Gavin Rutherford leads Stephen F. Austin to victory over East Texas A&M

In Nacogdoches, Texas, on September 5, 2026, Gavin Rutherford led Stephen F. Austin to a 44-7 victory over East Texas A&M. He rushed for two touchdowns and passed for 140 yards, helping the Lumberjacks improve to 2-0 this season. The team scored on three consecutive drives after a slow start and capitalized on an interception to extend their lead. Jaylen Jenkins also contributed with a 40-yard touchdown run, while East Texas A&M's Eric Rodriguez managed 110 passing yards with two interceptions.