College Football: Stephen F. Austin Extends Win Streak to Nine

Gavin Rutherford completed 16 of 22 passes for 185 yards on Saturday. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks defeated the Houston Christian Huskies 37-6 at Nacogdoches, Texas.

The game began with a quick shift in momentum. Jaylen Jenkins rushed for a touchdown late in the first quarter to give SFA the lead. Houston Christian responded with a field goal by Lukasz Smolen. The Huskies added a second field goal before halftime. Rutherford then connected with Clayton Wayland for a 35-yard touchdown score. A field goal on the final play of the first half set the stage for a 17-3 Lumberjack lead.

The second half opened with a defensive burst. Bugs Mortimer returned a punt 66 yards for a touchdown less than a minute after the break. SFA maintained control from that point. Rutherford and Wayland met again for a 46-yard passing touchdown. Makai Frisby sealed the result by returning an interception 32 yards for a score.

Wayland finished with six receptions for 125 yards. The Lumberjacks improved to 9-0 on the season. They also stand 6-0 in the Southland Conference. Rutherford was named second in the Stats Perform poll. Houston Christian falls to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the conference.

Both teams play next Saturday. Houston Christian hosts McNeese at home. Stephen F. Austin travels to face Lamar.

The final score reflects a decisive victory for the Lumberjacks. The Huskies passed for 184 yards in the contest.