The 2025 North Alabama Lions football team represented the University of North Alabama as a member of the United Athletic Conference (UAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Lions were led by third-year head coach Brent Dearmon and played their home games at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama. The season marked the final season for the Lions at Braly Municipal Stadium.
Offseason
Transfers
Outgoing
The Lions lost six players to the transfer portal.[1][2]
Incoming
The Lions added nine players from the transfer portal.[1][3]
Recruiting class
| College recruiting information (2025)
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Hometown
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School
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Height
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Weight
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Commit date
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- Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
- In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
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Schedule
North Alabama's 2025 schedule features twelve games, five at home and seven away. The season started with the Lions' first ever meeting against Western Kentucky on August 30. The schedule also sees UNA's first matchup against Northeastern State on September 13. Other notable games include conference matchups against Utah Tech and West Georgia. On November 1, UNA will play their first ever away game against Utah Tech as both the 2023 and 2024 games were played in Florence, Alabama. The next week, on November 8, the Lions will host the West Georgia Wolves at Braly Municipal Stadium for the first time since 2016, when both were still NCAA Division II programs and members of the Gulf South Conference.[4]
The November 22 matchup against Southern Utah is slated to be the Lions' last game at Braly Stadium before moving to Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium in 2026.[5]
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| August 30 | 6:00 p.m. | at Western Kentucky* | | ESPN+ | L 6–55 | 12,226 |
| September 6 | 6:00 p.m. | at Southeast Missouri State* | | ESPN+ | L 21–30 | 3,890 |
| September 13 | 6:00 p.m. | Northeastern State* | | ESPN+ | W 49–21 | 9,739 |
| September 20 | 12:00 p.m. | at No. 6 Illinois State* | | ESPN+ | L 36–38 2OT | 11,287 |
| October 4 | 2:00 p.m. | at No. 19 Abilene Christian | | ESPN+ | L 23–52 | 7,377 |
| October 11 | 3:00 p.m. | Central Arkansas | - Braly Municipal Stadium
- Florence, AL
| ESPN+ | L 21–49 | 9,125 |
| October 18 | 6:00 p.m. | Eastern Kentucky | - Braly Municipal Stadium
- Florence, AL
| ESPN+ | W 35–14 | 8,922 |
| October 25 | 3:00 p.m. | at No. 25 Austin Peay | | ESPN+ | L 28–56 | 7,773 |
| November 1 | 3:00 p.m. | at Utah Tech | | ESPN+ | L 33–34 OT | 2,770 |
| November 8 | 3:00 p.m. | West Georgia | - Braly Municipal Stadium
- Florence, AL
| ESPN+ | L 17–24 | 7,012 |
| November 15 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 6 Tarleton State | | ESPN+ | L 0–61 | 21,067 |
| November 22 | 1:00 p.m. | Southern Utah | - Braly Municipal Stadium
- Florence, AL
| ESPN+/WAFF 48.3 | L 34–36 2OT | 7,632 |
- *Non-conference game
- Homecoming
- Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
- All times are in Central time
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Game summaries
at Western Kentucky (FBS)
North Alabama Lions (0-0) vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (FBS) (1-0) – Game summary
at Houchens Industries–L. T. Smith Stadium • Bowling Green, KY
- Date: August 30
- Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
- Game weather: Weather: Sunny • Temp: 78 °F (26 °C)
- Game attendance: 12,226
- Referee: Douglas Mercer
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Jesse Ough (play-by-play) and Terry Obee (analyst)
| Game information
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- First Quarter
- (11:58) WKU – George Hart III 1-yard run (John Cannon kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 13 yards, 1:55; WKU 7-0)
- (5:58) UNA – Ian Vachon 25-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 5:54; WKU 7-3)
- (5:58) UNA – Ian Vachon 47-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 2:50; WKU 7-6)
- (11:58) WKU – Quincy Burroughs 9-yard pass from Maverick McIvor (John Cannon kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:00; WKU 14-6)
- Second Quarter
- (8:24) WKU – Jairus Mack 20-yard pass from Maverick McIvor (John Cannon kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 3:01; WKU 21-6)
- (5:34) WKU – K.D. Hutchinson 78-yard pass from Maverick McIvor (John Cannon kick) (Drive: 1 play, 78 yards, 0:12; WKU 28-6)
- (2:25) WKU – K.D. Hutchinson 12-yard pass from Maverick McIvor (John Cannon kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:46; WKU 35-6)
- (0:48) WKU – Matthew Henry 14-yard pass from Maverick McIvor (John Cannon kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 0:59; WKU 42-6)
- Third Quarter
- (0:48) WKU – John Cannon 46-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 32 yards, 3:58; WKU 45-6)
- Fourth Quarter
- (14:50) WKU – Marvin Sims 14-yard pass from Rodney Tisdale Jr (John Cannon kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 0:18; WKU 52-6)
- (6:30) WKU – John Cannon 43-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:18; WKU 55-6)
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| Statistics |
UNA |
WKU
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| First downs |
17 |
26
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| Total yards |
258 |
