The Cardinals exploded for three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, positioning UIW for a possible first-round bye in the FCS playoffs.
No. 6 Incarnate Word completed the first undefeated conference season in program history, capping a clean run through the Southland slate with a 38-24 win against East Texas A&M on Saturday in Commerce . The Cardinals trailed 24-17 entering the fourth quarter before taking flight with a stiff wind at their back, scoring touchdowns on three straight drives to grab control.
Rebuilt O-line paves way for UIW's Southland championship run The Cardinals gained 201 of their 496 yards of offense in the final quarter. Lontrell Turner capped a 14-play, 90-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown run to tie the game with about 13 minutes remaining, and quarterback Zach Calzada hit tight end Logan Compton for a 9-yard score to put the Cardinals in front about midway through the quarter, finishing a six-play, 71-yard drive.
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