2023 Lamar Cardinals football team American college football season
The 2023 Lamar Cardinals football team represented Lamar University in the 2023 NCAA Division I FCS football season . The Cardinals played their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont, Texas , and competed in the Southland Conference . They were led by first–year head coach Pete Rossomando . The Cardinals finished the season with a 6–5 overall record, and a 5–2 record in Southland Conference play for a third-place conference finish. The 2023 season was the first season since 2018 with an overall winning record.
Preseason
Recruiting
Sources: [ 1] [ 2]
Incoming transfers
The Cardinals added 11 transfer players. One was signed during the early signing period. The remaining ten were signed on National Signing Day.
Name
Pos.
Height
Weight
Hometown
Year
Prev school
Kevin Anderson
S
6’0
200
Lewisville, TX
Senior
Texas State
Knox Boyd
OL
6’0
290
Denton, TX
Sophomore
Charlotte
Robert Coleman
QB
6’2
200
Riverside, CA
Junior
Mt. San Jacinto College
Koronje (KJ) Gilbert
DB
5’10
175
Katy, TX
Sophomore
Trinity Valley Community College
Andrew Hardin
S
6’2
200
Woodbridge, VA
Sophomore
Youngstown State
Foday Jollah
LB
6’2
220
Reading, PA
Senior
Eastern Illinois
Joshua Landrum
S/CB
6’0
190
Cedar Hill, TX
Junior
Rice
James Perkins
DL
6’4
260
Monroe, LA
Sophomore
Louisiana–Monroe
Elias Ripley
OL
6’2
290
Cedar Rapids, IA
Junior
Iowa Western
Jah'mar Sanders
WR
5’11
180
Port Arthur, TX
New Mexico
Jonavan Tillis
LB
6’3
230
Tampa, FL
Sophomore
Mt. San Jacinto College
Incoming high school recruits
Sources: [ 1] [ 3] [ 4] [ 2]
Lamar signed 17 high school recruits with 5 signed on Early Signing Day and 12 added on National Signing Day.
College recruiting information (2023)
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
40‡
Commit date
Iyioluwa Adekoya TE/DE
Round Rock, TX
Cedar Ridge High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
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Brenden Bradshaw DB
Denton, TX
John H. Guyer High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
–
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Koda Canady LB
Jacksonville, TX
Jacksonville High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
210 lb (95 kg)
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Peyton Christian DL
Kilgore, TX
Kilgore High School
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
290 lb (130 kg)
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Zachery Curtis OL
Dallas, TX
Bishop Lynch High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
260 lb (120 kg)
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Jamarion Evans DB
Center, TX
Center High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
185 lb (84 kg)
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Alex Haralson DE
Argyle, TX
Fort Worth Christian High School
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
250 lb (110 kg)
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Carter Holmes WR
Beaumont, TX
West Brook High School
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
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Rashaad Johnson RB
Houston, TX
North Shore High School
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
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Royce Maloles DL
Cypress, TX
Cypress Ranch High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
240 lb (110 kg)
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Aiden McCown QB
Rusk, TX
Rusk High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
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Ashton (Makhi) Reed DL
Minden, LA
Minden High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
300 lb (140 kg)
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Kei'trone Simpson DE
Dallas, TX
Duncanville High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
–
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Alex Sumler DE
New Orleans, LA
McDonogh 35 High School
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
240 lb (110 kg)
