No. 21 Angelo State Hosts Midwestern State for Homecoming

SAN ANGELO, TX — The No. 21 Angelo State Rams will look to snap a two-game skid as they return home to host Midwestern State for Homecoming Night on Saturday, Oct. 18, at LeGrand Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., with the game available on FloCollege, live stats, and a local radio broadcast.

Angelo State (4-2, 2-2 LSC) fell 24-19 on the road to Texas A&M–Kingsville last weekend, marking its second consecutive loss. Third-down efficiency was a deciding factor as the Rams converted just 3 of 14 attempts while allowing the Javelinas to convert 9 of 19. The loss also snapped ASU’s streak of 20 consecutive games forcing a turnover.

Series History

• All-Time Series: Midwestern State leads 16–11

• Last Meeting: Oct. 19, 2024 — Angelo State 44, Midwestern State 7 (Wichita Falls)

While the Mustangs lead the all-time series, the Rams have won four of the past five meetings, including a 27-12 home win in 2023 when quarterback Gerald Gardner threw for 334 yards and one touchdown.

Midwestern State (2-4, 2-2 LSC) enters the weekend riding a two-game winning streak after opening the season 0-4. The Mustangs defeated Sul Ross State 69-23 last week, piling up 342 rushing yards while quarterback Sean Jastrab threw for six touchdowns.

MSU ranks seventh in the LSC in scoring offense (29.7 points per game) but sits eighth in scoring defense, allowing just over 35 points per game.

The Rams continue to be one of the Lone Star Conference’s most balanced teams on both sides of the ball. Angelo State’s defense ranks among the national leaders with 14 forced turnovers, including nine interceptions and five fumble recoveries.

Offensively, the Rams are averaging 31.5 points per game, ranking sixth in the LSC, while the defense sits third in the league, allowing just 21 points per contest. Four Rams have eclipsed 100 rushing yards this season, led by Jayden Jones with 256 yards and one touchdown, followed by Cameron Dischler with 227 yards and three touchdowns, Kaeden Smith with 209 yards and a score, and Chad Pharis with 142 yards and two touchdowns.

Through the air, Corey Sandolph ranks second in the conference with six receiving touchdowns, while Owen Seaver leads the league with 7.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. On the back end, Xavier Walton continues to shine as one of the nation’s leaders with four interceptions.