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Conference | Southland Conference |
Record | 2–4 (2–4 Southland) |
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Co-offensive coordinator | Patrick Covington (1st season) |
Co-offensive coordinator | Ron Antoine (1st season) |
Defensive coordinator | Matt Weikert (1st season) |
Home stadium | Provost Umphrey Stadium (capacity: 16,000) |
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No. 1 Sam Houston State $^ | 6 | – | 0 | 10 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 20 Southeastern Louisiana | 4 | – | 2 | 4 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 23 Nicholls | 3 | – | 3 | 4 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Incarnate Word | 3 | – | 3 | 3 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lamar | 2 | – | 4 | 2 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
McNeese State* | 2 | – | 4 | 3 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northwestern State | 1 | – | 5 | 1 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2020 Lamar Cardinals football team represented Lamar University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season as a member of the Southland Conference. The Cardinals were led by first-year head coach Blane Morgan and played their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium. Originally scheduled to play an eleven-game regular season schedule in 2020, the Cardinals played shortened 6 game schedule in Spring 2021 with all games against conference members due to the COVID19 Pandemic. The Cardinals finished the season with a 2–4 overall record. The conference record was also 2–4 tied for fifth place with McNeese.
Preseason
Recruiting
Back | B | Center | C | Cornerback | CB | Defensive back | DB | |||
Defensive end | DE | Defensive lineman | DL | Defensive tackle | DT | End | E | |||
Fullback | FB | Guard | G | Halfback | HB | Kicker | K | |||
Kickoff returner | KR | Offensive tackle | OT | Offensive lineman | OL | Linebacker | LB | |||
Long snapper | LS | Punter | P | Punt returner | PR | Quarterback | QB | |||
Running back | RB | Safety | S | Tight end | TE | Wide receiver | WR |
US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
Jakevian Wilson DT |
Beaumont, Texas | Beaumont United | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 295 lb (134 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Darrell Bush RB |
Gilmer, TX | Gilmer | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Ko Clark DB |
Houma, LA | Terrebonne High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Timothy Conerly ATH |
New Orleans, LA | Sophie B. Wright Charter School | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jacob Dicharry OL |
Dallas, TX | J. J. Pearce High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Efosa Evbuomwan LB |
Leesville, LA | Leesville High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 4.37 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jacob Fex DB |
McKinney, TX | McKinney Boyd High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Devyn Gibbs TE |
Mabank, TX | Mabank High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Carson Harris ATH |
Carrollton, TX | Hebron High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jaylon Jackson RB |
Burleson, TX | Burleson Centennial High School | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Caimyn Layne LB |
Waxahachie, TX | All Saints Episcopal School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jacob Loganbill OL |
Van Alstyne, TX | Van Alstyne High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Marcques Mayo OL |
Opelousas, LA | Northwest High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Adan Pavon OL |
Willis, TX | Conroe High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Vencent Rockwell LB |
Longview, TX | Spring Hill High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Kendal Rowen LB |
Marrero, LA | St. Augustine High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
LaTrell Smith DT |
Dallas, TX | Lake Highlands High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Gabriel Stonewall WR |
El Paso, TX | Franklin High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 176 lb (80 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: | ||||||
Devin Thomas DB |
Saginaw, TX | Nolan Catholic High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Chidera Umeh DE |
Richmond, TX | St. Thomas High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Connor Venetis TE |
Lafayette, LA | Southside High School | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Ja'Darrius Winans OL |
Minden, LA | Minden High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jalen Dummett QB |
Oakland, CA | Oakland High School/Feather River College | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Marcus Harry OL |
Longview, TX | Longview High School/Tyler JC | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Tylo Phillips DE |
Collinsville, MS | West Lauderdale High School/Hinds CC | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Seth Wood LB |
Lubbock, TX | Coronado High School/Cisco College | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | – | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: | ||||||
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Spring practice and Spring game
Lamar Football announced on February 21 over its Twitter account that Spring practice will start on March 25. Fourteen sessions have been scheduled. The Spring game, scheduled for April 25, will conclude the sessions.[4] The Spring game was canceled on March 19, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Cardinals were picked to finish seventh in the conference.[6] In addition, two Cardinals were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team[7]
Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Nicholls | 67 (7) |
2 | Sam Houston State | 65 (6) |
3 | Southeastern Louisiana | 48 |
4 | McNeese State | 45 (1) |
5 | Incarnate Word | 32 |
6 | Northwestern State | 20 |
7 | Lamar | 17 |
Preseason All–Southland Teams
Offense 1st Team
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Coaching staff and roster
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Special teams
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Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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February 27 | 3:00 p.m. | at No. 9 Nicholls | L 0–55 | 3,000 | ||
March 6 | 3:00 p.m. | Incarnate Word | L 20–42 | 3,201 | ||
March 13 | 12:00 p.m. | at McNeese State | ESPN+ | W 27–26 | 4,523 | |
March 20 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 7 Sam Houston State |
| ESPN+ | L 7–62 | 2,845 |
March 27 | 3:00 p.m. | Northwestern State |
