2020 Southland Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 1 Sam Houston State $^   6 – 0     10 – 0  
No. 20 Southeastern Louisiana   4 – 2     4 – 3  
No. 23 Nicholls   3 – 3     4 – 3  
Incarnate Word   3 – 3     3 – 3  
Lamar   2 – 4     2 – 4  
McNeese State*   2 – 4     3 – 4  
Northwestern State   1 – 5     1 – 5  
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2020 Lamar Cardinals football team represented Lamar University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season as a member of the Southland Conference. The Cardinals were led by first-year head coach Blane Morgan and played their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium. Originally scheduled to play an eleven-game regular season schedule in 2020, the Cardinals played shortened 6 game schedule in Spring 2021 with all games against conference members due to the COVID19 Pandemic. The Cardinals finished the season with a 2–4 overall record. The conference record was also 2–4 tied for fifth place with McNeese.

Preseason

Recruiting

Sources:[1][2][3]

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR
College recruiting information (2020)
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Jakevian Wilson
DT 		Beaumont, Texas Beaumont United 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 295 lb (134 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Darrell Bush
RB 		Gilmer, TX Gilmer 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 210 lb (95 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Ko Clark
DB 		Houma, LA Terrebonne High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Timothy Conerly
ATH 		New Orleans, LA Sophie B. Wright Charter School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Dicharry
OL 		Dallas, TX J. J. Pearce High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Efosa Evbuomwan
LB 		Leesville, LA Leesville High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.37  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Fex
DB 		McKinney, TX McKinney Boyd High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Devyn Gibbs
TE 		Mabank, TX Mabank High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Carson Harris
ATH 		Carrollton, TX Hebron High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jaylon Jackson
RB 		Burleson, TX Burleson Centennial High School 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 165 lb (75 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Caimyn Layne
LB 		Waxahachie, TX All Saints Episcopal School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 235 lb (107 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Loganbill
OL 		Van Alstyne, TX Van Alstyne High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 300 lb (140 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Marcques Mayo
OL 		Opelousas, LA Northwest High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Adan Pavon
OL 		Willis, TX Conroe High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Vencent Rockwell
LB 		Longview, TX Spring Hill High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Kendal Rowen
LB 		Marrero, LA St. Augustine High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
LaTrell Smith
DT 		Dallas, TX Lake Highlands High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 280 lb (130 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Gabriel Stonewall
WR 		El Paso, TX Franklin High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 176 lb (80 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Devin Thomas
DB 		Saginaw, TX Nolan Catholic High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Chidera Umeh
DE 		Richmond, TX St. Thomas High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 255 lb (116 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Connor Venetis
TE 		Lafayette, LA Southside High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Ja'Darrius Winans
OL 		Minden, LA Minden High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 315 lb (143 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jalen Dummett
QB 		Oakland, CA Oakland High School/Feather River College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Marcus Harry
OL 		Longview, TX Longview High School/Tyler JC 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Tylo Phillips
DE 		Collinsville, MS West Lauderdale High School/Hinds CC 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 290 lb (130 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Seth Wood
LB 		Lubbock, TX Coronado High School/Cisco College 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 245 lb (111 kg) –  
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

Spring practice and Spring game

Lamar Football announced on February 21 over its Twitter account that Spring practice will start on March 25. Fourteen sessions have been scheduled. The Spring game, scheduled for April 25, will conclude the sessions.[4] The Spring game was canceled on March 19, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

Preseason poll

The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Cardinals were picked to finish seventh in the conference.[6] In addition, two Cardinals were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team[7]

Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Nicholls 67 (7)
2 Sam Houston State 65 (6)
3 Southeastern Louisiana 48
4 McNeese State 45 (1)
5 Incarnate Word 32
6 Northwestern State 20
7 Lamar 17

Preseason All–Southland Teams

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
February 273:00 p.m.at No. 9 Nicholls
L 0–553,000
March 63:00 p.m.Incarnate Word
L 20–423,201
March 1312:00 p.m.at McNeese State
ESPN+W 27–264,523
March 206:00 p.m.No. 7 Sam Houston State
  • Provost Umphrey Stadium
  • Beaumont, TX
ESPN+L 7–622,845
March 273:00 p.m.Northwestern State
  • Provost Umphrey Stadium
  • Beaumont, TX
ESPN+W 31–233,833
April 36:00 p.m.at No. 25 Southeastern Louisiana
ESPN+L 12–422,548

[8][9][10]

Game summaries

At Nicholls

See also: 2020 Nicholls Colonels football team
Lamar at Nicholls
1 234Total
Cardinals 0 000 0
• No. 9 Colonels 13 21210 55
     
Statistics LAM NICH
First downs 6 31
Total yards 91 639
Rushing yards 37 392
Passing yards 54 247
Turnovers 0 0
Time of possession 30:34 29:26
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Jalen Dummett 9/11, 40 yards
Rushing Jaylen Jackson 8 carries, 19 yards
Receiving Marcellus Johnson 3 receptions, 14 yards
Nicholls Passing Lindsey Scott Jr. 16/21, 232 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Lindsey Scott Jr. 10 carries, 108 yards, 3 TD
Receiving K. J. Franklin 5 receptions, 65 yards, TD

