D2-CFB Game Preview: Sul Ross State Lobos (0-4) vs. West Texas A&M Buffaloes (2-3)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium (capacity ~8,500)

Location: Canyon, Texas

Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: FloCollege / LSC Digital Network

Weather Forecast (Canyon, TX)

Conditions: Clear skies, warm early evening

Temperature: ~82°F at kickoff, cooling into the low 70s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 8–12 mph (crosswinds possible)

Impact: Excellent football weather; wind could slightly affect long field goals and punts

Injury Report

Sul Ross State Lobos (0–4, 0–2 LSC)

QB Jordan Clark – Questionable (shoulder soreness)

RB Chris Allen – Probable (ankle tweak)

West Texas A&M Buffaloes (2–3, 2–1 LSC)

QB Xavier Johnson – Probable (ankle soreness)

WR Malik Sims – Probable (hamstring tightness)

LB Tyler Ross – Probable (knee bruise)

Key Player Matchups

QB Jordan Clark (SRSU) vs WT Secondary

Clark has struggled against top defenses; WT has forced multiple INTs in recent games.

RB Chris Allen (SRSU) vs LB Tyler Ross (WT)

Allen is SRSU’s most reliable offensive weapon; Ross is WT’s defensive leader.

QB Xavier Johnson (WT) vs SRSU Pass Rush

Johnson has been efficient in WT’s two wins; SRSU has allowed over 50 PPG.

WR Malik Sims (WT) vs CB Marcus Hall (SRSU)

Sims is WT’s deep threat; Hall is SRSU’s best cover corner.

Recent Team Form

Sul Ross State (0–4, 0–2 LSC)

L 52–3 vs Texas A&M–Kingsville (9/27/25)

L 66–3 @ Western Oregon (9/20/25)

L 63–0 @ Stephen F. Austin (9/13/25)

L 66–0 @ UT Rio Grande Valley (8/30/25)

Offense: ~1.5 PPG Defense: ~61.8 PPG

West Texas A&M (2–3, 2–1 LSC)

W 35–7 vs Western Oregon (9/27/25)

L 52–6 @ Central Washington (9/20/25)

W 58–27 @ Western New Mexico (9/13/25)

L 33–31 vs Colorado Mines (9/4/25)

L 45–28 @ Western Colorado (8/28/25)

Offense: ~31.6 PPG Defense: ~32.8 PPG

Series History

All‑time: First‑ever meeting between Sul Ross State and West Texas A&M at the NCAA level.

Trend: WT has historically dominated non‑conference and lower‑tier opponents at home.

ATS (Against the Spread):

Sul Ross State: 0–4 ATS in 2025

West Texas A&M: 2–3 ATS in 2025

Historical Betting Results:

SRSU has failed to cover in 6 straight games vs NCAA opponents

WT has covered in 3 of last 4 Homecoming games

Projected Score: West Texas A&M 55 – Sul Ross State 7

Game Odds

Sul Ross State Lobos                       61

West Texas A&M Buffaloes         – 42

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025

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