2020 Lamar Cardinals football team

The 2020 Lamar Cardinals football team represented Lamar University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season as a member of the Southland Conference. The Cardinals were led by first-year head coach Blane Morgan and played their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium. Originally scheduled to play an eleven-game regular season schedule in 2020, the Cardinals played shortened 6 game schedule in Spring 2021 with all games against conference members due to the COVID19 Pandemic. The Cardinals finished the season with a 2–4 overall record. The conference record was also 2–4 tied for fifth place with McNeese.

2020 Lamar Cardinals football
ConferenceSouthland Conference
Record2–4 (2–4 Southland)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorPatrick Covington (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorRon Antoine (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorMatt Weikert (1st season)
Home stadiumProvost Umphrey Stadium
(capacity: 16,000)
2020 Southland Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 1 Sam Houston State $^  6 0   10 0  
No. 20 Southeastern Louisiana  4 2   4 3  
No. 23 Nicholls  3 3   4 3  
Incarnate Word  3 3   3 3  
Lamar  2 4   2 4  
McNeese State*  2 4   3 4  
Northwestern State  1 5   1 5  
Rankings from STATS Poll

Preseason

Recruiting

Sources:[1][2][3]

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR
US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Jakevian Wilson
DT
Beaumont, Texas Beaumont United 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 295 lb (134 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Darrell Bush
RB
Gilmer, TX Gilmer 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 210 lb (95 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Ko Clark
DB
Houma, LA Terrebonne High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Timothy Conerly
ATH
New Orleans, LA Sophie B. Wright Charter School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Dicharry
OL
Dallas, TX J. J. Pearce High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Efosa Evbuomwan
LB
Leesville, LA Leesville High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.37  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Fex
DB
McKinney, TX McKinney Boyd High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Devyn Gibbs
TE
Mabank, TX Mabank High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Carson Harris
ATH
Carrollton, TX Hebron High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jaylon Jackson
RB
Burleson, TX Burleson Centennial High School 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 165 lb (75 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Caimyn Layne
LB
Waxahachie, TX All Saints Episcopal School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 235 lb (107 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jacob Loganbill
OL
Van Alstyne, TX Van Alstyne High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 300 lb (140 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Marcques Mayo
OL
Opelousas, LA Northwest High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Adan Pavon
OL
Willis, TX Conroe High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Vencent Rockwell
LB
Longview, TX Spring Hill High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Kendal Rowen
LB
Marrero, LA St. Augustine High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
LaTrell Smith
DT
Dallas, TX Lake Highlands High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 280 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Gabriel Stonewall
WR
El Paso, TX Franklin High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 176 lb (80 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars
Devin Thomas
DB
Saginaw, TX Nolan Catholic High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Chidera Umeh
DE
Richmond, TX St. Thomas High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 255 lb (116 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Connor Venetis
TE
Lafayette, LA Southside High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Ja'Darrius Winans
OL
Minden, LA Minden High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 315 lb (143 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jalen Dummett
QB
Oakland, CA Oakland High School/Feather River College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Marcus Harry
OL
Longview, TX Longview High School/Tyler JC 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Tylo Phillips
DE
Collinsville, MS West Lauderdale High School/Hinds CC 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 290 lb (130 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Seth Wood
LB
Lubbock, TX Coronado High School/Cisco College 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 245 lb (111 kg)  
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Spring practice and Spring game

Lamar Football announced on February 21 over its Twitter account that Spring practice will start on March 25. Fourteen sessions have been scheduled. The Spring game, scheduled for April 25, will conclude the sessions.[4] The Spring game was canceled on March 19, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]

Preseason poll

The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Cardinals were picked to finish seventh in the conference.[6] In addition, two Cardinals were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team[7]

Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Nicholls67 (7)
2Sam Houston State65 (6)
3Southeastern Louisiana48
4McNeese State45 (1)
5Incarnate Word32
6Northwestern State20
7Lamar17

