NACOGDOCHES, Texas (Interstat) — Stephen F. Austin will put its unbeaten record on the line Saturday when it hosts Incarnate Word in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Homer Bryce Stadium. The Lumberjacks are 5-0, while the Cardinals arrive at 2-2.

Stephen F. Austin has been dominant, most recently defeating Northeastern State 63-14 on Saturday. Earlier this season, the Lumberjacks beat Prairie View 31-10 on the road, topped Abilene Christian 26-7, defeated Texas A&M-Commerce 44-7 and opened with a 38-27 win at McNeese State. Gavin Rutherford is a player to watch for Stephen F. Austin. In his most recent performance, Rutherford completed 18 of 25 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns at Prairie View. The Lumberjacks will look to Rutherford to keep their offense rolling against the Cardinals.

Incarnate Word is coming off a 63-10 loss at Texas State on Saturday. In that game, Emmett Brown completed 24 of 44 passes for 242 yards and one touchdown while adding 11 carries for 8 yards. Jackson Fields also saw time at quarterback, completing 4 of 8 passes for 34 yards and rushing six times for 14 yards, and David Rasor completed his only pass for 7 yards. Brown is the player to watch for Incarnate Word. Earlier this season, he completed 30 of 46 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 20 yards in a 30-23 win over Houston Christian. The Cardinals also have a 76-14 win over Oklahoma Panhandle State and a 38-28 loss at Northern Arizona.

Stephen F. Austin has scored at least 31 points in every game and has allowed 14 or fewer points in three of five contests. Incarnate Word has scored 30 or more points in two games and has allowed 63 points in its most recent loss. The Cardinals will rely on Brown and the passing game against a Lumberjacks defense that has been stingy. Stephen F. Austin will aim to establish early control at home and protect its perfect start.

The game is scheduled for Saturday at Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches. Kickoff time was not provided. Both teams continue their seasons after this Championship Division meeting. Incarnate Word will seek an upset on the road, while Stephen F. Austin will try to remain unbeaten and build on its strong start. The Cardinals will try to rebound from their most recent loss and find consistency on offense. The Lumberjacks will look to protect their home field and keep their perfect record intact.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Stephen F. Austin 54, Incarnate Word 22.