McNeese Cowboys Wrap Up Spring Practice

Final scrimmage shortened as team prepares for upcoming season

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:19pm

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a college football practice or scrimmage, with sharp, overlapping planes of the team's vibrant colors representing the energy and intensity of the session.The McNeese Cowboys' final spring practice session signals the team is ready to shift focus to summer workouts and fall preparations.Navarre Today

The McNeese State Cowboys football team wrapped up their spring practice session on Saturday with a third and final scrimmage, which was shorter than expected. The team will have one more practice on Tuesday, but it will be without pads and in shorts as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Why it matters

Spring practice is a critical time for college football teams to evaluate their roster, install new schemes, and get players ready for the rigors of the upcoming season. The Cowboys' abbreviated final scrimmage suggests they may have accomplished their goals for the spring and are ready to shift focus to summer workouts and fall camp.

The details

The Cowboys' third and final spring scrimmage on Saturday morning was shorter than expected, indicating the team may have accomplished its goals for the spring practice session. The team will have one more practice on Tuesday, but it will be a lighter, non-contact session with players in shorts rather than full pads.

  • The Cowboys wrapped up their spring camp on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The team will have one final practice on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, but it will be a non-contact session in shorts.

The players

McNeese State Cowboys

The football team of McNeese State University, a public university located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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What’s next

The Cowboys will now shift their focus to summer workouts and preparations for the upcoming fall season.

The takeaway

The abbreviated final spring practice session for the McNeese State Cowboys suggests the team accomplished its goals for the offseason and is ready to move forward to the next phase of preparations for the 2026 season.