2024 Southern Utah Thunderbirds football team

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2024 Southern Utah Thunderbirds football
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Conference United Athletic Conference
Record7–5 (6–2 UAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBrad Robbins (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorJohn Kelling (3rd season)
Home stadium Eccles Coliseum
Seasons
←  2023
2025 →
2024 United Athletic Conference standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 15 Abilene Christian $^  7 –1   8 –4  
No. 14 Tarleton State ^  6 –2   9 –3  
No. 22 Eastern Kentucky ^  6 –2   8 –4  
Southern Utah  6 –2   7 –5  
Central Arkansas  3 –5   6 –6  
Austin Peay  3 –5   4 –8  
North Alabama  3 –5   3 –9  
West Georgia*  1 –7   4 –7  
Utah Tech  1 –7   1 –11  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • Note: West Georgia is ineligible for the UAC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
As of November 26, 2024
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2024 Southern Utah Thunderbirds football team represented Southern Utah University as a member of the United Athletic Conference (UAC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Thunderbirds were coached by third-year head coach DeLane Fitzgerald and played at Eccles Coliseum in Cedar City, Utah.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 297:00 p.m.at No. 12 (FBS) Utah *
 ESPN+ L 0–4952,210
September 77:00 p.m.at UTEP *
ESPN+W 27–24 OT41,609
September 146:00 p.m.No. 15 UC Davis *
ESPN+L 21–245,013
September 214:00 p.m.at Idaho State *
ESPN+L 28–388,688
September 2812:00 p.m.at Austin Peay
ESPN+W 28–173,988
October 56:00 p.m.No. 14 Tarleton State
  • Eccles Coliseum
  • Cedar City, UT
ESPN+L 37–38 OT3,562
October 122:00 p.m. Eastern Kentucky Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Eccles Coliseum
  • Cedar City, UT
ESPN+W 42–215,134
October 2612:00 p.m.at West Georgia
ESPN+W 28–172,243
November 22:00 p.m.at No. 17 Abilene Christian
ESPN+L 25–289,701
November 91:00 p.m. North Alabama
  • Eccles Coliseum
  • Cedar City, UT
ESPN+W 38–263,042
November 163:00 p.m.at No. 24 Central Arkansas
ESPN+W 38–314,024
November 231:00 p.m. Utah Tech
  • Eccles Coliseum
  • Cedar City, UT
ESPN+W 37–34 2OT4,115

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Game summaries

at No. 12 (FBS) Utah

Game One – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (0-0) vs No. 12 (FBS) Utah Utes (0-0) – Game summary
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at Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, UT

  • Date: Thursday August 29, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 76 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 52,210
  • Referee: Henry Johns
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Richard Cross (play-by-play), Barrett Brooks (analyst), and Shane Sparks (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:46) UTAH – Dijon Stanley 64-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 2:56; Utah 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (14:48) UTAH – Brant Kuithe 29-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:01; Utah 14-0)
  • (11:27) UTAH – Brant Kuithe 18-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 1:44; Utah 21-0)
  • (9:04) UTAH – Dijon Stanley 79-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 1 play, 79 yards, 0:12; Utah 28-0)
  • (1:08) UTAH – Brant Kuithe 11-yard pass from Cameron Rising (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 5:34; Utah 35-0)
Third quarter
  • (4:23) UTAH – Mike Mitchell 4-yard run (Cole Becker kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 6:09; Utah 42-0)
Fourth quarter
  • (11:05) UTAH – Caleb Lohner 20-yard pass from Isaac Wilson (Trey Coleman kick) (Drive: 1 play, 20 yards, 0:07; Utah 49-0)
StatisticsSUUUTAH
First downs926
Total yards150513
Rushing yards79185
Passing yards71328
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–21–117–26–2
Time of possession28:4531:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassingJackson Berry6/11, 54 yards, INT
RushingTarghee Lambson6 carries, 44 yards
ReceivingMark Bails3 receptions, 42 yards
UtahPassing Cameron Rising 10/15, 254 yards, 5 TD
RushingDijon Stanley6 carries, 34 yards
ReceivingDijon Stanley3 receptions, 150 yards, 2 TD

at UTEP (FBS)

Game Two – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (0–1) vs UTEP Miners (FBS) (0–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Thunderbirds60810327
Miners (FBS)14037024

at Sun Bowl • El Paso, TX

  • Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 41,609
  • Referee: Rory Bernard
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
  • Box Score
Game information
First quarter
  • UTEP – Jevon Jackson 5-yard pass from Skyler Locklear (Buzz Flabiano kick), 10:33. UTEP 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:27.
  • SUU – Zach Mitchell 40-yard pass from Bronson Barron, 6:09. UTEP 7–6. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:24.
  • UTEP – Skyler Locklear 5-yard run (Buzz Flabiano kick), 1:35. UTEP 14–6. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:34.

