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			'''First quarter'''
			*WOU – Dominique Loggins 2-yard run (Charlie Shulkin kick), 12:11. ''Wolves 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:49.'''''
			*WT – Kanon Gibson 36-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 6:35. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 1:01.'''''
			*WT – Brennan Ray 5-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 0:00. ''Buffaloes 14–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 2:00.'''''
			'''Second quarter'''
			*WOU – Brenden Hodge 52-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 14:06. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:50.'''''
			*WOU – Gannon Winker 2-yard run (Charlie Shulkin kick), 6:56. ''Wolves 21–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 6:17.'''''
			*WT – Tyrie Tipton 30-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Charlie Shulkin kick), 1:09. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:41.'''''
			'''Third quarter'''
			*WOU – Team safety, 13:52. ''Wolves 23–21.''
			*WOU – Keyvaun Eady 24-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 11:15. ''Wolves 30–21. '''Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:37.'''''
			*WT – J. T. Cavender 65-yard fumble return (Preston Gregg kick), 4:10. ''Wolves 30–28.''
			'''Fourth quarter'''
			*WT – Kanon Gibson 9-yard run (Kanon Gibson run), 5:31. ''Buffaloes 36–30. '''Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:33.'''''
			*WOU – Brenden Hodge 2-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 0:02. ''Wolves 37–36. '''Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:23.'''''
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2023 West Texas A&M Buffaloes football

Conference	Lone Star Conference
Record	3–7 (2–6 LSC)
Head coach	Josh Lynn (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Chase Kyser (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Pro spread
Defensive coordinator	Levi Gallas (1st season)
Base defense	3–4
Home stadium	Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium
Seasons← 20222024 →

2023 Lone Star Conference football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
No. 18 UT Permian Basin $^	8	–	0	10	–	2
No. 17 Central Washington ^	7	–	1	9	–	4
Angelo State	6	–	2	7	–	3
Texas A&M–Kingsville	5	–	3	7	–	3
Midwestern State	3	–	5	4	–	6
Eastern New Mexico	2	–	6	5	–	6
West Texas A&M	2	–	6	3	–	7
Western Oregon	2	–	6	3	–	8
Western New Mexico	1	–	7	2	–	8

$ – Conference champion ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant Rankings from AFCA Poll

The 2023 West Texas A&M Buffaloes football team represented West Texas A&M University (WT) during the 2023 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the Lone Star Conference. Led by first-year head coach Josh Lynn, the Buffaloes played their home games at Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium in Canyon, Texas.

Coaching changes

On November 21, 2022, Hunter Hughes was fired as the Buffaloes' head coach after six seasons. On December 14, 2022, Nebraska–Kearney head coach Josh Lynn was hired as the Buffaloes' new head coach.

LSC preseason poll

The LSC preseason poll was released on July 27, 2023. The Buffaloes were predicted to finish fifth in the conference.

Predicted finish	Team	Votes (1st place)
LSC media poll
1	Angelo State	241 (25)
2	Central Washington	198 (1)
3	Texas A&M–Kingsville	174
4	Midwestern State	147
5	West Texas A&M	123
6	Western Oregon	118 (1)
7	UT Permian Basin	98
8	Eastern New Mexico	59
9	Western New Mexico	57

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance
September 2	2:00 p.m.	at Western Colorado*	Mountaineer Bowl Gunnison, CO	L 6–28	N/A
September 9	7:00 p.m.	Adams State*	Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium Canyon, TX	W 28–7	6,981
September 16	7:00 p.m.	Midwestern State	Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium Canyon, TX	W 23–0	6,726
September 23	6:00 p.m.	at UT Permian Basin	Astound Broadband Stadium Midland, TX	L 40–41	7,018
September 30	7:00 p.m.	Western Oregon	Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium Canyon, TX	L 36–37	6,553
October 7	7:00 p.m.	at Texas A&M–Kingsville	Javelina Stadium Kingsville, TX	L 21–28	5,374
October 14	7:00 p.m.	Western New Mexico	Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium Canyon, TX	W 49–27	8,462
October 21	8:00 p.m.	at Central Washington	Tomlinson Stadium Ellensburg, WA	L 14–30	6,998
October 28	7:00 p.m.	Angelo State	Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium Canyon, TX	L 10–27	4,972
November 4	1:00 p.m.	at Eastern New Mexico	Greyhound Stadium Portales, NM (Wagon Wheel)	L 27–35	2,402
*Non-conference game Homecoming All times are in Central time

