Football opened its home season Saturday night with a win, defeating No. 25 Stephen F. Austin 28–20 at Wildcat Stadium. The No. 16-ranked Wildcats forced three turnovers and scored 14 points off them to secure their fourth win in the last five games against FCS Top 25 teams. Redshirt senior running back Jordon Vaughn led the offense with two touchdowns, while the defense delivered two strip sacks and a fumble recovery in the end zone. The Wildcats now look ahead to their final nonconference matchup, a trip to Fort Worth to face TCU at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13.
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- Rovaughn Banks, Jr., redshirt junior running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma, sprints past SFA’s defensive line. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, looks for an opening to pass the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Wildcats celebrate after a successful play in front of the student section. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Colter Lynch, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman from Lubbock, gets ready for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Head Coach Keith Patterson walks onto the field before the Wildcats face off against SFA in their home opener. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- In the highest attended home opener since 2021, 8,042 fans fill Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, runs the ball during a drive in the first quarter against SFA. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Kaghen Roach, senior defensive lineman from Celina, tackles SFA’s running back. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, jumps into the air in the end zone to catch the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Students fill the stands for the Wildcats’ highest attended home opener since 2021 (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Three stunt groups from the cheer team lift flyers into the air during a routine. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Team members celebrate after a successful play. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, throws a pass in the second quarter against SFA. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, dives toward the end zone while being tackled by SFA’s Jalen Mayo. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, runs the ball down the field. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, throws the ball downfield. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Dorian Plumley, redshirt senior safety from El Reno, Oklahoma, gets ready to tackle SFA’s Jerrell Wimbley. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Jordon Vaughn, senior running back from Manvel, scores a touchdown in the third quarter against SFA. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Jordan Mukes, redshirt senior defensive back from Choctaw, Oklahoma, tackles an SFA player. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Kaghen Roach, graduate defensive lineman from Celina, reaches toward the ball to attempt a fumble recovery in the end zone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Fireworks light up over the stadium after the Wildcats score a touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, prepares for the drive before the ball is snapped. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
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- Jordon Vaughn, senior running back from Manvel, scores a touchdown against SFA. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
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- Jordon Vaughn, redshirt senior running back from Manvel, celebrates a touchdown with his teammates. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
