The second week of the LSC rankings have come for the LSC Blog and there is already changes in the air with the poll.



Week 6 Previews and Predictions:


Eastern New Mexico (3-2) v. Bacone (NAIA) (1-4), 1 p.m. Kickoff

Muskogee, OK

Bacone is actually coming off a win last week against Lyon College. Most everyone saw that last game that Bacone played against an LSC team at AT&T Stadium with a 56-0 loss to Angelo and reduced quarters in the 2nd half of the game down from 15 minutes to 10 minutes. I see this game pretty much going the same as that game.

ENMU is probably just as good as last year, even with all the seniors graduating. They are a few plays away from being 5-0. This team is definitely gotten better throughout the past several seasons under Coach Lynn. The triple option offense will probably always continue to baffle teams and I think ENMU gets better and better at it every year. I like the play of WR Adrian Horton. He has already accumulated 375 receiving yards and 4 TDs; and, has thrown for a 65-yard TD pass.

Concluding thoughts: BLOW OUT!
Greyhounds score big and this is over at the half.

Prediction: ENMU 63 Bacone 0


Texas A&M Kingsville (1-4) v. Tarleton State (0-5), 7 p.m. Kickoff

Kingsville, TX, Javelina Stadium

This will be a game not to miss. On one hand you have a struggling team and on the other hand, you have a team that is on the rise.





Concluding thoughts: The Texans have a tough road trip to Texas A&M Kingsville. The Javelinas are looking for their first LSC win and so are the Texans. Guess what, someone is going to win and finally have an LSC win. Who is that going to be?

Prediction: Texas A&M Kingsville 31 Tarleton State 28


West Texas A&M (2-2) v. (AFCA #12) Midwestern State (5-0), 7 p.m. Kickoff
Wichita Falls, TX, Memorial Stadium


The Buffaloes have had 2 weeks to prepare for this matchup; I certainly know that they have taken full advantage of that. I am sure that the Mustangs are aware of their preparation time as they head into another big LSC game. Last season, the Buffaloes really got the better of the Mustangs and held them to only 13 points. This year will probably be completely different, as is every year.


The WT offense has not been nearly as strong as we are all to expect seeing the likes of Null, Harris, Bell and Vaughan. Will they get back to that type of offensive production again? They will need some of that this week against a formidable Mustang defense that is stingy.

Midwestern State last week took full advantage of all their opportunities against Angelo State. They recovered a fumble in the end-zone for a score, blocked a punt and took it for a score, forced multiple turnovers and pushed their way to victory. Their game plan really looked good, especially when Coward starting pulling the gives and taking off with the ball. He found real success running the ball and accumulated for big yardage. The Wide Receivers also appeared to becoming more into their own in the offense.



Look for another drag out fight amongst these LSC foes.

I will be heading down for this game and hope to see several of you Buffalo and Mustang fans in the crowd. Just hit me up if you see me walking around.


Prediction: Midwestern State 30 West Texas A&M 27

Game of the Week: #21 Angelo State (4-1) v. #12 Texas A&M Commerce (4-1), 7 p.m. Kickoff
Commerce, TX, Memorial Stadium

This is definitely the biggest game of the week. Last season came down to these 2 teams fighting for it all in the end. Last season, Texas A&M Commerce were the Conference Champions and Angelo State won the Conference Playoffs.

This is probably a game that both teams had circled on their schedules.

Looks take a look at what these 2 teams have done so far this season:

Angelo State Texas A&M Commerce

OFFENSE OFFENSE
42.2 Points per game 46.8 Points per game
1,111 rushing yards 1,340 rushing yards
1,718 passing yards 1,308 passing yards
11 Turnovers 5 Turnovers
22-27 Red-Zone Scores 24-28 Red-Zone Scores
Sacks Allowed: 2 Sacks Allowed: 10
TFLs Allowed: 32 TFLs Allowed: 26
Opponent record:10-13 Opponent record: 9-16

DEFENSE DEFENSE
Yards Allowed: Yards Allowed:
640 rushing yards 618 rushing yards
1,042 passing yards 1,324 passing yards
Forced Turnovers: 10 Forced Turnovers: 14
Sacks: 15 Sacks: 13
TFLs: 45 TFLs: 35



I like how this game is developing. These two are pretty much on par in terms of offense and rushing defense. Both appear to be giving up considerable yards in the passing defense. However, Delta State was probably the best passing team that has come through and Commerce faced them early. The one thing that really stands out is the turnovers. Texas A&M Commerce is #5 in the nation in the turnover margin, averaging 1.8. After seeing the Rams last week, this may be the pitfall if they struggle again with coughing the ball up. If they do that this week, they will definitely lose again.

Concluding Thoughts:



Commerce takes this one from the Rams.

The Lions by 6.

Prediction: Texas A&M Commerce 41 Angelo State 35
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