2024 Lamar Cardinals football team

2024 Lamar Cardinals football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record7–5 (4–3 Southland)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorWill Fleming (2nd season)
Offensive schemeSpread option
Defensive coordinatorDrew Christ (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumProvost Umphrey Stadium
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Southland Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 6 Incarnate Word $^   7 – 0     11 – 3  
Southeastern Louisiana   6 – 1     7 – 5  
Stephen F. Austin   4 – 3     7 – 5  
Lamar   4 – 3     7 – 5  
McNeese   3 – 4     6 – 6  
Houston Christian   3 – 4     5 – 7  
East Texas A&M*   2 – 4     3 – 9  
Nicholls   2 – 5     4 – 8  
Northwestern State   0 – 7     0 – 12  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • * – East Texas A&M is ineligible for FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2024 Lamar Cardinals football team represented Lamar University in the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Cardinals played their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont, Texas, and competed in the Southland Conference. They were led by second–year head coach Pete Rossomando. The Cardinals finished the season with a 7–5 overall record, and a 4–3 record in Southland Conference play tied with Stephen F. Austin for a third–place conference finish. The 2023–24 seasons mark the Cardinal's first consecutive winning seasons since 1966–67.[1]

Preseason

Recruiting

Sources:[2][3]

Incoming transfers

The Cardinals added 9 transfer players. Two were signed during the early signing period. The remaining seven were signed on National Signing Day.

Incoming high school recruits

Sources:[2][3] Lamar signed 20 high school recruits with 15 signed on Early Signing Day and 5 added on National Signing Day.

College recruiting information (2024)
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Kmare Balfour
TE 		Killeen, TX Shoemaker High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jackson Bandy
OLB 		Nolensville, TN Nolensville High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 211 lb (96 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Nicholas Brown
DB 		Cypress, TX Cy Springs High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 158 lb (72 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Zion Carter
OLB 		McKinney, TX McKinney North High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 213 lb (97 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Emonte "Cash" Cross
RB 		Center, TX Center High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 192 lb (87 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Dillon Dixon
LB 		Houston, TX North Shore High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Brady Driver
QB 		Sulphur Springs, TX Sulphur Springs High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg)  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Aidan Grummer
TE 		Argyle, TX Liberty Christian High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 246 lb (112 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jordan James
DB 		Spring, TX Westfield High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 186 lb (84 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Isaiah Menefee
DB/LB 		Lufkin, TX Lufkin High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 197 lb (89 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
CJ Miller
ILB 		Anna, TX Anna High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 214 lb (97 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jameer Muhammad
DE 		Fort Worth, TX Amon Carter Riverside High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 177 lb (80 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Omarion Rasberry
RB 		Garrison, TX Garrison High School 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 170 lb (77 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Nick Rossamondo
ILB 		Lumberton, TX Lumberton High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 238 lb (108 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Endrei Sauls
OL 		Temple, TX Temple High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 300 lb (140 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Britain Simmons
OL 		Jasper, TX Jasper High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 165 lb (75 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Carldell Simmons
WR 		Monroe, LA Ouachita Parish High School 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 160 lb (73 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
IyiolaOluwa Solomi
OL 		Denton, TX Braswell High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 268 lb (122 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Grayden Spencer
DL 		Lumberton, TX Lumber High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 270 lb (120 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Zaylon Stoker
DL 		Kilgore, TX Kilgore High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Preseason poll

The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 22, 2024. The Cardinals were picked to finish fourth in the conference and received one first-place vote.[4]

Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Nicholls 119 (9)
2 Incarnate Word 113 (8)
3 Southeastern Louisiana 94
4 Lamar 88 (1)
5 Stephen F. Austin 72
6 McNeese 64
7 Houston Christian 41
8 Texas A&M–Commerce 37
9 Northwestern State 25

Preseason All–Southland Teams

The Southland Conference announced the 2024 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 22, 2024. Lamar had a total of 12 players selected.[5]

