Stephen F. Austin FCS Football 2025 Playoff Capsule
November 15, 2025 · CSM Staff
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Southland
2025 Record: 10-2, 8-0
Coach: Colby Carthel
Big Wins: 11/1 UTRGV (41-17), 11/15 Lamar (26-15)
Bad Losses: 8/28 at Houston (0-27), 9/6 at Abilene Christian (20-28)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Jerrell Wimbley, RB, 890 yards
Passing: Sam Vidlak, QB, 2,087 yards
Receiving: Kylon Harris, WR, 800 yards
Tackles: Jaydon Southard, LB, 102
Sacks: Aaron Austin, LB, 5.0; Victor Idusuyi II, DL, 5.0
Interceptions: Jalen Mayo, CB, 4
2025 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 148.5 (65th in nation, 4th in conference)
Passing Offense: 219.7 (53, 4)
Total Offense: 368.2 (56, 6)
Scoring Offense: 33.2 (23, 2)
Rushing Defense: 71.7 (2, 1)
Pass Defense: 177.1 (16, 4)
Total Defense: 248.8 (2, 1)
Scoring Defense: 15.4 (4, 1)
Turnover Margin: 0.45 (23, 3)
Sacks: 3.00 (9, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 1.55 (32, 2)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
| 2021 | First Round | Lost to Incarnate Word |
| 2014 | First Round | Lost to Northern Iowa |
| 2010 | Second Round | Lost to Villanova |
| 2009 | First Round | Defeated Eastern Washington |
| 2009 | Quarterfinals | Lost to Montana |
| 1995 | First Round | Defeated Eastern Illinois |
| 1995 | Quarterfinals | Defeated Appalachian State |
| 1995 | Semifinals | Lost to Montana |
| 1993 | First Round | Lost to Troy |
*all team stats through 11/16
