The 2026 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team represents the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2026 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Cardinals play their home games at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. They are led by fourth-year head coach Clint Killough.
Offseason Transfers Outgoing Lawson PettyOLBaylorChedon JamesWRIdaho StateBarry DillonDBOhioCaleb FloresOLTarleton StateEJ ColsonQBUTEP
Incoming Jameer DudleyDBAbilene ChristianCedric Lott Jr.WRBoston CollegeRyan DirksenOLBryantTyrece Fairly–DiyemWRCal PolyMekhi BrownDBCarson–NewmanEmmett BrownQBCoastal CarolinaWalt GrayLBCoastal CarolinaJabre BevineauWRGardner–WebbEfren JassoPKansasJoey BrysonKMaineChase CarterDLMemphisIsaiah BlairWRNew MexicoChance SymonsDLNorth Dakota StateBukari Miles Jr.DBOhio StateLamont Johnson-BurrellWRSacramento StateRoy AlexanderWRTexas TechPrice MorganWRTexas TechJacob EmmersWRTulsaBuddha GarrettDBTulsaDavid RasorQBUC DavisAndres BarrazaOLWest Texas A&MEaston FultonOLWest Texas A&MJayden HibblerRBWest Texas A&MZach PhippsWRWest Texas A&MJamir RobertsWRWest Texas A&MDamashja HarrisRBWyoming
Schedule
Personnel
Coaching staff Source: Name Position Alma materJoined staff Clint Killough Head coach Incarnate Word (2015) 2018 Ben Olson Defensive coordinator / linebackers Eastern Illinois (2013) 2023 Justin Bane Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks 2026 Willis White Assistant head coach / wide receivers Alabama State (2018) 2023 Nick Young Offensive line / run game coordinator Toledo (2012) 2023 Ashaad Mabry Defensive line / run game coordinator UTSA (2015) 2026 Darrin Walls Cornerbacks / pass game coordinator Notre Dame (2011) 2026 Cole McDowell Tight ends / recruiting coordinator West Alabama (2023) 2026 Adrian Duncan Special teams coordinator / running backs Abilene Christian 2026 Tre Spragg Safeties Incarnate Word (2015) 2023 Pete Robertson Outside linebackers Texas Tech (2015) 2026 John Scifers Co-special teams coordinator / video coordinator Incarnate Word (2021) 2023 Braden Strauss Defensive quality control / assistant linebackers 2025 Cody Dunn General manager McGill (2021) 2022 Dalton Meyer Director of player personnel Incarnate Word (2023) 2025 Reagan Longoria Director of on-campus recruiting Texas A&M (2024) 2025 Tom Gilson Head strength and conditioning coach 2026
Roster Source: 2026 Incarnate Word Cardinals footballQuarterback 8 David Rasor – Junior (6'1, 210) 9 Emmett Brown – Graduate Student (5'11, 190) 16 Jackson Fields – Freshman (6'2, 207)
Running back 1 Lontrell Turner – Senior (5'11, 190) 12 Jayden Hibbler – Sophomore (5'8, 180) 24 Damashja Harris – Graduate Student (6'2, 230) 25 Keyon Butler – Junior (6'2, 220) 29 Traveon Green – Freshman (5'9, 195) 36 William Taylor III – Freshman (5'9, 195)
Wide receiver 0 Jamir Roberts – Graduate Student (5'9, 175) 2 Isaiah Champagne – Freshman (5'10, 180) 4 Roy Alexander – Graduate Student (5'10, 205) 5 Zach Phipps – Junior (6'2, 200) 6 Jacob Emmers – Junior (6'0, 190) 7 Price Morgan – Senior (5'11, 190) 10 Isaiah Blair – Senior (5'11, 194) 13 Daniel Berry – Freshman (5'9, 168) 14 Patrick Bridges – Sophomore (6'1, 175) 15 Tyrece Fairly-Diyem – Senior (6'2, 220) 17 Jameson Garcia – Junior (6'1, 200) 19 Mikey Moshier – Freshman (6'2, 215) 21 Jabre Bevineau – Senior (6'3, 185) 37 Ernest Acuna – Freshman (6'1, 173) 38 James Montgomery – Freshman (5'11, 170) 83 Jackson Smith – Sophomore (5'7, 160) 84 Jackson Hancock – Sophomore (5'10, 170)
