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SFA Lumberjacks prepare to defend Southland title starting August 29

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:13 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

SFA Lumberjacks prepare to defend Southland title starting August 29

Summary

The SFA Lumberjacks, defending champions of the Southland Conference, are gearing up for the 2026 season. With their opener scheduled for August 29 against McNeese State, the Lumberjacks aim to replicate last year's success where they won 11 games and reached the FCS quarterfinals. The team faces heightened expectations as they were selected as preseason favorites. Head coach Colby Carthel acknowledges the challenges ahead, as every team will pose a tough task this season. Despite losing key defensive players, the roster has integrated new talent and remains focused on improvement.

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By the Numbers

•SFA Lumberjacks start their title defense against McNeese State.
•The team's opener is on August 29 at Navarre Stadium.
•SFA won 11 games last season and reached the FCS quarterfinals.
•Preseason expectations are high as defending champions.
•New players are integrating quickly as the team builds chemistry.

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10:13 PMYahoo Sports — SFA Lumberjacks embrace the chase for back-to-back Southland titles

What they're saying

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NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — The SFA Lumberjacks enter this season as the defending Southland Conference champions, and as they prepare for 2026, the expectation is to bring another title back home to Nacogdoches. “We trynna play today. We’re trying to play today. Let’s just line it up right now. We already got the pads on,” […]
— Yahoo Sports

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