Kyndon Fuselier caught a go-ahead touchdown with three seconds left to complete the comeback. He had seven receptions for 71 yards.
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A failed Lions lateral on the final play of the game resulted in another touchdown, scored by Ronnie Hamrick II.
Lamar (5-1, 2-0 Southland) trailed 16-3 in the third quarter before Ben Woodard kicked the second of his two field goals and Peyton Lamar Christian returned a Ron Peace fumble 12 yards for a Lamar touchdown.
Peace responded with a 6-yard touchdown run for the Lions (1–5, 1–1) at the 6:27 mark of the third quarter. He completed 20 of 31 passes for 214 yards and rushed for 18 yards.
Josh Robinson had a 7-yard touchdown run to cut the Cardinals’ deficit with 9:05 left in the fourth quarter.
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Fuselier returned a punt 25 yards to start the final possession at the Lions’ 36-yard line. A potential game-tying field goal by Woodard had a leverage penalty against East Texas A&M, setting up another series of attempts and the game-winning touchdown from McCown to Fuselier.
McCown completed 24 of 34 passes, connecting with eight receivers. Robinson led Lamar’s running game with 27 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.
The Cardinals have now won five straight in their best start since 2019.
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