Game summaries

At Western Colorado

West Texas A&M Buffaloes at Western Colorado Mountaineers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	0	6	0	0	6
Mountaineers	14	0	0	14	28

at Mountaineer Bowl, Gunnison, Colorado

Date: September 2
Game time: 2:00 p.m. CDT/1:00 p.m. MDT
Game weather: Sunny
Referee: Cecil Harrison
Box score, Recap

Game information
First quarter WCU – Deyvon Butler 2-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 8:40. Mountaineers 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 4:26. WCU – Deyvon Butler 2-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 1:47. Mountaineers 14–0. Drive: 2 plays, 16 yards, 1:01. Second quarter WT – Preston Gregg 33-yard field goal, 8:08. Mountaineers 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 4:21. WT – Preston Gregg 22-yard field goal, 0:53. Mountaineers 14–6. Drive: 10 plays, 24 yards, 4:44. Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter WCU – Braeden Hogan 3-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 3:52. Mountaineers 21–6. Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 3:36. WCU – Deyvon Butler 23-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 2:45. Mountaineers 28–6. Drive: 1 play, 23 yards, 0:07.

Game information

First quarter

WCU – Deyvon Butler 2-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 8:40. Mountaineers 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 4:26.
WCU – Deyvon Butler 2-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 1:47. Mountaineers 14–0. Drive: 2 plays, 16 yards, 1:01.

Second quarter

WT – Preston Gregg 33-yard field goal, 8:08. Mountaineers 14–3. Drive: 11 plays, 47 yards, 4:21.
WT – Preston Gregg 22-yard field goal, 0:53. Mountaineers 14–6. Drive: 10 plays, 24 yards, 4:44.

Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

WCU – Braeden Hogan 3-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 3:52. Mountaineers 21–6. Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 3:36.
WCU – Deyvon Butler 23-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 2:45. Mountaineers 28–6. Drive: 1 play, 23 yards, 0:07.

Statistics	WT	WCU
First downs	16	17
Total yards	239	324
Rushing yards	108	166
Passing yards	131	158
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	30:58	29:02

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Texas A&M	Passing	Kyle Brown	11/26, 95 yards, INT
	Rushing	Tray'vion McCoy-Gay	16 rushes, 72 yards
	Receiving	Kris Sims	3 receptions, 31 yards
Western Colorado	Passing	Drew Nash	13/27, 158 yards
	Rushing	Deyvon Butler	11 rushes, 61 yards, 3 TD
	Receiving	Victory David	1 reception, 64 yards

Adams State

Adams State Grizzlies at West Texas A&M Buffaloes – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Grizzlies	0	0	7	0	7
Buffaloes	7	7	7	7	28

at Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, Canyon, Texas

Date: September 9
Game time: 7:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny
Game attendance: 6,981
Referee: Esrael Silva
Box score, Recap

Game information
First quarter WT – Tyler Sweet 3-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 6:43. Buffaloes 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:49. Second quarter WT – Kanon Gibson 1-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 8:38. Buffaloes 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 5:31. Third quarter ASU – Kentrell Petite 16-yard pass from Connor Underhill (Rudy Bukassa kick), 13:39. Buffaloes 14–7. Drive: 3 plays, 27 yards, 1:12. WT – Tray'vion McCoy-Gay 4-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 7:08. Buffaloes 21–7. Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 6:22. Fourth quarter WT – Shakell Brown 5-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 10:45. Buffaloes 28–7. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 6:15.

Game information

First quarter

WT – Tyler Sweet 3-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 6:43. Buffaloes 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:49.

Second quarter

WT – Kanon Gibson 1-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 8:38. Buffaloes 14–0. Drive: 10 plays, 57 yards, 5:31.

Third quarter

ASU – Kentrell Petite 16-yard pass from Connor Underhill (Rudy Bukassa kick), 13:39. Buffaloes 14–7. Drive: 3 plays, 27 yards, 1:12.
WT – Tray'vion McCoy-Gay 4-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 7:08. Buffaloes 21–7. Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 6:22.

Fourth quarter

WT – Shakell Brown 5-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 10:45. Buffaloes 28–7. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 6:15.

