HAMMOND, La. (Interstat) — Southeastern Louisiana defeated North Alabama 30-25 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Strawberry Stadium. The home Lions improved to 1-2, while the visiting Lions fell to 1-2. North Alabama scored 18 first-quarter points and added seven in the third. Southeastern Louisiana scored seven in the first and 16 in the second. Kyle Lowe threw touchdown passes to Dkhai Joseph, Calvin Smith Jr. rushed for a score, and D. Talley kicked a field goal and extra points for Southeastern Louisiana. Destin Wade led North Alabama at quarterback and threw a touchdown pass, while Ian Vachon kicked a field goal and extra points, and J. Fletcher rushed for a late touchdown. Trace Carter, Jordan Okoye, Carter Byrd, Carter Hanberry, Evan Aubrey, Tristan Goodly, Kyree Paul, Deantre Jackson, and other Southeastern Louisiana defenders and skill players contributed. North Alabama next hosts Alcorn State on Sept. 19. Southeastern Louisiana visits Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 19.