{
  "id": 16409614,
  "title": "Undefeated Stephen F. Austin off to best start in program history after 45-24 win over SE Louisiana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/undefeated-stephen-f-austin-off-to-best-start-in-program-history",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T01:42:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/24/undefeated-stephen-f-austin-off-to-best-start-in-program-history-after-45-24-win-over-se-louisiana"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephen F. Austin, currently undefeated and ranked No. 2 in the Stats Perform poll, faced Southeastern Louisiana in a top 25 Championship Subdivision matchup on Saturday night. The Lumberjacks, who have an 8-0 record and 5-0 standing in the Southland Conference, showcased their dominance with a 45-24 victory. The game's momentum shifted dramatically in the third quarter, as Cameron Kelley's 81-yard catch-and-run touchdown set the tone, followed closely by Aamear Walton's 20-yard pick-6. This 21-point surge proved to be the turning point, as the Lumberjacks established a commanding 42-17 lead by the end of the fourth quarter. Key contributors to this impressive performance included Kelley, who also completed a short pass from Gavin Rutherford for the touchdown, Walton, who intercepted two tipped passes leading to a 4-yard touchdown run, and JT Kitna, who added another touchdown run. The defense was equally impressive, with Blake Smith delivering a 73-yard catch-and-run touchdown for the Lions. Southeastern Louisiana, ranked 23rd in the standings with a 4-4 record, managed to put up a fight, but ultimately fell short against the powerhouse from Nacogdoches. The Lumberjacks will continue their winning streak at home against Houston Christian next Saturday.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Stephen F. Austin starts 6-0, best program start in history",
    "Cameron Kelley's 81-yard TD sparks 21-point fourth-quarter surge",
    "Blake Smith's 73-yard TD highlights dominant defensive performance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This dominant victory reinforces the Lumberjacks' status as a top-tier powerhouse and signals that their undefeated run is driven by a high-scoring offense and an opportunistic defense.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}