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👤 Coach: Matt Viator
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6th in Southland
Overall Record
3-5
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Matt Viator
Head Coach
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Roster Snapshot
#79 Sami Abdelhak
OL · 1 yrs
#50 Eric Aschenbeck
OL · 4 yrs
#18 Iyioluwa Adekoya
DL · 3 yrs
#55 Alijah Alexander
DL · 3 yrs
Full Season Schedule & Results
12 Games| Date | Opponent | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Week 1
|
vs
SFA
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
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|
L 27 - 38 |
|
Week 1
|
vs
TWES
Texas Wesleyan Rams
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|
W 52 - 0 |
|
Week 2
|
vs
TAR
Tarleton State Texans
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|
L 24 - 27 |
|
Week 3
|
@
RGV
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
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|
L 10 - 27 |
|
Week 4
|
vs
ETAM
East Texas A&M Lions
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|
W 27 - 24 |
|
Week 5
|
@
#11LSU
LSU Tigers
📺 SEC Network
|
L 14 - 63 |
|
Week 7
|
@
NWST
Northwestern State Demons
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|
W 24 - 21 |
|
Week 8
|
@
UIW
Incarnate Word Cardinals
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|
L 6 - 38 |
|
Week 9
|
vs
NICH
Nicholls Colonels
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|
Scheduled |
|
Week 10
|
@
HCU
Houston Christian Huskies
📺 ESPN+
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 11
|
@
SELA
SE Louisiana Lions
📺 ESPN+
|
Scheduled |
|
Week 12
|
vs
LAM
Lamar Cardinals
📺 ESPN+
|
Scheduled |
McNeese Cowboys Roster & Depth Chart
Head Coach: Matt ViatorOffense (46)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
79
Sami Abdelhak
#79
6' 3", 309 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
|
Eric Aschenbeck
#50
6' 4", 310 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Arthur Avila
#70
6' 2", 300 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Brady Barrier
#12
6' 2", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
QB |
Reed Boyd
#83
6' 1", 245 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
TE |
|
34
Jaidon Briggs
#34
6' 0", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
RB |
Tyler Carlson
#63
6' 6", 335 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Ian Carter
#66
6' 4", 306 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Travis Cedotal
#57
6' 3", 300 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Tre'Vonte Citizen
#7
6' 2", 220 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
RB |
Miguel D'Angelo
#75
6' 5", 318 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Dawson Davis
#61
6' 1", 280 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Kydon Davis
#27
6' 3", 180 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Marquez Davis
#22
5' 11", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
RB |
Curtis Deville
#6
6' 2", 204 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Chris Edwards
#53
6' 5", 305 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Elisha Edwards
#2
6' 2", 210 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Collin Fabacher
#29
5' 11", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
RB |
Elijah Garrick
#89
6' 2", 197 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Reagan Gill
#56
6' 4", 325 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Chris Guidry
#18
6' 0", 185 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Trevor Haman
#25
5' 11", 193 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Cooper Hughes
#65
6' 2", 253 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
TJ Hullaby
#84
5' 10", 170 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Parker Ireson
#81
6' 5", 240 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
TE |
Jamaal Levi
#9
5' 7", 155 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Solo Lewis
#3
5' 10", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Devin Lippold
#19
6' 3", 235 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
QB |
Sam Liu
#52
6' 3", 318 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Elijah Melendez
#71
6' 5", 320 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Gabe Menard
#49
6' 6", 230 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
TE |
Jaiden Mitchell
#33
5' 9", 175 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Hudson Mock
#58
6' 2", 266 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Ikenna Nwobu
#14
6' 4", 233 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
TE |
Makhi Paris
#8
6' 2", 190 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
|
69
Blake Perry
#69