Coaching staff and roster

2024 Lamar Cardinals football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
RB 0 Xavier Coleman Fr
WR 1 Andre Dennis Jr
RB 2 Major Bowden Jr
WR 3 Izaha Jones Jr
WR 4 Cameron George Jr
QB 5 Robert Coleman Sr
RB 6 Khalin Griffin Sr
WR 7 Sevonne Rhea Jr
WR 8 Kyndon Fuselier Jr
WR 9 Britian Simmon Fr
QB 10 Jakolby Longino Jr
QB 11 Brady Driver Fr
QB 12 Lucas Powell Fr
WR 13 Jayden Boyd So
QB 14 Aiden McCown  Fr
QB 16 Kendric Malone So
WR 17 Cash Cross Fr
TE 18 Shaun Grayson Jr
WR 19 Carldell Simmons Fr
RB 24 R J Carver Jr
RB 26 Dorian Manuel Sr
RB 28 Damien Moore Sr
TE 37 Mason Thomas Fr
TE 48 Aidan Grummer Fr
WR 49 Chad Turner Sr
OL 51 Alex Haralson  Fr
OL 58 Elias Ripley Sr
OL 60 John Hester So
OL 61 Kade Verden So
OL 62 Devin Fregia Jr
OL 64 Bryce Loftin Fr
OL 66 Kaleb Yount Fr
OL 67 Marcus Harbert So
OL 68 Reese Osei-Wusu So
OL 69 Zachary Curtis Fr
OL 70 Tyric Berg Fr
OL 71 Jevale Roberson Sr
OL 72 Endrei Sauls Fr
OL 73 Kortez Winslow Fr
OL 74 Knox Boyd Jr
OL 75 B.J. Williams Jr
OL 76 Thomas Le Boucher Sr
OL 77 Reggie Burks  So
OL 78 Jude Locken Fr
OL 79 Reggie Brooks Jr
WR 80 Robert Hall Fr
TE 81 Devyn Gibbs Jr
TE 83 Iyioluwa Adekoya So
TE 84 C J DeMas Fr
TE 85 Kmare Balfour Fr
TE 87 Tyler Bonkowski Fr
TE 88 Morgan Sampson  Fr
TE 89 JaCorey Hyder Jr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
LB 0 Jalen Freeman Sr
DB 1 Kristian Pugh Jr
DB 2 DeJuan Lewis Jr
DB 3 Ramond Stevens Sr
DE 4 Jaymond Jackson Sr
DB 5 Damian Alexander Sr
DB 6 Ronnie Hamrick Jr
LB 7 Codey Martin Jr
LB 8 Tah Mac Bright Jr
DB 9 Jamarion Evans  Fr
LB 10 Hamilton Moore Fr
DB 11 Anthony White  So
DB 12 Antorius Hambrick, Jr. Sr
DB 13 Nicholas Brown Fr
DB 14 Dwight Davis So
LB 15 Ken Savanah Sr
DB 16 Jordan James Fr
LB 17 Brayden Faulkner Jr
DB 18 KJ Gilbert Jr
DB 19 Edward Gilds Jr
LB 20 Dillon Dickson Fr
DB 22 Jaden Hardin Jr
DB 23 Tre Turner  Fr
LB 25 Jonovan Tillis So
LB 27 Robert Bonar Jr
DB 30 Du'Wayne Paulhill, Jr Jr
DB 31 Brenden Bradshaw  Fr
DB 33 Samuel Scaife IV Sr
LB 34 CJ Miller  Fr
DE 35 Royce Maloles So
DB 36 Trace Holmes So
LB 39 Etelridge McKinney Fr
DB 40 Zaylon Stoker Fr
LB 41 Nick Rossomando Fr
DE 42 Jacob Ferree So
DB 43 Avery Hughes Jr
LB 44 Oliver Jack Jr
DE 45 Kei'Trone Simpson So
LB 46 Issac Blessing Fr
DB 47 Javon Rhodes  Fr
DL 50 Iyiola Oluwa Solomi  Fr
LB 52 Jackson Bandy Fr
LB 53 Daiki Yoshikawa Fr
LB 55 Koda Canady So
DL 57 Avery Yarbrough Fr
DL 59 Javen Sanchez Sr
LBL 82 Zion Carter Fr
DL 90 Grayden Spencer Fr
DL 91 Alex Sumler  Fr
DL 92 Colin Hedges So
DL 93 Daniel Obinna-Kanu So
DL 95 Alexandre Dedieu Jr
DL 96 Khai Mcghee  Fr
DL 97 Christian Booker Jr
DL 98 Peyton Christian So
DL 99 Caleb Williams Sr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K/P 15 Chase Leon  Fr
K/P 32 Chris Esqueda Sr
DS 54 Lane Gilchrist Sr
K/P 94 Ben Woodard Jr
Head coach

Pete Rossomando

Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Drew Christ, def coord
  • Will Fleming, off coord and QBs
  • Coby Gipson, recruiting coord and WRs
  • Daryl Daleen, co-special teams coordinator and ILBs
  • Wayne Cordova, Safeties
  • Lorenzo Jackson, DLs
  • Matt Cannata, OL
  • Todd Macon, running backs
  • Andrew Sparano, tight ends
  • Morgan Ford, assistant coach
  • Pat Walker, strength
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: August 13, 2024

