Stephen F. Austin defeats Northeastern State 63-14

Stephen F. Austin defeated Northeastern State 63-14 on Saturday night, improving their overall record to 5-0. The victory marked the 15th consecutive regular-season win for the program and the tenth straight home win.

During the game, head coach Colby Carthel secured his 49th career victory, surpassing Jim Hess to become the all-time winningest coach in Stephen F. Austin history. Quarterback Gavin Rutherford led the offense, throwing four touchdown passes and rushing for a touchdown. Rutherford completed 16 of 23 passes for 299 yards.

Other notable performances included Jaylen Jenkins, who recorded a 55-yard touchdown run, and Jeffrey Jones, who scored on a 70-yard run. The Lumberjacks' defense also contributed with a 41-yard scoop-and-score by Emiril Gant in the fourth quarter.