Southland Conference Week 3 Recap (September 13, 2025)

HCU at Nebraska

• Final Score: HCU 7, Nebraska 59

• Summary: Houston Christian struggled against Nebraska’s dominant offense. HCU managed a touchdown but could not match Nebraska’s pace.

Northwestern State at Cincinnati

• Final Score: Northwestern State 0, Cincinnati 70

• Summary: Northwestern State was overmatched against Cincinnati and was shut out in a lopsided loss.

UIW at UTSA

• Final Score: UIW 20, UTSA 48

• Summary: UTSA dominated with quarterback Owen McCown throwing for 238 yards and four touchdowns. Running back Robert Henry added 144 rushing yards and two scores.

Weber State at McNeese

• Final Score: Weber State 42, McNeese 41

• Summary: McNeese lost a high-scoring thriller. Quarterback Jake Strong threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns, keeping the game close until the final moments.

Miss Valley State at Southeastern Louisiana

• Final Score: Miss Valley State 3, Southeastern Louisiana 28

• Summary: Southeastern Louisiana controlled the game with balanced offense and a strong defense, earning a decisive home victory.

Lamar at Texas Southern

• Final Score: Lamar 31, Texas Southern 7

• Summary: Lamar dominated, building a 21-point halftime lead. Two blocked punts returned for touchdowns and a strong rushing game led by LaDamian McDowell were key factors. Quarterback Aiden McCown added a rushing touchdown in his first career start.

Sul Ross State at Stephen F. Austin

• Final Score: Sul Ross State 0, Stephen F. Austin 66

• Summary: Stephen F. Austin completely dominated Sul Ross State, demonstrating both offensive efficiency and defensive dominance.

Langston at UTRGV

• Final Score: Langston 0, UTRGV 66

• Summary: UTRGV rolled to a blowout win with a balanced offensive attack, continuing their perfect start to the season.

Players of the Week

• Offensive Player of the Week: Jake Strong (McNeese) – 300 passing yards, 3 touchdowns

• Defensive Player of the Week: Andrew Huff (Lamar) – Multiple sacks, disrupted opposing offenses

• Special Teams Player of the Week: Kendric Malone (Lamar) – Key blocked punts and returns

Team of the Week

Lamar – Lamar earned Team of the Week honors for their dominant 31-7 win over Texas Southern. The Cardinals excelled in all three phases: offense, defense, and special teams, highlighted by two blocked punts returned for touchdowns and a strong rushing attack.

Week 4 Southland Conference Schedule (September 20, 2025)