2021 Sul Ross Lobos football team

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2021 Sul Ross Lobos football
Conference American Southwest Conference
Record2–7 (2–7 ASC)
Head coach
  • John Pearce (8th season)
Offensive coordinator Barry Derickson (1st season)
Offensive scheme Air raid
Defensive coordinatorEric Eisenberg (1st season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Jackson Field
Seasons
← 2020
2022  →
2021 American Southwest Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 1 Mary Hardin–Baylor $^  9 –0   15 –0  
No. 10 Hardin–Simmons  8 –1   9 –1  
Belhaven  6 –3   7 –3  
Howard Payne  6 –3   7 –3  
East Texas Baptist  4 –5   5 –5  
Southwestern (TX)  4 –5   4 –6  
Texas Lutheran  3 –6   3 –7  
McMurry  2 –7   2 –7  
Sul Ross  2 –7   2 –7  
Austin  1 –8   1 –8  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division III playoff participant
Rankings from AFCA Poll

The 2021 Sul Ross Lobos football team represented Sul Ross State University during the 2021 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the American Southwest Conference (ASC). The Lobos were led by eighth-year [1] head coach John Pearce and played their home hames at Jackson Field in Alpine, Texas. The team finished with a record of 2–7 to finish ninth in the ASC. The Lobos struggled on both sides of the ball throughout the season, with the offense getting shutout twice and the defense allowing 70+ points in two different games.

Contents

On November 30, just two weeks after the Lobos' season finale, Pearce announced that he would be resigning as the program's head coach. [2] That same day it was announced that offensive coordinator Barry Derickson had been promoted to interim head coach. [3]

Offseason

Coaching changes

On July 24, 2021, the university announced that offensive coordinator Kevin Canty passed away at the age of 37 due to complications from COVID-19. [4] Valparaiso tight ends coach Barry Derickson was named the Lobos' new offensive coordinator.

Due to Canty's death and several positive COVID cases within the program, Sul Ross State announced that the football program would be suspending summer practices. [5]

Preseason

ASC media poll

ASC media poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Mary Hardin–Baylor196 (17)
2Hardin–Simmons179 (2)
3East Texas Baptist153 (1)
4Texas Lutheran140
5Belhaven115
6Howard Payne95
7McMurry69
8Austin62
9Southwestern54
10Sul Ross41

[6]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendance
September 114:00 p.m.No. 7 Hardin–Simmons
L 0–270
September 181:00 p.m.at Austin
L 7–16898
September 254:00 p.m. Texas Lutheran
  • Jackson Field
  • Alpine, TX
W 12–10590
October 21:30 p.m.at Howard Payne
L 30–732,250
October 1612:00 p.m.at Belhaven
L 0–44300
October 2312:00 p.m.No. 2 Mary Hardin–Baylor
  • Jackson Field
  • Alpine, TX
L 14–720
October 301:00 p.m.at McMurry
W 24–111,123
November 612:00 p.m. East Texas Baptist
  • Jackson Field
  • Alpine, TX
L 28–310
November 131:00 p.m.at Southwestern (TX)
L 15–491,500

[7]

Game summaries

No. 7 Hardin–Simmons

No. 7 Hardin–Simmons Cowboys at Sul Ross Lobos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 7 Cowboys7310727
Lobos00000

at Jackson Field, Alpine, Texas

  • Date: September 11
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 87 °F (31 °C)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • HSU – Jonathan Castaneda 6-yard run (Jamie Pogue kick), 8:26. Cowboys 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 92 yards, 4:46.

Second quarter

  • HSU – Jamie Pogue 34-yard field goal, 5:32. Cowboys 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 3:06.

Third quarter

  • HSU – Jamie Pogue 20-yard field goal, 6:28. Cowboys 13–0. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 5:31.
  • HSU – Jayden Coleman 8-yard pass from Kyle Jones (Jamie Pogue kick), 0:00. Cowboys 20–0. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:22.