Incarnate Word

See also: 2020 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team
Incarnate Word at Lamar
1 234Total
• UIW Cardinals 14 7147 42
LAM Cardinals 7 1030 20
  • Date: April 6, 2021
  • Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium
    Beaumont, TX
  • Game start: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 11 minutes
  • Game attendance: 3,201
  • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Clear Skies • Wind: NNE 8 MPH
  • Referee: Ed Bourgeois
      
Statistics UIW LAM
First downs 28 21
Total yards 626 360
Rushing yards 285 196
Passing yards 341 164
Turnovers 2 3
Time of possession 21:22 38:38
Team Category Player Statistics
Incarnate Word Passing Cam Ward 29/44, 341 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Kevin Brown 13 carries, 196 yards, TD
Receiving Jaelin Campbell 4 receptions, 78 yards, TD
Lamar Passing Jalen Dummett 9/14, 116 yards, 1TD, INT
Rushing Chaz Ward 26 carries, 105 yards, TD
Receiving Marcellus Johnson 7 receptions, 88 yards

At McNeese State

See also: 2020 McNeese State Cowboys football team and Battle of the Border (Lamar–McNeese State)
Lamar at McNeese State
1 234Total
Cardinals 3 1007 20
Cowboys 13 007 20
     
Statistics LAM MCN
First downs 21 18
Total yards 330 399
Rushing yards 223 321
Passing yards 107 78
Turnovers 0 1
Time of possession 38:15 36:45
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Jalen Dummett 8/11, 100 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Marcellus Johnson 6 carries, 86 yards
Receiving Kirkland Banks 4 receptions, 41 yards
McNeese State Passing Cody Orgeron 9/16, 78 yards, INT
Rushing Carlos Williams 16 carries, 90 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jamal Pettigrew 1 reception, 31 yards

Sam Houston State

See also: 2020 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team
Sam Houston State at Lamar
1 234Total
• No. 7 Bearkats 7 31177 62
Cardinals 0 007 7
  • Date: March 20, 2021
  • Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium
    Beaumont, TX
  • Game start: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 22 minutes
  • Game attendance: 2,845
  • Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy & Cool • Wind: 8 NE MPH
  • Referee: Scott Hardin
  • Television network: ESPN+
       
Statistics SHSU LAM
First downs 22 9
Total yards 531 181
Rushing yards 181 28
Passing yards 350 153
Turnovers 4 4
Time of possession 27:57 32:03
Team Category Player Statistics
Sam Houston State Passing Eric Schmid 19/29, 343 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Donovan Williams 7 carries, 47 yards, TD
Receiving Jequez Ezzard 4 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TD
Lamar Passing Austin Scott 10/19, 123 yards, TD, 2 INT
Rushing Jaylon Jackson 6 carries, 40 yards
Receiving Jaylon Jackson 3 receptions, 66 yards, TD

Northwestern State

See also: 2020 Northwestern State Demons football team
Northwestern State at Lamar
1 234Total
Demons 0 7016 23
• Cardinals 14 1430 31
  • Date: March 27, 2021
  • Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium
    Beaumont, TX
  • Game start: 3:00 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 26 minutes
  • Game attendance: 3,833
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C) • Weather: Cloudy and Humid • Wind: SSE 13 MPH
  • Referee: Vidal Jones
  • Television network: ESPN+
    
Statistics NWST LAM
First downs 17 19
Total yards 409 358
Rushing yards 215 239
Passing yards 194 119
Turnovers 3 0
Time of possession 19:46 40:14
Team Category Player Statistics
Northwestern State Passing Bryce Rivers 7/19, 136 yards, TD
Rushing Scooter Adams 18 carries, 212 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Marquise Bridges 1 reception, 45 yards
Lamar Passing Jalen Dummett 6/12, 94 yards, TD
Rushing Jalen Dummett 13 carries, 84 yards, TD
Receiving Kirkland Banks 2 receptions, 43 yards

At Southeastern Louisiana

See also: 2020 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team
Lamar at Southeastern Louisiana
1 234Total
Cardinals 2 1000 12
• No. 25 Lions 7 14147 42
     
Statistics LAM SELA
First downs 15 26
Total yards 298 468
Rushing yards 181 123
Passing yards 117 345
Turnovers 2 2
Time of possession 34:26 25:34
Team Category Player Statistics
Lamar Passing Jalen Dummett 10/15, 111 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Jaylon Jackson 12 carries, 69 yards
Receiving Kirkland Banks 3 receptions, 36 yards
Southeastern Louisiana Passing Cole Kelley 23/31, 321 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Cephus Johnson III 3 carries, 48 yards
Receiving Javon Conner 4 receptions, 70 yards