Statistics	ASU	WT
First downs	13	25
Total yards	215	345
Rushing yards	105	199
Passing yards	110	146
Turnovers	1	2
Time of possession	25:12	34:48

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Adams State	Passing	Connor Underhill	9/28, 110 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Daylen Boddie	2 rushes, 53 yards
	Receiving	Aaron Johnson	3 receptions, 46 yards
West Texas A&M	Passing	Kanon Gibson	22/29, 146 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Tray'vian McCoy-Gay	24 rushes, 104 yards, TD
	Receiving	Tyler Sweet	6 receptions, 56 yards, TD

Midwestern State

Midwestern State Mustangs at West Texas A&M Buffaloes – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Mustangs	0	0	0	0	0
Buffaloes	0	10	10	3	23

at Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, Canyon, Texas

Date: September 16
Game time: 7:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny
Game attendance: 6,726
Referee: Kerry Moore
Box score, Recap

Game information
First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter WT – Isaiah Smallwood 1-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 12:53. Buffaloes 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 2:47. WT – Preston Gregg 40-yard field goal, 9:29. Buffaloes 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 0:56. Third quarter WT – Preston Gregg 33-yard field goal, 9:26. Buffaloes 13–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:14. WT – Ryan Cosper 18-yard pass from Kyle Brown (Preston Gregg kick), 3:14. Buffaloes 20–0. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:45. Fourth quarter WT – Preston Gregg 25-yard field goal, 4:15. Buffaloes 23–0. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 7:23.

Game information

First quarter

No scoring plays

Second quarter

WT – Isaiah Smallwood 1-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 12:53. Buffaloes 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 2:47.
WT – Preston Gregg 40-yard field goal, 9:29. Buffaloes 10–0. Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 0:56.

Third quarter

WT – Preston Gregg 33-yard field goal, 9:26. Buffaloes 13–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:14.
WT – Ryan Cosper 18-yard pass from Kyle Brown (Preston Gregg kick), 3:14. Buffaloes 20–0. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:45.

Fourth quarter

WT – Preston Gregg 25-yard field goal, 4:15. Buffaloes 23–0. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 7:23.

Statistics	MSU	WT
First downs	10	13
Total yards	103	280
Rushing yards	38	205
Passing yards	65	75
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	28:05	31:55

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Midwestern State	Passing	James Cooper Jr.	10/25, 65 yards, INT
	Rushing	Jalen March	9 rushes, 18 yards
	Receiving	Jalen Austin	2 receptions, 26 yards
West Texas A&M	Passing	Kyle Brown	3/10, 59 yards, TD
	Rushing	Tray'vion McCoy-Gay	15 rushes, 133 yards
	Receiving	Noah Bogardus	2 receptions, 34 yards

At UT Permian Basin

See also: 2023 UT Permian Basin Falcons football team West Texas A&M Buffaloes at UT Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Buffaloes	7	7	10	10	6	40
Falcons	3	0	7	24	7	41

at Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland, Texas

Date: September 23
Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Hot, 90 °F (32 °C)
Game attendance: 7,018
Referee: Joe Greer
Box score, Recap

Game information
First quarter WT – Kenneath Redd 2-yard blocked punt return (Preston Gregg kick), 13:41. Buffaloes 7–0. UTPB – Rafael Vargas 38-yard field goal, 6:16. Buffaloes 7–3. Drive: 15 plays, 54 yards, 7:25. Second quarter WT – Kris Sims 4-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 5:41. Buffaloes 14–3. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:36. Third quarter WT – Preston Gregg 49-yard field goal, 8:01. Buffaloes 17–3. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:49. UTPB – Ben Patterson 19-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 5:53. Buffaloes 17–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:08. WT – Isai Smallwood 9-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 0:16. Buffaloes 24–10. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 5:30. Fourth quarter UTPB – Jeremiah Cooley 24-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 13:36. Buffaloes 24–17. Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 1:32. WT – Preston Gregg 22-yard field goal, 6:37. Buffaloes 27–17. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:53. UTPB – Deon Cook 18-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 4:28. Buffaloes 27–24. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:09. WT – Kanon Gibson 74-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 3:27. Buffaloes 34–24. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 1:01. UTPB – Rafael Vargas 35-yard field goal, 1:52. Buffaloes 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 1:27. UTPB – Kenny Hrncir 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 0:15. Tied 34–34. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 1:36. Overtime UTPB – Kenny Hrncir 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick). Falcons 41–34. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards. WT – Kenneath Redd 5-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (pass failed). Falcons 41–40. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards.

