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2013 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record3–9 (1–6 Southland)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorChris Traux (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorDavid Gibbs (6th season)
Home stadiumHomer Bryce Stadium
(Capacity: 14,575)
Seasons
← 2012
2014 →
2013 Southland Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 6 Southeastern Louisiana $^   7 0     11 3  
No. 11 McNeese State ^   6 1     10 3  
No. 14 Sam Houston State ^   4 3     9 5  
Central Arkansas   4 3     7 5  
Northwestern State   3 4     6 6  
Lamar   2 5     5 7  
Nicholls State   1 6     4 8  
Stephen F. Austin   1 6     3 9  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll

The 2013 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team represented Stephen F. Austin State University in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Lumberjacks were led by seventh-year head coach J. C. Harper and played their home games at Homer Bryce Stadium. They were a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 3–9, 1–6 in Southland play to finish in a tie for seventh place.

Stephen F. Austin Radio Network

All Lumberjacks games aired on KTBQ 107.7 FM and listened to online.

Before the season

Coaching changes

On February 4, J. C. Harper announced his coaching staff would be altered for the 2013 season. Chris Traux was promoted to offensive coordinator after serving on the offensive side of the ball for seven seasons. Lance Guidry was brought in from Western Kentucky to become the new secondary coach. Arlington Nunn changed coaching positions to become the new running backs coach, Jeremy Moses became the quarterbacks coach, and Devin Ducote became the defensive backs coach.[1]

2013 recruits

23 athletes signed on to join Stephen F. Austin for the 2013 football season.

US college sports recruiting information for 2013 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Colton Bretton
QB
Glen Rose, TX Glen Rose 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 6, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Patrick Brown
DB
Henderson, TX Henderson 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Aaron Doddy
QB
Hooks, TX Hooks 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Juvon Gales
DL
Hahnville, LA Hahnville 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Dec 19, 2012 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Hunter Harwell
LB
Mesquite, TX Horn 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Justice Liggins
WR
Tyler, TX John Tyler 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jan 21, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:2/5 stars   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Trey McGahan
LB
Kennedale, TX Kennedale 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Andrew McNew
OL
Waco, TX Robinson 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Roman Mitchell
LB
Lake Dallas, TX Lake Dallas 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Anthony Pullins
OL
Cedar Hill, TX Cedar Hill 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Brett Rattan
K
Mesquite, TX Poteet 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Justin Reasons
OL
Groves, TX Port Neches–Groves 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Shane Roberson
DT
Little Elm, TX Frisco 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
De'Quann Ruffin
WR
Humble, TX Summer Creek 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Dru Smith
QB
Sherman, TX Sherman 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Robert Sylvester
WR
Houston, TX Cypress Lakes 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 176 lb (80 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Rodney Timmons
DT
Irving, TX Irving 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Brian Walker
WR
Sulphur, LA Sulphur 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Jalend Washom
OL
Houston, TX Eisenhower 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Joshawa West
WR
Angleton, TX Angleton 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Eugene Wright
RB
Rosenberg, TX B. F. Terry 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Mitchell Zimmerle
DE
Danbury, TX Danbury 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Vedial Johnson
LB
Sugarland, TX Kempner
Trinity Valley CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Feb 4, 2013 
Recruiting star ratings: RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A    ESPNN/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: Not Ranked   Rivals: Not Ranked  ESPN: Not Ranked
  • 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:

  • "2013 Player Commitments – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks". ESPN.com.
  • "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Roster

2013 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

[2]


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 317:00 PMat Weber State*Big Sky TVL 40–506,181
September 76:00 PMat Texas Tech*FSSW+L 13–6154,086
September 146:00 PMMcMurry*Lumberjack TVW 50–138,254
September 216:00 PMNo. 3 Montana State*
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
KCEBW 52–389,433
September 286:00 PMPrairie View A&M*
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
Lumberjack TVL 48–5612,329
October 127:00 PMat Southeastern LouisianaESPN3L 14–565,080
October 193:00 PMNicholls State
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
SLCTVW 55–4112,090
October 263:00 PMat No. 23 Central ArkansasSLCTVL 31–6610,827
November 23:00 PMvs. No. 8 Sam Houston StateSLCTVL 49–5626,213
November 93:00 PMNo. 11 McNeese State
  • Homer Bryce Stadium
  • Nacogdoches, TX
Lumberjack TVL 38–696,312
November 166:00 PMat LamarL 45–467,681
November 233:00 PMat Northwestern StateL 27–403,117