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 317:00 pmat Texas State*
ESPN+L 27–3419,637
September 77:00 pmMississippi Valley State*
ESPN+W 28–145,574
September 146:00 pmNo. 20 Weber State*
  • Provost Umphrey Stadium
  • Beaumont, TX
ESPN+W 17–165,981
September 216:00 pmTexas Southern*No. 22
  • Provost Umphrey Stadium
  • Beaumont, TX
ESPN+W 20–178,443
September 286:00 pmat No. 7 Central Arkansas*No. 19
ESPN+L 14–349,873
October 123:00 pmStephen F. AustindaggerNo. 22
  • Provost Umphrey Stadium
  • Beaumont, TX
ESPN+L 20–278,368
October 193:30 pmat Texas A&M–Commerce
ESPN+W 29–205,437
October 262:00 pmat Northwestern State
ESPN+W 42–106,865
November 23:00 pmSoutheastern Louisiana
  • Provost Umphrey Stadium
  • Beaumont, TX
ESPN+L 27–305,593
November 92:00 pmat No. 8 Incarnate Word
ESPN+L 20–412,055
November 163:00 pmNicholls
  • Provost Umphrey Stadiuim
  • Beaumont, TX
ESPN+W 24–76,275
November 237:00 pmat McNeese
ESPN+W 26–247,244
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

Game summaries

at Texas State (FBS)

See also: 2024 Texas State Bobcats football team
Game One – Lamar Cardinals (0–1; 0–0) at Texas State Bobcats (FBS) (1–0; 0–0) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 0 0 101727
Bobcats (FBS) 15 3 31334

at Bobcat Stadium, San Marcos, Texas

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 7:00 pm
  • Game weather: Wind: • Weather: Cloudy • Temp:
  • Game attendance: 19,637
  • Referee: Steven Robinson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Brant Freeman (play-by-play) and Keith Moreland (analyst)
Game information
First Quarter
  • (13:44) TXST – Jaden Williams 34-yard pass from Jaden McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), Bobcats 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:12.
  • (7:02) TXST – Ismail Mahdi 1-yard run (David Nunez pass to Konner Fox), Bobcats 15–0. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:57.
Second Quarter
  • (12:44) TXST – Mason Shipley 40-yard field goal, Bobcats 18–0. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 3:38.
Third Quarter
  • (13:37) LU – Damien Moore 18-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), Bobcats 18–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:23.
  • (10:28) TXST – Mason Shipley 46-yard field goal, Bobcats 21–7. Drive: 11 plays, 36 yards, 3:09.
  • (2:58) LU – Chris Esqueda 28-yard field goal, Bobcats 21–10. Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 7:30.
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:44) LU – Sevonne Rhea 47-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), Bobcats 21–17. Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 1:20.
  • (9:30) TXST – Joey Hobert 37-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Mason Shipley kick), Bobcats 28–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:14.
  • (5:29) TXST – Joey Hobert 30-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (kick failed), Bobcats 34–17. Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:45.
  • (4:11) LU – Jayden Boyd 9-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), Bobcats 34–24. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:18.
  • (0:37) LU – Chris Esqueda 27-yard field goal, Bobcats 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 34 yards, 1:47.
Statistics LAM TXST
First downs 18 39
Total yards 63–288 81–486
Rushing yards 29–51 41–213
Passing yards 237 273
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 16–34–0 28–40–1
Time of possession 27:56 31:59
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 16/34, 237 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Khalan Griffin 16 carries, 71 yards
Receiving Kyndon Fuselier 6 receptions, 107 yards
Texas State Passing Jordan McCloud 21/30, 238 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing Ismail Mahdi 28 carries, 156 yards, TD
Receiving Joey Hobert 6 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TD

Mississippi Valley State

See also: 2024 Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils football team
Game Two – Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0–2; 0–0) at Lamar Cardinals (1–1; 0–0) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Delta Devils 7 0 7014
Cardinals 14 7 0728

at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 6:00 pm
  • Game weather: Wind: NE 14mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 88
  • Game attendance: 5,574
  • Referee: Gary Leeper
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
  • (10:11) LU – Rhea,Sevonne 10 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) 8 plays, 77 yards, Cardinals 0–7. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 2:17.
  • (4:52) MVS – Thomas,Remiello 4 yd pass from Williams,Ty'Jarian (Jovisic,Marko kick), Tie 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:19.
  • (00:00) LU – Griffin,Khalan 1 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick), Cardinals 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:46.
Second Quarter
  • (1:36) LU – Hyder,JaCorey 63 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) , Cardinals 0–21. Drive: 1 play, 636 yards, 0:07.
Third Quarter
  • (06:13) MVS – Ross,Kerrick 20 yd pass from Sisk,Jaydyn (Jovisic,Marko kick) , Cardinals 14–21. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:46.
Fourth Quarter
  • (01:04) LU – Griffin,Khalan 1 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick), Cardinals 14–28. Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 5:06.
Statistics MVSU LAM
First downs 20 24
Total yards 72–280 67–438
Rushing yards 36–72 37–222
Passing yards 208 216
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–36–2 12–30–1
Time of possession 31:47 28:13
Team Category Player Statistics
Mississippi Valley State Passing Jayden Sisk 18/31, 171 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Ty'Jarian Williams 10 carries, 45 yards
Receiving Nathan Rembert 9 receptions, 95 yards
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 12/30, 216 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Khalan Griffin 23 carries, 197 yards, 2 TD
Receiving JaCorey Hyder 4 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD

No. 20 Weber State

See also: 2024 Weber State Wildcats football team
Game Three – No. 20 Weber State Wildcats (1–2; 1–0) at Lamar Cardinals (2–1; 0–0) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 20 Wildcats 0 10 6016
Cardinals 3 7 7017

at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas

  • Date: September 14
  • Game time: 6:00 pm
  • Game weather: Wind:SW 8mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 90
  • Game attendance: 5,981
  • Referee: Craig Heiser
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
  • (7:42) LU – Esqueda,Chris 23 yd field goal 8 plays, 77 yards, Cardinals 0–3. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, TOP 07:10
Second Quarter
  • (7:20) LU – Rhea,Sevonne 7 yd pass from Longino,Jakolby (Esqueda,Chris kick), Cardinals 0–10. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, TOP 05:37
  • (3:07) WSU – Thompson,Kyle 42 yd field goal, Cardinals 3–10. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, TOP 04:13
  • (2:20) WSU – Pate,Montae 30 yd interception (Thompson,Kyle), Tied 10–10.
Third Quarter
  • (11:14) WSU – May,Colter 2 yd pass from Munoz,Richie ( ), Wildcats 16–10. Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, TOP 03:37
  • (9:00) LU – Moore,Damien 72 yd pass from Longino,Jakolby (Esqueda,Chris kick) , Cardinals 16–17. Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, TOP 02:06
Fourth Quarter
  • No scores
Statistics WEB LAM
First downs 18 16
Total yards 66–331 62–385
Rushing yards 36–147 42–203
Passing yards 185 182
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 22–30–0 11–20–1
Time of possession 27:33 32:21
Team Category Player Statistics
Weber State Passing Richie Munoz 22/30, 184 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Damon Bankston 23 carries, 84 yards 1 TD
Receiving Jacob Sharp 7 receptions, 81 yards
Lamar Passing Jakolby Longino 5/6, 121 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Khalan Griffin 21 carries, 91 yards
Receiving Damien Moore 1 reception, 72 yards 1 TD

Texas Southern

See also: 2024 Texas Southern Tigers football team
Game Four – Texas Southern Tigers (1–2; 1–0) at No. 22 Lamar Cardinals (3–1; 0–0) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tigers 3 7 0717
No. 22 Cardinals 0 0 71320

at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 6:00 pm
  • Game weather: Wind: SE 10mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 88
  • Game attendance: 8,443
  • Referee: Ed Bourgeois
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
  • (05:29) TSU – Romero,Gustavo 20 yd field goal Drive: 16 plays, 72 yards, TOP 09:31 , Tigers 3–0.
Second Quarter
  • (01:05) TSU – Lewis,Chaunzavia 7 yd run (Romero,Gustavo kick) Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, TOP 00:47 , Tigers 10–0.
Third Quarter
  • (05:00) LU – Griffin,Khalan 1 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) Drive: 8 plays, 40 yards, TOP 05:41 , Tigers 10–7.
Fourth Quarter
  • (08:32) LU – Gibbs,Devyn 13 yd pass from Longino,Jakolby (Extra point failed) Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, TOP 06:23 , Cardinals 10–13.
  • (03:48) TSU – Lewis,Chaunzavia 6 yd run (Romero,Gustavo kick) Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, TOP 04:37 , Tigers 17–13.
  • (01:05) LU – Griffin,Khalan 3 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, TOP 02:40 , Cardinals 17–20.
Statistics TXSO LAM
First downs 18 17
Total yards 59–278 52–249
Rushing yards 49–223 35–186
Passing yards 55 63
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 6–10–0 9–17–1
Time of possession 35:17 24:43
Team Category Player Statistics
Texas Southern Passing Jordan Davis 6/10, 55 yards, 0 TD
Rushing Quintell Quinn 23 carries, 149 yards 0 TD
Receiving Kerien Charlo 2 receptions, 23 yards 0 TD
Lamar Passing Jakolby Longino 9/16, 63 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Khalan Griffin 22 carries, 132 yards 2 TD
Receiving Izaha Jones 3 receptions, 27 yards 0 TD

at No. 7 Central Arkansas

See also: 2024 Central Arkansas Bears football team
Game Five – No. 19 Lamar Cardinals (3–2; 0–0) at No. 7 Central Arkansas Bears (4–1; 1–0) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 19 Cardinals 0 7 7014
No. 7 Bears 10 10 7734

