{
  "id": 7058989,
  "title": "Rutherford accounts for 3 TDs, leading Stephen F. Austin over Abilene Christian 26-7",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/rutherford-accounts-for-3-tds-leading-stephen-f-austin-over-abilene",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T04:12:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/12/rutherford-accounts-for-3-tds-leading-stephen-f-austin-over-abilene-christian-26-7"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Gavin Rutherford threw for 243 yards and 3 TDs",
    "Rutherford rushed for 39 yards on 6 carries",
    "Lumberjacks outgained Abilene Christian by 459 yards"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win cements Stephen F. Austin's status as a top FCS team, with a convincing performance against a ranked opponent, and bolsters its case for a higher ranking.",
  "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."
}