HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University football team sits at No. 20 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll and No. 21 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Monday.
 
Southeastern (8-3, 6-1 SLC) moved up one spot in the coaches poll and two spots in the Stats Perform list after a 10-7 victory at UIW Saturday. Khalid Moore's deflection of the potential game-tying field goal in the final minute helped SLU quell a late Cardinal rally and leave San Antonio with a win for the first time since 2016.
 
Southeastern, Lamar and SFA are all representing the Southland Conference in both polls. LU is No. 19 in both polls. The Lumberjacks are up to No. 14 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and sit at No. 13 in the coaches poll. SLC foe UTRGV is also receiving votes in the coaches poll.
 
The Lions' win on Saturday bolstered an already strong postseason resume. A win in the regular season finale would give SLU a 9-1 record versus FCS competition. The 24-team FCS playoff field will be announced Sunday at 11 a.m. on ESPNU.
 
Southeastern will close out the 2025 regular season at home Thursday at 6 p.m. The Lions welcome Nicholls (4-7, 4-3 SLC) for the annual River Bell Classic. Thursday's game will be televised on ESPN+ and can be heard on the Southeastern Sports Radio Network (Kajun 107.1 FM, The Highway 104.7 FM, The Boss 97.7 FM/WFPR 1400 AM).
 
Approximately 40 minutes prior to the game, Southeastern will recognize the senior class of KK Reno, Kaleb Proctor, Brandon Hayes, Khamron Ford, Blayne Delahoussaye, Rodeo Graham Jr., Rowan Briggs, Tyler Mansfield, Jordyn Williams, Luke Besh, Corey Lorio, Jaedon Henry, Ian Conerly-Goodly, Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez, Justin Dumas, Noah Devlin, Javin Turner, Dalton Allen, Holden Kareokowsky, Da'shun Hugley, Jett Booker, Cade Collier, Ahmad Bradley and head equipment manager Cade Genovese in a Senior Day ceremony.
 
AFCA FCS Coaches Top 25
School (First-place votes) | Rec. | Points | Prev.
1. North Dakota State (23) | 11-0 | 599 | 1
2. Montana (1) | 11-0 | 573 | 2
3. Montana State | 9-2 | 549 | 3
4. Lehigh | 11-0 | 523 | 4
5. Tarleton State | 10-1 | 505 | 5
6. Mercer | 9-1 | 437 | 8
7. Villanova | 8-2 | 433 | 7
8. Tennessee Tech | 10-1 | 423 | 6
9. Rhode Island | 9-2 | 402 | 9
10. Harvard | 9-0 | 342 | 11
T11. Illinois State | 8-3 | 338 | 13
T11. Monmouth | 9-2 | 338 | 12
13. SFA | 9-2 | 290 | 17
14. UC Davis | 7-3 | 259 | 10
15. Jackson State | 8-2 | 251 | 16
16. North Dakota | 7-4 | 228 | 18
17. Youngstown State | 7-4 | 203 | 19
18. ACU | 7-4 | 184 | 20
19. Lamar | 8-3 | 168 | 14
20. Southeastern | 8-3 | 156 | 21
21. South Dakota | 8-4 | 127 | 22
22. South Dakota State | 7-4 | 110 | 15
23. West Georgia | 8-3 | 91 | 24
24. Lafayette | 8-3 | 86 | 25
25. Yale | 7-2 | 37 | NR
 
Others Receiving Votes: Southern Illinois 28, Alabama State 27, Dartmouth 22, UTRGV 15, Gardner Webb 13, Sacramento State 12, Austin Peay 8, New Hampshire 7, South Carolina State 4, Presbyterian 3, East Tennessee State 2, Southern Utah 2, William & Mary 2, Elon 1, Northern Arizona 1, Prairie View 1.
 
Stats Perform FCS Top 25
School (First-place votes) | Rec. | Points | Prev.
1. North Dakota State (56) | 11-0 | 1,400 | 1
2. Montana | 11-0 | 1,327 | 2
3. Montana State | 9-2 | 1,301 | 3
4. Lehigh | 11-0 | 1,194 | 4
5. Tarleton State | 10-1 | 1,166 | 6
6. Tennessee Tech | 10-1 | 1,129 | 5
7. Mercer | 9-1 | 976 | 8
8. Harvard | 9-0 | 962 | 7
9. Villanova | 8-2 | 841 | 10
10. Rhode Island | 9-2 | 839 | 11
11. Illinois State | 8-3 | 749 | 14
12. Monmouth | 9-2 | 745 | 12
13. North Dakota | 7-4 | 704 | 13
14. SFA | 9-2 | 696 | 15
15. UC Davis | 7-3 | 679 | 9
16. South Dakota | 8-4 | 633 | 17
17. Abilene Christian | 7-4 | 531 | 18
18. Youngstown State | 7-4 | 477 | 20
19. Lamar | 8-3 | 299 | 19
20. Jackson State | 8-2 | 289 | 22
21. Southeastern | 8-3 | 271 | 23
22. South Dakota State | 7-4 | 255 | 16
23. Northern Arizona | 7-4 | 136 | 24
24. Southern Illinois | 6-5 | 117 | 21
25. New Hampshire | 7-4 | 98 | NR
 
Others Receiving Votes: Alabama State 79, Lafayette 72, West Georgia 61, Delaware State 47, Austin Peay 36, South Carolina State 22, Yale 21, Sacramento State 19, Dartmouth 15, Southern Utah 6.  
 
2025 Southeastern opponents in bold italics
 
TICKETS
For ticket information, contact the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office at (985) 549-5466 or visit www.LionSports.net. Southeastern will continue offering mobile ticketing as the primary source for securing tickets. All tickets will be available via e-mail or text message in a PDF format for fans to download on their phone or print at home. Tickets can also be downloaded to Apple Wallet.
 
SOCIAL MEDIA
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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 observes a clear bag policy for all ticketed events. For more information on the clear bag policy, visit www.LionSports.net/clear.