The 2021 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team represented Southeastern Louisiana University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Lions were led by fourth-year head coach Frank Scelfo and played their home games at Strawberry Stadium.
Preseason
Preseason poll
The Southland Conference released their preseason poll in July 2021. The Lions were picked to finish first in the conference. In addition, sixteen Lions were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team.
Preseason AllâÂÂSouthland Teams
Offense
1st Team
- Cole Kelley â Quarterback, SR
- CJ Turner â Wide Receiver, RS-JR
- Jalen Bell â Offensive Lineman, JR
- Mateo Rengifo â Kicker, SO
- Austin Dunlap â Punter, SO
2nd Team
- Damien Dawson â Tight End/Halfback, RS-SR
- Austin Mitchell â Wide Receiver, RS-SR
- Ethan McMullan â Offensive Lineman, SR
- Rendon Miles-Character â Offensive Lineman, SR
- Drew Jones â Offensive Lineman, SR
Defense
1st Team
- Darrius Harry â Defensive Lineman, RS-FR
- Alexis Ramos â Linebacker, SR
- Ferlando Jordan â Defensive Back, RS-JR
- Donnell Ward-McGee â Defensive Back, JR
2nd Team
- Herman Christophe â Linebacker, SO
- Jack Henderson â Defensive Back, FR
Personnel
Schedule
Game summaries
at North Alabama
At Louisiana Tech
At Central Connecticut
At McNeese State
At No. 25 Nicholls
Houston Baptist
At Northwestern State
McNeese State
At No. 22 Incarnate Word
Northwestern State
Nicholls
FCS Playoffs
Vs. No. 22 Florida A&M â first round
At No. 3 Dukes â second round
References