at Estes Stadium, Conway, Arkansas

  • Date: September 28
  • Game time: 6:00 pm
  • Game weather: Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 9,873
  • Referee: Michael Frain
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
  • (06:32 UCA – Courtney,Dax 12 yd pass from McElvain,Will (Gaster,Jake kick) Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, TOP 05:31 , UCA 0–7.
  • (03:48 UCA – Gaster,Jake 23 yd field goa Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, TOP 01:15 , UCA 0–10.
Second Quarter
  • (08:04) LU – Griffin,Khalan 1 yd run (Woodard,Ben kick) Drive: 2 plays, 10 yards, TOP 00:25 , UCA 7–10.
  • (04:14) UCA – Powell,ShunDerrick 11 yd run (Gaster,Jake kick) Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:50 , UCA 7–17.
  • (00:00) UCA – Gaster,Jake 28 yd field goal Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, TOP 01:53 , UCA 7–20.
Third Quarter
  • (06:31) UCA – Hale,Darius 5 yd run (Gaster,Jake kick) Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, TOP 01:34 , UCA 7–27.
  • (01:02) LU – Coleman,Robert 16 yd run (Woodard,Ben kick) Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 05:29 , UCA 14–27.
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:26) UCA – Powell,ShunDerrick 18 yd run (Gaster,Jake kick) Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:36 , UCA 14–34.
Statistics LAM UCA
First downs 16 26
Total yards 220 439
Rushing yards 108 281
Passing yards 112 158
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11-20-1 5-22-1
Time of possession 26:28 33:32
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 11/20 122 yds. 1 INT
Rushing Khalan Griffin 18 carries, 74 yds, 1 TD
Receiving Sevonne Rhea 5 Receptions, 55 yds
Central Arkansas Passing Will McElvain 15/22 158 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing ShunDerrick Powell 25 carries, 187 yds, 2 TD
Receiving Trejan Bridges 4 receptions, 60 yds

Stephen F. Austin

See also: 2024 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team
Game Six – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (4–2; 1–1) at No. 22 Lamar Cardinals (3–3; 0–1) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lumberjacks 10 3 14027
No. 22 Cardinals 0 7 6720

at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 3:02 pm
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 87 °F (31 °C) • Wind: NE at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 8,368
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
  • SFA – 11:54 Harris,Kylon 36 yd pass from Vidlak,Sam (Campos,Chris kick) ,SFA 7–0 Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 2:06
  • SFA – 4:46 Campos,Chris 31 yd field goal,SFA 10–0 Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 4:06
Second Quarter
  • SFA – 12:30 ampos,Chris 25 yd field goal,SFA 13–0 Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 2:30
  • LU – 7:07 Griffin,Khalan 2 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick),SFA 13–7 Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 2:54
Third Quarter
  • SFA – 9:34 Jones,Qualan 13 yd run (Campos,Chris kick),SFA 27–13 Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:20
  • LU – 3:55 Rhea,Sevonne 80 yd pass from Coleman,Robert ( ),SFA 20–13 Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:12
  • SFA – 0:50 ones,Qualan 10 yd run (Campos,Chris kick),SFA 27–13 Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:05
Fourth Quarter
  • LU – 9:00 Longino,Jakolby 2 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick),SFA 27–20 Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:50
Statistics SFA LAM
First downs 24 25
Total yards 64–443 78–456
Rushing yards 27–114 36–162
Passing yards 329 294
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 26–37–0 23–42–1
Time of possession 27:08 32:52
Team Category Player Statistics
Stephen F. Austin Passing Sam Vidlak 26/37, 329 yards, TD
Rushing Qualan Jones 21 carries, 119 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Kylon Harris 10 receptions, 106 yards, TD
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 22/41, 279 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Khalan Griffin 11 carries, 59 yards, TD
Receiving Sevonne Rhea 6 receptions, 166 yards, TD

at Texas A&M–Commerce

See also: 2024 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team
Game Seven – Lamar Cardinals (4–3; 1–1) at Texas A&M–Commerce Lions (3–6; 1–2) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 3 14 01229
Lions 3 7 7320