Fourth quarter

  • HSU – Kai Brinkerhoff 30-yard pass from Kyle Jones (Jamie Pogue kick), 5:10. Cowboys 27–0. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:55.
StatisticsHSUSRS
First downs299
Total yards483164
Rushing yards18746
Passing yards296118
Turnovers10
Time of possession31:4428:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Hardin–SimmonsPassingKyle Jones30/44, 292 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingColton Marshall13 rushes, 106 yards
ReceivingCale Nanny5 receptions, 67 yards
Sul RossPassingT. J. Deshields17/25, 106 yards
RushingMatthew DeLeon10 rushes, 34 yards
ReceivingVicente Luevano6 receptions, 50 yards

At Austin

Sul Ross Lobos at Austin Kangaroos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lobos07007
Kangaroos1003316

at Apple Stadium, Sherman, Texas

  • Date: September 18
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 898
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • AC – John Aldridge 31-yard field goal, 10:17. Kangaroos 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 20 yards, 2:15.
  • AC – Aaron Rideaux 26-yard pass from Tyler James (John Aldridge kick), 4:19. Kangaroos 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 3:06.

Second quarter

  • SRS – Matthew DeLeon 3-yard run (Jaden Brown kick), 1:34. Kangaroos 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 2:58.

Third quarter

  • AC – John Aldridge 19-yard field goal, 1:22. Kangaroos 13–7. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:58.

Fourth quarter

  • AC – John Aldridge 22-yard field goal, 7:49. Kangaroos 16–7. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:51.
StatisticsSRSAC
First downs1223
Total yards157341
Rushing yards83167
Passing yards74174
Turnovers01
Time of possession25:0035:00
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sul RossPassingT. J. Deshields7/14, 58 yards
RushingMatthew DeLeon16 rushes, 71 yards, TD
ReceivingDre'Chan Moody2 receptions, 43 yards
AustinPassingTyler James16/30, 174 yards, TD
RushingMakkedah Brown13 rushes, 54 yards
ReceivingXavier Maxwell5 receptions, 72 yards

Texas Lutheran

Texas Lutheran Bulldogs at Sul Ross Lobos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulldogs0001010
Lobos030912

at Jackson Field, Alpine, Texas

  • Date: September 25
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 590
  • Referee: Esrael Silva
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsTLUSRS
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas LutheranPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Sul RossPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Howard Payne

Sul Ross Lobos at Howard Payne Yellow Jackets – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lobos3771330
Yellow Jackets1728141473

at Gordon Wood Stadium, Brownwood, Texas

  • Date: October 2
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 2,250
  • Referee: Kenny Kelarek
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsSRSHPU
First downs2029
Total yards326559
Rushing yards86164
Passing yards240395
Turnovers01
Time of possession31:2528:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sul RossPassingT. J. Deshields26/38, 213 yards, 2 TD
RushingKendrick Jefferson13 rushes, 58 yards
ReceivingVicente Luevano13 receptions, 118 yards, TD
Howard PaynePassingLandon McKinney17/30, 335 yards, 6 TD, INT
RushingTauren Bradley12 rushes, 61 yards
ReceivingOtis Lanier3 receptions, 98 yards, TD

At Belhaven

Sul Ross Lobos at Belhaven Blazers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lobos00000
Blazers102113044

at Belhaven Bowl, Jackson, Mississippi

  • Date: October 16
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 70 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 300
  • Referee: Arthur Black
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsSRSBEL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sul RossPassing
Rushing
Receiving
BelhavenPassing
Rushing
Receiving

No. 2 Mary Hardin–Baylor

No. 2 Mary Hardin–Baylor Crusaders at Sul Ross Lobos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 2 Crusaders731142072
Lobos077014

at Jackson Field, Alpine, Texas

  • Date: October 23
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 74 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Referee: Jeff Bell
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • MHB – Kyle King 2-yard run (Anthony Avila kick), 5:32. Crusaders 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 2:01.

