2024 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team

2024 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football
2024 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football
Conference	Southland Conference
Record	0–0 (0–0 Southland)
Head coach	Frank Scelfo (7th season);
Offensive coordinator	Anthony Scelfo (1st season)
Defensive coordinator	Bill D'Ottavio (3rd season)
Home stadium	Strawberry Stadium
	Seasons ← 2023 2025 →

The 2024 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team represented Southeastern Louisiana University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by head coach Frank Scelfo, who was coaching his seventh season with the program. The Lions played their home games at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, Louisiana.

2024 Southland Conference football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
Houston Christian	0	–	0	0	–	0
No. 14 Incarnate Word	0	–	0	0	–	0
Lamar	0	–	0	0	–	0
McNeese	0	–	0	0	–	0
No. 23 Nicholls	0	–	0	0	–	0
Northwestern State	0	–	0	0	–	0
Southeastern Louisiana	0	–	0	0	–	0
Stephen F. Austin	0	–	0	0	–	0
Texas A&M–Commerce *	0	–	0	0	–	0

* – Texas A&M–Commerce is ineligible for FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II. Rankings from STATS Poll

Preseason

Recruiting class

Preseason poll

The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 22, 2024. The Lions were picked to finish third in the conference.^[1]

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

Preseason All–Southland Teams

The Southland Conference announced the 2024 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 22, 2024. SLU had a total of five players selected.^[2]

Offense

1st Team

Darius Lewis – Wide receiver, RS-SR
Jhy Orgeron – Offensive lineman, SR

2nd Team

Harlan Dixon – Running back, SR
Brockhim Wicks – Offensive lineman, RS-SR

Defense

1st Team

Darius Lewis – Punt returner, RS-SR

2nd Team

Donte' Daniels – Linebacker, SR
Darius Lewis – Kick returner, RS-SR

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV
August 29	7:00 pm	at Tulane*	Yulman Stadium New Orleans, LA	ESPN+
September 7	6:00 pm	at Southern Miss*	M. M. Roberts Stadium Hattiesburg, MS	ESPN+
September 14	6:00 pm	Eastern Washington*	Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA	ESPN+
September 21	6:00 pm	South Dakota State*	Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA
September 28	6:00 p.m.	at Tarleton State*	Memorial Stadium Stephenville, TX
October 5	6:00 pm	Texas A&M–Commerce	Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA
October 12	2:00 pm	at Houston Christian	Husky Stadium Houston, TX
October 19	4:00 pm	Stephen F. Austin	Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA
October 26	6:00 pm	Incarnate Word	Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA
November 2	3:00 pm	at Lamar	Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX
November 9	6:00 pm	Northwestern State	Strawberry Stadium Hammond, LA (rivlary)
November 21	TBD	at Nicholls	Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium Thibodaux, LA (River Bell Classic)
*Non-conference game Homecoming All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

@ Tulane (FBS)

Game One – @ Tulane Green Wave

Period	1	2	Total
Southeastern Louisiana			0
Tulane			0

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, Louisiana

Date: August 31
Game time: 7:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
TV: ESPN+

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	SLU	Tulane
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Tulane	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

@ Southern Miss (FBS)

Game Two – @ Southern Miss Golden Eagles

Period	1	2	Total
Southeastern Louisiana			0
Southern Miss			0

at M. M. Roberts Stadium, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Date: September 7
Game time: 6:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	SLU	SoMS
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SoMS	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Eastern Washington

Game Three – Eastern Washington Eagles

Period	1	2	Total
Eastern Washington Eagles			0
Southeastern Louisiana			0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, Louisiana

Date: September 14
Game time: 6:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	EWU	SLU
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
EWU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Game Four – South Dakota State Jackrabbits

Period	1	2	Total
South Dakota State			0
Southeastern Louisiana			0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, Louisiana

Date: September 21
Game time: 6:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	SoDakSt	SLU
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SoDakSt	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

@ Tarleton State Texans

Game Five – Tarleton State Texans

Period	1	2	Total
Southeastern Louisiana			0
Tarleton State			0

at Memorial Stadium, Stephenville, Texas

Date: September 28
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	SLU	TARL
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
TARL	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Texas A&M–Commerce

Game Six – Texas A&M–Commerce Lions

Period	1	2	Total
Texas A&M–Commerce			0
Southeastern Louisiana			0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, Louisiana

Date: October 5
Game time: 6:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	TAMU–C	SLU
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
TAMU–C	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