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Cecil (Tre) Turner CB
Arlington, TX
Liberty Christian High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
–
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Jayron Williams LB
Silsbee, TX
Silsbee High School
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
230 lb (100 kg)
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Kortez Winslow OL
Houston, TX
Nimitz High School
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
280 lb (130 kg)
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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:
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll on July 24, 2023. The Cardinals were picked to finish seventh in the conference.[ 5]
Predicted finish
Team
Votes (1st place)
1
Southeastern Louisiana
93 (9)
2
Incarnate Word
91 (7)
3
McNeese
65
4
Nicholls
62
5
Northwestern State
52
6
Texas A&M–Commerce
33
7
Lamar
28
8
Houston Christian
24
Preseason All–Southland Teams
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 21, 2023. Lamar had a total of 4 players selected.[ 6]
Offense
1st Team
Khalan Griffin – running back, JR
2nd Team
Sevonne Rhea – wide receiver, SO
Defense
2nd Team
Kristian Pugh – defensive back, SO
Ramond Stevens – defensive back, JR
Coaching staff and roster
2023 Lamar Cardinals football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
WR
0
Daelyn Williams
So
WR
1
Andre Dennis
So
RB
2
Damashja Harris
So
WR
3
Izaha Jones
So
WR
4
Cameron George
So
QB
5
Robert Coleman
Jr
RB
6
Khalin Griffin
Jr
WR
7
Sevonne Rhea
So
WR
8
Kyndon Fuselier
So
QB
9
Mike Chandler
So
QB
10
Jakolby Longino
So
TE
11
Nathan Gaskamp
Sr
WR
12
Jordan Wallace
Jr
WR
13
Jayden Boyd
Fr
QB
14
Aiden McCown
Fr
QB
16
Kendric Malone
Fr
WR
17
Vontravius Hall
Sr
TE
18
Shaun Grayson
Jr
WR
19
Joe Bryant
Fr
RB
20
Major Bowden
So
RB
24
R J Carver
So
RB
26
Dorian Manuel
Jr
RB
38
Deshaun Brundage
Fr
RB
40
Rashaad Johnson
Fr
OL
51
Donovan Jordan
Fr
OL
58
Elias Ripley
Jr
OL
60
John Hester
Fr
OL
61
Kade Verden
Fr
OL
62
Devin Fregia
So
OL
64
Bryce Loftin
Fr
OL
65
Jacob Dicharry
Jr
OL
66
Chandler White
Fr
OL
67
Marcus Harbert
Fr
OL
68
Reese Osei-Wusu
Fr
OL
69
Zachary Curtis
Fr
OL
70
Preston Yarber
Fr
OL
71
Jevale Roberson
Jr
OL
72
Marques Mayo
So
OL
73
Kortez Winslow
Fr
OL
74
Knox Boyd
Fr
OL
75
B.J. Williams
So
OL
76
Thomas Le Boucher
Jr
OL
77
Reginald Burks
Fr
OL
78
Devon King
Jr
OL
79
Reggie Brooks
So
WR
80
Carter Holmes
Fr
TE
81
Devyn Gibbs
So
WR
82
Michael Everett
Fr
TE
83
Iyioluwa Adekoya
Fr
TE
84
Sterling Herrington
So
WR
85
Michael Vasquez
Fr
TE
86
Brian Shearer
Jr
TE
88
Morgan Sampson
Fr
TE
89
JaCorey Hyder
So
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
LB
0
Jalen Freeman
Jr
DB
1
Kristian Pugh
So
DB
2
Josh Landrum
Jr
DB
3
Ramond Stevens
Jr
DE
4
Jaymond Jackson
Jr
DB
5
Damian Alexander
Jr
LB
6
Foday Jalloh
Sr
DB
7
Kevin Anderson
So
LB
8
Vencent Rockwell
Jr
DB
9
Joshua Ofili
Sr
LB
10
Jase Williams
So
DB
11
Canden Grogan
So
DB
12
Antorius Hambrick, Jr.
Jr
DB
13
Andrew Hardin
So
DB
14
Dwight Davis
Fr
LB
15
Ken Savanah
Jr
LB
16
Codey Martin
So
LB
17
Brayden Faulkner
So
DB
18
KJ Gilbert
So
LB
19
Joey Johnson
Jr
DB
20
Kybo Jamerson
So
LB
21
Jamarion Evans
Fr
DB
22
Jaden Hardin
So
DB
23
Tre Turner
Fr
LB
25
Jonovan Tillis
So
LB
27
Robert Bonar
So
DB
29
Kameron Griffin
Fr
DB
30
Du'Wayne Paulhill, Jr
So
DB
31
Brenden Bradshaw
Fr
DB
33
Samuel Scaife IV
Jr
LB
34
Ian Box
Fr
DE
35
Royce Maloles
Fr
DB
36
Isaiah Grant
So
DB
39
Javon Rhodes
Fr
LB
40
Jalen Freeman
Jr
DL
41
Siale Suliafu
So
DE
42
Jacob Ferree
Fr
DS
43
Bo Dawson
Fr
LB
44
Oliver Jack
So
DE
45
Kei'Trone Simpson
Fr
DB
47
DJ Wilson
Jr
DE
48
Pius Njenge
Jr
DB
49
Anthony White
Fr
LB
50
Royce Carver
Fr
LB
52
Blake Gotcher
Jr
LB
53
Jayron Williams
Fr
LB
55
Koda Canady
Fr
DL
56
James Perkins
So
DL
57
Jonovan Dennis
Fr
DL
79
Reggie Brooks
So
DL
90
Jayden Madkins
Fr
DL
91
Alex Sumler
Fr
DL
92
Colin Hedges
Fr
DL
93
Daniel Obinna-Kanu
Fr
DL
95
Mahki Reed
Fr
DL
96
Khai Mcghee
Fr
DE
97
Alex Haralson
Fr
DL
98
Peyton Christian
Fr
DL
99
Caleb Williams
Jr
Special teams
Pos.