Game information

First quarter

WT – Kenneath Redd 2-yard blocked punt return (Preston Gregg kick), 13:41. Buffaloes 7–0.
UTPB – Rafael Vargas 38-yard field goal, 6:16. Buffaloes 7–3. Drive: 15 plays, 54 yards, 7:25.

Second quarter

WT – Kris Sims 4-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 5:41. Buffaloes 14–3. Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:36.

Third quarter

WT – Preston Gregg 49-yard field goal, 8:01. Buffaloes 17–3. Drive: 5 plays, 28 yards, 1:49.
UTPB – Ben Patterson 19-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 5:53. Buffaloes 17–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:08.
WT – Isai Smallwood 9-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 0:16. Buffaloes 24–10. Drive: 11 plays, 77 yards, 5:30.

Fourth quarter

UTPB – Jeremiah Cooley 24-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 13:36. Buffaloes 24–17. Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 1:32.
WT – Preston Gregg 22-yard field goal, 6:37. Buffaloes 27–17. Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:53.
UTPB – Deon Cook 18-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 4:28. Buffaloes 27–24. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:09.
WT – Kanon Gibson 74-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 3:27. Buffaloes 34–24. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 1:01.
UTPB – Rafael Vargas 35-yard field goal, 1:52. Buffaloes 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 1:27.
UTPB – Kenny Hrncir 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 0:15. Tied 34–34. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 1:36.

Overtime

UTPB – Kenny Hrncir 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick). Falcons 41–34. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards.
WT – Kenneath Redd 5-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (pass failed). Falcons 41–40. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards.

Statistics	WT	UTPB
First downs	20	25
Total yards	380	498
Rushing yards	183	179
Passing yards	197	319
Turnovers	0	2
Time of possession	33:40	26:20

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Texas A&M	Passing	Kanon Gibson	23/26, 197 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Kanon Gibson	14 rushes, 123 yards, TD
	Receiving	Isai Smallwood	5 receptions, 64 yards, TD
UT Permian Basin	Passing	Kenny Hrncir	19/40, 319 yards, 3 TD, INT
	Rushing	Kenny Hrncir	20 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Jeremiah Cooley	5 receptions, 120 yards, TD

The Buffaloes had a 24–10 lead entering the fourth quarter, but would be outscored 10–24 in the final quarter, with the Falcons tying the game at 34–34 with 15 seconds left in regulation. UTPB started overtime on offense and would score a touchdown to go up 41–34. WT would respond with a touchdown and went for two to end the game, but Kanon Gibson's pass was batted out of the end zone, securing the 41–40 victory for the Falcons.

Western Oregon

Western Oregon Wolves at West Texas A&M Buffaloes – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Wolves	7	14	9	7	37
Buffaloes	14	7	7	8	36

at Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, Canyon, Texas

Date: September 30
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 82 °F (28 °C)
Game attendance: 6,553
Referee: Joshua Bannerman
Box score, Recap

Game information
First quarter WOU – Dominique Loggins 2-yard run (Charlie Shulkin kick), 12:11. Wolves 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:49. WT – Kanon Gibson 36-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 6:35. Tied 7–7. Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 1:01. WT – Brennan Ray 5-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 0:00. Buffaloes 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 2:00. Second quarter WOU – Brenden Hodge 52-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 14:06. Tied 14–14. Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:50. WOU – Gannon Winker 2-yard run (Charlie Shulkin kick), 6:56. Wolves 21–14. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 6:17. WT – Tyrie Tipton 30-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Charlie Shulkin kick), 1:09. Tied 21–21. Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:41. Third quarter WOU – Team safety, 13:52. Wolves 23–21. WOU – Keyvaun Eady 24-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 11:15. Wolves 30–21. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:37. WT – J. T. Cavender 65-yard fumble return (Preston Gregg kick), 4:10. Wolves 30–28. Fourth quarter WT – Kanon Gibson 9-yard run (Kanon Gibson run), 5:31. Buffaloes 36–30. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:33. WOU – Brenden Hodge 2-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 0:02. Wolves 37–36. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:23.

Game information

First quarter

WOU – Dominique Loggins 2-yard run (Charlie Shulkin kick), 12:11. Wolves 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:49.
WT – Kanon Gibson 36-yard run (Preston Gregg kick), 6:35. Tied 7–7. Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 1:01.
WT – Brennan Ray 5-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Preston Gregg kick), 0:00. Buffaloes 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 2:00.