| ESPN+ | W 31–23 | 3,833 |
April 3 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 25 Southeastern Louisiana | ESPN+ | L 12–42 | 2,548 | |
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Game summaries
At Nicholls
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NICH −22.0 | 55 |
Statistics | Lamar | Nicholls |
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First downs | 6 | 31 |
Total yards | 91 | 639 |
Rushing yards | 37 | 392 |
Passing yards | 54 | 247 |
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Time of possession | 30:34 | 29:26 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 9/11, 40 yards |
Rushing | Jaylen Jackson | 8 carries, 19 yards | |
Receiving | Marcellus Johnson | 3 receptions, 14 yards | |
Nicholls | Passing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 16/21, 232 yards, 3 TDs |
Rushing | Lindsey Scott Jr. | 10 carries, 108 yards, 3 TDs | |
Receiving | K. J. Franklin | 5 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD |
Incarnate Word
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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UIW −17.0 | 54 |
Statistics | Incarnate Word | Lamar |
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First downs | 28 | 21 |
Total yards | 626 | 360 |
Rushing yards | 285 | 196 |
Passing yards | 341 | 164 |
Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
Time of possession | 21:22 | 38:38 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Incarnate Word | Passing | Cameron Ward | 29/44, 341 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Kevin Brown | 13 carries, 196 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Jaelin Campbell | 4 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD | |
Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 9/14, 116 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Chaz Ward | 26 carries, 105 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Marcellus Johnson | 7 receptions, 88 yards |
At McNeese State
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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MCNS −14.0 | 48 |
Statistics | Lamar | McNeese State |
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First downs | 21 | 18 |
Total yards | 330 | 399 |
Rushing yards | 223 | 321 |
Passing yards | 107 | 78 |
Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
Time of possession | 38:15 | 36:45 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 8/11, 100 yards, 2 TDs |
Rushing | Marcellus Johnson | 6 carries, 86 yards | |
Receiving | Kirkland Banks | 4 receptions, 41 yards | |
McNeese State | Passing | Cody Orgeron | 9/16, 78 yards, 1 INT |
Rushing | Carlos Williams | 16 carries, 90 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Jamal Pettigrew | 1 reception, 31 yards |
Sam Houston State
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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SHSU −29.0 | 61 |
Statistics | Sam Houston State | Lamar |
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First downs | 22 | 9 |
Total yards | 531 | 181 |
Rushing yards | 181 | 28 |
Passing yards | 350 | 153 |
Turnovers | 4 | 4 |
Time of possession | 27:57 | 32:03 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Sam Houston State | Passing | Eric Schmid | 19/29, 343 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Donovan Williams | 7 carries, 47 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Jequez Ezzard | 4 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TDs | |
Lamar | Passing | Austin Scott | 10/19, 123 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Jaylon Jackson | 6 carries, 40 yards | |
Receiving | Jaylon Jackson | 3 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD |
Northwestern State
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NSU −7.0 | 50 |
Statistics | Northwestern State | Lamar |
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First downs | 17 | 19 |
Total yards | 409 | 358 |
Rushing yards | 215 | 239 |
Passing yards | 194 | 119 |
Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
Time of possession | 19:46 | 40:14 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Northwestern State | Passing | Bryce Rivers | 7/19, 136 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Scooter Adams | 18 carries, 212 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Marquise Bridges | 1 reception, 45 yards | |
Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 6/12, 94 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Jalen Dummett | 13 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Kirkland Banks | 2 receptions, 43 yards |
At Southeastern Louisiana
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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SELA −16.5 | 62 |
Statistics | Lamar | Southeastern Louisiana |
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First downs | 15 | 26 |
Total yards | 298 | 468 |
Rushing yards | 181 | 123 |
Passing yards | 117 | 345 |
Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
Time of possession | 34:26 | 25:34 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Lamar | Passing | Jalen Dummett | 10/15, 111 yards, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Jaylon Jackson | 12 carries, 69 yards | |
Receiving | Kirkland Banks | 3 receptions, 36 yards | |
Southeastern Louisiana | Passing | Cole Kelley | 23/31, 321 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Cephus Johnson III | 3 carries, 48 yards | |
Receiving | Javon Conner | 4 receptions, 70 yards |
References
- ↑ James Dixon (February 5, 2020). "Morgan Signs 25 Student-Athletes on National Signing Day". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ↑ Matt Faye (February 5, 2020). "Lamar's Blane Morgan introduces his first signing class". Hearst Newspapers II, LLC. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ↑ Matt Faye (February 9, 2020). "FAYE: Morgan loads up on first signing class". Hearst Newspapers II, LLC. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ↑ "2020 Spring Practice Schedule". Lamar University Athletics. February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ↑ James Dixon (March 19, 2020). "2020 Spring Game Canceled". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ↑ "Nicholls Favored to Win Southland Football Spring Season". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ↑ "Southland Announces 2020 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ↑ "2020 Lamar Cardinals Football Schedule". Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Lamar Cardinals". ESPN. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Southland Conference Postponed Spring Football Schedule Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved September 22, 2020.