#
Name
Class
K
31
Dawson Schremp
Fr
K/P
32
Chris Esqueda
Jr
K/P
37
Westin Waters
Fr
DS
43
Beau Dawson
Fr
K
46
Alfonso Deleon
Sr
DS
54
Lane Gilchrist
Jr
K/P
94
Ben Woodard
So
Head coach
Pete Rossomando
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Drew Christ, Def Coord
Will Fleming, Off Coord and QBs
Coby Gipson, Recruiting coord and RBs
Daryl Daleen, Co-Special teams coordinator and ILBs
Dave Stedman, Co-Special teams coordinator and OLB's
Wayne Cordova, Safeties
Lorenzo Jackson, DLs
Matt Cannata, OL
Todd Macon, Running backs
Andrew Sparano, Tight ends
Pat Walker, Strength
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Injured
Redshirt
Roster Last update: September 2, 2023
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance 7:00 p.m. No. 8 Idaho * ESPN+ L 17–425,321
September 9 7:00 p.m. at Louisiana–Monroe * ESPN+ L 14–2413,154
September 16 1:00 p.m. at South Dakota * ESPN+ L 6–355,618
September 23 6:00 p.m. Lincoln (CA) * Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX ESPN+ W 38–04,873
September 30 6:00 p.m. at Houston Christian ESPN+ W 21–191,547
October 7 3:00 p.m. Northwestern State Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX ESPN+ W 27–135,263
October 14 3:00 p.m. at Southeastern Louisiana ESPN+ W 30–244,152
October 28 3:00 p.m. No. 8 Incarnate Word Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX ESPN+ L 7–176,593
November 4 3:00 p.m. Texas A&M–Commerce Provost Umphrey Stadium Beaumont, TX ESPN+ W 41–216,123
November 11 3:00 p.m. at Nicholls ESPN+ L 24–376,845
November 18 3:00 p.m. McNeese ESPN+ W 52–275,683
*Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time
Game summaries
No. 8 Idaho
Game One – No 8. Idaho at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 8 Idaho
14
14
7 7 42
Cardinals (LU)
0
0
3 14 17
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, TX
Date : Game time : 7:00 p.m.Game weather : • Wind: E 10 mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 97Game attendance : 5,321Referee : Craig HeslerTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
UID – 7:54 Hayden Hatten 6 yd pass from McCoy,Gevani (Pope,Cameron kick) UID 7–0 Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, TOP 07:06
UID – 4:45 Woods,Anthony 9 yd run (Pope,Cameron kick) UID 14–0 Drive: 4 plays, 46 yards, TOP 01:30
Second Quarter
UID – 7:30 Woods,Anthony 6 yd run UID 20–0 Drive: 11 plays, 96 yards, TOP 06:40
UID – 00:33 Hatten,Hayden 20 yd pass from McCoy,Gevani (Cox,Jake pass) UID 28–0 Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, TOP 01:17
Third Quarter
UID – 12:39 Romano,Nick 45 yd pass from Hatten,Hayden (Prescott,Logan kick) UID 35–0 Drive: 2 plays, 47 yards, TOP 00:28
LU – 4:46 Esqueda,Chris 30 yd field goalUID 35–3 Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, TOP 04:38
Fourth Quarter
UID – 9:08 Cox,Jake 15 yd pass from Layne,Jack (Prescott,Logan kick) UID 42–3 Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, TOP 03:06
LU – 4:55 Griffin,Khalan 2 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) UID 42–10 Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:13
LU – 3:29 Hall,Trae 12 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) UID 42–17 Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, TOP 01:16
Statistics
UID
LU
First downs
20
16
Plays–yards
57–497
55–190
Rushes–yards
36–273
31–71
Passing yards
224
119
Passing: comp –att –int
16–21–1
15–24–1
Time of possession
30:16
29:44
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Idaho
Passing
Gevani McCoy
14/19-1; 164 yards; long 29 yards; TDs 2; sack 1
Rushing
Anthony Woods
13 attempts; gain 138 yds; long 93 yds; TDs 2
Receiving
Hayden Hatten
6 receptions; 86 total yds; TD 2; long 29 yds
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
15/24-1; 119 total yds; Int 1; long 34 yds; sack 3
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
12 attempts; gained 44 yds; loss 2 yds; long 9; TD 1
Receiving
Andre Dennis
1 reception; 34 yds; long 34 yds
@ Louisiana–Monroe
Game Two – Lamar Cardinals at Louisiana–Monroe
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lamar
0
0
0 14 14
Louisiana–Monroe
7
14
0 3 24
at Malone Stadium , Monroe, LA
Date : September 9Game time : 7:00 p.m.Game weather : • Wind: N 8 mph • Weather: Clear • Temp: 86Game attendance : 13,154Referee : Bruce AustinTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
