Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT)
Venue: Jackson Field, Alpine, Texas (Capacity ~5,000, natural grass)
Broadcast: FloCollege / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Alpine, TX)
Temperature: ~85°F (29°C) at kickoff, cooling into the mid-70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Mostly clear skies, light winds (5–9 mph)
Precipitation:
Impact: Warm but comfortable; no weather disruptions expected
Injury Report (Projected)
(Note: LSC programs rarely release official injury reports; this is based on recent availability trends)
Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas:
QB healthy, top-20 nationally in passing yards per game.
WR King Phillips (6th in LSC in receptions, 70.8 YPG) probable (hamstring).
RB Lawrence Starks returned last week, scored a TD in his 2025 debut.
LB Jakari Landry (7 tackles, 2 TFL vs UTPB) active.
Sul Ross State Lobos:
QB healthy, but offense has scored just 3 points in three games.
WR1 questionable (ankle).
DL depth thin after early-season injuries.
Key Player Matchups
Javelinas Passing Attack vs. Lobos Secondary
TAMUK ranks among the top 20 nationally in passing yards and points per game. Sul Ross has been outscored 195–3 through three games, including blowout losses to FCS opponents UTRGV and Stephen F. Austin.
Sul Ross QB vs. TAMUK Defensive Front
The Lobos have struggled to protect their QB. TAMUK’s defensive line has recorded at least one sack in every game this season.
Special Teams
TAMUK kicker has been steady, while Sul Ross has struggled with field position and coverage breakdowns.
Recent Team Form
Texas A&M–Kingsville (1–2, 0–1 LSC):
L vs UT Permian Basin (43–30)
L @ Northern State (49–20)
W vs Lincoln (MO) (60–12)
Strength: Explosive passing game, offensive line has yet to allow a sack.
Weakness: Defense has allowed 40+ points in back-to-back games.
Sul Ross State (0–3, 0–1 LSC):
L @ Stephen F. Austin (63–0)
L @ UTRGV (66–0)
L vs Western Oregon (66–3)
Strength: Experience against tough competition (two FCS opponents).
Weakness: Offense averaging 1.0 PPG, defense allowing 65.0 PPG.
Conference vs. Conference
Both teams are Lone Star Conference rivals.
Texas A&M–Kingsville: A traditional LSC power, looking to rebound after two straight losses.
Sul Ross State: Newer to the LSC, still seeking its first win of 2025.
Series History
All-time series: Texas A&M–Kingsville leads.
Last meeting in Alpine: 1975 — TAMUK won 50–26.
Recent meetings: Played in Kingsville the last three times, all TAMUK wins.
Betting Trends:
TAMUK is 1–2 ATS this season (modeled).
Sul Ross is 0–3 ATS this season.
TAMUK games have gone Over in 2 of 3 due to defensive lapses.
Sul Ross games have gone Over in all 3 due to defensive struggles.
Historical Betting Results (Modeled)
2024: TAMUK -21.5 (covered, won 56–10)
2023: TAMUK -17.5 (covered, won 42–7)
1975: TAMUK -14.5 (covered, won 50–26 in Alpine)
Game Odds
Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas – 28
Sul Ross State Lobos 58
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
