Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 24–28 McNeese Cowboys: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

McNeese Cowboys defeated Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 28–24 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 24, McNeese Cowboys 28.

Game summary

McNeese Cowboys edged Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 28–24 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Clifton McDowell (McNeese) — 297.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Qualan Jones — 155.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jer'Michael Carter — 5 rec, 67.0 yds.
EPA edge: McNeese (+0.142/play) vs Stephen F. Austin (+0.013/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks	0	9	12	0	24
McNeese Cowboys	0	6	6	12	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SFAStephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

+3OPP 14

MCNMcNeese Cowboys

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Stephen F. Austin
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 31 yards
Stephen F. Austin
Q2TD
AWAnthony Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Sam Vidlak pass to Anthony Williams for a touchdown (33 yards)
McNeese
Q2TD
JMJihad Marks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Clifton McDowell pass to Jihad Marks for a touchdown (54 yards)
Stephen F. Austin
Q3TD
BGBlaine Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Sam Vidlak pass to Blaine Green for a touchdown (24 yards)
McNeese
Q3TD
JCJessie Campbell III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Clifton McDowell pass to Jessie Campbell III for a touchdown (23 yards)
Stephen F. Austin
Q3TD
IDIsaiah Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Sam Vidlak pass to Isaiah Davis for a touchdown (61 yards)
McNeese
Q4TD
CMClifton McDowell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Clifton McDowell rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
McNeese
Q4TD
CMClifton McDowell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Clifton McDowell rushes 11 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Clifton McDowell (McNeese) — 297.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +13.18 EPA
Sam Vidlak (Stephen F. Austin) — 232.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.07 EPA/play +2.06 EPA

Rushing

Qualan Jones (Stephen F. Austin) — 155.0 yds +0.21 EPA
D'Angelo Durham (McNeese) — 19.0 yds -0.38 EPA
Clifton McDowell (McNeese) — 46.0 yds · 2 TD +0.64 EPA

Receiving

Jer'Michael Carter (McNeese) — 5 rec · 67.0 yds +0.91 EPA
Kylon Harris (Stephen F. Austin) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.85 EPA
Jessie Campbell III (McNeese) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +1.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clifton McDowell	McNeese	32	56.2%	297	2	+0.41	+13.18
Sam Vidlak	Stephen F. Austin	29	62.1%	232	3	+0.07	+2.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stephen F. Austin	McNeese
Plays	74	71
EPA / play	+0.013	+0.142
Total EPA	+0.94	+10.11
Success rate	45.9%	35.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.071	+0.412
Rush EPA / play	-0.025	-0.079
Yards	453	444

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	McNeese	3	0	-3.29	Punt
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	4	20	-0.96	Punt
Q1	McNeese	3	8	-1.03	Punt
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	3	-6	-4.19	Punt
Q1	McNeese	7	27	-1.22	Punt
Q1	Stephen F. Austin	14	72	+0.16	Fumble
Q2	McNeese	8	63	+1.42	Missed FG
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	13	51	+0.07	Field goal
Q2	McNeese	4	7	-4.00	Ended
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	1	33	+3.94	Pass TD
Q2	McNeese	5	28	+0.52	Punt
Q2	Stephen F. Austin	6	18	-0.28	Punt
Q2	McNeese	1	54	+7.00	Pass TD
Q3	Stephen F. Austin	9	75	+5.97	Pass TD
Q3	McNeese	5	89	+8.25	Pass TD
Q3	Stephen F. Austin	3	2	-3.09	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · Clifton McDowell pass to Jihad Marks for a touchdown (54 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
Q3 · McNeese Cowboys · Clifton McDowell pass to Jessie Campbell III for a touchdown (23 yards) (+5.57 EPA)
Q3 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Sam Vidlak pass to Isaiah Davis for a touchdown (61 yards) (+5.26 EPA)
Q2 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Fumble (-4.48 EPA)
Q3 · McNeese Cowboys · Clifton McDowell pass to Jonathan Harris for 53 yards (1st & 10) (+4.33 EPA)
Q4 · McNeese Cowboys · Clifton McDowell rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+4.11 EPA)
Q2 · Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks · Sam Vidlak pass to Anthony Williams for a touchdown (33 yards) (+3.94 EPA)
Q2 · McNeese Cowboys · Clifton McDowell pass to Kameran Senegal for 36 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

McNeese Cowboys controlled the final (28–24) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Clifton McDowell (McNeese) — 297.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: McNeese at 0.142 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs McNeese Cowboys?

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 24, McNeese Cowboys 28 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs McNeese Cowboys?

McNeese Cowboys won with a final score of 24–28.

Where can I find the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs McNeese Cowboys box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401675115.

Who led Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs McNeese Cowboys in passing?

Clifton McDowell (McNeese) led passers with 297.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at McNeese Cowboys in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.