ULM – 00:43 Smith,Hunter 27 yd run (McCormick,Derek kick) ULM 7–0 Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, TOP 02:42
Second Quarter
ULM – 5:36 Driggers,Tristan 0 yd punt return (McCormick,Derek kick) ULM 14–0
ULM – 2:17 Franklin, Jr.,Thad 1 yd run (McCormick,Derek kick) ULM 21–0 Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, TOP 02:34
Third Quarter
No Scores
Fourth Quarter
LU – 12:37 Bowden,Major 19 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) ULM 14–7 Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, TOP 06:12
LU – 8:16 Jones,Izaha 47 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) UID 42–10 Drive: 4 plays, 63 yards, TOP 02:06
LU – 3:35 McCormick,Derek 30 yd field goal ULM 24–14 Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, TOP 04:33
Statistics
LU
ULM
First downs
17
19
Plays–yards
62–311
40–285
Rushes–yards
36–121
31–71
Passing yards
190
99
Passing: comp –att –int
19–26–2
12–22–0
Time of possession
33:58
26:02
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
19/25-1; 190 yards; long 23 yards; TDs 1; sack 4
Rushing
Izaha Jones
13 attempts; gain 138 yds; long 93 yds; TDs 2
Receiving
Hayden Hatten
1 receptions; 47 total yds; long 47 yds
Louisiana–Monroe
Passing
Hunter Herring
12/21-0; 99 total yds; long 28 yds; sack 1
Rushing
Isaiah Woullard
14 attempts; gained 116 yds; loss 3 yds; long 44
Receiving
Tyronne Howell
4 reception; 65 yds; long 28 yds
@ South Dakota
Game Three – Lamar Cardinals at South Dakota Coyotes
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lamar
3
3
0 0 6
South Dakota
0
7
14 14 35
at DakotaDome , Vermillion, SD
Date : September 16Game time : 1:00 p.m.Game weather : Weather: Indoor • Temp: 72Game attendance : 5,618Referee : Aaron AdamsTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
LU – 4:53 Esqueda,Chris 26 yd field goal LU 3–0 Drive: 7 plays, 12 yards, TOP 03:25
Second Quarter
LU – 10:06 Esqueda,Chris 26 yd field goal LU 6–0 Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, TOP 06:45
USD – 02:14 Theis,Travis 2 yd run (Leyland,Will kick) USD 6–7 Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, TOP 07:52
Third Quarter
USD – 9:27 Thomas,Nate 1 yd run (Leyland,Will kick), USD 6–14 Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, TOP 05:27
USD – 4:12 Galbreath,JJ 20 yd pass from Bouman,Aidan (Leyland,Will kick) USD 6–21 Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, TOP 02:35
Fourth Quarter
USD – 10:47 Theis,Travis 32 yd run (Leyland,Will kick) USD 6–28 Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, TOP 03:50
USD – 3:23 homas,Nate 2 yd run (Mata,Zeke kick) USD 6–35 Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, TOP 04:09
Statistics
Statistics
Lamar
South Dakota
First downs
22
22
Total yards
274
401
Rushing yards
105
305
Passing yards
169
96
Turnovers
2
2
Time of possession
31:41
28:19
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
14/24; 144 yds; 1 Int; long 25 yds; sack 7
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
15 attempts; 63 yds; long 10
Receiving
Kyndon Fuselier
4 receptions; 37 yds; long 12
South Dakota
Passing
Aidan Bouman
7/9; 96 yds; 1 Int; 1 TD; long 29 yds
Rushing
Nate Thomas
19 attempts; 164 yds; long 29; 2 TDs
Receiving
Jack Martens
2 receptions; 34 yds; long 29
Lincoln (CA)
Game Four – Lincoln (CA) at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lincoln (CA)
0
0
0 0 0
Lamar
14
10
7 7 38
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, TX
Date : September 23Game time : 6:00 p.m.Game weather : • Wind: SE 9 mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 90Game attendance : 4,873Referee : Ed BourgeoisTV : ESPN+Box Score
Statistics
Statistics
Oaklanders
Cardinals
First downs
10
26
Total yards
97
480
Rushing yards
75
288
Passing yards
22
192
Turnovers
0
1
Time of possession
29:42
30:18
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Oaklanders
Passing
TJ Goodwin
1/18; 18 yds; long 8; sack 5
Rushing
Otis Weah
13 attempts; 52 yds gain; 9 loss; long 14
Receiving
Shammon Gennes
4 receptions; 14 yds; long 8 yds.
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
15/19; 192 yds; long 54; sack 1
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
12 attempts; 117 yds gain; 1 TD; Long 40 yds
Receiving
Major Bowden
4 receptions; 60 yds; long 38 yds.