563
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| Rushing yards |
153 |
164
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| Passing yards |
105 |
399
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
16–37–0 |
30–39–0
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| Time of possession |
32:21 |
27:39
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
Ari Patu |
11/20, 86 yards
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| Rushing |
Destin Wade |
5 carries, 34 yards
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| Receiving |
Justin Pegues |
5 receptions, 52 yards
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| Western Kentucky |
Passing |
Maverick McIvor |
24/31, 305 yards, 5 TD
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| Rushing |
Jaden McGill |
9 carries, 46 yards
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| Receiving |
K.D. Hutchinson |
5 receptions, 113 yards, 2 TD
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at Southeast Missouri State
North Alabama Lions (0-1) vs. Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (0-1) – Game summary
at Houck Stadium • Cape Girardeau, MO
- Date: September 6
- Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Erik Sean (play-by-play) and Rick Wieser (analyst)
| Statistics |
UNA |
SEMO
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| First downs |
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| Total yards |
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| Rushing yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
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| Rushing |
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| Receiving |
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| Southeast Missouri State |
Passing |
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| Receiving |
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Northeastern State (DII)
Northeastern State RiverHawks (DII) (1-1) vs. North Alabama Lions (0-2) – Game summary
at Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, AL
- Date: September 13
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Wind: SE at 3 miles per hour (4.8 km/h)
- Game attendance: 9,739
- Referee: Andrew Ison
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Benjamin Ray (play-by-play), Bryan Neece (analyst) and Lynden Blake (sideline)
| Game information
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- First Quarter
- (8:41) UNA – Jayvian Allen 6-yard run (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 3:53; UNA 7-0)
- (4:32) UNA – Jalyn Daniels 36-yard run (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 1:57; UNA 14-0)
- Second Quarter
- (12:45) UNA – Ian Vachon 22-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 2:12; UNA 17-0)
- (5:49) UNA – Jayvian Allen 2-yard run (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 88 yards, 4:58; UNA 24-0)
- (2:55) UNA – L.T. Sanders 1-yard run (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 2:42; UNA 31-0)
- (1:30) NEOS – Ramon McKinney Jr 64-yard pass from Dereun Dortch (Deuce Roberson rush) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:25; UNA 31-8)
- (0:06) UNA – Noah Gregg 3-yard pass from Destin Wade (Ian Vachon kick no good) (Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 2:42; UNA 37-8)
- Third Quarter
- (11:55) UNA – Ian Vachon 27-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 3:00; UNA 40-8)
- (8:40) UNA – Jalen Fletcher 6-yard run (Ian Vachon kick no good) (Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 1:53; UNA 46-8)
- (7:46) NEOS – Deuce Roberson 46-yard pass from Donnie Smith (Troy Nguyen kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 0:48; UNA 46-15)
- (3:57) NEOS – Cam Woods 28-yard pass from Donnie Smith (Two point conversion failed) (Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 2:59; UNA 46-21)
- Fourth Quarter
- (1:51) UNA – Ian Vachon 55-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yards, 1:32; UNA 49-21)
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| Statistics |
NEOS |
UNA
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| First downs |
16 |
19
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| Total yards |
379 |
500
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| Rushing yards |
17 |
301
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| Passing yards |
362 |
199
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
23–51–2 |
14–22–0
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| Time of possession |
25:18 |
34:42
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Northeastern State |
Passing |
Donnie Smith |
18/35, 222 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
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| Rushing |
Ramon McKinney Jr |
8 carries, 36 yards
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| Receiving |
Ramon McKinney Jr |
5 receptions, 94 yards, 1 TD
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
Destin Wade |
11/15, 161 yards, 1 TD
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| Rushing |
Jayvian Allen |
8 carries, 91 yards, 2 TD
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| Receiving |
Kaleb Heatherly |
3 receptions, 68 yards
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at No. 6 Illinois State
| Overall record
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Previous meeting
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Previous winner
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Score
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| 0–1
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September 7, 2024
