2024 Angelo State Rams football team

{{short description|American college football season}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}

{{Infobox college sports team season

| mode = football

| year = 2024

| team = Angelo State Rams

| image = Angelo State University logo.svg

| image_size = 200

| conference = Lone Star Conference

| short_conf = LSC

| AFCARank = 20

| record = 9–3

| conf_record = 9–0

| head_coach = Jeff Girsch

| hc_year = 7th

| off_coach = Kevin Kilmer

| oc_year = 6th

| off_scheme = Spread

| def_coach = Gary Salgado

| dc_year = 1st

| def_scheme = 3–4

| captain =

| stadium = LeGrand Sports Complex

| champion = LSC champion

| bowl = NCAA Division II First Round

| bowl_result = L 14–24 vs. {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Bemidji State Beavers|title=Bemidji State}}

}}

{{2024 Lone Star Conference football standings}}

The 2024 Angelo State Rams football team represented Angelo State University during the 2024 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC). Led by seventh-year head coach Jeff Girsch, the Rams played home games at LeGrand Sports Complex in San Angelo, Texas.

On November 9, with a 38–16 win over {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Western Oregon Wolves|title=Western Oregon}}, the Rams won the LSC Championship. This was the program's second LSC title in three years.{{cite news |newspaper=San Angelo Standard-Times |last=Witwer |first=Paul |url=https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/sports/college/angelo-state/2024/11/09/angelo-state-university-football-grabs-lone-star-conference-championship-western-oregon/76168581007/ |title=Angelo State University Football grabs Lone Star Conference Championship |date=November 9, 2024 |access-date=November 10, 2024}}

Preseason

=LSC media poll=

The LSC media poll was released on July 25, 2024. The Rams were predicted to finish second in the conference.{{cite web |url=https://lonestarconference.org/news/2024/7/17/lsc-football-preseason-poll-announced.aspx |title=LSC Football Preseason Poll announced |date=July 25, 2024 |access-date=November 10, 2024}}

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|align="center" Colspan="3" |LSC media poll

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{{CollegePrimaryHeader|team=Angelo State Rams|Predicted finish|Team|Votes (1st place)}}

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| 1

Central Washington286 (20)
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| 2

Angelo State260 (6)
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| 3

UT Permian Basin244 (4)
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| 4

Texas A&M–Kingsville202
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| 5

Midwestern State153
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| 6

West Texas A&M149
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| 7

Eastern New Mexico128
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| 8

Western Oregon118
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| 9

Western New Mexico68
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| 10

Sul Ross42

Schedule

{{CFB schedule

| rankyear = 2024

| timezone = Central

| rankdivision = NCAA Division II

| poll = AFCA

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = {{dow tooltip|August 30, 2024}}

| time = 1:30 p.m.

| w/l = l

| rank = 24

| away = y

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Fort Hays State Tigers|title=Fort Hays State}}

| nonconf = y

| site_stadium = Lewis Field Stadium

| site_cityst = Hays, KS

| tv = MIAAN

| score = 7–21

| attend = 1,045

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 7

| time = 1:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| rank = 24

| away = y

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Emporia State Hornets|title=Emporia State}}

| nonconf = y

| site_stadium = Francis G. Welch Stadium

| site_cityst = Emporia, KS

| tv = KMCI

| score = 12–17

| attend = 4,817

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 14

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds|title=Eastern New Mexico}}

| site_stadium = LeGrand Sports Complex

| site_cityst = San Angelo, TX

| tv = FloSports

| score = 26–20

| attend = 3,915

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 21

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Western New Mexico Mustangs|title=Western New Mexico}}

| site_stadium = Altamirano Stadium

| site_cityst = Silver City, NM

| tv = FloSports

| score = 21–0

| attend = 300

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 5

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = UT Permian Basin

| site_stadium = Astound Broadband Stadium

| site_cityst = Midland, TX

| tv = FloSports

| score = 36–7

| attend = 5,629

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 12

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas|title=Texas A&M–Kingsville}}

| site_stadium = LeGrand Sports Complex

| site_cityst = San Angelo, TX

| tv = FloSports

| score = 38–0

| attend = 5,237

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 19

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Midwestern State Mustangs|title=Midwestern State}}

| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium

| site_cityst = Wichita Falls, TX

| tv = FloSports

| score = 44–7

| attend = 5,153

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 26

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| opponent = Sul Ross

| homecoming = y

| site_stadium = LeGrand Sports Complex

| site_cityst = San Angelo, TX

| tv = FloSports

| score = 57–10

| attend = 5,349

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 2

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| opprank = 17

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Central Washington Wildcats|title=Central Washington}}

| site_stadium = LeGrand Sports Complex

| site_cityst = San Angelo, TX

| tv = FloSports

| score = 17–16

| attend = 3,389

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 9

| time = 3:05 p.m.

| w/l = w

| rank = 23

| away = y

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Western Oregon Wolves|title=Western Oregon}}

| site_stadium = McArthur Field

| site_cityst = Monmouth, OR

| tv = FloSports

| score = 38–16

| attend = 2,149

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 16

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| rank = 21

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=West Texas A&M Buffaloes|title=West Texas A&M}}

| site_stadium = LeGrand Sports Complex

| site_cityst = San Angelo, TX

| tv = FloSports

| score = 56–19

| attend = 5,445

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 23

| time = 1:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| rank = 16

| opponent = {{cfb link|year=2024|team=Bemidji State Beavers|title=Bemidji State}}

| nonconf = y

| site_stadium = LeGrand Sports Complex

| site_cityst = San Angelo, TX

| gamename = NCAA Division II First Round

| tv = ESPN+

| score = 14–24

| attend = 3,125

}}

}}

{{cite web |url=https://angelosports.com/sports/football/schedule/2024 |title=2024 Football Schedule |access-date=November 10, 2024}}

Rankings

{{see also|2024 NCAA Division II football rankings}}

{{Ranking movements

|poll1title = AFCA

|poll1firstweek = 0

|poll1lastweek = 13

|poll2title = D2 Football

|poll2firstweek = 0

|poll2lastweek = 13

|poll1_0 = 24

|poll2_0 = NR

|poll1_1 = 24*

|poll2_1 = NR

|poll1_2 = RV

|poll2_2 = NR

|poll1_3 = RV

|poll2_3 = NR

|poll1_4 = RV

|poll2_4 = NR

|poll1_5 = RV

|poll2_5 = NR

|poll1_6 = RV

|poll2_6 = NR

|poll1_7 = RV

|poll2_7 = NR

|poll1_8 = RV

|poll2_8 = NR

|poll1_9 = RV

|poll2_9 = NR

|poll1_10 = 23

|poll2_10 = 20

|poll1_11 = 21

|poll2_11 = 19

|poll1_12 = 16

|poll2_12 = 15

|poll1_13 = 20

|poll2_13 = 24

}}

{{small|* A new poll was not released for this week, so for comparison purposes, the previous week's ranking is inserted in this week's slot.}}

Game summaries

=At Fort Hays State=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=No. 24 Angelo State Rams at Fort Hays State Tigers – Game summary

|date={{dow tooltip|August 30, 2024}}

|time=1:30 p.m. CDT

|road=No. 24 Rams

|R1=0|R2=7|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Tigers

|H1=14|H2=0|H3=0|H4=7

|stadium=Lewis Field Stadium, Hays, Kansas

|attendance=1,045

|weather=Rain

|referee=Brian Moore

|TV=MIAA Network

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/fort-hays-state/boxscore/5757 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/8/30/football-rams-drop-season-opener-to-fort-hays-state.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • FHS – Shane Watts 51-yard pass from Jack Dawson (Carson Arndt kick), 6:07. Hornets 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 90 yards, 3:10.
  • FHS – Ryan Allen 19-yard pass from Jack Dawson (Carson Arndt kick), 1:00. Hornets 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 90 yards, 3:33.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Kaeden Smith 28-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 13:36. Hornets 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:24.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

  • FHS – Shane Watts 6-yard run (Carson Arndt kick), 13:32. Hornets 21–7. Drive: 3 plays, 14 yards, 1:20.