at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 3:30 pm
  • Game weather: Wind: E 7 mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 5,437
  • Referee: Gary Leeper
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box score
Game information
First Quarter
  • LAM – Ben Woodard 46-yard field goal, 10:07. Cardinals 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:21.
  • AMC – Luke Jackson 30-yard field goal, 5:14. Tied 3–3. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 4:53.
Second Quarter
  • LAM – Robert Coleman 10-yard run (Ben Woodard kick), 13:00. Cardinals 10–3. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 7:10.
  • LAM – Devyn Gibbs 12-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Ben Woodard kick), 6:10. Cardinals 17–3. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:07.
  • AMC – Christian Jourdain 9-yard pass from Ron Peace (Luke Jackson kick), 0:50. Cardinals 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 2:10.
Third Quarter
  • AMC – Jaden Proctor 6-yard pass from Ron Peace (Luke Jackson kick), 4:21. Tied 17–17. Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:10.
Fourth Quarter
  • LAM – Ben Woodard 37-yard field goal, 6:13. Cardinals 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 29 yards, 4:36.
  • AMC – Luke Jackson 52-yard field goal, 1:55. Tied 20–20. Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 4:18.
  • LAM – Ben Woodard 51-yard field goal, 0:11. Cardinals 23–20. Drive: 9 plays, 36 yards, 1:38.
  • LAM – Jaymond Jackson 2-yard fumble return, 0:00. Cardinals 29–20.
Statistics LAM TAMC
First downs 23 17
Total yards 73–388 62–269
Rushing yards 44–262 21–27
Passing yards 126 242
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 14–29–0 24–41–1
Time of possession 33:28 26:32
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 12/26, 98 yards, TD
Rushing Khalan Griffin 23 carries, 158 yards
Receiving Devyn Gibbs 4 receptions, 39 yards, TD
Texas A&M-Commerce Passing Ron Peace 22/38, 237 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing K. J. Shankle 6 carries, 15 yards
Receiving Christian Jourdain 8 receptions, 136 yards, TD

at Northwestern State

See also: 2024 Northwestern State Demons football team
Game Eight – Lamar Cardinals (5–3; 2–1) at Northwestern State Demons (0–9; 0–4) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 7 14 21042
Demons 0 7 0310

at Harry Turpin Stadium • Natchitoches, Louisiana

  • Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 pm CDT
  • Game weather: Wind: W 0mph • Weather: Clear • Temp: 88
  • Game attendance: 6,865
  • Referee: Matt Beck
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box score
Game information
First Quarter
  • LU – 2:08 Rhea,Sevonne 45 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Woodard,Ben kick) ,LU 7–0 Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:38
Second Quarter
  • LU – 8:49 Coleman,Robert 1 yd run (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 14–0 Drive: 13 plays, 55 yards, 7:13
  • LU – 5:50 Coleman,Robert 2 yd run (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 21–0 Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 1:24
  • NSU – 0:19 Davis,Zay 5 yd run (Honshtein,Reed kick),LU 21–7 Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 0:46
Third Quarter
  • LU – 14:03 Dennis,Andre 32 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 28–7 Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 0:57
  • LU – 08:10 Griffin,Khalan 1 yd run (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 35–7 Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 4:32
  • LU – 05:01 Carver,RJ 11 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 42–7 Drive: 2 plays, 11 yards, 0:10
Fourth Quarter
  • NSU – 05:17 Honshtein,Reed 27 yd field goal,LU 42–10 Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 6:40
Statistics LAM NWST
First downs 22 18
Total yards 493 329
Rushing yards 268 98
Passing yards 225 231
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 11-17-0 19-38-2
Time of possession 29:28 30:32
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 8/14, 202 yds, 3 TD
Rushing Khalan Griffin 19 carries, 120 yds, 1 TD
Receiving Sevonne Rhea 2 receptions, 74 yds, 1 TD
Northwestern State Passing Quaterius Hawkins 14/25, 139 yds, 2 INT
Rushing Kareame Cotton 5 carries, 40 yds
Receiving Myles Kit-Denton 5 receptions, 77 yds

Southeastern Louisiana

See also: 2024 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team
Game Nine – Southeastern Louisiana Lions (5–5; 4–1) at Lamar Cardinals (5–4; 2–2) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Lions 0 7 143630
Cardinals 7 7 37327

at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas

  • Date: November 2
  • Game time: 3:02 pm
  • Game weather: Wind: SE 14mph • Weather: Cloudy • Temp: 82
  • Game attendance: 5,593
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
  • LU – 9:44 Coleman,Robert 35 yd run (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 0–7 Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 3:02
Second Quarter
  • SLU – 14:07 Pierce,Coryell 50 yd interception,Tied 7–7
  • LU – 2:20 Coleman,Robert 4 yd run (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 7–14 Drive: 12 plays, 74 yards, 6:37
Third Quarter
  • LU – 9:00 Woodard,Ben 38 yd field goal,LU 7–17 Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 2:38
  • SLU – 3:29 Martin Jr.,Antonio 2 yd run (Callaghan,Riley kick),LU 14–17 Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:31
  • SLU – 0:00 Lewis,Darius 18 yd pass from Sawyer,Eli (Callaghan,Riley kick),SLU 21–17 Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 2:34
Fourth Quarter
  • LU – 1:18 Fuselier,Kyndon 34 yd pass from Longino,Jakolby (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 21–24 Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:33
  • SLU – 0:00 Callaghan,Riley 37 yd field goal,Tied 24–24 Drive: 13 plays, 51 yards, 1:12
Overtime
  • LU – 0:00 Woodard,Ben 30 yd field goal,LU 24–27 Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, 0:00
  • SLU – 0:00 Martin Jr.,Antonio 4 yd run ( ),SLU 30–27 Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 0:00
Statistics SELA LAM
First downs 17 21
Total yards 73–593 70–354
Rushing yards 32–89 47–230
Passing yards 204 124
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 24–41–1 11–23–2
Time of possession 28:06 31:48
Team Category Player Statistics
Southeastern Louisiana Passing Eli Sawyer 23/38, 208 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Antonio Martin, Jr. 18 carries, 62 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Darius Lewis 7 receptions, 93 yards, 1 TD
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 9/19, 81 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Khalan Griffin 29 carries, 144 yards
Receiving Kyndon Fuselier 4 receptions, 70 yards, 1 TD