@ Houston Christian
Game Five – Lamar Cardinals at Houston Christian Huskies
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
0
14
0 7 21
Huskies
0
3
3 13 19
at Husky Stadium , Houston, TX
Date : September 30Game time : 6:00 p.m.Game weather : Weather: Sunny • Temp: 90Game attendance : 1,547Referee : James BrookhartTV : ESPN+Box Score
Statistics
Statistics
Lamar
Huskies
First downs
22
25
Total yards
412
417
Rushing yards
118
189
Passing yards
294
228
Turnovers
3
1
Time of possession
29:41
30:19
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
19/30; 294 yds.; 2 TDs; long 41 yds; 3 sacks
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
17 attempts; 74 yds; long 14 yds
Receiving
Izaha Jones
7 receptions; 101 yds; long 36 yds
Houston Christian
Passing
Colby Suits
17/35; 228 yds; long 52 yds; 4 sacks
Rushing
Darryle Evans
24 attempts; 136 yds gain; 4 yds loss; long 24 yds
Receiving
Karl Reynolds
6 receptions; 112 yds; long 52 yds.
Northwestern State
Game Six – Northwestern State Demons at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Demons
0
7
6 0 13
Cardinals
7
6
0 14 27
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, Texas
Date : October 7Game time : 3:00 p.m. CDTGame weather : Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)Game attendance : 5,263Referee : Matt BeckTV : ESPN+Box score
Game information
First quarter
LU – Khalan Griffin 3-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), 8:22. Cardinals 7–0 . Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:38 .
Second quarter
NWST – Chance Newman 1-yard run (Brett Money kick), 11:17. Tied 7–7 Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 3:34.
LU – Damashja Harris 95-yard kickoff return (kick failed), 11:03. Cardinals 13–7
Third quarter
NWST – Brett Money 48-yard field goal, 9:55. Cardinals 13–10 . Drive: 11 plays, 32 yards, 4:59.
NWST – Brett Money 45-yard field goal, 0:08. Tied 13–13 . Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:56.
Fourth quarter
LU – Andre Dennis 45-yard pass from Robert Coleman (Chris Esqueda kick), 13:58. Cardinals 20–13 . Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:10.
LU – R. J. Carver 3-yard run (Chris Esqueda kick), 4:18. Cardinals 27–13 . Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 2:16.
Statistics
NWST
LAM
First downs
16
15
Total yards
221
265
Rushing yards
81
122
Passing yards
140
143
Turnovers
1
0
Time of possession
29:52
30:08
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Northwestern State
Passing
Quaterius Hawkins
20/33, 140 yards, Int 1; long 28 yds; sack 3
Rushing
Kennieth Lacy
6 rushes; 28 yards; long 10 yds
Receiving
Zach Patterson
4 receptions; 42 yards; long 28 yds
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
9/20, 143 yards, TD 1; long 45 yds; sack 1
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
18 rushes; 96 yards; loss 3 yds; TD 1; long 21 yds
Receiving
Andre Dennis
3 receptions, 78 yards; long 45 yds.
@ Southeastern Louisiana
Game Seven – Lamar Cardinals at Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
10
20
0 0 30
Lions
10
0
7 7 24
at Strawberry Stadium • Hammond, Louisiana
Date : Saturday, October 14, 2023Game time : 3:00 p.m. CDT Game weather : Wind: NW 13 • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 78Game attendance : 4,152Referee : Ed BourgeoisTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First quarter
SELA - 12:55 - Callaghan,Riley 31 yd field goal 6 plays SELA 0-3 62 yards, TOP 02:05
LU - 8:15 - Esqueda,Chris 43 yd field goal SELA 3-3 9 plays, 39 yards, TOP 04:38
SELA - 5:01 - Lewis,Darius 28 yd pass from Sawyer,Eli (Callaghan,Riley kick) SELA 3-10 6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:16
LU - 2:09 - Gilbert,K.J. 60 yd fumble recovery (Esqueda,Chris kick) SELA 10-10
Second quarter
LU - 7:23 - Bowden,Major 4 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) LU 17-10 7 plays, 51 yards, TOP 02:57
LU - 2:59 - Rhea,Sevonne 35 yd pass from Coleman,Robert ( ) LU 23-10 7 plays, 74 yards, TOP 03:17
LU - 1:11 - Rhea,Sevonne 37 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) LU 30-10 1 plays, 37 yards, TOP 00:08
Third quarter
SELA - 1:44 - Sharp,Bauer 7 yd run (Callaghan,Riley kick) LU 30-17 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 05:07
Fourth quarter
SELA - 9:29 - Lewis,Darius 19 yd pass from Clement,Zachary (Callaghan,Riley kick) LU 30-24 8 plays, 70 yards, TOP 03:22
Statistics
LU
SLU
First downs
17
22
Plays–yards
59-359
65-453
Rushes–yards
102
102
Passing yards
257
351
Passing: comp –att –int
17/22-0
21/34-2
Time of possession
32:26
27:34
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
17/22; 257 total yds; long 42; TD 3; sack 3
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
23 attempts; gained 74 yds.; lost 3 yds; long 14 yds.
