The 1996 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football team represented Texas A&M University–Commerce—as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 1996 NCAA Division II football season. Led by 11th-year head coach Eddie Vowell, the Lions compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 4–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the LSC. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in Commerce, Texas. Texas A&M University–Commerce was renamed from East Texas State University after joining the Texas A&M University System in 1996.
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Postseason awards All-Americans Kevin Mathis, First Team James Epps, Third Team Brett Bertrand, Honorable Mention
All-Lone Star Conference LSC Superlatives Defensive Back of the Year: Kevin Mathis
LSC First Team Ralph Bennett, Offensive Tackle Brett Bertrand, Defensive End Cole Cayce, Quarterback David Dell, Kicker James Epps, Receiver Kevin Mathis, Cornerback Jim Suiter, Offensive Tackle
LSC Second Team Travis Marshall, Defensive End
LSC Honorable Mention Trey Burk, Offensive Guard Casey Cowan, Wide Receiver Jason Hoffman, Center Jermaine McDowell, Running Back Neal Searcy, Defensive Back Carl Wheeler, Defensive Back
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