They played their home games at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium.

The following Cardinals received postseason honors for the 2017 season:[6] Associated Press FCS All–America First–Team P Joe Zema – Senior

HERO Sports FCS All–America Second–Team KR Desmond Hite – Sophomore

All–Southland Conference First–Team P Joe Zema – Senior KR Desmond Hite – Sophomore

Athletic Directors Association (ADA) FCS Top Collegiate Punter P Joe Zema – Senior