6' 4", 325 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Khayden Reed
#20
6' 0", 192 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Jaydn Rhodes
#78
6' 3", 300 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Kevin Rideau
#10
6' 2", 180 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Lynkon Romero
#17
6' 3", 221 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
TE |
Teshaun Ryals-Wilson
#86
6' 0", 160 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Carson Sanford
#21
6' 2", 182 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
QB |
Kameran Senegal
#1
5' 9", 160 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Aaron Session
#62
6' 8", 303 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Zach Session
#72
6' 4", 300 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
OL |
Jaelen Smith
#11
6' 2", 190 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
WR |
Defense (48)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
|
Iyioluwa Adekoya
#18
6' 4", 265 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
|
Alijah Alexander
#55
6' 4", 280 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Jackson Anders
#21
6' 2", 220 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Landon Barrett
#1
6' 0", 215 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Jacoby Berry
#54
6' 2", 340 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Caden Branston
#93
6' 3", 290 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Cohen Charles
#7
6' 0", 175 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Paityn Collins
#25
6' 0", 175 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
Kandyn Cordova
#30
5' 10", 175 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Javon Davis
#5
6' 0", 183 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Lorenzell Dubose
#24
6' 0", 180 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
Sean Dubose
#14
6' 2", 240 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
DE |
Mason Edwards
#4
6' 2", 184 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
Mark Fielder
#98
6' 2", 285 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Kenyatta Fleet
#12
6' 2", 195 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
Wyatt Fontenot
#88
6' 3", 235 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Isaiah Fowler
#99
6' 0", 285 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Erick Franklin
#17
5' 10", 190 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Andrew Fruge
#47
6' 0", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Denrie Hamilton
#26
6' 0", 160 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
Jermaine Hargraves
#0
6' 2", 203 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Jakobe Harris
#31
6' 2", 190 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Kameron Harris
#27
6' 2", 210 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Hayden Hernandez
#40
6' 1", 225 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Kesean Hines
#42
6' 2", 230 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Zakarri Hogan
#35
5' 7", 166 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
Lee Holmes
#2
6' 2", 227 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Lenord Howard
#94
6' 0", 290 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Roman Jenkins
#95
6' 6", 251 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
James Kate
#90
6' 2", 285 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Sandy Lewis
#33
6' 1", 250 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Royce Maloles
#8
6' 2", 250 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
DE |
|
37
Charles McFarland
#37
5' 9", 180 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Cullen McIntosh
#91
6' 5", 220 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Trace Meadows
#9
6' 0", 220 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Amyrion Mingo
#13
6' 0", 180 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Jacob Molina
#97
5' 11", 290 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Braylon Moore
#39
5' 10", 147 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
Anjel Moreaux
#19
6' 3", 170 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Jared Quenga
#10
5' 10", 187 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
S |
Devwin Rankins Jr.
#96
5' 11", 332 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Andre Roy Jr.
#51
6' 2", 204 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DE |
Carlos Sanders
#92
6' 2", 275 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
DL |
Emauri Sibley
#6
6' 0", 225 lbs
· 4 yrs
· McNeese
|
LB |
Kylin Smith
#22
5' 10", 160 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
RJ Staten
#23
6' 3", 236 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
DE |
Safir Stills-Bey