Preseason All–Southland Teams

Coaching staff and roster

2020 Lamar Cardinals football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 2 James Jones So
WR 3 Carmoni Green Sr
WR 4 Ryan Matlock Sr
WR 9 Kendrick King Sr
WR 12 Marcellus Johnson So
WR 14 Caisen Sullivan Sr
WR 19 Kenny Allen Sr
WR 23 Kirkland Banks Sr
WR 25 Jack Roe So
WR 80 Blake Robinson So
WR 81 Erik Pizarro So
WR Gabriel Stonewall Fr
TE 44 Nathan Gaskamp RJr
TE 82 Mason Sikes Sr
TE 84 Keller Houston  Fr
TE 85 Dawud Shorts Sr
TE 87 Cameron Sir Louis So
TE 88 Dwight Johnson  Fr
TE Conner Venetis Fr
RB 5 Myles Wanza Sr
RB 30 Amon Byars  Fr
RB 35 Tamauge Sloan So
RB 36 Jordan Patterson  Fr
RB 38 Chaz Ward So
RB 88 Dwight Johnson  Fr
RB Darrell Bush Fr
RB Jaylon Jackson Fr
QB 8 Jermain Givens So
QB 17 Alex Connell  Fr
QB Jaylen Dummett Jr
OL 54 Bless Harris So
OL 58 Chase Bridgeman Sr
OL 64 Humberto Lopez Jr
OL 68 Alexander Frithiof Fr
OL 70 Colton Peterson Sr
OL 73 Nick Dunomes Sr
OL 74 Brian Roy So
OL 78 Julio Cuello So
OL Marcus Harry So
OL Jacob Loganbill Fr
OL Marcques Mayo Fr
OL Adan Pavon Fr
OL Ja'Darrius Winans Fr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 10 Dallas Martin Sr
LB 49 David Crosley Sr
LB 55 Greg Edwards  Fr
LB 57 Tyler Jackson  Fr
LB Efosa Evbuomwan Fr
LB Vencent Rockwell Fr
LB Kendal Rowan Fr
LB Seth Wood Fr
DT 42 Reggie Boseman Sr
DT 56 John Garza Jr
DT 93 Jevale Roberson  Fr
DT 95 Caleb Williams  Fr
DT 97 Hunter Adams Jr
DT 98 Joe Glaefke  Fr
DT 99 Brandon Arnold Sr
DT LaTrell Smith Fr
DT Jakevian Wilson Fr
DE 7 Davion May Sr
DE 34 Abel Daily Jr
DE 52 Caleb Oden Jr
DE 60 Paul Ivory So
DE 61 Tommy Parker  Fr
DE 91 Aaron Calcote RJr
DE 94 Cameron Houston Sr
DE 96 Kirsten Williams RJr
DE Tylo Phillips Jr
DE Chidera Umeh Fr
DB 1 Stanley Norman Sr
DB 4 Steven Jones Jr
DB 6 Nakota Sheperd-Creer Sr
DB 8 Keshawn Young Sr
DB 9 Kryon Norwood Sr
DB 12 Courtlon Allen RJr
DB 13 Jason Thomas RJr
DB 17 Anthony Ruffin So
DB 20 Desmond Veals Sr
DB 22 Andre Mulinax Sr
DB 24 Tanner Douglas Jr
DB 29 Chris Henry RJr
DB 33 Casden Brooks Jr
DB 37 Jalen Wells  Fr
DB 41 Michael Lawson Sr
DB 46 Jayz'n Robinson  Fr
DB Ko Clark Fr
DB Jacob Fex Fr
CB/WR Timothy Conerly Fr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K/P 32 Enrique Carmona So
K 31 Elvin Martinez Sr
K 47 Bailey Giffen Sr
DS 50 Luke Wallis So
DS 59 John Farris  Fr
Head coach