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Illinois State
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17–24
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North Alabama Lions (1-2) vs. No. 6 Illinois State Redbirds (2-1) – Game summary
at Hancock Stadium • Normal, IL
- Date: September 20
- Game time: 12:00 PM CDT
- Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C)
- Game attendance: 11,287
- Referee: John Shay
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Kurt Pegler (play-by-play), Clay Harbor (analyst) and Kalia Butler (sideline)
| Game information
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- First Quarter
- (5:18) ILST – Matt Maldonado 42-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 1:50; ILST 3-0)
- Second Quarter
- (14:21) ILST – Wenkers Wright 38-yard run (Matt Maldonado kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:00; ILST 10-0)
- (9:42) ILST – Luke Mailander 10-yard pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:05; ILST 17-0)
- (0:09) UNA – Noah Gregg 10-yard pass from Ari Patu (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 0:22; ILST 17-7)
- Third Quarter
- (9:24) UNA – Jayvian Allen 1-yard run (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 4:08; ILST 17-14)
- (1:54) ILST – Daniel Sobkowicz 6-yard pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 2:52; ILST 24-14)
- Fourth Quarter
- (5:54) UNA – Justin Pegues 39-yard pass from Ari Patu (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 90 yards, 5:26; ILST 24-21)
- (2:36) ILST – Matt Maldonado 51-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 3:06; ILST 27-21)
- (0:33) UNA – KJ Fields 25-yard pass from Ari Patu (Ian Vachon kick no good) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:03; Tied 27-27)
- Overtime
- UNA – Ian Vachon 42-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yards; UNA 30-27)
- ILST – Matt Maldonado 38-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards; Tied 30-30)
- Double overtime
- ILST – Daniel Sobkowicz 25-yard pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Daniel Sobkowicz pass) (Drive: 1 play, 25 yards; ILST 38-30)
- UNA – Justin Pegues 18-yard pass from Ari Patu (Two point conversion failed) (Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards; ILST 38-36)
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| Statistics |
UNA |
ILST
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| First downs |
24 |
29
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| Total yards |
409 |
506
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| Rushing yards |
144 |
217
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| Passing yards |
265 |
289
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
22–37–1 |
21–37–0
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| Time of possession |
30:30 |
29:30
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
Ari Patu |
17/31, 243 yards, 4 TD, INT
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| Rushing |
Ari Patu |
14 carries, 60 yards
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| Receiving |
KJ Fields |
7 receptions, 94 yards, TD
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| Illinois State |
Passing |
Tommy Rittenhouse |
20/36, 250 yards, 3 TD
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| Rushing |
Tommy Rittenhouse |
9 carries, 89 yards
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| Receiving |
Daniel Sobkowicz |
10 receptions, 150 yards, 2 TD
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at No. 19 Abilene Christian
| Overall record
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Previous meeting
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Previous winner
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Score
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| 2–1
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October 7, 2024
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North Alabama
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47–34
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North Alabama Lions (1-3) vs. No. 19 Abilene Christian Wildcats (2-3) – Game summary
at Wildcat Stadium • Abilene, TX
- Date: October 4
- Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: S at 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
- Game attendance: 7,377
- Referee: Matthew Jones
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Andy Penney (play-by-play) and Jim Reese (analyst)
| Game information
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- First Quarter
- (5:51) ACU – Grant Jones 1-yard run (Brandon Perez kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:27; ACU 7-0)
- (1:47) ACU – Javon Gipson 39-yard pass from Stone Earle (Brandon Perez kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 67 yards, 2:02; ACU 14-0)
- Second Quarter
- (9:50) ACU – Bryan Henry 13-yard pass from Stone Earle (Brandon Perez kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:27; ACU 21-0)
- (6:01) UNA – Jayvian Allen 29-yard run (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:47; ACU 21-7)
- (0:55) ACU – Bryan Henry 1-yard pass from Stone Earle (Brandon Perez kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:20; ACU 28-7)
- Third Quarter
- (11:23) ACU – JJ Henry 28-yard pass from Stone Earle (Brandon Perez kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 3:30; ACU 35-7)
- (4:13) ACU – Brandon Perez 35-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 18 yards, 3:32; ACU 38-7)
- (2:13) UNA – Ian Vachon 40-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 2:00; ACU 38-10)
