2012 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team
{{short description|American college football season}}
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{{Infobox NCAA team season
| mode = football
| year = 2012
| team = Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
| image= Stephen F. Austin Athletics wordmark.svg
| image_size= 150
| conference= Southland Conference
| division=
| short_conf= Southland
| TSNRank =
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| record = 5–6
| conf_record = 4–3
| head_coach= J. C. Harper
| hc_year = 6th
| off_coach= Richard Olin
| oc_year= 1st
| def_coach= David Gibbs
| dc_year= 5th
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| stadium= Homer Bryce Stadium
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{{2012 Southland Conference football standings}}
The 2012 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team represented Stephen F. Austin State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Lumberjacks were led by sixth-year head coach J. C. Harper and played their home games at Homer Bryce Stadium. They were a member of the Southland Conference. They finished the season 5–6, 4–3 in Southland play to finish in a tie for fourth place.
Before the season
=CFPA nominees=
Senior wide outs Gralyn Crawford and Cordell Roberson were both named to the 2012 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) watch list.{{cite web|url=http://dailysentinel.com/sports/article_c626f8b0-9f05-11e1-8f32-0019bb2963f4.html|title=SFA duo lands on watch list|publisher=Daily Sentinel |accessdate=2012-05-15}} Senior quarterback Brady Attaway was also named to the watch list.{{cite web|url=http://sfajacks.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/050212aaa.html|title=Attaway Named to Preseason Watch List|publisher=sfajacks.cstv.com|accessdate=May 2, 2012}}
=2012 recruits=
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Marshall Williams
| position = QB
| hometown = Flower Mound, TX
| highschool = Flower Mound
| feet = 6
| inches = 5
| weight = 195
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| recruit = Avery Henderson
| position = S
| hometown = Tyler, TX
| highschool = Chapel Hill
| feet = 5
| inches = 11
| weight = 190
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Anthony Kincade
| position = CB
| hometown = Tyler, TX
| highschool = Chapel Hill
| feet = 5
| inches = 11
| weight = 160
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Hunter Taylor
| position = QB
| hometown = Whitehouse, TX
| highschool = Whitehouse
| feet = 6
| inches = 1
| weight = 180
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Artrez Price
| position = DE
| hometown = Killeen, TX
| highschool = Killeen
| feet = 6
| inches = 3
| weight = 225
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Sam Schomp
| position = OL
| hometown = Lindale, TX
| highschool = Lindale
| feet = 6
| inches = 4
| weight = 295
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Demundre Freeman
| position = CB
| hometown = Cedar Hill, TX
| highschool = Cedar Hill
| feet = 5
| inches = 11
| weight = 175
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit =J. C. Franklin
| position = S
| hometown = Cedar Hill, TX
| highschool = Cedar Hill
| feet = 5
| inches = 11
| weight = 260
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Travis Wiggins
| position = OL
| hometown = Grand Prairie, TX
| highschool = South Grand Prairie
| feet = 6
| inches = 3
| weight = 280
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Jordan Burton
| position = LB
| hometown = Longview, TX
| highschool = Longview
| feet = 6
| inches = 3
| weight = 200
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Byron Williams
| position = OL
| hometown = Dickinson, TX
| highschool = Dickinson
| feet = 6
| inches = 3
| weight = 285
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Corey Clark
| position = DT
| hometown = Lufkin, TX
| highschool = Lufkin
| feet = 6
| inches = 2
| weight = 250
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Jamarcus Walker
| position = RB
| hometown = Lufkin, TX
| highschool = Lufkin
| feet = 5
| inches = 8
| weight = 170
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = De'Vante Lacy
| position = WR
| hometown = Grand Prairie, TX
| highschool = Grand Prairie
| feet = 5
| inches = 10
| weight = 180
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Lamarcus Brown
| position = WR
| hometown = Henderson, TX
| highschool = Henderson
| feet = 5
| inches = 10
| weight = 170
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Trevor Holmes
| position = LB
| hometown = Newton, TX
| highschool = Newton
| feet = 6
| inches = 1
| weight = 215
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Patrick Martin
| position = CB
| hometown = Spring, TX