}}

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Fort Hays State Tigers}}"|FHS

First downs1417
Total yards203345
Rushing yards8074
Passing yards123271
Turnovers12
Time of possession29:2630:34

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingKaeden Smith9/13, 75 yards
RushingKaeden Smith8 rushes, 37 yards, TD
ReceivingKel Williams3 receptions, 36 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Fort Hays State Tigers}}; text-align:center;"|Fort Hays StatePassingJack Dawson23/36, 271 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingShane Watts20 rushes, 60 yards, TD
ReceivingTrevor Watts6 receptions, 73 yards

{{Clear}}

=At Emporia State=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=No. 24 Angelo State Rams at Emporia State Hornets – Game summary

|date=September 7

|time=1:00 p.m. CDT

|road=No. 24 Rams

|R1=6|R2=3|R3=3|R4=0

|home=Hornets

|H1=0|H2=7|H3=7|H4=3

|stadium=Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, Kansas

|attendance=4,817

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|73|F|C}}

|referee=Austin Mezzacasa

|TV=KMCI

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/emporia-state/boxscore/5758 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/9/7/football-rams-fall-to-emporia-state-17-12-to-close-out-nonconference-play.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • ASU – Bradley Larson 26-yard field goal, 5:12. Rams 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 1:52.
  • ASU – Bradley Larson 27-yard field goal, 0:50. Rams 6–0. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 2:23.

Second quarter

  • ESU – Tyler Kahmann 2-yard pass from Gunnar Gundy (Caden Dodsen kick), 9:49. Hornets 7–6. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 1:15.
  • ASU – Bradley Larson 20-yard field goal, 2:20. Rams 9–7. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:51.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Bradley Larson 34-yard field goal, 5:20. Rams 12–7. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 2:22.
  • ESU – Kingsley Bennett 31-yard pass from Gunnar Gundy (Caden Dodsen kick), 3:35. Hornets 14–12. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:45.

Fourth quarter

  • ESU – Caden Dodsen 29-yard field goal, 0:48. Hornets 17–12. Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, 2:15.

}}

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Emporia State Hornets}}"|ESU

First downs1711
Total yards368282
Rushing yards23930
Passing yards129252
Turnovers03
Time of possession36:3223:28

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller11/30, 118 yards
RushingKaeden Smith11 rushes, 94 yards
ReceivingZeek Freeman4 receptions, 59 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Emporia State Hornets}}; text-align:center;"|Emporia StatePassingGunnar Gundy25/39, 252 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingBilly Ross Jr.14 rushes, 19 yards
ReceivingTyler Kahmann8 receptions, 110 yards, TD

{{Clear}}

=Eastern New Mexico=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds at Angelo State Rams – Game summary

|date=September 14

|time=6:00 p.m. CDT

|road=Greyhounds

|R1=3|R2=10|R3=0|R4=7

|home=Rams

|H1=7|H2=10|H3=9|H4=0

|stadium=LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

|attendance=3,915

|weather=Cloudy, {{convert|91|F|C}}

|referee=Kenny Kelarek

|TV=FloSports

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/eastern-new-mexico/boxscore/5759 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/9/14/football-rams-down-enmu-26-20-to-begin-conference-play.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • ASU – Jayden Jones 1-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 10:00. Rams 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 23 yards, 2:14.
  • ENM – Cooper Hamilton 30-yard field goal, 1:28. Rams 7–3. Drive: 17 plays, 73 yards, 8:26.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Bradley Larson 43-yard field goal, 13:00. Rams 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:28.
  • ENM – Ron Craten 1-yard run (Cooper Hamilton kick), 6:10. Tied 10–10. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 6:50.
  • ASU – Brayden Wilcox 11-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 1:53. Rams 17–10. Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 1:46.
  • ENM – Cooper Hamilton 29-yard field goal, 0:19. Rams 17–13. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:34.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Bradley Larson 28-yard field goal, 7:38. Rams 20–13. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 3:56.
  • ASU – Hunter Wallis 8-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (run failed), 5:57. Rams 26–13. Drive: 3 plays, 9 yards, 0:42.

Fourth quarter

  • ENM – Elijah Zeh 11-yard run (Cooper Hamilton kick), 6:27. Rams 26–20. Drive: 17 plays, 80 yards, 7:42.

