Rutherford accounts for 3 TDs, leading Stephen F. Austin over Abilene Christian 26-7

Gavin Rutherford played a pivotal role in Stephen F. Austin's 26-7 victory over Abilene Christian. The quarterback completed 17 of his 31 passes for 243 yards and added 39 yards rushing on six carries. He connected with Bugs Mortimer for a 69-yard touchdown to tie the score at 7-all at the start of the second quarter. Rutherford followed up with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Gerard Edimo.

The Lumberjacks took a 20-7 lead at halftime. Rutherford sealed the win with a 26-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Stephen F. Austin, currently ranked No. 13 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, outgained Abilene Christian, the No. 23 team in the FCS, by a margin of 459 total yards.