College Football · FCS · Week 5 · Recap
SF Austin Beat Incarnate Word 28-26 as Gavin Rutherford Throws 3 Touchdowns
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks edged the Incarnate Word Cardinals 28-26 at Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches, TX on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in FCS college football Week 5 action.
SF Austin led 14-13 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: SF Austin outscored its opponent 14-3.
SF Austin moves to 6-0, while Incarnate Word falls to 2-3.
Top performers
Emmett Brown (UIW, QB): 27/52, 372 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
Jayden Hibbler (UIW, RB): 8 CAR, 57 YDS
Jameson Garcia (UIW, WR): 4 REC, 86 YDS
Gavin Rutherford (SFA, QB): 26/34, 291 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Speedy Jones (SFA, RB): 14 CAR, 70 YDS
Clayton Wayland (SFA, WR): 5 REC, 104 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 13:39SFAJaylen Jenkins 45 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford0-7
- Q1 10:35UIWNick Rigas 39 Yd Field Goal3-7
- Q1 0:55SFAJT Kitna 2 Yd Run3-14
- Q2 13:08UIWNick Rigas 43 Yd Field Goal6-14
- Q2 5:44UIWIsaiah Champagne 10 Yd pass from Emmett Brown13-14
- Q3 8:35UIWDavid Rasor 1 Yd Run20-14
- Q3 4:07SFAPreston Alford 8 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford20-21
- Q4 14:55SFAClayton Wayland 8 Yd pass from Gavin Rutherford20-28
- Q4 0:22UIWJacob Emmers 53 Yd pass from Emmett Brown26-28
Team stats
| UIW | SFA | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 470 | 425 |
| First downs | 26 | 24 |
| Third down | 2-13 | 4-13 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 27:38 | 32:22 |