Tyler Longview, TX, November 9, 2026 — The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team experienced its first loss of the season, falling to the Lamar Cardinals with a score of 42-28. This defeat marked the end of a significant 19-game regular-season winning streak for the Lumberjacks.

Following the game, Head Coach Colby Carthel addressed the team’s performance and their reaction to the loss. Carthel spoke about the team’s persistent fighting spirit in the face of adversity during the matchup against Lamar.

However, the coach also identified key areas for improvement, specifically pointing to turnovers as a substantial contributing factor to the defeat. The exact number of turnovers was not provided in the summary, nor were specific details about the nature of these turnovers or their immediate impact on the game’s outcome beyond being a significant factor.

The loss represents a notable shift after a prolonged period of consistent success in regular-season play. The team’s ability to maintain a winning trajectory over 19 consecutive regular-season games underscores their previous performance. The focus for the coaching staff and players will now likely shift to analyzing the game tape, addressing the identified issues, and preparing for upcoming contests while seeking to regain their winning form.

Further details regarding the specific implications of this loss on the team’s season standing or any planned adjustments by the coaching staff were not immediately available in the provided summary. The team’s resilience and ability to bounce back from this setback will be closely watched as the season progresses.


Story summarized from the original created by Colten Sneed on www.kltv.com, see more information here.

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