Second quarter

WOU – Brenden Hodge 52-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 14:06. Tied 14–14. Drive: 2 plays, 55 yards, 0:50.
WOU – Gannon Winker 2-yard run (Charlie Shulkin kick), 6:56. Wolves 21–14. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 6:17.
WT – Tyrie Tipton 30-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (Charlie Shulkin kick), 1:09. Tied 21–21. Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:41.

Third quarter

WOU – Team safety, 13:52. Wolves 23–21.
WOU – Keyvaun Eady 24-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 11:15. Wolves 30–21. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 2:37.
WT – J. T. Cavender 65-yard fumble return (Preston Gregg kick), 4:10. Wolves 30–28.

Fourth quarter

WT – Kanon Gibson 9-yard run (Kanon Gibson run), 5:31. Buffaloes 36–30. Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 3:33.
WOU – Brenden Hodge 2-yard pass from Gannon Winker (Charlie Shulkin kick), 0:02. Wolves 37–36. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:23.

Statistics	WOU	WT
First downs	18	14
Total yards	374	315
Rushing yards	142	105
Passing yards	232	210
Turnovers	1	0
Time of possession	37:33	22:27

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Western Oregon	Passing	Gannon Winker	13/19, 232 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Dominique Loggins	32 rushes, 121 yards, TD
	Receiving	Keyvaun Eady	5 receptions, 100 yards, TD
West Texas A&M	Passing	Kanon Gibson	18/29, 210 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Kanon Gibson	12 rushes, 69 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Kenneath Redd	4 receptions, 68 yards

At Texas A&M–Kingsville

West Texas A&M Buffaloes at Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	0	7	7	7	21
Javelinas	7	7	7	7	28

at Javelina Stadium, Kingsville, Texas

Date: October 7
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Cloudy, 74 °F (23 °C)
Game attendance: 5,374
Referee: Kyle Fuehrer
Box score, Recap

Statistics	WT	TAMUK
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Texas A&M	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Texas A&M–Kingsville	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Western New Mexico

Western New Mexico Mustangs at West Texas A&M Buffaloes – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Mustangs	0	15	6	6	27
Buffaloes	14	14	7	14	49

at Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, Canyon, Texas

Date: October 14
Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 60 °F (16 °C)
Game attendance: 8,462
Referee: Tony Acosta
Box score, Recap

Statistics	WNM	WT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Western New Mexico	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
West Texas A&M	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

At Central Washington

West Texas A&M Buffaloes at Central Washington Wildcats – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	0	7	0	7	14
Wildcats	3	10	3	14	30

at Tomlinson Stadium, Ellensburg, Washington

Date: October 21
Game time: 8:00 p.m. CDT/6:00 p.m. PDT
Game weather: Cloudy, 65 °F (18 °C)
Game attendance: 6,998
Referee: Cameron McNie
Box score, Recap

Statistics	WT	CWU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Texas A&M	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Central Washington	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Angelo State

Angelo State Rams at West Texas A&M Buffaloes – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	7	7	10	3	27
Buffaloes	3	0	0	7	10

at Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, Canyon, Texas

Date: October 28
Game time: 7:00 p.m.
Game weather: Cloudy, 49 °F (9 °C)
Game attendance: 4,972
Referee: Xavier Velazquez
Box score, Recap

Statistics	ASU	WT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Angelo State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
West Texas A&M	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

At Eastern New Mexico

West Texas A&M Buffaloes at Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Buffaloes	10	3	0	14	27
Greyhounds	0	7	14	14	35

at Greyhound Stadium, Portales, New Mexico

Date: November 4
Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
Game weather: Sunny, 63 °F (17 °C)
Game attendance: 2,402
Referee: Grady Dale
Box score, Recap

Statistics	WT	ENM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Texas A&M	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Eastern New Mexico	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

References

Pisani, Hart (November 21, 2022). "Hunter Hughes out as head football coach at West Texas A&M after six seasons". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
Hogue, Cory (December 14, 2022). "Josh Lynn Named West Texas A&M head coach". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
"LSC Football Preseason Poll announced". July 27, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
"2023 Football Schedule". Retrieved January 7, 2025.
Hadron, Christopher (September 23, 2023). "COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UTPB rallies to beat West Texas A&M in OT". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved January 7, 2025.

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Venues	Buffalo Stadium (–1958) Kimbrough Memorial Stadium (1959–2018) Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium (2019–present)
Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Eastern New Mexico: Wagon Wheel Texas A&M–Commerce: East Texas vs. West Texas
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