Blane Morgan

    Coordinators/assistant coaches
    • Patrick Covington, Off Coord and OL
    • Ron Antoine, Co-Off Coord and WRs
    • Matt Weikert, Def Coord and interior LBs
    • Coby Gipson, Recruiting coord and RBs
    • Jackson Eskierka, QBs
    • Austen Jacobs, TEs
    • Scott Thiessen, Outside LBs
    • Carson Earp, QC-Offense
    • Jordan Hopkins, QC-Defense
    • Daniel Darcy, Strength and Conditioning Coord

    Legend
    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured Injured
    • Redshirt Redshirt

    Roster
    Last update: February 28, 2020

    Schedule

    DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
    February 273:00 p.m.at No. 9 NichollsL 0–553,000
    March 63:00 p.m.Incarnate WordL 20–423,201
    March 1312:00 p.m.at McNeese StateESPN+W 27–264,523
    March 206:00 p.m.No. 7 Sam Houston State
    • Provost Umphrey Stadium
    • Beaumont, TX
    ESPN+L 7–622,845
    March 273:00 p.m.Northwestern State
    • Provost Umphrey Stadium
    • Beaumont, TX
    ESPN+W 31–233,833
    April 36:00 p.m.at No. 25 Southeastern LouisianaESPN+L 12–422,548

    [8][9][10]

    Game summaries

    At Nicholls

    Lamar at Nicholls
    1 234Total
    Cardinals 0 000 0
    No. 9 Colonels 13 21210 55
         
    Over/under
    NICH −22.055
    StatisticsLamarNicholls
    First downs631
    Total yards91639
    Rushing yards37392
    Passing yards54247
    Turnovers00
    Time of possession30:3429:26
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    LamarPassingJalen Dummett9/11, 40 yards
    RushingJaylen Jackson8 carries, 19 yards
    ReceivingMarcellus Johnson3 receptions, 14 yards
    NichollsPassingLindsey Scott Jr.16/21, 232 yards, 3 TDs
    RushingLindsey Scott Jr.10 carries, 108 yards, 3 TDs
    ReceivingK. J. Franklin5 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD

    Incarnate Word

    Incarnate Word at Lamar
    1 234Total
    UIW Cardinals 14 7147 42
    LAMR Cardinals 7 1030 20
    • Date: April 6, 2021
    • Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium
      Beaumont, TX
    • Game start: 3:00 p.m. CDT
    • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 11 minutes
    • Game attendance: 3,201
    • Game weather: 67 °F (19 °C) • Weather: Clear Skies • Wind: NNE 8 MPH
    • Referee: Ed Bourgeois
          
    Over/under
    UIW −17.054
    StatisticsIncarnate WordLamar
    First downs2821
    Total yards626360
    Rushing yards285196
    Passing yards341164
    Turnovers23
    Time of possession21:2238:38
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Incarnate WordPassingCameron Ward29/44, 341 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
    RushingKevin Brown13 carries, 196 yards, 1 TD
    ReceivingJaelin Campbell4 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD
    LamarPassingJalen Dummett9/14, 116 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
    RushingChaz Ward26 carries, 105 yards, 1 TD
    ReceivingMarcellus Johnson7 receptions, 88 yards

    At McNeese State

    Lamar at McNeese State
    1 234Total
    Cardinals 3 1007 20
    Cowboys 13 007 20
         
    Over/under
    MCNS −14.048
    StatisticsLamarMcNeese State
    First downs2118
    Total yards330399
    Rushing yards223321
    Passing yards10778
    Turnovers01
    Time of possession38:1536:45
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    LamarPassingJalen Dummett8/11, 100 yards, 2 TDs
    RushingMarcellus Johnson6 carries, 86 yards
    ReceivingKirkland Banks4 receptions, 41 yards
    McNeese StatePassingCody Orgeron9/16, 78 yards, 1 INT
    RushingCarlos Williams16 carries, 90 yards, 2 TDs
    ReceivingJamal Pettigrew1 reception, 31 yards

