D2-CFB Game Preview: Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas (2-2) vs. Midwestern State Mustangs (0-4)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Memorial Stadium (capacity ~14,500)

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas

Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET)

Broadcast: FloCollege / LSC Digital Network

Weather Forecast (Wichita Falls, TX)

Conditions: Clear skies, warm evening

Temperature: ~84°F at kickoff, cooling into the mid‑70s by the fourth quarter

Wind: 7–11 mph

Impact: Excellent football weather; slight wind may affect long field goals and punts

Injury Report

Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas (2–2, 1–1 LSC):

QB Jack Turner – Probable (ankle soreness; coming off a 393‑yard passing game vs Sul Ross)

RB Chris Allen – Questionable (hamstring)

Midwestern State Mustangs (0–4, 0–2 LSC):

QB Jakolby Longino – Probable (shoulder soreness)

WR Demonte Greene – Probable (knee bruise; 2nd in LSC in receptions and yards)

Key Player Matchups

QB Jack Turner (TAMUK) vs MSU Secondary

Turner threw for 393 yards last week, the 5th‑highest single‑game total in Javelina history.

WR Demonte Greene (MSU) vs TAMUK Corners

Greene has 31 catches for 483 yards, ranking 2nd in the LSC.

RB Chris Allen (TAMUK) vs LB Tyler Ross (MSU)

Allen is TAMUK’s top rusher; Ross leads MSU in tackles.

QB Jakolby Longino (MSU) vs TAMUK Pass Rush

Longino has shown flashes but has been pressured heavily in MSU’s 0–4 start.

Recent Team Form

Texas A&M–Kingsville (2–2, 1–1 LSC):

W 52–3 vs Sul Ross State (9/27/25)

L 43–30 vs UT Permian Basin (9/20/25)

L 38–28 vs Angelo State (9/13/25)

W 35–14 vs Western New Mexico (9/6/25)

Offense: 40.5 PPG (6th in DII) Defense: 27.2 PPG

Midwestern State (0–4, 0–2 LSC):

L 37–15 vs UT Permian Basin (9/27/25)

L 28–14 vs Angelo State (9/20/25)

L 31–17 vs Central Washington (9/13/25)

L 24–21 vs Eastern New Mexico (9/6/25)

Offense: 16.7 PPG Defense: 34.5 PPG

Series History

All‑time: Midwestern State leads 15–13

Recent:

2024: TAMUK 28–21

2023: MSU 31–28

2022: TAMUK 24–17

Trend: The last three meetings have all been decided by one score.

ATS (Against the Spread):

TAMUK: 3–1 ATS last 4

MSU: 0–4 ATS last 4

Historical Betting Results:

TAMUK has covered in 2 of last 3 vs MSU

MSU has failed to cover in 5 straight LSC games

Projected Score: Texas A&M–Kingsville 34 – Midwestern State 20

Game Odds

Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas                – 10.5

Midwestern State Mustangs                       53

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