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Lamar University Lamar University (Lamar or LU) is a public university in Beaumont, Texas. Lamar has been a member of the Texas State University System since 1995. It was the flagship institution of the former Lamar University System. As of the fall of 2021, th ...
in the 2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Cardinals were led by fifth-year head coach
Ray Woodard Ray Woodard (born August 20, 1961) is a former American football defensive tackle and former head football coach at Lamar University. He was hired on May 19, 2008 to resurrect the Lamar Cardinals football program that was discontinued in 1989. Wo ...
and played their home games at
Provost Umphrey Stadium Provost Umphrey Stadium (previously Cardinal Stadium) is a 16,000-seat multi-purpose stadium located on the campus of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. The stadium, home to the Lamar Cardinals football team, is located next to the Montagne C ...
. They are a member of the
Southland Conference The Southland Conference, abbreviated as SLC, is a collegiate athletic conference which operates in the South Central United States (specifically Texas and Louisiana). It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it pa ...
. The Cardinals finished the season 8–4, 5–3 in Southland play to finish in a three-way tie for third place. The eight win overall and five win conference record matched the Cardinals' best overall win record in both categories as a four year program.


TV and radio media

All Lamar games were broadcast on
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, also known as News Talk 560. Live video of all home games (except those broadcast via the
Southland Conference The Southland Conference, abbreviated as SLC, is a collegiate athletic conference which operates in the South Central United States (specifically Texas and Louisiana). It participates in the NCAA's Division I for all sports; for football, it pa ...
Television Network,
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, or
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) was streamed by Lamar University's Big Red Sports Networ


Before the season


2014 recruits

Lamar signed 17 players on national letter of intent day. Recruits are listed in the "Class of 2014 Signees" table below. Player profiles for each recruit are available at the signing day link below. The 2014 recruits included 10 players from high school and 7 transfers. Breaking down the transfers, two players transferred from NCAA Division I (FBS) programs. The remainder transferred from Junior College/Community College programs. ''Signing Day Link:''


Class of 2014 signees


4th Crawfish Bowl

The 4th Annual Red-White Crawfish Bowl was held Saturday, March 1. The game was modified from previous years. While the team was divided into Red and White teams as in previous years, the game pitted offense against defense. The White team consisted of offensive players while the Red team was made up of defensive players. Scoring was adjusted to include normal scoring for the offense with the addition of additional points for scoring plays longer than 20 yards. The defense scored on turnovers, three-and-outs, and stops. The White team (offensive players) won 50–18 with the modified scoring.


Preseason honors

Four Lamar Cardinals were selected to the pre-season all Southland Conference team.
Reggie Begelton Reggie Begelton (born August 31, 1993) is a gridiron football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Lamar. He has also played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Fo ...
, WR (JR) was selected to the First-Team Offense. Kevin Johnson, PR (SR) was selected to the First-Team Defense. Caleb Berry, QB (SR) and Justin Brock, OL (JR) were named to the Second-Team Offense. The following Cardinals were named to national award watch lists. *Caleb Berry - CFPA Quarterback Watch List *Kade Harrington - CFPA Running Back Watch List *Mark Roberts - CFPA Receiver Watch List *Reggie Begelton - CFPA Receiver Watch List *Alex Ball - CFPA Kicker Watch List *Kevin Johnson - CFPA Kickoff Return Watch List, CFPA Punt Return Watch List, and the CFPA All-Purpose Performer of the Year Watch List. Kevin Johnson was also named to the College Sports Madness Preseason All-American and the Beyond Sports Network Preseason All-American teams.


Postseason honors


AP All-American

* Mark Roberts - AP All-American 3rd Team (FCS) * Mark Roberts - Sports Network All-American 3rd Team (FCS)


Southland Conference honors

''Source:'' *Mark Roberts - First team All Southland Conference *Caleb Berry - Second team All Southland Conference *Reggie Begelton - Second team All Southland Conference *Omar Tebo = Second team All Southland Conference *Xavier Bethany - Second team All Southland Conference


College Sports Madness honors

''Source:'' *Mark Roberts - First team All Southland Conference *Caleb Berry - Second team All Southland Conference *Reggie Begelton - Second team All Southland Conference *Ronnie Jones - Second team All Southland Conference *Bret Treadway - Third team All Southland Conference *Joe Okafor - Third team All Southland Conference *Omar Tebo - Third team All Southland Conference *Xavier Bethany - Third team All Southland Conference ----


Roster


Depth chart

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Schedule


Game summaries


Grambling State

Sources: Caleb Berry set the all-time Lamar Cardinals passing touchdown record on his third touchdown pass of the game against the Grambling State Tigers. ----


# 9 (FBS) Texas A&M

Sources: The Cardinals and the 9th ranked Aggies played in front of a record setting crowd at Kyle Field. The crowd of 104,728 set the record for the largest attendance in recently renovated Kyle Field and for a collegiate game in the state of Texas. The game was delayed 2:05 hours because of lightning. ----


Texas College

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Mississippi College

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Sam Houston State

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Abilene Christian

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Southeastern Louisiana

Sources: The game was close going into the fourth (4th) quarter with Southeastern Louisiana holding a one touchdown lead. The fourth quarter was a different story with the Lions running away scoring four touchdowns for 27 points to the Cardinals' one touchdown in the quarter. ----


Nicholls State

Sources: Caleb Berry broke three team marks becoming the Cardinals' all-time leader in completions, yards of total offense, and passing yards. Lamar set a school record of 691 total yards in the game. ----


Houston Baptist

Sources: With his four touchdown pass catches in the game, Mark Roberts set a new school record of nineteen (19) career TD catches. Roberts also tied a school record of 24 points scored in a game. ----


Central Arkansas

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Incarnate Word

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McNeese State

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