    Sam Houston State

    Sam Houston State at Lamar
    1 234Total
    No. 7 Bearkats 7 31177 62
    Cardinals 0 007 7
    • Date: March 20, 2021
    • Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium
      Beaumont, TX
    • Game start: 6:00 p.m. CDT
    • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 22 minutes
    • Game attendance: 2,845
    • Game weather: 65 °F (18 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy & Cool • Wind: 8 NE MPH
    • Referee: Scott Hardin
    • Television network: ESPN+
           
    Over/under
    SHSU −29.061
    StatisticsSam Houston StateLamar
    First downs229
    Total yards531181
    Rushing yards18128
    Passing yards350153
    Turnovers44
    Time of possession27:5732:03
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Sam Houston StatePassingEric Schmid19/29, 343 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
    RushingDonovan Williams7 carries, 47 yards, 1 TD
    ReceivingJequez Ezzard4 receptions, 130 yards, 2 TDs
    LamarPassingAustin Scott10/19, 123 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
    RushingJaylon Jackson6 carries, 40 yards
    ReceivingJaylon Jackson3 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD

    Northwestern State

    Northwestern State at Lamar
    1 234Total
    Demons 0 7016 23
    Cardinals 14 1430 31
    • Date: March 27, 2021
    • Location: Provost Umphrey Stadium
      Beaumont, TX
    • Game start: 3:00 p.m. CDT
    • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 26 minutes
    • Game attendance: 3,833
    • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C) • Weather: Cloudy and Humid • Wind: SSE 13 MPH
    • Referee: Vidal Jones
    • Television network: ESPN+
        
    Over/under
    NSU −7.050
    StatisticsNorthwestern StateLamar
    First downs1719
    Total yards409358
    Rushing yards215239
    Passing yards194119
    Turnovers30
    Time of possession19:4640:14
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    Northwestern StatePassingBryce Rivers7/19, 136 yards, 1 TD
    RushingScooter Adams18 carries, 212 yards, 2 TDs
    ReceivingMarquise Bridges1 reception, 45 yards
    LamarPassingJalen Dummett6/12, 94 yards, 1 TD
    RushingJalen Dummett13 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD
    ReceivingKirkland Banks2 receptions, 43 yards

    At Southeastern Louisiana

    Lamar at Southeastern Louisiana
    1 234Total
    Cardinals 2 1000 12
    No. 25 Lions 7 14147 42
         
    Over/under
    SELA −16.562
    StatisticsLamarSoutheastern Louisiana
    First downs1526
    Total yards298468
    Rushing yards181123
    Passing yards117345
    Turnovers22
    Time of possession34:2625:34
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    LamarPassingJalen Dummett10/15, 111 yards, 2 INTs
    RushingJaylon Jackson12 carries, 69 yards
    ReceivingKirkland Banks3 receptions, 36 yards
    Southeastern LouisianaPassingCole Kelley23/31, 321 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
    RushingCephus Johnson III3 carries, 48 yards
    ReceivingJavon Conner4 receptions, 70 yards

    References

    1. James Dixon (February 5, 2020). "Morgan Signs 25 Student-Athletes on National Signing Day". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
    2. Matt Faye (February 5, 2020). "Lamar's Blane Morgan introduces his first signing class". Hearst Newspapers II, LLC. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
    3. Matt Faye (February 9, 2020). "FAYE: Morgan loads up on first signing class". Hearst Newspapers II, LLC. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
    4. "2020 Spring Practice Schedule". Lamar University Athletics. February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
    5. James Dixon (March 19, 2020). "2020 Spring Game Canceled". Lamar University Athletics. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
    6. "Nicholls Favored to Win Southland Football Spring Season". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
    7. "Southland Announces 2020 Preseason All-Conference Football Teams". www.southland.org. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
    8. "2020 Lamar Cardinals Football Schedule". Retrieved August 11, 2021.
    9. "Lamar Cardinals". ESPN. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
    10. "Southland Conference Postponed Spring Football Schedule Announced". www.southland.org. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
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