West Texas A&M at Western Oregon
>> When: 3 p.m. Saturday
>> Where: McArthur Field, Monmouth, Ore.
>> Records: West Texas A&M 1-3 overall, 1-1 LSC; Western Oregon 1-2 overall, 1-0 LSC
>> Last year: Western Oregon 37, West Texas A&M 36
>> Last week: Central Washington 45, West Texas A&M 3; Western Oregon 39, Sul Ross State 17
>> Notes: West Texas A&M showed just how much further it has to go in order to challenge for a conference title. The Buffaloes were dealt a 45-3 blowout loss to No. 14 Central Washington last week at home. … After finally playing an NCAA Division II opponent, Western Oregon cracked the win column with a 39-17 victory against Sul Ross State. The Wolves will also be playing their home opener this weekend.
Sul Ross State at Texas A&M-Kingsville
>> When: 7 p.m. Saturday
>> Where: Javelina Stadium, Kingsville
>> Records: Sul Ross State 1-3 overall, 0-2 LSC; Texas A&M-Kingsville 2-1 overall, 1-0 LSC
>> Last year: Did not play
>> Last week: Western Oregon 39, Sul Ross State 17; Texas A&M-Kingsville 20, UTPB 14
>> Notes: Sul Ross State is still searching for its first Lone Star Conference win. It won’t be easy this week. The Lobos trailed 32-3 at one point against a not-so-strong Western Oregon team. … After defeating UTPB last week, the Javelinas might be a conference contender this season. Texas A&M-Kingsville will look to flex its muscles this Saturday against a weak opponent.
Western New Mexico at Central Washington
>> When: 8 p.m. Saturday
>> Where: Tomlinson Stadium, Ellensburg, Wash.
>> Records: Western New Mexico 2-2 overall, 0-2 LSC; Central Washington 2-1 overall, 1-0 LSC
>> Last year: Central Washington 55, Western New Mexico 17
>> Last week: Angelo State 21, Western New Mexico 0; Central Washington 45, West Texas A&M 3
>> Notes: After two weeks of scoring 36 or more points, Western New Mexico’s offense was held to a shutout against Angelo State. The Mustangs get an even tougher test this week on the road. … Central Washington looks every bit like a conference contender after putting up 464 yards of total offense last week against West Texas A&M.
