No. 19 Angelo State Hits the Road to take on Sul Ross State

 

ALPINE, TX — The No. 19 Angelo State Rams look to keep their momentum rolling as they hit the road for a Lone Star Conference matchup against Sul Ross State on Saturday night at Jackson Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., with live coverage available on FloCollege, Rams Radio Network, and Live Stats.

Last time out, the Rams snapped a two-game skid in commanding fashion, defeating Midwestern State 48-24 on homecoming night in San Angelo. Quarterbacks Braeden Fuller and Kaeden Smith combined for five total touchdowns, while Cameron Dischler exploded for 165 total yards on just 11 touches.

Special teams played a major role in the victory. Caine Elroy blocked a punt recovered by Eugene Liger in the end zone for a touchdown, and Alan Dobbins returned an onside kick 45 yards for another score late in the fourth quarter.

Series History: Angelo State vs. Sul Ross State

  • All-Time Series: Angelo State leads, 8-5

  • Last Meeting: Oct. 26, 2024 — ASU 57, SRSU 10 (San Angelo, Texas)

Last year’s homecoming win marked the first meeting between the programs since 1975, when ASU competed in the NAIA. The Rams dominated the 2024 matchup behind Fuller’s 287 passing yards and a balanced rushing attack that produced five touchdowns on the ground.

Scouting Report

The Sul Ross State Lobos enter the weekend 0-7 overall and 0-5 in LSC play, extending their losing streak to nine games dating back to November 2024.

Despite their record, the Lobos put up a fight last week, falling just short in a 45-42 loss to Western New Mexico. Quarterback Kye Callicoatte led the offense with 203 passing yards, one touchdown, and 77 rushing yards with two scores.

Defensively, the Lobos have standout performers:

  • Brendon Martin leads the LSC with 63 total tackles.

  • Evian Thompson ranks fourth in the league with 58 tackles.

As a team, Sul Ross ranks last in both scoring offense (11.1 PPG) and scoring defense (59.6 PPG allowed).

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