Game 6: #12 ANGELO STATE RAMS (4-1, 2-1 LSC) vs. TEXAS A&M-KINGSVILLE JAVELINAS (2-3, 1-2 LSC)
Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. CT, Kingsville, Texas – Pepsi Field at Javelina Stadium
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The No. 12 Angelo State football team look to get back on track as they hit the road to Kingsville, Texas to take on the Javelinas of Texas A&M-Kingsville on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Pepsi Field at Javelina Stadium.
 
LAST TIME OUT:
The Rams suffered its first loss of the 2025 campaign at the hands of UTPB at home last Saturday night. The second half comeback effort proved too little, too late. Braeden Fuller tossed for 183 yards and two touchdowns while the defense collected seven tackles for loss, four sacks and two interceptions in the 28-14 contest.

SERIES HISTORY: Angelo State vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville
All-Time Series: 33-24, TAMUK
Last Meeting: Oct. 12, 2024 (San Angelo, Texas – ASU, 38-0)
Despite the Javelinas hold nine games over the Rams across the series history, ASU has dominated as of late, winning the last 11 games tacked on last season behind Braeden Fullers 332 yards passing and four touchdowns. The defense recorded six sacks and forced three turnovers to complete the shutout.
 
SCOUTING THE JAVELINAS:

• The Javelinas enter this weekend with a 2-3 overall record and 1-2 in Lone Star Conference play.
• Last time out, TAMUK allowed 18 points in the fourth quarter to lose 31-24 to Midwestern State.
• Kingsville boasts the second-best offense in the LSC, averaging 37.2 points per game while their defense sits fifth, allowing 27.6 points per game.
• Andre Branch is the name to highlight on the offense as he is fourth in the LSC with 291 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.

RAMS IN THE RANKINGS:
Following the fall to UTPB, the Rams check in at No. 10 in D2Football, No. 11 in FloCollege and No.12 in the AFCA polls.

WEEKLY ACCOLADES TO BE PROUD OF:
The Rams lead the Lone Star Conference in weekly accolades as the Blue and Gold have been awarded four total:

LSC Defensive Player of the Week

• Sept. 8         Demetrias Charles
• Sept. 15       Owen Seaver
• Sept. 22       Shamareon "Bobo" McKinnon

LSC Special Teams Player of the Week

• Sept. 15       Zeek Freeman

ATOP THE TAKEAWAYS:
Jeff Girch's defense has been no stranger to forcing turnovers, as the Rams currently sit among the nation leaders in turnovers forced with 14; nine interceptions and five forced fumbles.

RAMS ON THE RUN:
Four players have recorded over 100 rushing yards for the Rams this season including Cameron Dischler (204 yards, 3 TD), Jayden Jones (236 yards, 1 TD), Chad Pharis (142 yards, 2 TD) and Kaeden Smith (155 yards, TD).
 
HEAD COACH PROFILE – JEFF GIRSCH
Jeff Girsch recorded his 50^th career win as head coach to open the season, becoming the fastest coach in program history to reach that milestone. He holds a career winning percentage of .769 and has been selected as the LSC Coach of the Year three times in his career, most recently in 2024. Prior to being named head coach, Girsch spent five years as the defensive coordinator for the Rams.

QUICK HITS:

• The Rams are currently the fifth best offense in the LSC, averaging 34.0 points per game.
• On the other side of the ball, the defense sits in third as they average just over 20 points per game.
• Corey Sandolph is second in the LSC in receiving touchdowns with five.
• Owen Seaver continues his tear this season as he has recorded 6.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, both third in the LSC in their respective categories.
• Xavier Walton is among the nation's leaders with four interceptions.

2025 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
FULLER EARNS PRESEASON POTY:
Quarterback Braeden Fuller was selected as the Lone Star Conference Preseason Offensive Player of the Year. A 2024 Harlon Hill Award Finalist and the 2024 OPOTY for the conference, Fuller led the conference in passing yards (2,318) and touchdowns (19). He also added 10 rushing touchdowns and 678 yards on the ground.
 
THREE RAMS ON D2FOOTBALL.COM ELITE 100 WATCHLIST:
The Rams had three players named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 Watchlist. Newcomer Stefaan Forbes was named First-Team punter while defensive end Owen Seaver was selected Second-Team Defense and Fuller was named to the Offensive Squad.
 
PICKED TO REPEAT IN LSC PRESEASON POLL:
Totaling 292 points and 23 first-place votes, the Rams were selected first overall in the LSC Preseason Poll. Rounding out the top three were Central Washington at two and UT Permian Basin at three.