Roster

2020 Lamar Cardinals football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 2 James Jones So
WR 3 Carmoni Green Sr
WR 4 Ryan Matlock Sr
WR 9 Kendrick King Sr
WR 12 Marcellus Johnson So
WR 14 Caisen Sullivan Sr
WR 19 Kenny Allen Sr
WR 23 Kirkland Banks Sr
WR 25 Jack Roe So
WR 80 Blake Robinson So
WR 81 Erik Pizarro So
WR Gabriel Stonewall Fr
TE 44 Nathan Gaskamp RJr
TE 82 Mason Sikes Sr
TE 84 Keller Houston  Fr
TE 85 Dawud Shorts Sr
TE 87 Cameron Sir Louis So
TE 88 Dwight Johnson  Fr
TE Conner Venetis Fr
RB 5 Myles Wanza Sr
RB 30 Amon Byars  Fr
RB 35 Tamauge Sloan So
RB 36 Jordan Patterson  Fr
RB 38 Chaz Ward So
RB 88 Dwight Johnson  Fr
RB Darrell Bush Fr
RB Jaylon Jackson Fr
QB 8 Jermain Givens So
QB 17 Alex Connell  Fr
QB Jaylen Dummett Jr
OL 54 Bless Harris So
OL 58 Chase Bridgeman Sr
OL 64 Humberto Lopez Jr
OL 68 Alexander Frithiof Fr
OL 70 Colton Peterson Sr
OL 73 Nick Dunomes Sr
OL 74 Brian Roy So
OL 78 Julio Cuello So
OL Marcus Harry So
OL Jacob Loganbill Fr
OL Marcques Mayo Fr
OL Adan Pavon Fr
OL Ja'Darrius Winans Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
LB 10 Dallas Martin Sr
LB 49 David Crosley Sr
LB 55 Greg Edwards  Fr
LB 57 Tyler Jackson  Fr
LB Efosa Evbuomwan Fr
LB Vencent Rockwell Fr
LB Kendal Rowan Fr
LB Seth Wood Fr
DT 42 Reggie Boseman Sr
DT 56 John Garza Jr
DT 93 Jevale Roberson  Fr
DT 95 Caleb Williams  Fr
DT 97 Hunter Adams Jr
DT 98 Joe Glaefke  Fr
DT 99 Brandon Arnold Sr
DT LaTrell Smith Fr
DT Jakevian Wilson Fr
DE 7 Davion May Sr
DE 34 Abel Daily Jr
DE 52 Caleb Oden Jr
DE 60 Paul Ivory So
DE 61 Tommy Parker  Fr
DE 91 Aaron Calcote RJr
DE 94 Cameron Houston Sr
DE 96 Kirsten Williams RJr
DE Tylo Phillips Jr
DE Chidera Umeh Fr
DB 1 Stanley Norman Sr
DB 4 Steven Jones Jr
DB 6 Nakota Sheperd-Creer Sr
DB 8 Keshawn Young Sr
DB 9 Kryon Norwood Sr
DB 12 Courtlon Allen RJr
DB 13 Jason Thomas RJr
DB 17 Anthony Ruffin So
DB 20 Desmond Veals Sr
DB 22 Andre Mulinax Sr
DB 24 Tanner Douglas Jr
DB 29 Chris Henry RJr
DB 33 Casden Brooks Jr
DB 37 Jalen Wells  Fr
DB 41 Michael Lawson Sr
DB 46 Jayz'n Robinson  Fr
DB Ko Clark Fr
DB Jacob Fex Fr
CB/WR Timothy Conerly Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K/P 32 Enrique Carmona So
K 31 Elvin Martinez Sr
K 47 Bailey Giffen Sr
DS 50 Luke Wallis So
DS 59 John Farris  Fr
Head coach

Blane Morgan

Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Patrick Covington, Off Coord and OL
  • Ron Antoine, Co-Off Coord and WRs
  • Matt Weikert, Def Coord and interior LBs
  • Coby Gipson, Recruiting coord and RBs
  • Jackson Eskierka, QBs
  • Austen Jacobs, TEs
  • Scott Thiessen, Outside LBs
  • Carson Earp, QC-Offense
  • Jordan Hopkins, QC-Defense
  • Daniel Darcy, Strength and Conditioning Coord
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: February 28, 2020

References

  1. ^ James Dixon (February 5, 2020). "Morgan Signs 25 Student-Athletes on National Signing Day". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Matt Faye (February 5, 2020). "Lamar's Blane Morgan introduces his first signing class". Hearst Newspapers II, LLC. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  3. ^ Matt Faye (February 9, 2020). "FAYE: Morgan loads up on first signing class". Beaumont Enterprise. Hearst Newspapers II, LLC. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  4. ^ "2020 Spring Practice Schedule". Lamar University Athletics. February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  5. ^ James Dixon (March 19, 2020). "2020 Spring Game Canceled". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "Nicholls Favored to Win Southland Football Spring Season". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  7. ^ "Southland Announces 2020 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  8. ^ "2020 Lamar Cardinals Football Schedule". Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  9. ^ "Lamar Cardinals". ESPN. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  10. ^ "Southland Conference Postponed Spring Football Schedule Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
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