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Rutherford Named SLC Offensive Player of the Week
10/5/2026 10:28:00 AM | Football
Rutherford captures first weekly honor of career after efficient showing against UIW
FRISCO, Texas – Stephen F. Austin football's Gavin Rutherford has been named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week following Week 5 action. Rutherford was a highly efficient passer in the Jacks' 28-26 league win over Incarnate Word. Monday's honor is the first for Rutherford in his career.Â
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The Katy, Texas native completed 76% of his 34 pass attempts for 291 yards and three touchdowns. He threw TD passes of 45, 8 and 8 yards and connected with Clayton Wayland on a 53-yard pass that set up the third TD pass which increased the SFA lead to 28-20.Â
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On the go-ahead drive that gave SFA the advantage at 21-20, Rutherford rushed for 25 yards to set up his second TD pass of the night two plays later.Â
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It marked his third game this season with 290+ passing yards and his fourth game, third straight, with 3+ touchdown passes. He set a single-game season high in attempts (34) and matched a single-game career high in completions (26).
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Southland weekly award winners are nominated and voted upon by each school's sports information director. Voting for one's own athlete is not permitted. To earn honorable mention, a student-athlete must appear on 25 percent of ballots.
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JACKS WITH SLC HONORS THIS SEASON
9/7: Lowote Jurkin, Defense
9/7: Carlos Alvarado, Special Teams
10/5: Gavin Rutherford, Offense
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UP NEXT
SFA returns to action in two weeks on the road in Thibodeaux. The Jacks meet Nicholls State in the 39th meeting all-time. SFA has won the last two meetings including a 34-7 decision last fall in Nacogdoches. The Jacks have won 12 of 18 meetings against the Colonels in south Louisiana. Prior to the Jacks' wins in 2024 and 2025, the Colonels won four-straight from 2016 through the 2019 season. The October 17 kickoff from inside Guidry Stadium is set for 3 p.m. Live coverage links are available at www.SFAjacks.com.Â
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW
There's never been a better time to lock in your seat at Homer Bryce Stadium! Don't miss a single snap as SFA looks to defend its Southland Conference title. Visit www.SFATickets.com to secure your tickets today and be part of the action all season long.Â
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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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The Katy, Texas native completed 76% of his 34 pass attempts for 291 yards and three touchdowns. He threw TD passes of 45, 8 and 8 yards and connected with Clayton Wayland on a 53-yard pass that set up the third TD pass which increased the SFA lead to 28-20.Â
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On the go-ahead drive that gave SFA the advantage at 21-20, Rutherford rushed for 25 yards to set up his second TD pass of the night two plays later.Â
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It marked his third game this season with 290+ passing yards and his fourth game, third straight, with 3+ touchdown passes. He set a single-game season high in attempts (34) and matched a single-game career high in completions (26).
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Southland weekly award winners are nominated and voted upon by each school's sports information director. Voting for one's own athlete is not permitted. To earn honorable mention, a student-athlete must appear on 25 percent of ballots.
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JACKS WITH SLC HONORS THIS SEASON
9/7: Lowote Jurkin, Defense
9/7: Carlos Alvarado, Special Teams
10/5: Gavin Rutherford, Offense
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UP NEXT
SFA returns to action in two weeks on the road in Thibodeaux. The Jacks meet Nicholls State in the 39th meeting all-time. SFA has won the last two meetings including a 34-7 decision last fall in Nacogdoches. The Jacks have won 12 of 18 meetings against the Colonels in south Louisiana. Prior to the Jacks' wins in 2024 and 2025, the Colonels won four-straight from 2016 through the 2019 season. The October 17 kickoff from inside Guidry Stadium is set for 3 p.m. Live coverage links are available at www.SFAjacks.com.Â
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW
There's never been a better time to lock in your seat at Homer Bryce Stadium! Don't miss a single snap as SFA looks to defend its Southland Conference title. Visit www.SFATickets.com to secure your tickets today and be part of the action all season long.Â
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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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