Tight end 11 Cedrick Lott Jr. – Sophomore (6'6, 230) 18 Amani Elfadil – Sophomore (6'3, 230) 45 Frank Riggins – Sophomore (6'4, 280) 46 Aidan Cardwell – Freshman (6'3, 230) 47 Dane Farley – Junior (6'1, 240) 89 Evan Drake – Freshman (6'5, 250)
Long snapper 52 Jonas Halbrook – Junior (6'2, 215) 53 Andis Halfmann – Freshman (5'10, 150) Offensive line 55 Kam Newhouse – OL – Freshman (6'3, 295) 56 Mike Stoker – T – Junior (6'6, 300) 58 Colton Carter – OL – Freshman (6'1, 300) 59 Johnavion Dees – OL – Freshman (6'3, 350) 62 Cutter Smith – OL – Freshman (6'2, 310) 63 Lamont Smith – OL – Freshman (6'3, 280) 64 Ozzy Garcia – OL – Senior (6'1, 300) 65 Easton Fulton – OL – Senior (6'4, 290) 66 Hayden Henry – OL – Freshman (6'3, 280) 67 Chase Burns – OL – Junior 69 Andres Barraza – OL – Junior (6'4, 300) 71 Richard Grigg – T – Sophomore (6'5, 290) 73 Matthew Lewis – C – Freshman (6'3, 295) 74 Kunian Kuany – OL – Sophomore (6'3, 295) 75 Ryan Dirksen – OL – Graduate Student (6'6, 295) 76 Kali’I Leomiti – OL – Freshman (6'3, 300) 77 Dylan Kirby – T – Sophomore (6'6, 295) 78 Adam May – T – Sophomore (6'6, 300) 79 Christian Fitchett – T – Junior (6'5, 315)
Defensive line 5 Chase Carter – DL – Graduate Student (6'5, 295) 6 Jeremiah Young – DE – Junior (6'0, 255) 9 Terrell Elliott – DT – Senior (6'2, 305) 11 Chance Symons – DL – Senior (6'3, 250) 14 Walt Gray – DL – Senior (6'2, 235) 32 Tomsen Vickery – DE – Freshman (6'5, 255) 33 Marlon Cook – DL – Freshman (6'0, 290) 35 Curtis Hood – DL – Sophomore (6'1, 250) 40 Ben Bays – DL – Freshman (6'5, 240) 41 Justice Jordan – DL – Junior (6'2, 220) 42 Caleb Lewis – Graduate Student (6'2, 235) 44 Xavier Trotter – DL – Sophomore (6'3, 280) 45 Logan Granville – DE – Junior (6'3, 285) 50 Jace Bardwell – DT – Sophomore (6'2, 300) 69 David Brown – DT – Sophomore (6'1, 305) 91 Lloyd Johnson – DL – Senior (6'2, 295) 99 Josh Gonzalez – DT – Graduate Student (6'3, 315) Linebacker 0 Christian Barney – Junior (6'3, 235) 2 Jachai Pulley – Senior (6'1, 230) 4 Declan Williams – Graduate Student (6'2, 245) 15 Jerome Baker Jr. – Junior (6'2, 215) 20 Braden Hay – Graduate Student (6'2, 230) 22 Jabrelle Asberry – Freshman (6'0, 225) 30 Jordan Norwood – Senior (6'1, 230) 34 Leo Bisesi – Sophomore (6'0, 235) 43 Connor Corwin – Freshman (5'10, 195)
Defensive back 1 Mekhi Brown – DB – Graduate Student (6'3, 220) 3 Buddha Garrett – DB – Junior (6'0, 200) 7 Patrick Batiste – CB – Junior (6'0, 175) 8 A.J. Tisdell – DB – Junior (5'11, 195) 10 A.J. Williams – DB – Junior (6'2, 200) 12 Reece Sylvester – S – Senior (6'1, 200) 13 Rome Jeffers – DB – Freshman (6'0, 195) 16 Bukari Miles Jr. – DB – Sophomore (6'2, 195) 17 Kaden Jammer – DB – Sophomore (5'9, 180) 18 D'Arius Carmouche – CB – Senior (6'0, 170) 19 Isaiah Pruitt – DB – Sophomore (5'11, 195) 21 Keeson Wheeler – DB – Freshman (6'0, 190) 23 Lamont Johnson–Burrell – DB – Senior (6'3, 190) 24 Jameer Dudley – DB – Junior (6'2, 210) 25 Monty Hunt – DB – Graduate Student (6'0, 175) 26 Ethan Brown – DB – Freshman (6'0, 200) 27 Tyree Roberson – DB – Freshman (6'0, 175) 28 Tyrell Roberson – DB – Freshman (6'0, 185) 31 Pig Cage – S – Graduate Student (5'9, 200) 39 Ethan Chavez – DB – Freshman (5'10, 175)