@ Houston Christian

Game Seven – @ Houston Christian Huskies

Period	1	2	Total
Southeastern Louisiana			0
Houston Christian			0

at Husky Stadium, Houston, Texas

Date: October 12
Game time: 2:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	SLU	HCU
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
HCU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Stephen F. Austin

Game Eight – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Period	1	2	Total
Stephen F. Austin			0
Southeastern Louisiana			0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, Louisiana

Date: October 19
Game time: 4:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	SFA	SLU
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SFA	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Incarnate Word

Game Nine – Incarnate Word Cardinals

Period	1	2	Total
Incarnate Word			0
Southeastern Louisiana			0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, Louisiana

Date: October 26
Game time: 6:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	UIW	SLU
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UIW	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

@ Lamar

Game Ten – @ Lamar Cardinals

Period	1	2	Total
Southeastern Louisiana			0
Lamar			0

at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas

Date: November 2
Game time: 3:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:
TV: ESPN+

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	SLU	LU
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
LU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Northwestern State

Game Eleven – Northwestern State Demons

Period	1	2	Total
Northwestern State			0
Southeastern Louisiana			0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, Louisiana

Date: November 9
Game time: 6:00 pm
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	NWST	SLU
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
NWST	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

@ Nicholls (Rivalry)

Game Twelve – @ Nicholls Colonels (Rivalry)

Period	1	2	Total
Southeastern Louisiana			0
Nicholls			0

at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, Louisiana

Date: November 21
Game time: TBA
Game weather: Wind: • Weather: • Temp:

Game information

First Quarter

Second Quarter

Third Quarter

Fourth Quarter

Statistics	SLU	NICH
First downs
Plays–yards	–	–
Rushes–yards	–	–
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int	– –	– –
Time of possession	:	:

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SLU	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
NICH	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Personnel

Coaching staff

Name	Position
Frank Scelfo	Head coach
Anthony Scelfo	Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach
Bill D'Ottavio	Defensive coordinator / safeties coach
A.J. Hopp	Offensive line coach / run game coordinator
Ross Jenkins	Assistant head coach / tight ends coach / special teams coordinator
Alvin Slaughter	Wide receivers coach / recruiting coordinator / pass coordinator
Trey Willie	Running backs coach
Dustin Landry	Secondary coach
Antonio Baker	Nickelbacks coach
Tom Rinaldi	Defensive line coach
Trey Nunez	Linebackers coach
David Mertens	Director of player personnel

Roster

2024 Southeastern Louisiana Lions Football

Quarterbacks

11 – Damon Stewart – junior (5'11, 170)
14 – Casey Avrard – freshman (6'2, 205)
15 – Tanner Murray – sophomore (6'3, 195)
17 – Eli Sawyer – junior (6'2, 220)
19 – Jamarcus Pittman – freshman (6'3, 220)

Running backs

3 – Harlan Dixon – senior (6'1, 210)
20 – Kimon O'Sullivan – junior (5'11, 180)
22 – Antonio Martin Jr. – sophomore (5'11, 220)
30 – Rodeo Graham Jr. – junior (6'0, 205)
39 – Eugene Foulcard – freshman (5'8, 165)
49 – Jaedon Voisin – TE/RB – freshman (6'2, 240)

Wide receivers

1 – Jaylon Domingeaux – sophomore (6'2, 195)
4 – Brandon Hayes – junior (6'2, 205)
9 – Darius Lewis – senior (5'8, 150)
12 – Errol Rogers – senior (5'11, 195)
16 – Xavier Hill – senior (6'2, 200)
80 – Da'shun Hugley – junior (6'1, 185)
81 – Dkhai Joseph – freshman (5'10, 160)
82 – Corey Lorio – junior (5'10, 170)
83 – Tristan Goodly – freshman (6'0, 170)
84 – Jett Booker – junior (5'11, 195)
86 – Mike Williams – sophomore (5'11, 170)
87 – Darnell O'Quinn – freshman (6'0, 170)

Tight ends

38 – Ivan Drobocky – senior (6'4, 240)
42 – Beau Perez – freshman (6'5, 220)
85 – Adyn Wilkinson – freshman (6'4, 230)
88 – Seth Adams – junior (6'3, 250)
89 – Cade Collier – junior (6'6, 245)

