Scores in Week 1:

Missouri S&T 31
ENMU 14

Angelo State 24
Western Oregon 17

#11 Midwestern State 55
Humboldt State 12

#1 Texas A&M Commerce 37 (2OT)
Texas A&M Kingsville 36

Azusa Pacific 17
West Texas A&M 7

San Diego (D1) 38
WNMU 9

Tarleton State 44
Delta State 13

Texas State (D1) 26
UT Permian Basin 16

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#1 Texas A&M Commerce v. William Jewell: Saturday, September 8th 12PM
Liberty, MissouriGame Analysis
TAMC 47 WJ 13


UT-Permian Basin v. Northern Michigan: Saturday, September 8th 12 PM
Marquette, Michigan

The Falcons had a successful game 1 last week. Yes, they did lose to a lower level FBS team in Texas State; but, it was closer in score than I thought. The surprise was the lack of passing yards (115 pass yards Total). The team did an outstanding job in controlling the turnover battle. Only having a single fumble turnover. The running game shared the load between the 2 QBs and RB Marquis Simmons (78 yards). The fail of the game was the FG unit with 2 missed FGs in the 20-yard range. The defense played a good game with only 363 yards gained by the opponent. QBs Sam Allen and Kameron Mathis both played. The Falcons certainly have some progress to be made but we need to see some more of this team. I have my concerns on the teams level of progress and taking that next giant step.

Game Analysis
Northern Michigan 35 UTPB 20


Western New Mexico v. Idaho (FBS): Saturday, September 8th 4 PM
Moscow, Idaho
Game Analysis: The Idaho Vandals were completely obliterated last week by Fresno State with a score of 79-to-13. The Vandals had multiple blocked kicks returned for TDs and could not really stop anyone on defense. The Vandals are still a decent team and I believe are still several steps ahead of Division 2 teams. However, this would be a huge upset if the Mustangs could pull it off.

Idaho 44 Western New Mexico 22


Angelo State v. Abilene Christian (FCS): Saturday, September 8th 6 PM
Abilene, TXGame Analysis
ACU 45 Angelo State 28


Oklahoma Panhandle State (NAIA) v. West Texas A&M: Saturday, September 8th 6 PM
Canyon, TXGame Analysis: OPSU of the NAIA and briefly with Division 2 makes the short trip to Canyon. The Aggies lost by 9 points to Hastings College of Nebraska. OPSU never appeared to have come out in the 2nd half and lost their lead and the game. Look for a balanced attack from the Aggies. WT opens at home with a win.

WTAMU 33 OPSU 10


Tarleton State v. Stephen F. Austin (FCS): Saturday, September 8th 6 PM
Nacogdoches, TXGame AnalysisSFA 34 Tarleton 28


Texas Wesleyan (NAIA) v. Texas A&M Kingsville: Saturday, September 8th 7 PM
Kingsville, TXGame Analysis: This game may seem to be fairly dull as the Javelinas will dominate from start to finish. This game is over by Halftime.

Texas A&M Kingsville 62 Texas Wesleyan 12

#25 Colorado Mesa v. Eastern New Mexico: Saturday, September 8th 8 PM
Portales, NM

The Hounds may have the most difficult schedule for the next 5 weeks. Looking at their schedule to others, it is a tall order.

The Greyhounds of ENMU surprised me by the level of play by the Defense. I was taken back by what was happening against Missouri S&T. The rush defense does not appear to be as stout as I expected. S&T did rush 40 plays but the Hounds gave up 5.5 yards on average, unlike last season. They were only giving up 3.2 rush yards per game last season. This could be the first week jitters but that is a big regression for this team that already struggles with their defensive secondary and has for some time. I was in awe by the rushing attack that was being put on ENMU, as it was unexpected. There was some expected growing-pains with a new D-Coordinator.

I left the best part for last. They were out-rushed by the other team last week: Unheard Of. I cannot recall seeing this happen hardly at all over the past several seasons.

Game Analysis
Colorado Mesa 34 ENMU 27



GAME OF THE WEEK IN ALL OF DIVISION 2:
#2 West Florida v. #10 Midwestern State: Saturday, September 8th 7 PM
Wichita Falls, TX
Game AnalysisMidwestern State 36 West Florida 30