at No. 8 Incarnate Word

See also: 2024 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team
Game Ten – Lamar Cardinals (5–5; 2–3) at No. 8 Incarnate Word Cardinals (8–2; 5–0) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lamar 7 6 7020
No. 8 Incarnate Word 10 10 14741

at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, San Antonio, Texas

  • Date: November 9
  • Game time: 2:00 pm
  • Game weather: Temperature: 78 • Wind: NE 6 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 2,055
  • Referee: Gary Leeper
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Karl Schoening (play-by-play), Sam Kaman (analyst) & Blair Villarreal (sideline)
Game information
First Quarter
  • UIW – 9:22 Brack Peacock 41 yard field goal,UIW 3–0 Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:37
  • LU – 6:08 Devyn Gibbs 28 yard pass from Robert Coleman, Ben Woodard kick,LU 7–3 Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:14
  • UIW – 5:10 Roy Alexander 37 yard pass from Zach Calzada, Brack Peacock kick,UIW 10–7 Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:58
Second Quarter
  • UIW – 7:23 Roy Alexander 9 yard pass from Zach Calzada, Brack Peacock kick,UIW 17–7 Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 1:48
  • LU – 0:52 Damien Moore 11 yard pass from Robert Coleman, PAT failed<,UIW 17–13 Drive: 3 plays, 14 yards, 1:00
  • UIW – 0:00 Brack Peacock 36 yard field goalUIW 20–13 Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 0:48
Third Quarter
  • UIW – 10:44 Jackson Lowe 6 yard pass from Zach Calzada, Brack Peacock kick,UIW 27–13 Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:16
  • UIW – 9:25 Jalen Walthall 67 yard pass from Zach Calzada, Brack Peacock kick,UIW 34–13 Drive: 1 play, 67 yards, 0:09
  • LU – 2:02 Izaha Jones 47 yard pass from Robert Coleman, Ben Woodard kick,UIW 34–20 Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:41
Fourth Quarter
  • UIW – 7:39 Roy Alexander 56 yard pass from Zach Calzada, Brack Peacock kick,UIW 41–20 Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:29
Statistics LAM UIW
First downs 18 26
Total yards 61–330 72–606
Rushing yards 29–72 38–204
Passing yards 258 402
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21–32–0 23–34–0
Time of possession 31:10 28:50
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 17/22, 238 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Major Bowden 5 carries, 44 yards
Receiving Kyndon Fuselier 6 receptions, 90 yards
Incarnate Word Passing Zach Calzada 23/33, 402 yards, 5 TD
Rushing Dekalon Taylor 15 carries, 98 yards
Receiving Jalen Walthall 7 receptions, 165 yards, TD

Nicholls

See also: 2024 Nicholls Colonels football team
Game Eleven – Nicholls Colonels (4–7; 2–4) at Lamar Cardinals (6–5; 3–3) - Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Colonels 0 7 007
Cardinals 7 3 7724

at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, Texas

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 3:00 pm
  • Game weather: Wind: SE 12mph • Weather: Cloudy • Temp: –
  • Game attendance: 6,275
  • Referee: James Brookhart
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box score
Game information
First Quarter
  • LU – 9:21 Fuselier,Kyndon 40 yd punt return (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 0–7, 2:26
Second Quarter
  • LU – 5:57 Woodard,Ben 42 yd field goal,LU 0–10 Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 7:47
  • NIC – 1:51 ufrene,Jackson 19 yd pass from McQuaide,Pat (Vallee,Ray kick),LU 7–10 Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:06
Third Quarter
  • LU – 6:02 Griffin,Khalan 4 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 7–17 Drive: 7 play, 70 yards, 2:56
Fourth Quarter
  • LU – 6:28 Gibbs,Devyn 13 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 7–24 Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:14
Statistics NICH LAM
First downs 16 17
Total yards 266 301
Rushing yards 68 150
Passing yards 198 151
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 21-34-3 12-21-2
Time of possession 28:32 31:28
Team Category Player Statistics
Nicholls Passing Pat McQuaid 21-34-3, 198 yds, 1 TD
Rushing Colin Guggenheim 7 carries, 22 yds
Receiving Terry Matthews 7 receptions, 85 yds
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 12-21-2, 151 yds, 2 TD
Rushing Khalan Griffin 21 carries, 89 yds
Receiving Kyndon Fuselier 3 receptions, 84 yds

at McNeese (Battle of the Border)