Kicker 22 Joey Bryson – Graduate Student (5'10, 195) 49 Ethan Brumgard – Junior (5'11, 185) 95 Nick Rigas – Junior (6'0, 185)
Punter 48 Efren Jasso – Graduate Student (6'2, 245)
Legend (C) Team captain (S) Suspended (I) Ineligible Injured Redshirt
Game summaries
Oklahoma Panhandle State (NAIA)
Statistics OKLUIW First downs 7 19 Plays–yards 53–157 51–474 Rushes–yards 26–(-15) 38–261 Passing yards 172 213 Passing: comp–att–int 17–27–0 9–13–1 Turnovers 1 2 Time of possession 32:46 27:14 Team Category Player Statistics Oklahoma Panhandle State Passing Harrison Hackbarth 7/8, 127 yards, 2 TD Rushing Jeremy Hutcheson 6 carries, 20 yards Receiving Elijah Crook 5 receptions, 89 yards, TD Incarnate Word Passing Emmett Brown 5/7, 127 yards, 3 TD, INT Rushing Lontrell Turner 9 carries, 81 yards, 2 TD Receiving Jamir Roberts 3 receptions, 67 yards, TD
at No. 24 Northern Arizona
Statistics UIWNAU First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving Northern Arizona Passing Rushing Receiving
Houston Christian
Statistics HCUUIW First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Houston Christian Passing Rushing Receiving Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving
at Texas State (FBS)
Statistics UIWTXST First downs 23 25 Plays–yards 90–358 69–658 Rushes–yards 37–75 46–338 Passing yards 283 320 Passing: comp–att–int 29–53–2 20–23–0 Turnovers 2 1 Time of possession 30:27 29:33 Team Category Player Statistics Incarnate Word Passing Emmett Brown 24/44, 242 yards, TD, INT Rushing Lontrell Turner 5 carries, 23 yards Receiving Roy Alexander 3 receptions, 67 yards, TD Texas State Passing Brad Jackson 17/20, 244 yards, 5 TD Rushing Torrance Burgess Jr. 9 carries, 140 yards, TD Receiving Zechariah Sample 4 receptions, 92 yards, TD
at No. 7 Stephen F. Austin
Statistics UIWSFA First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving Stephen F. Austin Passing Rushing Receiving
at No. 11 Lamar
Statistics UIWLAM First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving Lamar Passing Rushing Receiving
UT Rio Grande Valley
Statistics RGVUIW First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics UT Rio Grande Valley Passing Rushing Receiving Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving
McNeese
Statistics MCNUIW First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics McNeese Passing Rushing Receiving Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving
Northwestern State
Statistics NWST UIW First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Northwestern State Passing Rushing Receiving Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving
at Southeastern Louisiana
Statistics UIWSELA First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving Southeastern Louisiana Passing Rushing Receiving
Nicholls
Statistics NICHUIW First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Nicholls Passing Rushing Receiving Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving
at East Texas A&M
Statistics UIWETAM First downs Plays–yards Rushes–yards Passing yards Passing: comp–att–int Turnovers Time of possession Team Category Player Statistics Incarnate Word Passing Rushing Receiving East Texas A&M Passing Rushing Receiving
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