#3
6' 2", 197 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
CB |
Isaiah Stokes
#41
6' 2", 220 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
DE |
Special Teams (6)
| Player | Pos |
|---|---|
Brettson Booker
#48
5' 11", 160 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
PK |
Eli Bray
#43
6' 0", 196 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
PK |
Deaglan Camron
#30
5' 8", 151 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
PK |
Dwyer Camron
#44
5' 8", 200 lbs
· 1 yrs
· McNeese
|
LS |
George Dixon
#38
6' 2", 210 lbs
· 2 yrs
· McNeese
|
P |
Pierson Parent
#28
5' 8", 180 lbs
· 3 yrs
· McNeese
|
LS |
McNeese Cowboys Statistics & League Rankings
Official ESPN statistical splitPassing
Completion Percentage
56.5
Completions
135
Interception Percentage
3.30
Interceptions
8
Longest Pass
64
Net Passing Yards
1,645
Net Passing Yards Per Game
205.6
Passing Attempts
239
Passing Touchdown %
5.90
Passing Touchdowns
14
Passer Rating
127.2
Total Sacks
14
Sack Yards Lost
50
Yards Per Pass Attempt
6.9
Passing Yards
1,645
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
8
Yards Per Game
371.1
Total Points Per Game
23.0
Total Points
184
Total Touchdowns
24
Passing Yards Per Game
205.6
Comp-Att
135-239
Sacks-Yards Lost
14-50
Rushing
Rushing Attempts
268
Rushing Yards
1,324
Yards Per Rush Attempt
4.9
Long Rushing
75
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
Rushing Touchdowns
9
Rushing Yards Per Game
165.5
Rushing Fumbles
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
Rushing 1st downs
56
Team Games Played
8
Total Yards
2,969
Total Offensive Plays
521
Total Points Per Game
23.0
Total Points
184
Total Touchdowns
24
Receiving
Receptions
135
Receiving Targets
0
Receiving Yards
1,645
Receiving Yards
1,645
Receiving Touchdowns
14
Long Reception
64
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
Receiving Yards Per Game
205.6
Receiving Fumbles
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
Receiving Yards After Catch
82
Receiving First Downs
65
Team Games Played
8
Yards Per Reception
12.2
Total Points Per Game
23.0
Total Points
184
Total Touchdowns
24
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs
134
Rushing 1st downs
56
Passing 1st downs
65
1st downs by penalty
13
Third Down Conversions
38
Third Down Attempts
111
3rd down %
34.23
Fourth Down Conversions
3
First Downs Attempts
11
4th down %
27.27
Total Penalties
57
Total Penalty Yards
534
Possession Time Seconds
13745
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
Total Takeaways
16
Total Giveaways
13
Turnover Ratio
3
Fumbles Lost
0
3rd down efficiency
38-111
4th down efficiency
3-11
Total-Yards
57-534
Defense
Solo Tackles
309
Assist Tackles
240
Total Tackles
549
Sacks
13
Sack Yards
76
Stuffs
62
Passes Defended
32
Average Interception Yards
7.6
Long Interception
37
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
Kicks Blocked
2
Tackles For Loss
33
Team Games Played
8
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions
7
Interception Yards
53
Interception Touchdowns
0
INT: Total
7-53
General
Fumbles
8
Forced Fumbles
5
Fumbles Recovered
8
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
Games Played
8
Fumbles-Lost
8-0
Returning
Kick Returns
15
Kick Return Yards
286
Yards Per Kick Return
19.1
Long Kick Return
42
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Returns
14
Punt Return Yards
163
Yards Per Punt Return
11.6
Long Punt Return
33
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
Team Games Played
8
Punt: Total
14-163
Kicking
Field Goal Made
6
Field Goal Attempts
7
Field Goal Percentage
85.7
Long Field Goal Made
41
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
3
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
2
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
2
Field Goal Attempts 50+
0
Extra Points Made
22
Extra Point Attempts
23
Extra Point Percentage
95.7
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
Field Goals Made 20-29
3
Field Goals Made 30-39
2
Field Goals Made 40-49
1
Field Goals Made 50+
0
Total Kicking Points
40
Team Games Played
8
Touchback Percentage
46
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
Kickoff Returns
0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
FG: Good-Attempts
6-7
Punting
Punts
46
Punt Yards
1,893
Long Punt
62
Gross Average Punt Yards
41.2
Net Average Punt Yards
41.2
Punts Blocked
0
Punts Inside 20
15
Touchbacks
1
Fair Catches
21
Punt Returns
11
Punt Return Yards
0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
Team Games Played
8
Punt: Total Yards
46-1,893
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns
9
Receiving Touchdowns
14
Return Touchdowns
0
Total Touchdowns
23
Field Goals
6
Kick Extra Points
22
Total Two Point Conversions
0
Total Points
184
Total Points Per Game
23.0