Receiving
Sevonne Rhea
6 receptions; total 133 yds; TDs 2; long 37 yds.
Southeastern Louisiana
Passing
Eli Sawyer
9/16; 210 total yds.; long 58 yds; TD 1; Int 2; sack 2
Rushing
Zachary Clement
8 attempts; gained 34 yds; lost 1 yd; long 30 yds.
Receiving
Xavier Hill
4 receptions; total 106 yds; long 38 yds.
Incarnate Word
Game Eight – Incarnate Word Cardinals at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
No. 8 Cardinals (UIW)
7
7
0 3 17
Cardinals (LU)
7
0
0 0 7
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, TX
Date : October 28Game time : 3:00 p.m.Game weather : • Wind: SE 10 mph • Weather: SunnyGame attendance : 6,593Referee : Gary LeeperTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
UIW – 3:31 Brandon Porter 24 yard pass from Richard Torres, Mason Lawler kick UIW 7–0 Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 1:43
LU – 3:19 Sevonne Rhea 75 yard pass from Cameron George, Chris Esqueda kick Tied 7–7 Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:12
Second Quarter
UIW – 14:38 Dalton Meyer 18 yard pass from Richard Torres, Mason Lawler kick UIW 14–7 Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 3:33
Third Quarter
No scoring
Fourth Quarter
UIW – 2:01 Mason Lawler 27 yard field goal UIW 17–7 Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 4:44
Statistics
UIW
LU
First downs
23
11
Plays–yards
77–459
58–248
Rushes–yards
40–152
32–73
Passing yards
307
175
Passing: comp –att –int
24–37–0
12–26–1
Time of possession
33:15
26:45
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Incarnate Word
Passing
Richard Torres
24/37; total 307 yds; TDs 2; long 44 yds; sack 1
Rushing
Dekalon Taylor
12 attempts; gain 83 yds; long 19 yds;
Receiving
Brandon Porter
6 receptions; 101 total yds; TD 1; long 37 yds
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
11/25; 100 total yds; Int 1; long 30 yds; sack 4
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
16 attempts; gained 56 yds; loss 6 yds; long 8;
Receiving
Sevonne Rhea
6 receptions; 120 yds; long 75 yds; TD 1
Texas A&M–Commerce
Game Nine – Texas A&M–Commerce at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Lions
0
7
0 14 21
Cardinals
7
14
7 13 41
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, TX
Date : November 4Game time : 3:00 p.m.Game weather : • Wind: SE 8 mph • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 82Game attendance : 6,123Referee : Matt BeckTV : ESPN+Box Score
Statistics
Statistics
TAMU–Commerce
Lamar
First downs
19
16
Total yards
300
342
Rushing yards
102
246
Passing yards
198
96
Turnovers
4
1
Time of possession
27:37
32:23
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Texas A&M–Commerce
Passing
Mirko Martos
9/16; 102 total yds; TD 1; long 24; sacks 1
Rushing
Shamenski Rucker
12 attempts; gained 47 yds; lost 11 yds; long 14 yds
Receiving
Austin Samaha
4 receptions; 65 yards; long 26 yds
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
8/14; 96 yds total; TDs 2; Int 1; long 35 yds; sack 2
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
19 attempts; gained 114 yds; lost 1 yd; TD 1; long 51 yds
Receiving
Andre Dennis
5 receptions; 43 yds; long 25 yds
@ Nicholls
Game 10 – Lamar Cardinals at Nicholls Colonels
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
7
4
7 6 24
Colonels
7
13
14 3 37
at Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium, Thibodaux, LA
Date : November 11, 2023Game time : 3:00 p.m. CST Game weather : Weather: CloudyGame attendance : 6,845Referee : Gary LeeperTV : ESPN+Box Score
Game information
First Quarter
LU - 9:12 - Carver,RJ 1 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) LU 7-0 Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, TOP 05:41
NIC - 5:00 - Spears,Jaylon 29 yd pass from McQuaide,Pat (Lasseigne,Gavin kick) TIED 7-7 Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, TOP 04:06
Second Quarter
NIC - 13:09 - McQuaide,Pat 3 yd pass from McQuaide,Pat ( kick) NIC 7-13 Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, TOP 04:35
LU - 13:09 - Stevens,Ramond 95 yd PAT return NIC 9-13
NIC - 10:48 - Spears,Jaylon 69 yd run (Lasseigne,Gavin kick) NIC 7-20 Drive: 4 plays, 86 yards, TOP 01:21
