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2020 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Southland)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorGreg Stevens (5th season)
Defensive coordinatorChris Lachney (1st season)
Home stadiumStrawberry Stadium
(Capacity: 7,408)
Seasons
← 2019
2021 →
2020 Southland Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 1 Sam Houston State $^   6 – 0     10 – 0  
No. 20 Southeastern Louisiana   4 – 2     4 – 3  
No. 23 Nicholls   3 – 3     4 – 3  
Incarnate Word   3 – 3     3 – 3  
Lamar   2 – 4     2 – 4  
McNeese State*   2 – 4     3 – 4  
Northwestern State   1 – 5     1 – 5  
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2020 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team will represent Southeastern Louisiana University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Lions will be led by third-year head coach Frank Scelfo and play their home games at Strawberry Stadium. They are a member of the Southland Conference.

Previous season

The Lions finished the 2019 season 8–5, 6–3 in Southland play to finish in a tie for third place. The Lions were invited to the NCAA Division I Tournament where they were ultimately defeated in the second round after defeating No. 8 Villanova 45-44 and then lost to No. 7 Montana 73-28.

Preseason

Recruiting class

Reference:[1]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
A'Zyrian "Zy" Alexander
Cornerback 		Loreauville, LA Loreauville HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
John Allen
Offensive Line 		Jackson, MS Forest Hill HS
Copiah–Lincoln CC 		6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 320 lb (150 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Kevin "KJ" Bickham
Linebacker 		Amite, LA Amite HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Tijuane Bolton
Defensive End 		New Augusta, MS Perry Central HS
Mississippi Gulf Coast CC 		6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Terrell Carter
Wide Receiver 		San Diego, CA Madison HS
San Jose State
College of San Mateo 		6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Cade Collier
Tight End 		Mobile, AL Baker HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 245 lb (111 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Raymond Cutler
Defensive Back 		Prattville, AL Autauga Academy 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Blayne Delahoussaye
Cornerback 		New Iberia, LA Westgate HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 160 lb (73 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Terry Delaney III
Defensive Line 		Baton Rouge, LA Tara HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 315 lb (143 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Noah Devlin
Offensive Line 		New Orleans, LA De La Salle HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 290 lb (130 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Ivan Drobocky
Tight End 		Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green HS
IMG Academy 		6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Tyreshon Freeman
Defensive Back 		Prattville, AL Autauga Academy 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Jack Henderson
Safety 		Mandeville, LA Mandeville HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 205 lb (93 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Kamron Johnson
Defensive Line 		Saraland, AL Saraland HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Cam Jones
Wide Receiver 		Gonzales, LA East Ascension HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Jack Landry
Kicker 		New Orleans, LA Brother Martin HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Jhy Orgeron
Offensive Line 		Galliano, LA South Lafourche HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Eli Sawyer
Quarterback 		Vestavia Hills, AL Vestavia Hills HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Rodney Sopsher
Defensive Line 		Amite, LA Amite HS
Southwest Mississippi CC 		6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 275 lb (125 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
TaQuan Thomas
Safety 		New Orleans, LA John F. Kennedy HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Javin Turner
Offensive Line 		Patterson, LA Patterson HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 285 lb (129 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Dominique Webster
Wide Receiver/Tight End 		Prattville, AL Autauga Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Jacoby Wells
Safety 		Harvey, LA Helen Cox HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Christian Westcott
Quarterback 		Mandeville, LA Lakeshore HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) - Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A
Edward Wilson
Cornerback 		Port Allen, LA Port Allen HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) - Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A    ESPN: N/A

Preseason poll

The Southland Conference will release their preseason poll in July 2020.

Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Preseason All–Southland Teams

Roster

2020 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 3 Anthony Spurlock  So
RB 4 Marcus Cooper  Jr
WR 12 Marquis Williams  Sr
QB 13 Jordan Loving  So
QB 15 Cole Kelley Sr
WR 16 Justin Wendt  So
QB 17 Mason Schucker  So
RB 18 Jomari Becnel  Sr
WR 19 Javon Connor  Sr
RB 21 Kendall Collins Jr.  Fr
RB 22 Taron Jones Jr
FB 38 Damien Dawson  Sr
OL 54 Tyree' Rhodes  Jr
OL 56 Brockhim Wicks  Fr
OL 61 Rendon Miles-Character Sr
OL 62 William Granville  Fr
OL 63 Keanu Mookini  So
OL 65 Kaleb Hogg  So
OL 66 Wyatt Richthofen Sr
OL 68 Calvin Legrone  So
OL 72 Brennen Lanclos  So
OL 73 Jalen Bell Sr
OL 78 Brendon Kelley  So
OL 79 Drew Jones Sr
WR 81 Austin Mitchell  Sr
WR 83 CJ Turner  Jr
WR 84 Michael Corner Jr.  Fr
TE 85 Tanner Olsen  So
WR 87 Ed Magee So
TE 89 Matt DeBlaiso Sr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DB 2 Patrick Johnson Sr
DB 8 Donniel Ward–Magee Jr
DB 11 Matthew Wright  Sr
DB 12 Champ Craven  Fr
DB 16 J'Vonte Powers So
LB 17 Hunter Gill  Fr
DB 18 Derek Turner II  So
DB 20 Dontrell Smith So
DB 21 Marquis Johnson  So
DB 23 Ferlando Jordan  Jr
DB 24 Shawntrez Spears  Sr
DB 27 Justin Douglas So
DB 29 Jaylin Armwood  Fr
LB 30 Alexis Ramos Sr
DB 31 Robert Buquoi  Fr
LB 32 Mike Mason  Sr
LB 34 Arlen Williams  So
LB 39 Gerald Henderson  Fr
LB 43 Darrius Harry  Fr
DL 45 Josh Carr Jr. Jr
LB 46 Herman Christophe So
LB 47 Gladar Huszar So
LB 48 Davion Nassri  Fr
DL 49 Will Douglas  Sr
LB 50 Trae Drake Jr
DL 53 Mike Henderson  Fr
LB 57 Josh Cook  So
DL 82 Ron Madison  Fr
DL 90 Feletoa Ailua Sr
LB 94 Dominic Lamm So
DL 95 Ronald Cherry III Sr
DL 96 Tainano Gaulua Sr
DL 97 Tyrik Mitchell  Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P 26 Austin Dunlap So
K 29 Bryce Broussard  Jr
K, P 33 Nathan Holliday  So
LS 70 Jake Rotenberry  Jr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: April 22, 2020