| highschool = Dekaney
| feet = 6
| inches = 10
| weight = 170
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Garrett Muehlstein
| position = ATH
| hometown = Decatur, TX
| highschool = Decatur
| feet = 6
| inches = 3
| weight = 215
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Kedrick Harrison
| position = DE
| hometown = Coldspring, TX
| highschool = Coldspring-Oakhurst
| feet = 6
| inches = 2
| weight = 220
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Nick Bruno
| position = PK/ P
| hometown = Garland, TX
| highschool = Rowlett
| feet = 5
| inches = 10
| weight = 185
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{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Terran Vaughn
| position = OL
| hometown = Beaumont, TX
| highschool = Ozen
| feet = 6
| inches = 3
| weight = 290
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Schedule
{{CFB schedule
| rankyear = 2012
| rankdivision = NCAA Division I FCS
| poll = The Sports Network
| timezone = Central
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = August 31
| time = 6:00 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| rank = 20
| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2012|team=Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs|title=Southwestern Oklahoma State}}
| site_stadium = Homer Bryce Stadium
| site_cityst = Nacogdoches, TX
| tv = Lumberjack TV
| score = 49–14
| attend = 1,149
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 8
| time = 2:30 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank = 19
| opponent = SMU
| site_stadium = Gerald J. Ford Stadium
| site_cityst = University Park, TX
| tv = TWC Texas
| score = 0–52
| attend = 20,122
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 15
| time = 2:30 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank = 23
| opponent = Montana State
| opprank = 3
| site_stadium = Bobcat Stadium
| site_cityst = Bozeman, MT
| tv = KCEB
| score = 35–43
| attend = 17,147
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 22
| time = 6:00 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| opponent = Texas State
| site_stadium = Bobcat Stadium
| site_cityst = San Marcos, TX
| tv =
| score = 37–41
| attend = 17,188
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 29
| time = 6:00 pm
| w/l = w
| opponent = Central Arkansas
| opprank = 16
| site_stadium = Homer Bryce Stadium
| site_cityst = Nacogdoches, TX
| tv = Lumberjack TV
| score = 42–37
| attend = 7,324
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 6
| time = 3:00 pm
| w/l = l
| neutral = y
| opponent = Sam Houston State
| opprank = 9
| site_stadium = Reliant Stadium
| site_cityst = Houston, TX
| gamename = Battle of the Piney Woods
| tv = SLC TV
| score = 43–51
| attend = 26,185
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 20
| time = 3:00 pm
| w/l = w
| opponent = Nicholls State
| site_stadium = Homer Bryce Stadium
| site_cityst = Nacogdoches, TX
| tv = SLC TV
| score = 44–10
| attend = 12,310
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 27
| time = 7:00 pm
| w/l = l
| away = y
| opponent = McNeese State
| site_stadium = Cowboy Stadium
| site_cityst = Lake Charles, LA
| tv = SLC TV
| score = 24–35
| attend = 12,213
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 3
| time = 6:00 pm
| w/l = w
| opponent = Lamar
| site_stadium = Homer Bryce Stadium
| site_cityst = Nacogdoches, TX
| tv = Lumberjack TV
| score = 40–26
| attend = 4,421
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 10
| time = 7:00 pm
| w/l = l
| away = y
| opponent = Southeastern Louisiana
| site_stadium = Strawberry Stadium
| site_cityst = Hammond, LA
| tv = Southeastern Channel
| score = 27–42
| attend = 4,183
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 17
| time = 6:00 pm
| w/l = w
| opponent = Northwestern State
| site_stadium = Homer Bryce Stadium
| site_cityst = Nacogdoches, TX
| gamename = Chief Caddo
| tv =
| score = 34–17
| attend = 8,341
}}
}}
Game summaries
=Southwestern Oklahoma State=
{{AFB game box start
|Title= Southwestern Oklahoma State at #20 Stephen F. Austin
|Visitor=Bulldogs
|V1= 0|V2= 0|V3= 0|V4= 14
|Host=Lumberjacks
|H1= 14|H2= 14|H3= 14|H4= 7
|Date= August 31
|Location= Homer Bryce Stadium
Nacogdoches, TX
|StartTime= 6:00
|TimeZone= CST
|ElapsedTime= 3:08
|Attendance= 1,149
|Weather= {{convert|90|°F|°C|abbr=on}}, Cloudy and Muggy, Winds SSE 8-12mph
|Referee= Buddy Gingras
|TVAnnouncers= Rob Meyers and Max Holmes
|TVStation= [http://sfajacks.cstv.com/allaccess/?media=327183 Lumberjack TV]
{{AFB game box end}}
{{See also-text|2012 Southwestern Oklahoma Bulldogs football team}}
The Lumberjacks open the season with their lone non-conference home game against the Division II Bulldogs. This will be the first ever meeting between Stephen F. Austin and Southwestern Oklahoma State.