}}

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds}}"|ENM!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU

First downs2520
Total yards371366
Rushing yards303195
Passing yards68171
Turnovers21
Time of possession35:5624:04

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds}}; text-align:center;"|Eastern New MexicoPassingMario Sanchez3/7, 68 yards, INT
RushingJa'Calvin Newsom15 rushes, 83 yards
ReceivingJeremiah Moore1 reception, 57 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller14/23, 171 yards, TD
RushingBrayden Wilcox13 rushes, 82 yards, TD
ReceivingKel Williams3 receptions, 57 yards

{{Clear}}

=At Western New Mexico=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Angelo State Rams at Western New Mexico Mustangs – Game summary

|date=September 21

|time=7:00 p.m. CDT/6:00 p.m. MDT

|road=Rams

|R1=0|R2=7|R3=7|R4=7

|home=Mustangs

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=0|H4=0

|stadium=Altamirano Stadium, Silver City, New Mexico

|attendance=300

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|73|F|C}}

|referee=Jon Sasse

|TV=FloSports

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/western-new-mexico/boxscore/5760 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/9/21/football-rams-blank-western-new-mexico-to-go-2-0-in-conference-play.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • No scoring plays

Second quarter

  • ASU – Kel Williams 7-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 2:52. Rams 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 3:38.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 39-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 11:59. Rams 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:52.

Fourth quarter

  • ASU – Kyle Bradford 17-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 3:07. Rams 21–0. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:47.

}}

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Western New Mexico Mustangs}}"|WNM

First downs2311
Total yards388159
Rushing yards16651
Passing yards222108
Turnovers02
Time of possession31:0523:27

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller23/38, 222 yards, 2 TD
RushingBraeden Fuller11 rushes, 74 yards, TD
ReceivingKel Williams6 receptions, 70 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Western New Mexico Mustangs}}; text-align:center;"|Western New MexicoPassingJosh Magana12/28, 90 yards, INT
RushingJamon Chambers13 rushes, 57 yards
ReceivingDavey Morales7 receptions, 82 yards

{{Clear}}

=At UT Permian Basin=

{{see also|2024 UT Permian Basin Falcons football team}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Angelo State Rams at UT Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary

|date=October 5

|time=6:00 p.m. CDT

|road=Rams

|R1=0|R2=15|R3=7|R4=14

|home=Falcons

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=0|H4=7

|stadium=Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland, Texas

|attendance=5,629

|weather=Sunny

|referee=Joshua Bannerman

|TV=FloSports

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/ut-permian-basin/boxscore/5762 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/10/5/football-rams-charge-past-falcons-36-7-to-remain-undefeated-in-conference.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • No scoring plays

Second quarter

  • ASU – Kenton Allen 5-yard fumble return (Bradley Larson kick), 6:04. Rams 7–0.
  • ASU – Brayden Wilcox 6-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Braeden Fuller pass to Alex Wyatt), 0:47. Rams 15–0. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:04.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 86-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 12:07. Rams 22–0. Drive: 1 play, 86 yards, 0:13.

Fourth quarter

  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 2-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 11:54. Rams 29–0. Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 7:25.
  • UTPB – Ben Patterson 38-yard pass from Issac Mooring (Rafael Vargas kick), 5:45. Rams 29–7. Drive: 6 plays, 59 yards, 1:39.
  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 4-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 1:52. Rams 36–7. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:53.

}}

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|UT Permian Basin Falcons}}"|UTPB

First downs1414
Total yards280277
Rushing yards168108
Passing yards112169
Turnovers12
Time of possession28:0531:55

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller9/15, 112 yards, TD
RushingBraeden Fuller15 rushes, 146 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingCorey Sandolph2 receptions, 43 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|UT Permian Basin Falcons}}; text-align:center;"|UT Permian BasinPassingIssac Mooring7/17, 113 yards, TD
RushingKory Harris18 rushes, 61 yards
ReceivingDeon Cook4 receptions, 53 yards