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteResult
September 3TBDat Tulane*
September 196:00 p.m.at Jacksonville State*
September 26TBDMcNeese State
October 36:00 p.m.at Lamar
October 10TBDNorthwestern State
  • Strawberry Stadium
  • Hammond, LA (rivalry)
October 17TBDat Incarnate Word
October 244:00 p.m.Abilene Christiandagger
  • Strawberry Stadium
  • Hammond, LA
October 31TBDHouston Baptist
  • Strawberry Stadium
  • Hammond, LA
November 7TBDat Stephen F. Austin
November 14TBDCentral Arkansas
  • Strawberry Stadium
  • Hammond, LA (Senior Day)
November 19TBDat Nicholls
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

Source: [2][3]

Game summaries

at Tulane

See also: 2020 Tulane Green Wave football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
0–7 2014 TULN, 20–35
Statistics Southeastern Louisiana Tulane
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Southeastern Louisiana at Tulane – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Lions 0
Green Wave 0

at Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA

  • Date: September 3
  • Game time: TBD CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

at Jacksonville State

See also: 2020 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
5–6–1 2019 SELA, 35-14
Statistics Southeastern Louisiana Jacksonville State
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Southeastern Louisiana at Jacksonville State – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Lions 0
Gamecocks 0

at Burgess–Snow Field at JSU Stadium, Jacksonville, AL

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

McNeese State

See also: 2020 McNeese State Cowboys football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
7–14 2019 MCNS, 34–38
Statistics McNeese State Southeastern Louisiana
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
McNeese State at Southeastern Louisiana – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Cowboys 0
Lions 0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, LA

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: TBD CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

at Lamar

See also: 2020 Lamar Cardinals football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
8–4 2019 SELA, 45–34
Statistics Southeastern Louisiana Lamar
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Southeastern Louisiana at Lamar – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Lions 0
Cardinals 0

at Provost Umphrey Stadium, Beaumont, TX

  • Date: October 3
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

Northwestern State

See also: 2020 Northwestern State Demons football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
34–29 2019 SELA, 44–27
Statistics Northwestern State Southeastern Louisiana
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Northwestern State at Southeastern Louisiana – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Demons 0
Lions 0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, LA

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: TBD CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

at Incarnate Word

See also: 2020 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
11–4 2019 SELA, 45–34
Statistics Southeastern Louisiana Incarnate Word
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Southeastern Louisiana at Incarnate Word – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Lions 0
Cardinals 0

at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, San Antonio, TX

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: TBD CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

Abilene Christian

See also: 2020 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
3–2 2019 SELA, 35–14
Statistics Abilene Christian Southeastern Louisiana
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Abilene Christian at Southeastern Louisiana – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Wildcats 0
Lions 0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, LA

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

Houston Baptist

See also: 2020 Houston Baptist Huskies football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
6–0 2019 SELA, 52–13
Statistics Houston Baptist Southeastern Louisiana
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Houston Baptist at Southeastern Louisiana – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Huskies 0
Lions 0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, LA

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: TBD CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

at Stephen F. Austin

See also: 2020 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
9–11–1 2019 SELA, 47–30
Statistics Southeastern Louisiana Stephen F. Austin
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Southeastern Louisiana at Stephen F. Austin – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Lions 0
Lumberjacks 0

at Homer Bryce Stadium, Nacogdoches, TX

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: TBD CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

Central Arkansas

See also: 2020 Central Arkansas Bears football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
4–9 2019 SELA, 34–0
Statistics Central Arkansas Southeastern Louisiana
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Central Arkansas at Southeastern Louisiana – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Bears 0
Lions 0

at Strawberry Stadium, Hammond, LA

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: TBD CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

at Nicholls

See also: 2020 Nicholls Colonels football team
Overall record Last meeting Result
14–15 2019 NICH, 28–27
Statistics Southeastern Louisiana Nicholls
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Southeastern Louisiana at Nicholls – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Lions 0
Colonels 0

at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, LA

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: TBD CST
  • Game weather: ;
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV:  
Game information

References

  1. ^ "SLU Adds Nine for 2020". Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  2. ^ "2020 Football Schedule". Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  3. ^ "2020 SE Louisiana Lions Schedule". ESPN. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
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