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=SMU=
{{see also|2012 SMU Mustangs football team}}
The Mustangs and Lumberjacks meet each other for the second time in school history. In the previous match, in 2009, SMU managed to sneak away with a 31–23 win.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=727|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. SMU All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070211/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=727|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= #19 Stephen F. Austin at SMU
|Visitor=Lumberjacks
|V1= 0|V2= 0|V3= 0|V4= 0
|Host=Mustangs
|H1= 0|H2= 21|H3= 14|H4= 17
|Date= September 8
|Location= Gerald J. Ford Stadium
University Park, TX
|StartTime= 7:05 PM
|TimeZone= CST
|ElapsedTime= 3:30
|Attendance= 20,122
|Weather= {{convert|84|°F|°C|abbr=on}}, Clear, winds NE at 10mph
|Referee= Steve Barth
|TVAnnouncers=John Nelson, Pete Stein, and Dave Michaels
|TVStation= TWC Texas
}}Sources:
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=Montana State=
{{see also|2012 Montana State Bobcats football team}}
The only FCS tuneup before SLC play starts takes place between Montana State and the Lumberjacks. The 2012 meeting will be the fifth meeting between the two squads with Montana State holding a 3–1 advantage.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=644|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. Montana State All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080322/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=644|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= #23 Stephen F. Austin at #3 Montana State
|Visitor=Lumberjacks
|V1= 10|V2= 10|V3= 3|V4= 12
|Host=Bobcats
|H1= 14|H2= 7|H3= 7|H4= 15
|Date= September 15
|Location= Bobcat Stadium
Bozeman, MT
|StartTime= 2:37 PM
|TimeZone= CST
|ElapsedTime= 3:36
|Attendance= 17,147
|Weather= {{convert|74|°F|°C|abbr=on}}, Sunny and very smokey, winds WNW at 0-15mph
|Referee= Jim Crowley
|TVAnnouncers=Chris Byers, Mike Callaghan, and Jeff Ebrie
|TVStation= KCEB
}}Sources:
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=Texas State=
{{see also|2012 Texas State Bobcats football team}}
The team that has typically handled the Lumberjacks the easiest is the Bobcats. Stephen F. Austin enters the 2012 contest with a 29-56-1 record against Texas State. The Bobcats have won 5 contests in a row and 7 of the last 8 against the Lumberjacks.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=601|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. Texas State All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235958/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=601|archive-date=2016-03-03|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= Stephen F. Austin at Texas State
|Visitor=Lumberjacks
|V1= 10|V2= 7|V3= 14|V4= 6
|Host=Bobcats
|H1= 17|H2= 10|H3= 14|H4= 0
|Date= September 22
|Location= Bobcat Stadium
San Marcos, TX
|StartTime= 6:00 PM
|TimeZone= CST
|ElapsedTime=
|Attendance= 17,188
|Weather= {{convert|87|°F|°C|abbr=on}}, Sunny, winds ESE at 6mph
|Referee= Jim Farmer
|TVAnnouncers=Brent Freeman and Bill Culhane
|TVStation= [http://www.txstatebobcats.com/showcase/ Txstatebobcats.com]
}}Sources:
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=Central Arkansas=
{{see also|2012 Central Arkansas Bears football team}}
The Bears and Lumberjacks open SLC play for the sixth consecutive year with the Bears holding a slim 4–2 advantage over the Lumberjacks. After losing in 2011, the Lumberjacks attempted to win their third game in 4 years against the Bears.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=951|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. Central Arkansas All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054429/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=951|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= Central Arkansas at Stephen F. Austin
|Visitor=Bears
|V1= 21|V2= 0|V3= 7|V4= 9
|Host=Lumberjacks
|H1= 15|H2= 20|H3= 0|H4= 7
|Date= September 29
|Location= Homer Bryce Stadium
Nacogdoches, TX
|StartTime= 6:00 PM
|TimeZone= CST
|ElapsedTime= 3:42
|Attendance= 7,324
|Weather= {{convert|73|°F|°C|abbr=on}}, Raining
|Referee= Randy Christal
|TVAnnouncers=Rob Meyers and Max Holmes
|TVStation= Lumberjack TV
}}Sources:
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=Sam Houston State=
{{see also|2012 Sam Houston State Bearkats football team}}
The Battle of the Piney Woods returns to Reliant Stadium for a third consecutive season. The Lumberjacks will try to end a 1-game losing streak against the Bearkats and cut into the deficit record they have against the Bearkats of 35-49-2.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=938|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. Sam Houston State All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055306/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=938|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= #9 Sam Houston State vs. Stephen F. Austin