Second quarter

  • UTEP – Buzz Flabiano 43-yard field goal, 2:57. UTEP 17–6. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:59.

Third quarter

  • SUU – Targhee Lambson 20-yard run (Mark Bails Jr. run), 6:31. UTEP 17–14. Drive: 6 plays, 50 yards, 2:53.

Fourth quarter

  • SUU – Targhee Lambson 46-yard run (Danny King kick), 13:15. Southern Utah 21–17. Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:37.
  • SUU – Danny King 38-yard field goal, 2:39. Southern Utah 24–17. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 5:37.
  • UTEP – Skyler Locklear 4-yard pass from Jaden Smith (Buzz Flabiano kick), 0:00. Tied 24–24. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 2:34.

Overtime

  • SUU – Danny King 33-yard field goal. Southern Utah 27–24. Drive: 7 plays, 9 yards.
StatisticsSUUUTEP
First downs2117
Total yards383423
Rushing yards268124
Passing yards115299
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–18–023–30–0
Time of possession31:2428:36
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassingJackson Berry10/17, 75 yds
RushingTarghee Lambson20 rushes, 183 yds, 2 TD
ReceivingZach Mitchell3 receptions, 62 yds, TD
UTEPPassingSkyler Locklear22/29, 295 yds, TD
RushingJevon Jackson20 rushes, 80 yds
ReceivingKam Thomas5 receptions, 99 yds

vs. No. 15 UC Davis

Game Three – No. 15 UC Davis Aggies (1–1) vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds (1–1) – Game summary
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No. 15 Aggies3318024
Thunderbirds770721

at Eccles Coliseum • Cedar City, UT

  • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: N 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 5,013
  • Referee: Zach Erdmann
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
  • Box Score
Game information
First quarter
  • SUU – LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson 59-yard interception (Danny King kick), 13:11. Southern Utah 7–0.
  • UCD – Hunter Ridley 39-yard field goal, 4:37. Southern Utah 7–3. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 8:34.

Second quarter

  • SUU – Targhee Lambson 3-yard run (Danny King kick), 1:21. Southern Utah 14–3. Drive: 12 plays, 88 yards, 6:05.
  • UCD – Hunter Ridley 37-yard field goal, 0:00. Southern Utah 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 1:21.

Third quarter

  • UCD – Winston Williams 10-yard pass from Miles Hastings (Lan Larison pass), 10:43. Tied 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:03.
  • UCD – Lan Larison 60-yard pass from Miles Hastings (Hunter Ridley kick), 8:39. UC Davis 21–14. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:13.
  • UCD – Hunter Ridley 23-yard field goal, 1:45. UC Davis 24–14. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:27.

Fourth quarter

  • SUU – Targhee Lambson 2-yard run (Danny King kick), 5:13. UC Davis 24–21. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:44.
StatisticsUCDSUU
First downs1822
Total yards355340
Rushing yards89210
Passing yards266130
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–31–114–28–1
Time of possession30:1029:50
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UC DavisPassingMiles Hastings24/30, 266 yds, 2 TD, INT
RushingLan Larison15 rushes, 88 yds
ReceivingLan Larison7 receptions, 92 yds, TD
Southern UtahPassingBronson Barron7/15, 81 yds, INT
RushingTarghee Lambson24 rushes, 149 yds, 2 TD
ReceivingMark Bails Jr.7 receptions, 45 yds

at Idaho State

Game Four – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (1–2) at Idaho State Bengals (1–2) – Game summary
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at ICCU Dome • Pocatello, ID

  • Date: Saturday September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 4:00 PM MST
  • Game weather: None (Indoor stadium)
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSUUIDST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Idaho StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Austin Peay

Game Five – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (1–3) vs Austin Peay Governors (1–3) – Game summary
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at Fortera Stadium • Clarksville, TN

  • Date: Saturday September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 PM MST
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSUUAPSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 14 Tarleton State

Game Six – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (2–3) vs No. 14 Tarleton State Texans (4–1) – Game summary
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at Memorial Stadium • Stephenville, TX

  • Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSUUTAR
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Tarleton StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Eastern Kentucky

Game Seven – Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3–2) at Southern Utah Thunderbirds (2–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colonels068721
Thunderbirds77141442

at Eccles Coliseum • Cedar City, UT

  • Date: Saturday October 12, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE 13 miles per hour (21 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 5,134
  • Referee: John Kellermeier
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
  • SUU – Targhee Lambson 3-yard run (Jayden Rogers kick), 4:31. Southern Utah 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards, 6:06.
Second quarter
  • EKU – Patrick Nations 34-yard field goal, 14:01. Southern Utah 7–3. Drive: 16 plays, 58 yards, 5:30.
  • SUU – Gabe Nunez 11-yard pass from Jackson Berry (Jayden Rogers kick), 6:03. Southern Utah 14–3. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:58.
  • EKU – Patrick Nations 47-yard field goal, 0:02. Southern Utah 14–6. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 0:38.
Third quarter
  • EKU – Joshua Carter 2-yard run (Jeremiah Bailey pass), 11:23. Tied 14–14. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:37.
  • SUU – Devin Downing 12-yard pass from Jackson Berry (Jayden Rogers kick), 7:21. Southern Utah 21–14. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:02.
  • SUU – Targhee Lambson 8-yard run (Jayden Rogers kick), 3:13. Southern Utah 28–14. Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:32.
Fourth quarter
  • SUU – Shane Carr 38-yard pass from Jackson Berry (Jayden Rogers kick), 8:49. Southern Utah 35–14. Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 4:59.
  • EKU – Dequan Stanley 9-yard pass from Matt Morrissey (Patrick Nations kick), 5:55. Southern Utah 35–21. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 2:50.
  • SUU – Targhee Lambson 1-yard run (Jayden Rogers kick), 1:58. Southern Utah 42–21. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:57.
StatisticsEKUSUU
First downs2327
Total yards276482
Rushing yards69278
Passing yards207204
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–36–113–23–0
Time of possession23:1836:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern KentuckyPassingMatt Morrissey24/36, 207 yards, TD, INT
RushingJoshua Carter11 carries, 43 yards, TD
ReceivingDequan Stanley6 receptions, 47 yards, TD
Southern UtahPassingJackson Berry13/23, 204 yards, 3 TD
RushingTarghee Lambson34 carries, 170 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingDevin Downing3 receptions, 69 yards, TD

at West Georgia

Game Eight – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (3–4) vs West Georgia Wolves (2–5) – Game summary
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at University Stadium • Carrollton, GA

  • Date: Saturday October 26, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSUUUWG
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving
West GeorgiaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 17 Abilene Christian

Game Nine – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4–4) vs No. 17 Abilene Christian Wildcats (5–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Thunderbirds0371525
No. 17 Wildcats1470728

at Wildcat Stadium • Abilene, TX

  • Date: Saturday November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 9,701
  • Referee: Matthew Jones
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:03) ACU – Javon Gipson 13-yard pass from Maverick McIvor, Ritse Vaes kick (Drive: 8 plays, 61 yards, 3:33; Abilene Christian 7–0)
  • (2:05) ACU – Isaiah Johnson 6-yard run, Ritse Vaes kick (Drive: 12 plays, 81 yards, 4:44; Abilene Christian 14–0)
Second quarter
  • (10:22) ACU – Isaiah Johnson 1-yard run, Ritse Vaes kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:38; Abilene Christian 21–0)
  • (0:27) SUU – Jayden Rogers 42-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 2:57; Abilene Christian 21–3)
Third quarter
  • (1:22) SUU – Targhee Lambson 3-yard run, Jayden Rogers kick (Drive: 4 plays, 78 yards, 1:55; Abilene Christian 21–10)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:54) ACU – Sam Hicks 12-yard pass from Maverick McIvor, Ritse Vaes kick (Drive: 12 plays, 88 yards, 6:28; Abilene Christian 28–10)
  • (5:56) SUU – Targhee Lambson 13-yard run, Jayden Rogers kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:58; Abilene Christian 28–17)
  • (4:03) SUU – Targhee Lambson 1-yard run, Jayden Rogers kick (Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:04; Abilene Christian 28–25)
StatisticsSUUACU
First downs1726
Total yards296445
Rushing yards220139
Passing yards76306
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–19–022–31–1
Time of possession25:0234:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassingJackson Berry12/19, 76 yards
RushingTarghee Lambson27 carries, 198 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingDevin Downing2 receptions, 21 yards
Abilene ChristianPassingMaverick McIvor22/31, 306 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingIsaiah Johnson19 carries, 72 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingBlayne Taylor5 receptions, 81 yards