- (2:01) ACU – Jordan Vaughan 75-yard run (Brandon Perez kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 75 yards, 3:27; ACU 45-10)
- Fourth Quarter
- (10:15) UNA – Kaden Cooper 15-yard pass from DC Tabscott (Ian Vachon missed kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 85 yards, 4:34; ACU 45-16)
- (9:11) UNA – Tanaka Scott 24-yard pass from DC Tabscott (Ian Vachon kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 41 yards, 1:03; ACU 45-23)
- (4:48) ACU – EJ Wilson Jr 10-yard run (Brandon Perez kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 4:22; ACU 52-23)
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| Statistics |
UNA |
ACU
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| First downs |
15 |
24
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| Total yards |
297 |
499
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| Rushing yards |
133 |
230
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| Passing yards |
164 |
269
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
15–31–0 |
23–33–1
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| Time of possession |
24:20 |
35:39
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
DC Tabscott |
12/25, 144 yards, 2 TD
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| Rushing |
Jayvian Allen |
11 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD
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| Receiving |
Tanaka Scott |
4 receptions, 60 yards, 1 TD
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| Abilene Christian |
Passing |
Stone Earle |
22/32, 261 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
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| Rushing |
Jordon Vaughn |
4 carries, 84 yards, 1 TD
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| Receiving |
Javon Gipson |
3 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD
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Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas Bears (2-4) vs. North Alabama Lions (1-4) – Game summary
at Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, AL
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 3:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: SW at 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h)
- Game attendance: 9,125
- Referee: Jeremee Tate
- TV announcers (ESPN+): Benjamin Ray (play-by-play), Bryan Neece (analyst) and Arielle Schafer (sideline)
| Game information
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- First Quarter
- (12:44) UCA – Landen Chambers 1-yard run (Caleb Jones kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 57 yards, 0:22; UCA 7-0)
- (3:40) UNA – Noah Gregg 19-yard pass from Ari Patu (Chandler Dixon kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:33; Tied 7-7)
- Second Quarter
- (14:31) UNA – KJ Fields 4-yard run (Chandler Dixon kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 3:07; UNA 14-7)
- (13:52) UCA – Tyrell Pollard 76-yard pass from Austin Myers (Caleb Jones kick) (Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:39; Tied 14-14)
- (11:11) UCA – Landen Chambers 19-yard run (Caleb Jones kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:27; UCA 21-14)
- (3:11) UCA – Landen Chambers 11-yard run (Caleb Jones kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 57 yards, 2:54; UCA 28-14)
- (0:55) UCA – Malachi Henry 37-yard pass from Austin Myers (Caleb Jones kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 0:45; UCA 35-14)
- Third Quarter
- (8:48) UCA – Cameron Young 13-yard run (Caleb Jones kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 2:04; UCA 42-14)
- Fourth Quarter
- (11:56) UCA – Malachi Henry 13-yard pass from Austin Myers (Caleb Jones kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 29 yards, 2:54; UCA 49-14)
- (7:02) UNA – Justin Pegues 7-yard pass from Destin Wade (Chandler Dixon kick) (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 4:46; UCA 49-21)
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| Statistics |
CARK |
UNA
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| First downs |
26 |
25
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| Total yards |
486 |
290
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| Rushing yards |
254 |
93
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| Passing yards |
232 |
197
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
11–22–0 |
19–42–2
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| Time of possession |
29:47 |
30:13
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Central Arkansas |
Passing |
Austin Myers |
11/22, 232 yards, 3 TD
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| Rushing |
Landen Chambers |
24 carries, 184 yards, 3 TD
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| Receiving |
Malachi Henry |
5 receptions, 119 yards, 2 TD
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
Ari Patu |
12/19, 111 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
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| Rushing |
Jayvian Allen |
13 carries, 69 yards
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| Receiving |
Jayvian Allen |
5 receptions, 81 yards
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Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-3) vs. North Alabama Lions (1-5) – Game summary
at Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, AL
| Statistics |
EKU |
UNA
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| First downs |
|
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| Total yards |
|
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| Rushing yards |
|