LU - 4:07 - Maloles,Royce 0 yd safety NIC 11-20
Third Quarter
LU - 7:45 - Fuselier,Kyndon 19 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) NIC 18-20 Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, TOP 02:38
NIC - 6:29 - Robinson,David 15 yd pass from McQuaide,Pat (Lasseigne,Gavin kick) NIC 18-27 Drive: 3 plays, 90 yards, TOP 01:09
NIC - 3:05 - Spears,Jaylon 14 yd run (Lasseigne,Gavin kick) NIC 18-34 Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, TOP 03:07
Fourth Quarter
LU - 14:54 - Gibbs,Devyn 14 yd pass from Coleman,Robert ( ) NIC 24-34 Drive: 8 plays, 90 yards, TOP 03:02
NIC - 8:35 - Lasseigne,Gavin 28 yd field goal NIC 24-37 Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, TOP 06:10
Statistics
Statistics
Lamar
Nicholls
First downs
18
24
Total yards
416
455
Rushing yards
127
349
Passing yards
289
106
Turnovers
3
0
Time of possession
26:14
33:46
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
17/35; 289 total yds; TDs 2; INT 2; long 38 yds; sack 3
Rushing
Robert Coleman
14 attempts; gained 93 yds; lost 21 yds; long 28 yds
Receiving
Kyndon Fuselier
3 receptions; 77 yds; TD 1; long 34 yds
Nicholls
Passing
Pat McQuaide
9/17; 106 yds; TD 3; long 40 yds
Rushing
Jaylon Spears
16 attempts; gained 177 yds; TDs 2; long 69 yds
Receiving
Lee Negrotto
1 reception; 40 yds;
McNeese
Game Eleven – McNeese Cowboys at Lamar Cardinals
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Cowboys
7
0
14 6 27
Cardinals
14
14
14 10 52
at Provost Umphrey Stadium , Beaumont, TX
Date : November 18Game time : 3:00 p.m.Game weather : • Wind: mph • Weather:Game attendance : 5,683Referee : Matt BeckTV announcers (ESPN+) : Bob Slovak and Lemont Williams
Game information
First Quarter
McN – 10:29: Hayes,Tyronne 30 yd pass from Sixkiller,Kamden (Smith,Garrison kick) McN 7–0 8 plays, 69 yards, 4:24
LU – 08:16: Griffin,Khalan 32 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick), TIED 7–7 5 plays, 65 yards, 2:13
LU – 01:55: Jones,Izaha 3 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) LU 7–14 9 plays, 37 yards, 4:21
Second Quarter
LU – 11:05: Coleman,Robert 9 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick), LU 7–21 10 plays, 62 yards, 4:27
LU – 00:45: Harris,Damashja 2 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) LU 7–28 8 plays, 68 yards, 2:35
Third Quarter
McN – 11:01: Marks,Jihad 14 yd pass from Sixkiller,Kamden (Smith,Garrison kick) LU 14–28 6 plays, 60 yards, 1:54
LU – 06:00: Gibbs,Devyn 23 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) LU 14–35 5 plays, 38 yards, 1:49
LU – 05:31: Dennis,Andre 4 yd pass from Coleman,Robert (Esqueda,Chris kick) LU 14–42 1 plays, 19 yards, TOP 00:14
McN – 3:54: Marks,Jihad 12 yd pass from Sixkiller,Kamden (Smith,Garrison kick) LU 21–42 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:37
Fourth Quarter
LU – 14:39: Esqueda,Chris 42 yd field goal LU 21–45 10 plays, 45 yards, TOP 04:07
McN – 10:53: Durham,D'Angelo 1 yd run ( ), LU 27–45 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:46
LU – 6:40: Harris,Damashja 19 yd run (Esqueda,Chris kick) LU 27–52 7 plays, 60 yards, TOP 04:05
Statistics
McN
LU
First downs
10
24
Plays–yards
64–397
70–387
Rushes–yards
33–187
53–255
Passing yards
210
132
Passing: comp –att –int
17–31–2
12–17–0
Time of possession
25:18
34:42
Team
Category
Player
Statistics
McNeese
Passing
Kamden Sixkiller
16/29-2; total 206 yds; TDs 3 ; INT 2; long 39 yds; sack 1
Rushing
Joshon Barbie
22 attempts; gain 138 yds; loss 8 yds; long 60 yds
Receiving
Jonathan Harris
4 receptions; 69 total yds; TD 0; long 39 yds
Lamar
Passing
Robert Coleman
12/17-0; 132 total yds; TD 3; long 23 yds; sack 1
Rushing
Khalan Griffin
22 attempts; gained 123 yds; loss 8 yds; long 32; TD 1
Receiving
Trae Hall
3 receptions; 33 yds; long 18 yds
[ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11]
Post season national and state teams
Damashjah Harris was named as the Dave Campbell's Texas Football Non-FBS Special Teams Player of the Year[ 12] [ 13]
Conference awards and honors
Weekly awards
Cardinals were recognized six times as conference players of the week.
