The Cardinals were led by seventh-year head coach Ray Woodard and played their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium.

Live video of all home games (except those broadcast via the American Sports Network) was streamed on ESPN3.

Kade Harrington, Bret Treadway, and Rodney Randle were named as 1st teamers.

[15] The Cardinals signed 28 players including 22 high school recruits and six transfers from other colleges.

Sources: [19] Roster Lamar University announced its 2016 football schedule on February 17, 2016.

Out of conference games are the season home opener against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers which will be in its first year of transition to NCAA Division I (FBS), followed by an away game against NCAA Division I (FBS) American Athletic Conference member, Houston Cougars.