|Visitor=Bearkats
|V1= 3|V2= 20|V3= 21|V4= 7
|Host=Lumberjacks
|H1= 7|H2= 7|H3= 14|H4= 15
|Date= October 6
|Location= Reliant Stadium
Houston, TX
|StartTime= 3:00 PM
|TimeZone= CST
|ElapsedTime= 3:44
|Attendance= 26,185
|Weather= Indoors
|Referee= Tom Walker
|TVAnnouncers=Randy McIlvoy, Shea Walker, and Brooke Bentley
|TVStation= SLC TV
}}Sources:
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=Nicholls State=
{{see also|2012 Nicholls State Colonels football team}}
The Lumberjacks have had their most success in the SLC against the Colonels. The 29th meeting finds the Lumberjacks 21–7 against the Colonels, having won 4 straight and 6 of the past 7. That lone set back was by 1 point in 2007 (17-16).{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=1491|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. Nicholls State All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035439/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=1491|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= Nicholls State at Stephen F. Austin
|Visitor=Colonels
|V1= 0|V2= 0|V3= 3|V4= 7
|Host=Lumberjacks
|H1= 10|H2= 21|H3= 3|H4= 10
|Date= October 20
|Location= Homer Bryce Stadium
Nacogdoches, TX
|StartTime= 3:00 PM
|TimeZone= CST
|ElapsedTime= 3:22
|Attendance= 12,310
|Weather= {{convert|82|°F|°C|abbr=on}}, Clear & Sunny, Winds S at 9-12mph
|Referee= Ross Smith
|TVAnnouncers=Randy McIlvoy, Shea Walker, and Brooke Bentley
|TVStation= SLC TV
}}Sources:
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=McNeese State=
{{see also|2012 McNeese State Cowboys football team}}
This 2012 contest returns to Lake Charles where the Lumberjacks are 7–7 against the Cowboys. Overall this will be the 32nd meeting between the two schools. The Cowboys lead the overall series 16-13-2, but the Lumberjacks have won the past 3 meetings.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=1066|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. McNeese State All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041741/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=1066|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= Stephen F. Austin at McNeese State
|Visitor=Lumberjacks
|V1= |V2= |V3= |V4=
|Host=Cowboys
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|Date= October 27
|Location= Cowboy Stadium
Lake Charles, LA
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|TVAnnouncers=Lyn Rollins, Rene Nadeau, and Erin Cofiell
|TVStation= SLC TV
}}Sources:
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=Lamar=
{{see also|2012 Lamar Cardinals football team}}
The Lumberjacks have won four consecutive against the Cardinals and five of the last six meetings, but overall they trail the series 10-18-2.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=1739|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. Lamar All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052629/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=1739|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= Lamar at Stephen F. Austin
|Visitor=Cardinals
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|Host=Lumberjacks
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|Date= November 3
|Location= Homer Bryce Stadium
Nacogdoches, TX
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=Southeastern Louisiana=
{{see also|2012 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team}}
The Lumberjacks final road game finds them trying to build on their recent dominance of the Lions. The Lumberjacks have won four in a row in the series and five of the past six. Overall, the Lumberjacks lead the series 9-5-1.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=1458|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. Southeastern Louisiana All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002131/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=1458|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=dead}}
{{AFB game box start
|Title= Stephen F. Austin at Southeastern Louisiana
|Visitor=Lumberjacks
|V1= |V2= |V3= |V4=
|Host=Lions
|H1= |H2= |H3= |H4=
|Date= November 10
|Location= Strawberry Stadium
Hammond, LA
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=Northwestern State=
{{see also|2012 Northwestern State Demons football team}}
The Lumberjacks end the regular season at home as they try for their fourth consecutive win over the Demons in the annual Battle for Chief Caddo. Overall, the Demons lead the series against the Lumberjacks 42-23-3.{{cite web|url=http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=647|title=Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State All-time results|publisher=College Football reference|access-date=2012-05-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414194109/http://cfreference.net/cfr/school.s?m=allTimeHeadToHead&schoolId=988&oppSchoolId=647|archive-date=2016-04-14|url-status=dead}}
