Led by second-year head coach Mike Santiago the Lumberjacks compiled an overall record of 6–5 with a mark of 3–4 in conference play, placing fifth in the Southland.
[16][17] The Central Oklahoma Bronchos (the #4-ranked NCAA Division II team according to Sports Illustrated) scored first with a 49-yard field goal by Evan Lutrell.
The Lumberjacks struck first in overtime when backup quarterback Travis Fallon connected on an 8-yard pass to Freddy Lyons for the touchdown.
The game ended with a Lumberjack victory when defensive lineman Michael Adams tackled Brochos’ quarterback Brett Manning on fourth down.
[5] After Panthers kicker Mackenzie Hoambrecker’s 37-yard field goal gave Northern Iowa a 37-23 lead over SFA halfway through the fourth quarter, Lumberjacks’ Richard Daniels returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, making it a one-score game.
Stephen F. Austin drove down to the Panther’s 12-yard line on their next drive but failed to capitalize as quarterback Wes Pate threw four straight incomplete passes.
[7] Sam Houston began the game by scoring 17 unanswered points, but Stephen F. Austin answered with a 27-point second quarter to go into halftime up 27-24 on Homecoming Saturday.