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The 2016 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions football team represented Texas A&amp;M University–Commerce as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Colby Carthel, the Lions compiled an overall record of 11–2 with a mark of 8–1 in conference play, winning the LSC title for the third consecutive season. Texas A&amp;M–Commerce advanced to the NCAA Division II Football Championship playoffs for the fifth time in program history. In the first round, the Lions defeated , 34–23, for the program's first playoff win since 1991, but lost to the , 55–32, in the second round. The Lions were ranked No. 9 in the final AFCA poll.
Texas A&amp;M–Commerce finished with both the top offense and top defense in the conference. The Lions scored a total of 477 points (39.8 per game) while only allowing 260 (21.7 per game). On offense, the team was led by junior quarterback Luis Perez, who finished the season throwing for 3,326 yards, 32 touchdowns, and five interceptions.
The Lions played their home games at Memorial Stadium on the university's campus in Commerce, Texas.
Preseason.
LSC media poll.
The LSC media poll was released on August 8, 2016. The Lions were predicted to finish first, receiving 19 of the 28 first place votes.
Game summaries.
University of Faith (FL).
University of Faith Glory Eagles at No. 9 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions – Game summary
"at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas
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At Delta State.
No. 8 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions at Delta State Statesmen – Game summary
"at McCool Stadium, Cleveland, Mississippi
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At Eastern New Mexico.
No. 7 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions at Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds
"at Greyhound Stadium, Portales, New Mexico
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Texas A&amp;M–Kingsville.
Texas A&amp;M–Kingsville Javelinas at No. 6 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions – Game summary
"at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas"
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At Oklahoma Panhandle State.
No. 6 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions at Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies – Game summary
"at Carl Wooten Field, Goodwell, Oklahoma
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No. 7 Midwestern State.
No. 7 Midwestern State Mustangs at No. 4 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions – Game summary
"at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas"
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At Western New Mexico.
No. 9 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions at Western New Mexico Mustangs – Game summary
"at Altamirano Stadium, Silver City, New Mexico
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At Angelo State.
No. 9 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions at Angelo State Rams – Game summary
"at LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas
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West Texas A&amp;M.
West Texas A&amp;M Buffaloes at No. 8 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions – Game summary
"at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas"
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At Texas–Permian Basin.
No. 8 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions at UT Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary
"at Ratliff Stadium, Odessa, Texas
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Tarleton State.
Tarleton State Texans at No. 8 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions – Game summary
"at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas"
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No. 25 Colorado Mesa (NCAA Division II playoffs first round).
No. 25 Colorado Mesa Mavericks at No. 8 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions (NCAA Division II playoffs first round) – Game summary
"at Memorial Stadium, Commerce, Texas"
! Game information
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At No. 2 Grand Valley State (Regional semifinals).
No. 8 Texas A&amp;M–Commerce Lions at No. 2 Grand Valley State Lakers (Regional semifinals) – Game summary
"at Lubbers Stadium, Allendale, Michigan
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References.
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