Offensive linemen

51 – Breland Curry – sophomore (6'2, 295)
52 – Noah Devlin – junior (6'3, 300)
54 – Brockhim Wicks – senior (6'2, 295)
55 – Amiree Alexander – freshman (6'2, 315)
56 – Javin Turner – junior (6'2, 280)
60 – Ilias Rida – freshman (6'7, 270)
61 – Holden Kareokowsky – junior (6'3, 305)
63 – Corin Boudreaux – freshman (6'1, 300)
65 – Riley Whitten – freshman (6'2, 285)
71 – Zane Hooper – sophomore (6'0, 270)
72 – Isaiah Hayes – freshman (6'4, 300)
73 – Jhy Orgeron – senior (6'4, 285)
75 – Blakley Miller – junior (6'5, 300)
76 – Damien Reed – freshman (6'2, 275)
78 – Logan Potter – freshman (6'5, 330)
79 – Ahmad Bradley – junior (6'3, 320)

Defensive linemen

39 – James Harris – freshman (6'2, 225)
42 – Shemar Pearl – senior (6'6, 255)
44 – Joshua Randall – junior (6'2, 205)
47 – Devaki Williams – sophomore (6'1, 245)
48 – Kaleb Proctor – junior (6'3, 280)
49 – Evan Aubrey – freshman (6'4, 225)
64 – Jacob Dobraska – freshman (6'4, 215)
66 – Carson Dillashaw – freshman (6'6, 255)
90 – Peyton Anderson – sophomore (6'3, 260)
91 – Otto Brewer III – freshman (6'3, 245)
92 – Louis Gendron – freshman (6'3, 280)
93 – Rowan Briggs – junior (6'3, 255)
94 – Nicholas Smith – sophomore (6'3, 315)
95 – Dorian Davis – freshman (6'5, 310)
96 – Dalton Allen – sophomore (6'4, 260)
97 – Tyrin Wise – freshman (6'2, 245)
98 – Austin Kent – senior (5'10, 270)
99 – Charles Hill – senior (6'4, 245)

Linebackers

0 – KK Reno – junior (6'0, 220)
2 – Donte' Daniels – senior (5'11, 195)
22 – Carter Hanberry – freshman (6'0, 200)
26 – Lemar Harris – freshman (6'3, 205)
32 – Kyle Cannon – freshman (6'1, 220)
34 – Brant Monistere – sophomore (5'11, 210)
40 – Jordan Okoye – sophomore (6'1, 215)
43 – Jirrea Johnson Jr. – freshman (5'11, 220)
45 – Warren Peeples – senior (6'2, 220)
46 – Joe Sniffin – junior (6'1, 225)
50 – Stiles Guidry – freshman (6'1, 225)
58 – Kadan Lewis – sophomore (6'1, 270)

Defensive backs

5 – Shakespeare Louis – junior (6'1, 205)
6 – Ashton Bellaire – freshman (5'10, 190)
6 – Coryell Pierce – senior (5'11, 175)
7 – Blayne Delahoussaye – junior (5'10, 175)
8 – Keydrain Calligan – junior (6'1, 200)
12 – Tre Brown – freshman (5'11, 175)
13 – Cornelius Dyson – senior (6'2, 200)
14 – Ralph Walker – sophomore (5'11, 175)
15 – Richard McKneely – freshman (6'0, 180)
16 – Shea Lee Jr. – freshman (6'0, 165)
19 – Mike Mitchell – freshman (5'11, 180)
20 – Raylon Hill – freshman (6'0, 170)
21 – Rodney Brown Jr. – freshman (6'1, 165)
23 – Raiyen Oatis – freshman (5'11, 175)
24 – Tylon Cooper – sophomore (6'0, 160)
25 – Tyler Mansfield – sophomore (5'11, 168)
27 – Khamron Ford – senior (5'11, 200)
28 – Levi Darensbourg – freshman (6'0, 170)
29 – Zack Vicknair – sophomore (6'0, 205)
31 – Colin Boldt – freshman (6'2, 205)
33 – Justin Dumas – junior (6'1, 205)
36 – Jermaine Davis – freshman (5'10, 165)

Placekickers

69 – Ashton Guilbeau – freshman (6'0, 160)

Punters

41 – Riley Callaghan – K/P – junior (6'3, 190)
47 – Alec Mahler – K/P – sophomore (5'10, 205)
67 – Jack Hunter – freshman (6'3, 200)

Long snapper

68 – Andre Callais Jr. – sophomore (5'9, 175)

Source and player details, 2024 Southeastern Louisiana Lions (7/12/2024):^[5]

