Stephen F. Austin
2-2
Warner (Fla.)
0-4
SFA Delivers Shutout in Home Opener
9/24/2022 10:39:00 PM | Football
Lumberjacks scored 28 points in the opening six minutes of the first quarter and led 35-0 after 15 minutes of play.
Trae Self found Moe Wedman for a 61-yard touchdown pass, Marje Smith forced a fumble and recovered it in the endzone, Self connected with Xavier Gipson for a 67-yard pitch-and catch, and BJ Thompson recovered a fumble scored the second defensive touchdown of the game.
The final touchdown of the quarter, a 33-yard touchdown from Self to Gipson, moved Gipson into second place all time in receiving touchdowns at SFA with 33. The program record is 39 and is held by Cordell Roberson (2009-2012).
Self finished 12-for-14 for 266 yards and four touchdowns, while Gipson finished with six receptions for 149 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Smith finished with four tackles and three sacks, and a forced fumble.
The 'Jacks generated 599 yards of total offense and averaged 11.5 yards per play.
Lumberjacks turn their attention to rival Sam Houston in the Battle of the Piney Woods on October 1 from NRG Stadium.
Notable
-89 SFA student-athletes saw playing time
-First shutout for Coach Carthel at SFA
-98 points is the most scored by WAC program
-59 points at halftime is the most scored by a WAC program
-SFA offense finished 7-for-7 in the red zone
-SFA converted 6-of-7 third-down opportunities
Team Stats
WU 0, SFA 7
SFA - Wedman, Moe 61 yd pass from Self, Trae (Campos, Chris kick) 4 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:07
WU 0, SFA 14
SFA - Smith, Marje 0 yd fumble recovery (Campos, Chris kick)
WU 0, SFA 21
SFA - Gipson, Xavier 67 yd pass from Self, Trae (Campos, Chris kick) 2 plays, 73 yards, TOP 0:36
WU 0, SFA 28
SFA - Thompson, BJ 20 yd fumble recovery (Campos, Chris kick)
WU 0, SFA 35
SFA - Gipson, Xavier 33 yd pass from Self, Trae (Campos, Chris kick) 2 plays, 68 yards, TOP 0:35
WU 0, SFA 42
SFA - Spence, Carson 17 yd pass from Self, Trae (Campos, Chris kick) 12 plays, 73 yards, TOP 5:07
WU 0, SFA 49
SFA - Rikel, Lawton 5 yd pass from Weeks, Preston (Campos, Chris kick) 4 plays, 32 yards, TOP 1:37
WU 0, SFA 56
SFA - Wimbley, Jerrel 30 yd pass from Weeks, Preston (Campos, Chris kick) 1 plays, 30 yards, TOP 0:11
WU 0, SFA 59
SFA - Campos, Chris 43 yd field goal 6 plays, 68 yards, TOP 1:18
WU 0, SFA 61
SFA - Smith, Marje 12 yd safety
WU 0, SFA 68
SFA - Miller, Jeremia 6 yd pass from Maurer, Brian (Campos, Chris kick) 6 plays, 40 yards, TOP 3:13
WU 0, SFA 71
SFA - Campos, Chris 41 yd field goal 10 plays, 51 yards, TOP 4:15
WU 0, SFA 78
SFA - Edwards, Griffi 17 yd pass from Short, Blake (Campos, Chris kick) 4 plays, 54 yards, TOP 2:03
WU 0, SFA 85
SFA - Seth Nickell 52 yd punt return (Campos, Chris kick)
WU 0, SFA 92
SFA - McElyea, Dalton 18 yd run (Campos, Chris kick), 1 plays, 18 yards, TOP 0:19
WU 0, SFA 98
SFA - McGrue, Robert 15 yd run (), 1 plays, 15 yards, TOP 0:08
