Preseason
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Recruiting
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Sources:[1][2]
Incoming transfers
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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
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Sources:[1][2]
Lamar signed 20 high school recruits with 15 signed on Early Signing Day and 5 added on National Signing Day.
US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name
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Hometown
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High school / college
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Height
|
Weight
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40‡
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Commit date
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Kmare Balfour TE
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Killeen, TX
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Shoemaker High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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220 lb (100 kg)
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–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Jackson Bandy OLB
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Nolensville, TN
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Nolensville High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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211 lb (96 kg)
|
–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Nicholas Brown DB
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Cypress, TX
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Cy Springs High School
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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158 lb (72 kg)
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–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Zion Carter OLB
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McKinney, TX
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McKinney North High School
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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213 lb (97 kg)
|
–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Emonte "Cash" Cross RB
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Center, TX
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Center High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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192 lb (87 kg)
|
–
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|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
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Dillon Dixon LB
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Houston, TX
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North Shore High School
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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215 lb (98 kg)
|
–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Brady Driver QB
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Sulphur Springs, TX
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Sulphur Springs High School
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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200 lb (91 kg)
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|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Aidan Grummer TE
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Argyle, TX
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Liberty Christian High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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246 lb (112 kg)
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–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Jordan James DB
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Spring, TX
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Westfield High School
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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186 lb (84 kg)
|
–
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|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Isaiah Menefee DB/LB
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Lufkin, TX
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Lufkin High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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197 lb (89 kg)
|
–
|
|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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CJ Miller ILB
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Anna, TX
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Anna High School
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5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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214 lb (97 kg)
|
–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Jameer Muhammad DE
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Fort Worth, TX
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Amon Carter Riverside High School
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5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
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177 lb (80 kg)
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–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Omarion Rasberry RB
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Garrison, TX
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Garrison High School
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5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
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170 lb (77 kg)
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–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Nick Rossamondo ILB
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Lumberton, TX
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Lumberton High School
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5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
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238 lb (108 kg)
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–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Endrei Sauls OL
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Temple, TX
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Temple High School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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300 lb (140 kg)
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–
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Britain Simmons OL
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Jasper, TX
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Jasper High School
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5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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165 lb (75 kg)
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–
|
|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Carldell Simmons WR
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Monroe, LA
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Ouachita Parish High School
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5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
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160 lb (73 kg)
|
–
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|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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IyiolaOluwa Solomi OL
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Denton, TX
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Braswell High School
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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268 lb (122 kg)
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–
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|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Grayden Spencer DL
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Lumberton, TX
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Lumber High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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270 lb (120 kg)
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–
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|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Zaylon Stoker DL
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Kilgore, TX
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Kilgore High School
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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165 lb (75 kg)
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–
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|
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A
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Overall recruiting rankings:
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- 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:
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Schedule
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Game summaries
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@ Texas State (FBS)
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Game One – at Texas State Bobcats
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Lamar |
|
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0 |
Texas State |
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0 |
at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas
- Date: August 31
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
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Statistics
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LU
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TXST
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Lamar
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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TXST
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Mississippi Valley State
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Game Two – Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Lamar Cardinals
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Mississippi Valley State |
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0 |
Lamar |
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0 |
at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas
- Date: September 7
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
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Statistics
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MVST
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LU
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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MVST
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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LU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Weber State
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Game Three – Weber State Wildcats at Lamar Cardinals
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Weber State |
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0 |
Lamar |
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0 |
at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas
- Date: September 14
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
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Statistics
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Weber State
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LU
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Weber State
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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LU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Texas Southern
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Game Four – Texas Southern at Lamar Cardinals
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Texas Southern |
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0 |
Lamar |
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0 |
at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas
- Date: September 21
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
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Statistics
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TSU
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LU
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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TSU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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LU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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@ Central Arkansas
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Game Five – Lamar Cardinals at Central Arkansas Bears
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Lamar |
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0 |
Central Arkansas |
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0 |
at Estes Stadium, Conway, Arkansas
- Date: September 28
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
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Statistics
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LU
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UCA
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Lamar
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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UCA
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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@ Northwestern State
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Game Six – Lamar Cardinals at Northwestern State Demons
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Lamar |
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0 |
Northwestern State |
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0 |
at Harry Turpin Stadium • Natchitoches, Louisiana
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
- Game time: TBA CDT
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
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Statistics
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LU
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NWST
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Lamar
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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NWST
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Houston Christian
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Game Seven – Houston Christian Huskies at Lamar Cardinals
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Houston Christian |
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0 |
Lamar |
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0 |
at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas
- Date: October 12
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
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Statistics
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LU
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HCU
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Lamar
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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HCU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Southeastern Louisiana
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Game Eight – Southeastern Louisiana at Lamar Cardinals
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Southeastern Louisiana |
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0 |
Lamar |
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0 |
at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas
- Date: October 26
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
Statistics
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SLU
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LU
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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SLU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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LU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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@ Incarnate Word
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Game Nine – Lamar Cardinals (LU) at Incarnate Word Cardinals (UIW)
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Lamar |
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0 |
Incarnate Word |
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0 |
at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, San Antonio, Texas
- Date: November 2
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
Statistics
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LU
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UIW
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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|
Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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LU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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UIW
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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@ Texas A&M–Commerce
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Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
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Statistics
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LU
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TAMU–C
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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LU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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TAMU–C
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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Nicholls
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Game Eleven – Nicholls Colonels at Lamar Cardinals
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Nicholls |
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0 |
Lamar |
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0 |
at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas
- Date: November 16
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
Statistics
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Nich
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LU
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First downs |
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Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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Nich
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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LU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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@ McNeese
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(Rivalry)
Game Twelve – Lamar Cardinals at McNeese Cowboys
Period |
1 |
2 |
Total |
Lamar |
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0 |
McNeese |
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0 |
at Cowboy Stadium, Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Date: November 23
- Game time: TBA
- Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
- TV: ESPN+
Game information
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- First Quarter
- Second Quarter
- Third Quarter
- Fourth Quarter
|
Statistics
|
LU
|
McN
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First downs |
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|
Plays–yards |
– |
–
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Rushes–yards |
– |
–
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Passing yards |
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|
Passing: comp–att–int |
– – |
– –
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Time of possession |
: |
:
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Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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LU
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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McN
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Passing |
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Rushing |
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Receiving |
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References
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