{{Clear}}

=Texas A&M–Kingsville=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas at Angelo State Rams – Game summary

|date=October 12

|time=6:00 p.m. CDT

|road=Javelinas

|R1=0|R2=0|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Rams

|H1=14|H2=7|H3=14|H4=3

|stadium=LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

|attendance=5,237

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|91|F|C}}

|referee=James Minor

|TV=FloSports

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/texas-am-kingsville/boxscore/5763 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/10/12/football-rams-rout-javelinas-38-0-improve-to-4-0-in-lsc-play.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 1-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 3:48. Rams 7–0. Drive: 2 plays, 1 yard, 0:57.
  • ASU – Kel Williams 32-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 0:19. Rams 14–0. Drive: 1 play, 32 yards, 0:08.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Kel Williams 3-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 2:39. Rams 21–0. Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 2:53.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Hunter Wallis 9-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 12:07. Rams 28–0. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.
  • ASU – Donny Bishop 40-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 7:46. Rams 35–0. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 3:09.

Fourth quarter

  • ASU – Bradley Larson 24-yard field goal, 13:52. Rams 38–0. Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 3:43.

}}

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas}}"|AMK!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU

First downs917
Total yards182372
Rushing yards6630
Passing yards116342
Turnovers30
Time of possession31:3528:25

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas}}; text-align:center;"|Texas A&M–KingsvillePassingTeague Sedtal17/29, 116 yards, 2 INT
RushingRoger Hagan20 rushes, 77 yards
ReceivingIsaiah Smalls2 receptions, 38 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller18/33, 332 yards, 4 TD
RushingZeek Freeman2 rushes, 14 yards
ReceivingZeek Freeman2 receptions, 65 yards

{{Clear}}

=At Midwestern State=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Angelo State Rams at Midwestern State Mustangs – Game summary

|date=October 19

|time=7:00 p.m. CDT

|road=Rams

|R1=7|R2=27|R3=10|R4=0

|home=Mustangs

|H1=0|H2=0|H3=0|H4=7

|stadium=Memorial Stadium, Wichita Falls, Texas

|attendance=5,153

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|76|F|C}}

|referee=Kenny Kelarek

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/midwestern-state/boxscore/5764 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/10/19/football-rams-improve-to-5-0-in-conference-with-44-7-win-over-midwestern-state.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 1-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 13:05. Rams 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:05.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Cameron Dischler 6-yard run (run failed), 13:36. Rams 13–0. Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 3:09.
  • ASU – Brayden Wilcox 4-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 8:53. Rams 20–0. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 2:00.
  • ASU – Zeek Freeman 20-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 6:52. Rams 27–0. Drive: 1 play, 20 yards, 0:08.
  • ASU – Hunter Wallis 20-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 0:00. Rams 34–0. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:40.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Bradley Larson 37-yard field goal, 12:04. Rams 37–0. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 2:56.
  • ASU – Anthony Jones 69-yard pass from Kaeden Smith (Bradley Larson kick), 0:48. Rams 44–0. Drive: 2 plays, 71 yards, 0:42.

Fourth quarter

  • MSU – Jimmy Trilla 11-yard pass from Matthew Duncan (Joseph Carlson kick), 2:11. Rams 44–7. Drive: 15 plays, 70 yards, 8:19.

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Midwestern State Mustangs}}"|MSU

First downs2013
Total yards391241
Rushing yards150105
Passing yards241136
Turnovers22
Time of possession22:4737:13

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller15/19, 169 yards, TD
RushingBraeden Fuller6 rushes, 45 yards, TD
ReceivingAnthony Jones1 reception, 69 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Midwestern State Mustangs}}; text-align:center;"|Midwestern StatePassingAndrew Knebel7/17, 72 yards, INT
RushingJalen March11 rushes, 24 yards
ReceivingJailyn Robertson1 reception, 33 yards

{{Clear}}

=Sul Ross=

{{see also|2024 Sul Ross Lobos football team}}

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=Sul Ross Lobos at Angelo State Rams – Game summary

|date=October 26

|time=6:00 p.m. CST

|road=Lobos

|R1=3|R2=7|R3=0|R4=0

|home=Rams

|H1=14|H2=22|H3=7|H4=14

|stadium=LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

|attendance=5,349

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|81|F|C}}

|referee=Wayne Elliott

|TV=FloSports

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/sul-ross-state/boxscore/5765 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/10/26/football-rams-win-sixth-game-in-a-row-on-homecoming-night-defeating-sul-ross-state-57-10.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • SRS – Carlos Arreola 41-yard field goal, 10:38. Lobos 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 56 yards, 2:09.
  • ASU – Eric Rascoe 26-yard interception return (Bradley Larson kick), 7:00. Rams 7–3.
  • ASU – Cameron Dischler 2-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 0:47. Rams 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:54.

