austin on the opening weekend of Southland Conference play has a playoff feel to it.

Stephen F. Austin officials have scheduled two promotional events in conjunction with the Lumberjacks' Southland Conference opener against McNeese State at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Stephen F. Austin kicker Evan Engwall earned his second consecutive Southland Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honor, the league office announced Monday.

As promised the Wild is full of surprises this season. First, we received a new owner, Charles Matthews.