[3]

Game summaries

Weber State

Stephen F. Austin at Weber State
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 7 31713 40
Wildcats 23 0207 50
  • Date: August 31
  • Location: Stewart Stadium
    Ogden, UT
  • Game start: 6:05 PM MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 6,181
  • Game weather: 89 °F (32 °C), Sunny, winds calm
  • Referee: Jim Crowley
  • TV announcers (Big Sky TV): Carl Arky and Ty Sparrow
Sources:[4]
Overall record Last meeting Result
First Meeting

Texas Tech

Stephen F. Austin at Texas Tech
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 7 006 13
Red Raiders 28 17160 61
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
0–1 2001 Texas Tech, 58–3

McMurry

McMurry at Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
War Hawks 6 700 13
Lumberjacks 10 24214 50
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
2–1 2011 Stephen F. Austin, 82–6

Montana State

Montana State at Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
#3 Bobcats 9 1568 38
Lumberjacks 17 14021 52
  • Date: September 21
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:40
  • Game attendance: 9,433
  • Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C) • Sunny
  • Referee: Randy Christal
  • TV announcers (KCEB): Chris Byers, Mike Callaghan & Jeff Eberle
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
1–4 2012 Montana State, 43–35

Prairie View A&M

Prairie View A&M at Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
Panthers 21 14147 56
Lumberjacks 14 17314 48
  • Date: September 21
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:24
  • Game attendance: 12,329
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C) • Overcast
  • Referee: Reggie Smith
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
5–0–1 1988 Stephen F. Austin, 38–3

Southeastern Louisiana

Stephen F. Austin at Southeastern Louisiana
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 7 070 14
Lions 21 2177 56
  • Date: October 12
  • Location: Strawberry Stadium
    Hammond, LA
  • Game start: 7:05 PM CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:10
  • Game attendance: 5,080
  • Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), Cloudy
  • Referee: Alan Eck
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Lincoln Rose and Rene Nadeau
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
8–6–1 2012 Southeastern Louisiana, 42–27

Nicholls State

Nicholls State at Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
Colonels 14 7146 41
Lumberjacks 14 28310 55
  • Date: October 19
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
  • Television network: SLC TV
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
23–6 2012 Stephen F. Austin, 44–10

Central Arkansas

Stephen F. Austin at Central Arkansas
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 3 7147 31
#23 Bears 7 14387 66
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
3–4 2012 Stephen F. Austin, 42–37

Sam Houston State

Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
#8 Bearkats 14 7728 56
Lumberjacks 14 7721 49
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
19–26–1 2012 Sam Houston St., 51–43

McNeese State

McNeese State at Stephen F. Austin
1 234Total
#11 Cowboys 21 24177 69
Lumberjacks 24 077 38
  • Date: November 9
  • Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
    Nacogdoches, TX
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
11–14–1 2012 McNeese State, 35–24

Lamar

Stephen F. Austin at Lamar
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 14 14314 45
Cardinals 14 10913 46
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
9–11 2012 Stephen F. Austin, 40–26

Northwestern State

Stephen F. Austin at Northwestern State
1 234Total
Lumberjacks 7 1730 27
Demons 16 2130 40
Sources:
Overall record Last meeting Result
18–28–2 2012 Stephen F. Austin, 34–17

Ranking movements

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre12345678910111213Final
Sports NetworkRV
CoachesRV

References

  1. ^ "Harper Reworks Stephen F. Austin Staff". Fox News. February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  2. ^ "Stephen F. Austin Men's Football Staff". Stephen F. Austin Athletics. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  3. ^ "Stephen F. Austin to host 5 in 2013". Fox News. December 1, 2012. Retrieved December 1, 2012.
  4. ^ "Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at Weber State Wildcats (August 31, 2013)". Statbroadcast.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.