Incarnate Word Cardinals at East Texas A&M Lions
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Incarnate Word beats East Texas A&M 38-24 to finish undefeated in conference play
Incarnate Word (10-2, 7-0) became the first team in program history to finish undefeated in conference play. The No. 6 Cardinals await the FCS selection show on Sunday to learn the playoff matchups.
Calzada came in leading the FCS in passing touchdowns with 30 on the season and No. 6 for passing yards (3,018). He finished 26 of 40 with an interception against East Texas A&M.
Incarnate Word linebacker Darius Sanders made his third interception in two games then Calzada launched a 43-yard pass to Jalen Walthall to tie it at 14 midway through the second quarter.
The Cardinals' Marcus Brown blocked a 45-yard field-goal attempt that would have broken a tie at 24 early in the fourth. Calzada found wide-open Logan Compton in the end zone for a 31-24 lead. Mason Pierce was also left wide open for an 18-yard score with 2:43 left.
Ron Peace was 21 of 38 for 165 yards with one touchdown and one interception for East Texas (3-9, 2-4). He also rushed for a score.
How To Watch
How can I watch Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. East Texas A&M Lions?
- TV Channel: Cardinals at Lions 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 6:26 | Zach Calzada 1 Yd Run (Brack Peacock Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:01 | Ron Peace 14 Yd Run (Luke Jackson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:55 | KJ Shankle 14 Yd Run (Luke Jackson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:30 | Jalen Walthall 43 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Brack Peacock Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 2:57 | Luke Jackson 39 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Brack Peacock 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:01 | KJ Shankle 7 Yd pass from Ron Peace (Luke Jackson Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:58 | Lontrell Turner 5 Yd Run (Brack Peacock Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:48 | Logan Compton 9 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Brack Peacock Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:43 | Mason Pierce 18 Yd pass from Zach Calzada (Brack Peacock Kick) |
Statistics
 UIW |
 ETAM |
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|---|---|---|
| 29 | 1st Downs | 14 |
| 5-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 |
| 1-3 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 496 | Total Yards | 231 |
| 333 | Passing | 165 |
| 26/40 | Comp/Att | 21/39 |
| 8.3 | Yards per pass | 4.2 |
| 163 | Rushing | 66 |
| 43 | Rushing Attempts | 25 |
| 3.8 | Yards per rush | 2.6 |
| 8-75 | Penalties | 10-100 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 33:22 | Possession | 26:38 |
Game Information
Location: Commerce, TX
Attendance: 3,724 · Capacity:
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