Second quarter

  • MHB – K. J. Miller 88-yard punt return (Anthony Avila kick), 12:58. Crusaders 14–0.
  • MHB – Anthony Avila 35-yard field goal, 11:28. Crusaders 17–0. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 1:12.
  • SRS – Vicente Luevano 52-yard pass from T. J. Deshields (Jaden Brown kick), 7:24. Crusaders 17–7. Drive: 1 play, 52 yards, 0:08.
  • MHB – Aphonso Thomas 1-yard run (Anthony Avila kick), 3:59. Crusaders 24–7. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:19.
  • MHB – K. J. Miller 14-yard pass from Kyle King (Anthony Avila kick), 1:15. Crusaders 31–7. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:14.
  • MHB – Brandon Jordan 40-yard pass from Kyle King (Anthony Avila kick), 0:41. Crusaders 38–7. Drive: 1 play, 40 yards, 0:07.

Third quarter

  • SRS – Ozias Wright 80-yard pass from T. J. Deshields (Jaden Brown kick), 12:51. Crusaders 38–14. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:13.
  • MHB – Brenton Martin 30-yard pass from Kyle King (Anthony Avila kick), 10:10. Crusaders 45–14. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 2:41.
  • MHB – Connor Mullins 12-yard pass from Ryan Redding (Anthony Avila kick), 5:27. Crusaders 52–14. Drive: 7 plays, 47 yards, 3:33.

Fourth quarter

  • MHB – Ryan Redding 14-yard run (Anthony Avila kick), 14:44. Crusaders 59–14. Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:27.
  • MHB – Brenton Martin 55-yard pass from Ryan Redding (kick failed), 11:45. Crusaders 65–14. Drive: 3 plays, 55 yards, 1:15.
  • MHB – Aaron Sims 68-yard pass from Ryan Redding (Anthony Avila kick), 6:12. Crusaders 72–14. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 2:02.
StatisticsMHBSRS
First downs267
Total yards573219
Rushing yards20842
Passing yards365177
Turnovers22
Time of possession20:5839:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Mary Hardin–BaylorPassingRyan Redding10/13, 201 yards, 3 TD
RushingAphonso Thomas14 rushes, 86 yards, TD
ReceivingBenton Martin5 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD
Sul RossPassingT. J. Deshields5/16, 173 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingOzias Wright12 rushes, 20 yards
ReceivingVicente Luevano2 receptions, 85 yards, TD

At McMurry

Sul Ross Lobos at McMurry War Hawks – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lobos7071024
War Hawks830011

at Wilfred Moore Stadium, Abilene, Texas

  • Date: October 30
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 1,123
  • Referee: Jason Hickey
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsSRSMCM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sul RossPassing
Rushing
Receiving
McMurryPassing
Rushing
Receiving

East Texas Baptist

East Texas Baptist Tigers at Sul Ross Lobos – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers1477331
Lobos7014728

at Jackson Field, Alpine, Texas

  • Date: November 6
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsETBSRS
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
East Texas BaptistPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Sul RossPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Southwestern (TX)

Sul Ross Lobos at Southwestern Pirates – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lobos00000
Pirates00000

at Bernard Birkelbach Field, Georgetown, Texas

  • Date: November 13
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny, 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 1,500
  • Referee: Robert Newton
  • Box score, Recap
StatisticsSRSSW
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sul RossPassing
Rushing
Receiving
SouthwesternPassing
Rushing
Receiving

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References

  1. ↑ "Sul Ross head football coach resigns after eight seasons". KOSA-TV. November 30, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  2. ↑ Barnett, Zach (November 30, 2021). "John Pearce resigns at Sul Ross State". Football Scoop. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ "John Pearce announces resignation; Barry Derickson named interim head football coach". Sul Ross State University Athletics. November 30, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  4. ↑ Jeyarajah, Shehan (July 24, 2021). "Sul Ross assistant coach Kevin Canty dies at 37". Dave Campbell's Texas Football . Retrieved September 6, 2024.
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