Lumberjacks Land at No. 2 in SLC Preseason Rankings
7/21/2025 8:30:00 AM | Football
SFA totals 137 points and three first-place votes to edge Southeastern for second behind preseason favorite UIW
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Southland Conference released its predicted order of finish on Monday morning in advance of the day's Opening Drive media festivities from the Henry B. Gonzalez Center along the San Antonio Riverwalk. Landing at No. 2 in the preseason rankings of the ten-team league is Stephen F. Austin. High expectations internally were projected externally in the annual rundown as the Lumberjacks received 137 total points highlighted by three first-place votes to edge out Southeastern for the second spot and sit behind preseason favorite Incarnate Word.
The 'Jacks were one of four teams to receive a first-place nod as UIW claimed 15 of the 20, split across the ten head coaches and ten sports information directors, with Southeastern and Lamar each earning one. Nicholls and McNeese rounded out the top six, while East Texas A&M and HCU evened at seventh. Northwestern State placed ninth with first-year football program UTRGV ranking tenth.
SFA returns a plethora of talent on both sides of the football with the offensive side spotlighted by 2024 Walter Payton Award finalist and SLC Newcomer of the Year quarterback Sam Vidlak and Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America second team wide receiver Kylon Harris. Defensively, SFA returns defensive back Charles Demmings, a third-team selection to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America list, as well as outside linebacker Aaron Austin, the Lumberjacks' top returning tackler who also led the unit in tackles for loss and quarterback hurries.
The 'Jacks kickoff the 2025 campaign on Thursday, August 28 at Houston. Two weeks later, SFA welcomes in Sul Ross State on September 13 for the first of a six-game home slate in year seven under head coach Colby Carthel.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
There's never been a better time to lock in your seat at Homer Bryce Stadium! Season tickets for the upcoming SFA Football season are on sale now, offering the best value for a six-game home slate. Don't miss a single snap as SFA battles through a thrilling Southland Conference schedule. Visit SFATickets.com to secure your season tickets today and be part of the action all season long.
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The 'Jacks were one of four teams to receive a first-place nod as UIW claimed 15 of the 20, split across the ten head coaches and ten sports information directors, with Southeastern and Lamar each earning one. Nicholls and McNeese rounded out the top six, while East Texas A&M and HCU evened at seventh. Northwestern State placed ninth with first-year football program UTRGV ranking tenth.
SFA returns a plethora of talent on both sides of the football with the offensive side spotlighted by 2024 Walter Payton Award finalist and SLC Newcomer of the Year quarterback Sam Vidlak and Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America second team wide receiver Kylon Harris. Defensively, SFA returns defensive back Charles Demmings, a third-team selection to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America list, as well as outside linebacker Aaron Austin, the Lumberjacks' top returning tackler who also led the unit in tackles for loss and quarterback hurries.
The 'Jacks kickoff the 2025 campaign on Thursday, August 28 at Houston. Two weeks later, SFA welcomes in Sul Ross State on September 13 for the first of a six-game home slate in year seven under head coach Colby Carthel.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
There's never been a better time to lock in your seat at Homer Bryce Stadium! Season tickets for the upcoming SFA Football season are on sale now, offering the best value for a six-game home slate. Don't miss a single snap as SFA battles through a thrilling Southland Conference schedule. Visit SFATickets.com to secure your season tickets today and be part of the action all season long.
FOLLOW THE LUMBERJACKS
For all the latest information on SFA football, visit SFAjacks.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, follow the Lumberjacks on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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