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| Eastern Kentucky |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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at No. 25 Austin Peay
| Statistics |
UNA |
APSU
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| First downs |
|
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| Total yards |
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| Rushing yards |
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| Passing yards |
|
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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| Austin Peay |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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at Utah Tech
| Statistics |
UNA |
UTU
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| First downs |
|
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| Total yards |
|
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| Rushing yards |
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| Passing yards |
|
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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| Time of possession |
|
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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| Utah Tech |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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West Georgia
West Georgia Wolves (6-3) vs. North Alabama Lions (2-7) – Game summary
at Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, AL
| Statistics |
UWG |
UNA
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| First downs |
|
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| Total yards |
|
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| Rushing yards |
|
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| Passing yards |
|
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| West Georgia |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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at No. 6 Tarleton State
| Statistics |
UNA |
TAR
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| First downs |
|
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| Total yards |
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| Rushing yards |
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| Passing yards |
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| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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| Time of possession |
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
|
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| Tarleton State |
Passing |
|
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| Rushing |
|
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| Receiving |
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Southern Utah
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (6-5) vs. North Alabama Lions (2-9) – Game summary
at Braly Municipal Stadium • Florence, AL
- Date: November 22
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: SE at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
- Game attendance: 7,632
- Referee: Zachary Erdmann
- TV announcers (ESPN+/WAFF 48.3): Benjamin Ray (play-by-play), Bryan Neece (analyst) and Arielle Schafer (sideline)
| Statistics |
SUU |
UNA
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| First downs |
19 |
22
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| Total yards |
436 |
342
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| Rushing yards |
173 |
115
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| Passing yards |
263 |
227
|
| Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
20–27–0 |
15–22–0
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| Time of possession |
26:39 |
31:36
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| Team |
Category |
Player |
Statistics
|
| Southern Utah |
Passing |
Bronson Barron |
18/23, 236 yards, 1 TD
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| Rushing |
Joshua Dye |
23 carries, 103 yards, 3 TD
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| Receiving |
Shane Carr |
6 receptions, 85 yards
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| North Alabama |
Passing |
John Austin Wood |
15/22, 227 yards, 2 TD
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| Rushing |
Jalyn Daniels |
11 carries, 39 yards
|
| Receiving |
Tanaka Scott |
6 receptions, 114 yards, 1 TD
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Rankings
Ranking movements
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References
- ^ a b Herder, Sam (January 11, 2025). "2025 FCS-to-FCS Transfers". Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Herder, Sam (January 11, 2025). "2025 FCS-to-FBS Transfers". Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Herder, Sam (January 11, 2025). "2025 FBS-to-FCS Transfers". Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "2025 North Alabama Football Record Book and Media Guide" (PDF). UNA Athletics. May 15, 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Lions announce 2025 football schedule". UNA Athletics. December 2, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ Kelley, Kevin (December 2, 2024). "North Alabama announces 2025 football schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Kelley, Kevin (December 2, 2024). "2025 UAC football schedule announced". FBSchedules. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ "UNA Releases 2025 Football". Courier Journal. January 7, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
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