Incarnate Word quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr has been nothing short of a force to be reckoned with. Last week, Scott and the UIW Cardinals took down the Lamar Cardinals 56-17 in San Antonio. What most impressed the FCS world was Scott’s success against a Southland opponent. In the first half against Lamar, Scott threw for 401 passing yards and seven touchdowns with five different receivers reaching the end zone. Hence, the Nicholls transfer earned NCAA FCS Player of the Week, as well as Southland Conference and StatsPerform FCS Offensive Player of the Week honors. Scott provides a boost to UIW’s powerhouse…
Author: Colin Vedros
Colin Vedros
Writer for Southland Conference football and more. Louisiana born & raised
Heading into week six, the Southland Conference houses some of the best student athletes in the country. Every team has at least one elite player that rises to the occasion, but few teams have elites players that can become a difference-maker. In 2022, a couple of big upsets recently has changed the trajectory of where teams are at in the Southland. It takes a special player to see the ins and outs of winning and preparing for games to truly be elite. These five have tore up the Southland so far this season and which ones to keep an eye…
“We found a way.” Northwestern State University of Louisiana notched a come-from-behind victory in a 36-33 win over Nicholls State University on Oct. 1 in Harry Turpin Stadium. NSU kept their composure and came away with their first 2-0 start in Southland Conference play since 2005. The Last Few Moments With the Demons down 33-21 late against the Colonels, quarterback Zachary Clement needed a spark to keep the Demons with momentum & have another chance at scoring. Then, one of the most miraculous sequences took place in Harry Turpin Stadium. Wide receiver Javon Antonio was finding his footing earlier this…
The University of New Orleans is working towards bringing back football in the near future. With New Orleans providing one of the biggest markets in Louisiana, this can be a game changer in the Southland Conference. If UNO can get approved to play, football, as well as marching band and women’s golf and soccer, expect to see a big recruitment sweep within New Orleans. What all has to take place for this to work? And what will this mean for UNO students and fans? We go inside what it will take for UNO football to make an appearance. UNO announces…
Wow. What a weekend. Let’s talk about the big Southland wins! On today’s Southland Scoop, the Southland Conference opened up its first in-conference games of the year. And what a wild twist and exciting ride this weekend has been. Three teams secure Southland wins with two grabbing their first of the season. A giant upset, a cohesion that’s been needed since week one and a dominant performance flooded the results. How does this shake up the conference in week four? We break down the most exciting moments. SLU downs No. 4 UIW 41-35 in last minute showdown Last time’s Southland…
Saturday is quickly approaching, another weekend of questions surrounding the Southland Conference. Week 3 provides one more chance for improvements before the conference season kick off in week 4. Each team has the chance to turn their fortunes this week, but what will the result be from Saturday’s festivities? Here’s what I believe to be the keys to each Southland team (except HBU-bye week) this weekend. Nicholls at Southeast Missouri As part of the exchange between the Ohio Valley Conference and the Southland scheduling allliance, Nicholls travels to SEMO on Sept. 17. The Colonels, 0-2 after battling against South Alabama and…
In an insane amount of upsets this weekend, the Southland Conference had their own surprises and shockers in this week’s Southland Scoop. The University of Incarnate Word nabbed the only win in the conference over the weekend, and there’s no surprise as to how it happened. It will only be a matter of time before the Cardinals can shake up other FCS opponents. For now, here are some of the biggest stories shaking up the Southland. UIW squashes Nevada 55-41 in late shootout The Cardinals did something only three other programs have accomplished this season; grabbing a win over an…
Week one of the 2022 college football season is completed, but there are tons of takeaways from last weekend’s games. In the Southland Conference, three teams were victorious over the weekend. Only two were ranked in the Top 25 FCS Football Rankings, but only one of those teams upset a top 10 team in the FCS. If you’re looking for a team that can always find a way to win, the Southland provides at least one each year. If you’re waiting for me to say the University of Incarnate Word, you would be correct. Why UIW? UIW produces next-level talent…
Three Southland Conference teams took wins in week one of the 2022 football season. Texas A&M Commerce found their first win as a Division I school against Northern Colorado. No. 14 Incarnate Word dominated No. 9 Southern Illinois in a beatdown with new head coach G.J. Kine at the helm. Houston Baptist survived a late scare as they beat Northern Colorado 46-34. With week one in the books, here are some of the highlights from this weekend’s action. Texas A&M Commerce wins first Division I game, beats Lincoln (CA) 52-7 Playing its first game as a Division I Football Championship…
The 2022 Southland Conference football season is close to being underway. With the season starting next week, prepare to see some fireworks from this FCS conference. Northwestern State kicks off the season against No. 3 ranked Montana on Sept. 3, along with McNeese against No. 5 ranked FCS Montana State. Nicholls will travel east to play FBS South Alabama. Southeastern Louisiana will travel west to battle against UL Lafayette. Before those games commence, here are some of the highlights hitting the Southland. Northwestern State—Crill resigns, Blair to take over as OC In a shocking new story released on Sunday, Northwestern…