Weekly honors
Honors
Player
Position
Date Awarded
Ref.
SLC Offensive Player of the Week
Robert Coleman
QB
October 2, 2023
[ 14]
SLC Special Teams Player of the Week
Damashja Harris
KR
October 9, 2023
[ 15]
SLC Offensive Player of the Week
Sevonne Rhea
WR
October 16, 2023
[ 16]
SLC Special Teams Player of the Week
Alphonso Deleon
P
October 30, 2023
[ 17]
SLC Special Teams Player of the Week
Damien Alexander
DB
November 6, 2023
[ 18]
SLC Special Teams Player of the Week
Ramond Stevens
DB
November 13, 2023
[ 19]
Postseason All–Southland Teams
The Southland Conference announced the 2023 all-conference football team selections on November 22, 2023. Lamar had a total of 6 players selected.[ 20]
Offense
2nd Team
Khalan Griffin – running back, JR
Jevale Roberson – offensive line, JR
Elias Ripley – offensive line, JR
Defense
1st Team
Damashja Harris – kick returner, SO
2nd Team
Caleb Williams – defensive lineman, JR
Joshua Ofili – defensive back, SR
References
^ a b James Dixon (February 1, 2023). "Cardinals Add 22 on National Signing Day" . Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved November 13, 2023 .
^ a b James Dixon (December 21, 2022). "Rossomando Era Begins with Three Early Signees" . Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved November 14, 2023 .
^ James Dixon (December 24, 2022). "Cardinals Add DB on Christmas Eve" . Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved November 14, 2023 . Jamarion Evans signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for and continue his education at Lamar University announced head coach Pete Rossomando Saturday morning.
^ James Dixon (December 23, 2022). "Cardinals Add Defensive Help" . Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved November 14, 2023 . Silsbee High School standout Jayron Williams (6-2, 230, LB) and two-way standout Iyioluwa Adekoya (6-3, 215, TE/DE) have signed National Letters of Intent to play football and continue their education at Lamar University announced head coach Pete Rossomando Friday morning.
^ "Southeastern Voted Top Spot in 2023 Southland Football Preseason Poll" . www.southland.org . Retrieved July 24, 2023 .
^ "Southland Announces 2023 All-Conference Team" . www.southland.org . Retrieved July 24, 2023 .
^ "2023 Lamar Football Schedule" . fbschedules.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023 .
^ "2023 Football Schedule" . Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved July 19, 2023 .
^ Matt Faye (January 30, 2023). "Lamar University announces 2023 football schedule" . Hearst. Retrieved January 31, 2023 .
^ Kevin Kelley (January 30, 2023). "Lamar announces 2023 football schedule" . 2023 FBSchedules.com Partner of USATODAY College Sports. Retrieved March 29, 2023 .
^ "Lamar Cardinals Schedule 2023" . ESPN Enterprises, Inc. Retrieved June 12, 2023 .
^ Cory Hogue (December 6, 2023). "REVEALED: The 2023 All-Texas Non–FBS Team" . Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved December 7, 2023 .
^ James Dixon (December 6, 2023). "Harris Named To Dave Campbell's All-Texas Team" . Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved December 7, 2023 .
^ James Hill (October 2, 2023). "Lamar's Coleman; Nicholls' Morton, Dupre Named Southland Football Players of the Week" . Southland Conference. Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ James Hill (October 9, 2023). "Nicholls' Guggenheim, Morton; Lamar's Harris Named Football Players of the Week" . Southland Conference. Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ James Hill (October 16, 2023). "Lamar's Rhea, UIW's Foster, HCU's Fedor Earn Southland Football Player of the Week Honors" . Southland Conference. Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ James Hill (October 30, 2023). "UIW's Porter, HCU's Cash, Lamar's Deleon Named Southland Football Players of the Week" . Southland Conference. Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ James Hill (November 6, 2023). "Nicholls' Guggenheim, Mathews; Lamar's Alexander Named Football Players of the Week" . Southland Conference. Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ James Hill (November 13, 2023). "Nicholls' Spears, Southeastern's Randall, Lamar's Stevens Named Southland Players of the Week" . Southland Conference. Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
^ James Hill (November 22, 2023). "Southland Announces 2023 All-Conference Football Team and Superlatives" . Southland Conference. Retrieved November 22, 2023 .
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