vs. North Alabama

Game Ten – North Alabama Lions (3–7) at Southern Utah Thunderbirds (4–5) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions0719026
Thunderbirds71410738

at Eccles Coliseum • Cedar City, UT

  • Date: Saturday November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Wind: SE 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 3,042
  • Referee: Michael Lennie
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Spencer McLaughlin (play-by-play), Dallin Richards (analyst) and Kendall McGuire (sideline)
Game information
First quarter
  • (4:01) SUU – Targhee Lambson 18-yard run, Jayden Rogers kick (Drive: 13 plays, 84 yards, 7:27; Southern Utah 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:08) SUU – Targhee Lambson 1-yard run, Jayden Rogers kick (Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 6:49; Southern Utah 14–0)
  • (1:56) SUU – Targhee Lambson 2-yard run, Jayden Rogers kick (Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 4:30; Southern Utah 21–0)
  • (1:17) UNA – Dakota Warfield 22-yard pass from TJ Smith, Scott Payne kick (Drive: 2 plays, 78 yards, 0:32; Southern Utah 21–7)
Third quarter
  • (7:42) SUU – Jayden Rogers 50-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 4:20; Southern Utah 24–7)
  • (6:58) UNA – Justin Lake 70-yard pass from TJ Smith (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:44; Southern Utah 24–13)
  • (5:33) SUU – Shane Carr 33-yard pass from Jackson Berry, Jayden Rogers kick (Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:25; Southern Utah 31–13)
  • (5:24) UNA – Takairee Kenebrew 75-yard pass from TJ Smith (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:09; Southern Utah 31–19)
  • (0:40) UNA – Jayvian Allen 3-yard run, Scott Payne kick (Drive: 5 plays, 82 yards, 1:32; Southern Utah 31–26)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:51) SUU – Kameron Rocha 48-yard interception, Jayden Rogers kick (Southern Utah 38–26)
StatisticsUNASUU
First downs1823
Total yards487407
Rushing yards35177
Passing yards452230
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–34–221–31–0
Time of possession20:3239:28
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North AlabamaPassingTJ Smith21/34, 452 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingTJ Smith7 carries, 31 yards
ReceivingTakairee Kenebrew5 receptions, 187 yards, TD
Southern UtahPassingJackson Berry21/31, 230 yards, TD
RushingTarghee Lambson31 carries, 165 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingGabe Nunez7 receptions, 94 yards

at No. 24 Central Arkansas

Game Eleven – Southern Utah Thunderbirds (5–5) at No. 24 Central Arkansas Bears (6–4) – Game summary
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at Estes Stadium • Conway, AR

  • Date: Saturday November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSUUUCA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Central ArkansasPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Utah Tech

Game Twelve – Utah Tech Trailblazers (1–10) vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds (6–5) – Game summary
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at Eccles Coliseum • Cedar City, UT

  • Date: Saturday November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m.
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): TBD
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsUTUSUU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Utah TechPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Southern UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving

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The 2024 Weber State Wildcats football team represented Weber State University as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Wildcats are led by second-year head coach Mickey Mental and played at Stewart Stadium in Ogden, Utah.

The 2024 Lindenwood Lions football team represented Lindenwood University as a member of the Big South–OVC Football Association in the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Lions were coached by seventh-year head coach Jed Stugart and played their home games at Harlen C. Hunter Stadium in St. Charles, Missouri. They finished the season 5–7, 4–4 in Big South–OVC play to finish in fifth place.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football team represents Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) as a member of the Big South–OVC Football Association during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by 11th-year head coach Tom Matukewicz, the Redhawks play home games at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles football team represents Tennessee Technological University as a member of the Big South–OVC Football Association during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Bobby Wilder, the Golden Eagles plays home games at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tennessee. This was the team's first winning season since 2011.

The 2024 UT Martin Skyhawks football team will represent the University of Tennessee at Martin as a member of the Big South-OVC Football Association during the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by 19th-year head coach Jason Simpson, the Skyhawks will play home games at Graham Stadium in Martin, Tennessee.

References

  1. ↑ "2024 Southern Utah Thunderbirds schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  2. ↑ Ireland, Kyle (November 20, 2023). "Southern Utah Releases 2024 Football Schedule". KSL Sports. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
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