Kickoff: 5:00 PM MT / 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Ben Altamirano Field, Silver City, New Mexico
Capacity: ~4,000
Coverage: Lone Star Conference Digital Network / Local Radio via KSNM 570 AM (Silver City) & WTAM Buffs Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Silver City, NM)
Conditions: Mostly sunny, warm
Kickoff Temperature: ~84°F (29°C)
Wind: 6–9 mph from the southwest
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Warm, dry air favors passing efficiency; light winds unlikely to affect special teams play
Injury Report
Western New Mexico Mustangs
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 2-TD opener vs. Adams State
RB1 (Probable) – 100+ yards rushing in Week 1, no reported injury
WR2 (Questionable) – Minor ankle sprain, limited in practice
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
West Texas A&M Buffaloes
QB1 (Probable) – Expected to start after full participation in practice
RB1 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
CB1 (Out) – Knee injury, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
Western New Mexico
Week 1: Defeated Adams State 35–21 — balanced offense, +2 turnover margin
2024 Finish: 2–9 overall, 1–8 LSC
Strength: Quick-strike passing game, improved run blocking
West Texas A&M
Week 1: Lost at Western Colorado 45–28 — offense moved the ball but defense allowed 500+ total yards
2024 Finish: 5–6 overall, 3–6 LSC
Strength: Physical run game, experienced offensive line
Series History
All-Time (last 2 seasons): West Texas A&M leads 2–0
Last Meeting: Oct. 12, 2024 — WTAM won 42–17 in Canyon, TX
Trend: Buffaloes have averaged 45.5 PPG in last two meetings, winning by an average margin of 21 points
Key Player Matchups
WNMU QB1 vs. WTAM Secondary: Mustangs’ vertical passing game vs. a Buffaloes defense missing a starting cornerback
WTAM RB1 vs. WNMU Front Seven: Buffaloes’ inside run game will test a Mustangs defense that allowed over 150 rushing yards in 2024
Special Teams: WTAM’s kicker perfect on PATs this season; WNMU’s return unit averaged 24 yards per kick return in Week 1
Betting Trends
West Texas A&M is 4-1 ATS in last 5 games vs. Western New Mexico
Western New Mexico is 2-8 ATS in last 10 home games
The Over has hit in 3 of the last 4 meetings between these teams
Game Odds
West Texas A&M Buffaloes – 6.5
Western New Mexico Mustangs 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
