2020 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team
The 2020 Southeastern Louisiana Lions football team represented Southeastern Louisiana University in the 2020–21 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Lions were led by third-year head coach Frank Scelfo and played their home games at Strawberry Stadium. They competed as a member of the Southland Conference. Although Southland institutions could have chosen to participate in limited fall competition, Southeastern Louisiana announced on August 13, that they would not compete in any athletic competitions in the fall. Previous season. The Lions finished the 2019 season 8–5, 6–3 in Southland play to finish in  a tie for third place. The Lions were invited to the NCAA Division I Tournament where they were ultimately defeated in the second round after defeating No. 8 Villanova 45-44 and then lost to No. 7 Montana 73–28. Preseason. Recruiting class. Reference: Preseason poll. The Southland Conference released their spring preseason poll in January 2021. The Lions were picked to finish third in the conference. In addition, six Lions were chosen to the Preseason All-Southland Team Preseason All–Southland Teams. Offense "2nd Team" Defense "1st Team" "2nd Team"