HAMMOND, La. – After helping Southeastern Louisiana move into a share of the Southland Conference lead, junior quarterback Cole Kelley and sophomore defensive back Ferlando Jordan were among the Southland Conference Football Players of the Week, released by the league office on Wednesday.
 
Kelley, who claimed offensive honors and Jordan, the league's top defender for the week, are the first two Lions to earn league honors this season. Both players were integral in Southeastern's 34-0 victory at No. 6/7 Central Arkansas that moved SLU into a four-way tie atop the league standings with UCA, Sam Houston State and Nicholls.
 
In his best game of his young Lion career, Kelley came off the bench to lead a Lion offensive attack that racked up 490 total yards and controlled the ball for over 38 minutes. The Lafayette, Louisiana native tied a single-game school record with four rushing touchdowns, while also completing 20-of-24 passes for 273 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
 
Through nine games, Kelley leads the team with eight rushing touchdowns. Having completed 50-of-62 passes for 649 yards, nine touchdowns and an interception, he and fellow quarterback Chason Virgil have helped SLU rank among the national leaders in passing offense (333.9, 4^th) and completion percentage (69.2, 1^st).
 
Jordan continues to show a nose for the football, intercepting two passes and breaking up four others in the shutout win over the Bears. Jordan's efforts were part of a defensive effort that saw SLU post its first shutout since 2009, as well as hand UCA its first shutout loss since 1995 and its first home shutout loss since 1986.
 
With two more picks, the Atlanta, Georgia native shares the league lead with five interceptions and is eighth in FCS in passes defended. Three of his interceptions have been taken back for touchdowns, as he holds the school record for pick sixes and is one off the national mark.
 
Up Next
Southeastern will close out its regular season road schedule next Saturday, facing Abliene Christian at 1 p.m. in Abilene, Texas. The game will be televised on ESPN+ and can be heard on the Southeastern Sports Radio Network (KSLU-FM (90.9), Kajun 107.1 FM, The Highway 104.7 FM and The Boss 103.7 FM/1400 AM WFPR), online at www.LionSports.net/listenlive and via the Lions Game Day Experience and TuneIn Radio apps.
 
TICKETS
For ticket information, please contact the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466 or visit www.LionSports.net/tickets. The Lions' remaining home schedule will see SLU welcome Southland Conference foe Nicholls (Nov. 21).
 
2019 PROMOTIONS
For full details on promotions surrounding the Southeastern Louisiana football team's 2019 home schedule visit www.LionSports.net/FootballPromos.
 
INSIDE SOUTHEASTERN FOOTBALL WITH FRANK SCELFO
Inside Southeastern Football With Frank Scelfo will air every Monday through Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Tope La Catering (113 East Thomas Street) in downtown Hammond. Hosted by Scelfo, the Lions' second-year head coach, and Allen Waddell, the hour-long show will air on the Southeastern Sports Radio Network (KSLU-FM (90.9), Kajun 107.1 FM, The Highway 104.7 FM and The Boss 103.7 FM/1400 AM WFPR). Fans can also listen live at www.LionSports.net/listenlive and via the Lions Game Day and TuneIn Radio apps. A live video stream of the show will be available at www.youtube.com/sluathletics.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
For more information on Southeastern Football, follow @LionUpFootball and @Coach_Scelfo on Twitter, like /SLUathletics on Facebook and subscribe to the SLUathletics YouTube channel.
 
TOUCHDOWN CLUB/S CLUB
Fans interested in becoming active supporters of the football program are encouraged to join the Touchdown Club. Lion football alums are encouraged to join the exclusive S Club, which is restricted to Southeastern athletic letter winners.
 
All membership fees and donations to both the Touchdown Club and S Club (football) are available for the exclusive use of the Southeastern football program. Membership information is available by contacting the Lion Athletics Association at laa@southeastern.edu or (985) 549-5091 or visiting www.LionUp.com.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Southeastern Athletics instituted a clear bag policy for all ticketed events, effective with the start of the 2018 football season. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/clear.