Game 9
ANGELO STATE RAMS (5-3, 4-2 LSC) vs MIDWESTERN STATE MUSTANGS (4-4, 3-3 LSC)
Saturday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. CST, San Angelo, Texas – LeGrand Stadium at 1^st Community Credit Union Field
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The Angelo State football team returns home as the Rams welcome in Midwestern State in Lone Star Conference action on Saturday at LeGrand Stadium at 1^st Community Credit Union Field.
 
LAST TIME OUT: The Rams earned a dominant victory on the road over West Texas A&M, downing the Buffs 27-10. The Rams amassed 513 yards of offense while rushing for nearly 400 yards (396). Kason Philips collected 115 yards on only eight carries, averaging 14.4 yards per carry. ASU's defense held WT to 221 yards in the game, including only 50 yards passing with two interceptions.
 
SERIES HISTORY: Angelo State vs. Midwestern State
All-Time Series: 16-9. MSU
Last Meeting: Nov. 12, 2022: 37-19, ASU
The Mustangs hold the all-time advantage over the Rams, winning 16 of the 25 matchups. ASU has won two of the last three meetings including a 37-19 win on the road last season. The last time the Mustangs played in San Angelo was during the 2019 season, falling to the Rams 28-6.
 
SCOUTING THE MUSTANGS:

• The Mustangs hold a 4-4 overall record heading into Saturday's game, going 3-3 in conference play.
• MSU is riding a two-game win streak, defeating Western Oregon 33-6 and Western New Mexico 56-7.
• Allowing only 19 points per game, the Mustangs hold the second-best scoring defense in the LSC.
• MSU is allowing 302 yards per game which ranks fourth in the LSC while offensively, the Mustangs are averaging 305 yards which ranks seventh.
• The Mustangs are the second-best rushing team in the conference, averaging 224.3 yards on the ground.
• Jalen March is the second-leading rusher in the LSC, averaging 87.1 yards per game while Devin Cross holds the fourth-best rushing average at 80 yards per game.

QUICK HITS:
-The Rams are allowing the fewest points in the LSC at 18.6 points per game are rank first in yards allowed at 260.3.
-ASU is averaging the second most yards in the Lone Star at 399.4 per game while scoring the third most points at 32 points per game.
-The Rams have recorded the second most sacks in the conference with 19 on the season.
-Zorhan Rideaux's receiving average of 64.3 yards per game leads the LSC.
-Bradley Larson has the top field goal percentage in the conference at 91.7, making 11-of-12.
-With 55 tackles on the season, Eric Rascoe ranks eighth in the conference.
-Kason McCullough-Cooper is second in the LSC in interceptions with four on the season.
 
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
PITTS EARNS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
After collecting nine total tackles, an interception, and half a sack against the Javelinas, Andrew Pitts was named the Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
 
OPENING SEASON DUB:
The Rams scored 28 unanswered points against West Alabama to open the season with a 38-14 win over the Tigers.
 
LSC FAVORITES:
After finishing the 2022 LSC season undefeated, the Rams were selected as the favorites to repeat in 2023, earning the top spot in the conference preseason coaches' poll.
 
D2FOOTBALL.COM ELITE 100:
K'Hari Watson and Andrew Pitts were named to the D2Football.com 2023 Elite 100 watch list for the upcoming season.