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|Location= Homer Bryce Stadium
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Roster
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| year = 2012
| team = Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
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{{American football roster/Player |num=69 |class=FR |first=Garrick |last=Smitherman |pos=C}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=20 |class=FR |first=Garrett |last=Muehlstein |pos=QB |pos2=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=8 |class=JR |first=Brady |last=Attaway |pos=QB}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=10 |class=FR |first=Joe |last=Minden |pos=QB |rs=y}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=5 |class=SO |first=Colt |last=Plaster |pos=QB |rs=y}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=18 |class=FR |first=Hunter |last=Taylor |pos=QB}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=11 |class=SR |first=Jeremy |last=Barnes |pos=RB}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=12 |class=SO |first=Fred |last=Ford |pos=RB}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=6 |class=SO |first=Gus |last=Johnson |pos=RB}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=22 |class=JR |first=Keith |last=Lawson |pos=RB}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=25 |class=FR |first=Jamarcus |last=Walker |pos=RB}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=83 |class=FR |first=Braxton |last=Bearden |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=1 |class=SO |first=Tyler |last=Boyd |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=2 |class=JR |first=Mike |last=Brooks |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=87 |class=FR |first=Lamarcus |last=Brown |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=82 |class=SO |first=Dominique |last=Carroll |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=17 |class=SR |first=Gralyn |last=Crawford |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=86 |class=SO |first=Steven |last=Cunnigan |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=19 |class=JR |first=Anthony |last=Foster |pos=WR |rs=y}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=84 |class=SR |first=Ryan |last=Gambel |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=85 |class=SO |first=Calib |last=Hadnot |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=88 |class=FR |first=De'Vante |last=Lacy |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=3 |class=JR |first=Kris |last=Lott |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=4 |class=SO |first=Marquis |last=Mosley |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=80 |class=SR |first=Cordell |last=Roberson |pos=WR}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=81 |class=FR |first=Aaron |last=Thomas |pos=WR}}
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{{American football roster/Player |num=59 |class=JR |first=Bryan |last=West |pos=DS}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=42 |class=SO |first=Jordan |last=Wiggs |pos=K}}
{{American football roster/Player |num=45 |class=FR |first=Nick |last=Bruno |pos=K |pos2=P}}
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- J. C. Harper ({{college|Clemson}})
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- David Gibbs ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Defensive coordinator/safeties - Arlington Nunn ({{college|Clemson}})
Asst. Head coach/cornerbacks - Richard Olin ({{college|Northern Iowa}})
Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks - Kevin Carberry ({{college|Ohio}})
Defensive ends - Troy Rogers ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Outside Receivers - Jeremy Moses ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Inside Receivers - Nathan Schneider ({{college|LSU}})
Running backs/Director of Football Operations - Devin Ducote ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Linebackers - Dan Eason ({{college|Missouri State}})
Strength & Conditioning - Jake Morrison ({{college|McNeese State}})
Defensive tackles - Chris Truax ({{college|LSU}})
Recruiting coordinator/offensive line - C. J. Bolton ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Student Manager - Jose Castaneda ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Student Manager - Forrest Cox ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Student Manager - Dale Griffith ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Student Manager - Jacob Jeffries ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
Student Manager - Sandy Miller ({{college|Nebraska}})
Head Athletic Trainer - Matt O'Brien ({{college|Stephen F. Austin}})
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