Who won the Stephen F. Austin vs. Abilene Christian playoff game?

Stephen F. Austin won the game with a score of 41-34.

What were Sam Vidlak's stats in the SFA playoff win?

Sam Vidlak passed for a career-high 357 yards and three touchdowns.

Who will Stephen F. Austin play next in the FCS playoffs?

Stephen F. Austin will play No. 2 Montana State in the quarterfinals.

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SFA Outlasts Abilene Christian in FCS Playoff Thriller

7 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Sam Vidlak threw for a career-high 357 yards and three touchdowns.
Kylon Harris amassed 183 receiving yards, tying his career high.
Stephen F. Austin secured a 41-34 victory to advance in playoffs.

SFA Outlasts Abilene Christian in FCS Playoff Thriller

Seventh-seeded Stephen F. Austin secured a hard-fought 41-34 victory against Abilene Christian in the second round of the FCS playoffs. Quarterback Sam Vidlak had a career day, throwing for a personal-best 357 yards and three touchdowns, guiding the Lumberjacks to the quarterfinals. His offensive efforts were significantly bolstered by Kylon Harris, who equaled his career-high with 183 receiving yards.

The Lumberjacks demonstrated resilience in the fourth quarter, overcoming a three-point deficit twice. Jerrell Wimbley's touchdown run gave SFA a lead, only for Abilene Christian to regain the advantage with a long touchdown run. However, Vidlak's late touchdown pass to Harris and Jacob Hand's field goal sealed the win.

With this victory, Stephen F. Austin advances to face No. 2 Montana State in the quarterfinals, extending their school-record winning streak to 11 games. This marks a significant achievement for the program, marking their first home playoff game since 2010 and their first non-opening round playoff win since 1989.