See also: 2024 McNeese Cowboys football team and Battle of the Border (Lamar–McNeese)
Game Twelve – Lamar Cardinals (7–5; 4–3) at McNeese Cowboys (6–6; 3–4) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinals 10 7 3626
Cowboys 0 7 31424

at Cowboy Stadium, Lake Charles, Louisiana

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Wind: SE 10mph • Weather: Clear • Temp: 55
  • Game attendance: 7,244
  • Referee: Edward Bourgeois
  • TV: ESPN+
  • Box score
Game information
First Quarter
  • LU – 8:52 Carver,RJ 2 yd run (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 7–0 Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 2:26
  • LU – 3:01 Woodard,Ben 35 yd field goal,LU 10–0 Drive: 10 plays, 40 yards, 3:54
Second Quarter
  • LU – 6:10 Rhea,Sevonne 41 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Woodard,Ben kick),LU 17–0 Drive: 5 plays, 73 yards, 2:18
  • MCN – 2:47 Barbie,Joshon 1 yd run (Larco,Tyler kick),LU 17–7 Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:23
Third Quarter
  • MCN – 6:14 Larco,Tyler 23 yd field goal,LU 17–10 Drive: 10 plays, 31 yards, 4:09
  • LU – 2:30 Woodard,Ben 25 yd field goal,LU 20–10 Drive: 8 play, 40 yards, 3:37
Fourth Quarter
  • MCN – 4:16 Carter,Jer'Michael 15 yd pass from Flores,Alex (Larco,Tyler kick),LU 20–17 Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 1:04
  • MCN – 1:45 Lippold,Devin 3 yd run (Larco,Tyler kick),MCN 20–24 Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 2:14
  • LU – 0:01 Fuselier,Kyndon 5 yd pass from Longino,Jakolby ( ),LU 26–24 Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 1:37
Statistics LAM MCN
First downs 24 22
Total yards 404 386
Rushing yards 247 130
Passing yards 157 256
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 12–26–0 24–34–0
Time of possession 27:43 32:16
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Robert Coleman 8/15, 100 yards, 1 TD
Rushing RJ Carver 22 carries, 122 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Kyndon Fuselier 5 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD
McNeese Passing Alex Flores 24/34, 256 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Joshon Barbie 24 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Jer'Michael Carter 6 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD


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Conference awards and honors

Cardinal players received player of the week recognition four times during the season.

Weekly awards

Weekly honors
Honors Player Position Date Awarded Ref.
SLC Special Teams Player of the Week Chase Leon K/P September 9 2024 [11]
SLC Defensive Player of the Week DeJuan Lewis DB September 16, 2024 [11]
SLC Special Teams Player of the Week Ben Woodard K/P October 21, 2024 [11]
SLC Offensive Player of the Week Kyndon Fuselier WR November 18, 2024 [11]

Postseason All–Southland Teams

The Southland Conference announced the 2024 all-conference football team selections on November 26, 2024. No Lamar players were named as first team members. Lamar had a total of 8 players including 6 offensive and 2 defensive selected as second team members.[12]

Rankings

Ranking movements
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References

  1. ^ James Dixon (November 23, 2024). "Cardinals Take Thrilling Victory in Battle of the Border". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b James Dixon (February 7, 2024). "LU Football Adds 12 on National Signing Day". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  3. ^ a b James Dixon (December 20, 2023). "Rossomando Adds 17 Players to Roster on Early Signing Day". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Southland Conference Announces 2024 Football Preseason Poll and All-Conference Team". www.southland.org. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  5. ^ Dixon, James (July 22, 2024). "Cards Land 12 On Preseason All-SLC Squads; Picked 4th in Preseason Poll". lamarcardinals.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  6. ^ "2024 Lamar Football Schedule". fbschedules.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "2024 Football Schedule". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  8. ^ "Lamar Cardinals Schedule 2024". ESPN Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "Lamar Cardinals". CBS Interactive. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Lamar Cardinals". FOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.COM™ & © 2024 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c d James Hill (November 26, 2024). "UIW's Walthall, Nicholls' Ennis, McNeese's Johnson Named Opening Jersey Mike's Football Players of the Week". Southland Conference. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
  12. ^ James Hill (November 26, 2024). "Southland Announces 2024 All-Conference Football Team and Superlatives". Southland Conference. Retrieved November 27, 2024.