The 2021 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team represented

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in the

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as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The Lumberjacks were led by third-year head coach Colby Carthel and played their home games at Homer Bryce Stadium. The Western Athletic Conference and

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announced the formation of the WAC-ASUN Challenge (AQ7) for the 2021 season on February 23, 2021. The Challenge included the four fully qualified Division I (FCS) members of the WAC (

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, Lamar,

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, and Stephen F. Austin) and Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky, and

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of the ASUN Conference. The winner of the challenge received an auto-bid to the NCAA Division I FCS football playoffs.

Preseason

Preseason polls

WAC Poll

The Western Athletic Conference coaches released their preseason poll on July 27, 2021. The Lumberjacks were picked to finish second in the conference. In addition, several Lumberjacks were selected to both the preseason WAC Offense and Defense teams. * Note: Dixie State is not included since they are not playing a full WAC schedule due to previous non-conference game contracts. Dixie State players are eligible for individual rewards.

Preseason All–WAC Team

Offense *

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– Wide Receiver, SO *Zach Ingram – Offensive Lineman, SR Defense * B. J. Thompson – Defensive Lineman, JR *Brevin Randle – Linebacker, SO

AQ7 Poll

The AQ7 coaches also released their preseason poll on July 27, 2021. The Lumberjacks were picked to finish fourth in the ASUN-WAC Challenge.

Schedule

References

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