An updated look at the FCS Playoff picture entering Week 9 of the 2026 FCS football season.

Stephen F. Austin head coach Colby Carthel is lobbing harsh criticism at Prairie View A&M following the injury of one of his players during Stephen F. Austin’s matchup against SWAC champion Prairie View A&M. Tight end Gerard Edimo suffered an injury following a tackle by Prairie View A&M defensive back Eric Zachary. In a video posted by KTRE News […] The post Coach goes off on HBCU team for ‘second dirtiest play he’s seen in his career’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Cameron Kelley's 81-yard catch-and-run TD followed a minute later by A'Amear Walton's 20-yard pick-6 were part of a 21-point third quarter that helped undefeated Stephen F. Austin pull away for a 45-24 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday night in a matchup of top 25 Championship Subdivision teams.

(AP) — Gavin Rutherford threw four touchdown passes, Preston Alford added two rushing touchdowns and Stephen F. Austin beat Nicholls State 56-0 on Saturday night for the Lumberjacks' seventh straight win.

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Gavin Rutherford threw three touchdown passes Saturday night to help Stephen F. Austin beat Incarnate Word 28-26, the Lumberjacks' 16th consecutive win in the regular season and 11th straight in Southland Conference play.

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