Statistics

Team

	Southeastern Louisiana	Opp
Scoring
Points per Game
Points per Turnovers
First Downs
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
Rushing yards
Avg per play
Avg per game
Rushing touchdowns
Passing yards
Att-Comp-Int
Avg per pass
Avg per catch
Avg per game
Passing touchdowns
Total Offense
Plays
Avg per play
Avg per game
Fumbles-Lost
Penalties-Yards
Avg per game

	Southeastern Louisiana	Opp
Punt-Yards
Avg per play
Avg per punt net
Punt Return-Yards
Avg per punt return
Kickoffs-Yards
Avg per play
Avg per kick net
Kickoff Return-Yards
Avg per kickoff return
Interceptions-Yards
Avg per play
Time of possession / game
3rd Down Conversions (Pct%)	(0%)	(0%)
4th Down Conversions (Pct%)	(0%)	(0%)
Touchdowns Scored
Field Goals-Attempts
PAT-Attempts
2 point conversion-attempts
Sack by Yards
Misc Yards
Safeties
Onside kicks
Red zone scores	(0%)	(0%)
Red zone touchdowns	(0%)	(0%)
Attendance
Date/Avg per date
Neutral Site

Individual leaders

Passing statistics
#	NAME	POS	RAT	CMP-ATT-INT	YDS	AVG/G	CMP%	TD	LONG
		QB	0.0	0-0-0	0 yrds		0.0%	0 TDs	0
	TOTALS		0.0	0-0-0	0 yrds	0.0	0.0%	0 TDs	0

Rushing statistics
#	NAME	POS	ATT	GAIN	AVG	TD	LONG	AVG/G
		RB	0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TDs	0	0.0
	TOTALS		0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TDs	0	0.0

Receiving statistics
#	NAME	POS	CTH	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG	AVG/G
		WR	0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TDs	0	0.0
	TOTALS		67	730 yrds	10.9	10 TDs	38	243.3

Defense

Defense statistics
#	NAME	POS	SOLO	AST	TOT	TFL-YDS	SACK-YDS	INT-YDS-TD	BU	QBH	RCV-YDS	FF	BLK	SAF
			0	0	0	0-0 yrds	0-0 yrds	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	TOTAL		0	0	0	0-0 yrds	0-0 yrds	0-0 yrds- 0 TDs	0	0	-	0	0	-

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Kicking/off statistics
#	NAME	POS	XPM-XPA (XP%)	FGM-FGA (FG%)	1–19	20–29	30–39	40–49	50+	PTS	LNG	KICKS	YDS	AVG	TB	OB
		PK	0-0 (0.0%)	0-0 (0.0%)	-/-	-/-	-/-	-/-	-/-	0 pts	0	0	0 yrds	0.0	0	-
	TOTALS		0-0 (0.0%)	0-0 (0.0%)	-/-	-/-	-/-	-/-	-/-	0	0	0	0 yrds	0.0	0	-

Punting statistics
#	NAME	POS	PUNTS	YDS	AVG	LONG	TB	FC	I–20	50+	BLK
		P	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Team	--	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0
	TOTALS		0	0 yrds	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1

Kick return statistics
#	NAME	POS	RTNS	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG
			-	-	-	-	-
	TOTALS		0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TD's	0

Punt return statistics
#	NAME	POS	RTNS	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
			-	-	-	-	-
	TOTALS		0	0 yrds	0.0	0 TD's	0

Conference awards and honors

Weekly awards

Weekly honors
Honors	Player	Position	Date Awarded	Ref.
SLC Defensive Player of the Week

Postseason All–Southland Teams

References

^ "Southland Conference Announces 2024 Football Preseason Poll and All-Conference Team". www.southland.org. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
^ "SLU Picked Third in SLC Preseason Poll; Five Lions Earn Preseason All-Southland Honors". lionsports.net. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
^ "2024 Southeastern Louisiana Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
^ "2024 Football Schedule". Southeastern Louisiana Athletics. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
^ "2024 Football Roster". lionsports.net. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

[1] "Southland Conference Announces 2024 Football Preseason Poll and All-Conference Team". www.southland.org. Retrieved July 24, 2024.

[2] "SLU Picked Third in SLC Preseason Poll; Five Lions Earn Preseason All-Southland Honors". lionsports.net. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.

[3] "2024 Southeastern Louisiana Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

[4] "2024 Football Schedule". Southeastern Louisiana Athletics. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

[5] "2024 Football Roster". lionsports.net. Retrieved December 20, 2023.

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