1997 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team

American college football season March 2026 July 2025 1997 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football Southland Conference SLC 13 8–3 5–2 John Pearce 6th Homer Bryce Stadium The 1997 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team was an American football team that represented Stephen F. Austin State University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their sixth year under head coach John Pearce, the team compiled an overall record of 8–3, with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, and finished third in the Southland. Schedule 1997 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network August 28 w y 15 1997 West Texas A&M Buffaloes West Texas A&M Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 35–17 https://www.newspapers.com/article/new-braunfels-herald-zeitung-sfa-begins/176984716/ New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung SFA begins with victory August 29, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 6 w y 15 1997 Delta State Statesmen Delta State Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 38–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-mississippi-press-delta-state-falls/176984813/ The Mississippi Press Delta State falls to SFA September 7, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 13 l y y 14 Montana 1 Washington–Grizzly Stadium Missoula, MT 10–24 18,730 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-missoulian-grizzlies-stuff-sfa-241/176929540/ The Missoulian Grizzlies stuff SFA, 24–10 September 14, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com September 27 w y 17 New Hampshire Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 17–14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/concord-monitor-cats-cant-hold-on/176984955/ Concord Monitor 'Cats can't hold on September 28, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 11 w 13 Jacksonville State Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 41–15 6,217 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-stephen-f-austin-de/176984440/ The Birmingham News Stephen F. Austin defense strangles Jacksonville State October 12, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 18 w y 12 Troy State 16 Veterans Memorial Stadium Troy, AL 20–13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-last-chance-pa/176984196/ The Montgomery Advertiser Last chance pass falls short for Troy State October 19, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com October 25 w 10 McNeese State 2 Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 13–7 17,387 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120237589/sfa-edges-no-2-mcneese/ Longview News-Journal SFA edges No. 2 McNeese October 26, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 1 w 7 Southwest Texas State Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 31–28 SFA edges Southwest Texas https://www.newspapers.com/clip/97362900/sfa-edges-southwest-texas/ The Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph November 2, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 8 l y 7 Sam Houston State Bowers Stadium Huntsville, TX rivalry 28–33 11,033 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114815260/wylie-sam-houston-state-score-late-to-s/ Longview News-Journal Wylie, Sam Houston State score late to stun 'Jacks November 9, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 15 w 14 Nicholls State Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX 39–7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tyler-courier-times-lumberjacks-roll/176983909/ The Tyler Courier-Times-Telegraph Lumberjacks roll to win over Nicholls State November 16, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 Thursday l y 13 Northwestern State 21 Harry Turpin Stadium Natchitoches, LA rivalry 24–38 https://www.newspapers.com/article/longview-news-journal-sfas-playoff-bid/176983598/ Longview News-Journal SFA's playoff bid hurt by Demons November 21, 1997 July 19, 2025 Newspapers.com References Stephen F. Austin Category:Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football seasons Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football