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.

Recruiting class
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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
 * Matt DeBlasio – Tight End/Running Back, SR
 * Austin Mitchell – Wide Receiver, RS-SR
 * Drew Jones – Offensive Lineman, SR

Defense

1st Team
 * Alexis Ramos – Linebacker, SR
 * Ferlando Jordan – Defensive Back, RS-JR

2nd Team
 * Josh Carr Jr. – Defensive Lineman, JR