Stephen F. Austin dominates Prairie View A&M with strong first half

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Stephen F. Austin dominates Prairie View A&M with strong first half
Summary

Stephen F. Austin secured a 31-10 victory over Prairie View A&M on September 19 at Panther Stadium. The game marked the first meeting between the teams since 2013, and SFA took control early, leading 24-0 at halftime. Gavin Rutherford threw three touchdown passes in the first half, contributing significantly to the win. Prairie View’s Kaeden Smith scored a late touchdown, but the team trailed throughout. Both teams look ahead to their next matchups, with Prairie View facing Grambling and SFA set to host Northeastern State.

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  • Stephen F. Austin led 24-0 at halftime.
  • Gavin Rutherford threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Prairie View A&M's lone touchdown came in the fourth quarter.
  • The game was the first meeting since 2013.
  • Both teams have upcoming games next Saturday.
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The programs met for the first time since 2013 and for the first time at Prairie View, with Stephen F. Austin using a dominant first half to cruise to the win.

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