Second quarter

  • SRS – Yamil Oaxaca 23-yard pass from Andrew Martinez (Carlos Arreola kick), 8:37. Rams 14–10. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 7:10.
  • ASU – Jayden Jones 4-yard run (Cade Fuller run), 4:41. Rams 22–10. Drive: 7 plays, 93 yards, 3:50.
  • ASU – Cameron Dischler 2-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 1:58. Rams 29–10. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 1:13.
  • ASU – Cameron Dischler 27-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 1:37. Rams 36–10. Drive: 1 play, 27 yards, 0:10.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Jayden Jones 1-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 3:57. Rams 43–10. Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 3:00.

Fourth quarter

  • ASU – Zeek Freeman 38-yard pass from Kaeden Smith (Bradley Larson kick), 14:12. Rams 50–10. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:38.
  • ASU – Canon Wiese 8-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 4:20. Rams 57–10. Drive: 4 plays, 42 yards, 1:52.

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Sul Ross Lobos|color=white}}"|SRS!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU

First downs828
Total yards173548
Rushing yards39195
Passing yards134353
Turnovers21
Time of possession25:3934:21

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Sul Ross Lobos|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Sul RossPassingAndrew Martinez11/18, 128 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingJordan Morales10 rushes, 31 yards
ReceivingAustin Ogunmakin2 receptions, 57 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller17/23, 287 yards, TD
RushingJayden Jones11 rushes, 80 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingZeek Freeman3 receptions, 81 yards, TD

{{Clear}}

=No. 17 Central Washington=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=No. 17 Central Washington Wildcats at Angelo State Rams – Game summary

|date=November 2

|time=6:00 p.m. CDT

|road=No. 17 Wildcats

|R1=3|R2=7|R3=0|R4=6

|home=Rams

|H1=7|H2=10|H3=0|H4=0

|stadium=LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

|attendance=3,389

|weather=Cloudy, {{convert|78|F|C}}

|referee=Robert Newton

|TV=FloSports

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/central-washington/boxscore/5766 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/11/2/football-rams-win-seventh-in-a-row-with-dramatic-17-16-victory-over-17-central-washington.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • ASU – Zeek Freeman 75-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 14:51. Rams 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:09.
  • CWU – Cooper Britton 22-yard field goal, 0:00. Rams 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 5:58.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Bradley Larson 47-yard field goal, 12:17. Rams 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 2:43.
  • CWU – Kennedy McGill 8-yard run (Cooper Britton kick), 6:56. Tied 10–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:21.
  • ASU – Jayden Jones 1-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 0:58. Rams 17–10. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 1:21.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

  • CWU – Tyler Flanagan 9-yard run (kick failed), 0:34. Rams 17–16. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 5:14.

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Central Washington Wildcats|color=white}}"|CWU!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU

First downs1711
Total yards373291
Rushing yards237123
Passing yards136168
Turnovers10
Time of possession37:2122:39

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Central Washington Wildcats|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Central WashingtonPassingKennedy McGill10/19, 136 yards, INT
RushingKennedy McGill21 rushes, 130 yards, TD
ReceivingMarcus Cook5 receptions, 73 yards
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller8/15, 168 yards, TD
RushingBraeden Fuller22 rushes, 94 yards
ReceivingZeek Freeman1 reception, 75 yards, TD

{{Clear}}

=At Western Oregon=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=No. 23 Angelo State Rams at Western Oregon Wolves – Game summary

|date=November 9

|time=3:05 p.m. CST/1:05 p.m. PST

|road=No. 23 Rams

|R1=3|R2=14|R3=14|R4=7

|home=Wolves

|H1=3|H2=10|H3=3|H4=0

|stadium=McArthur Field, Monmouth, Oregon

|attendance=2,149

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|57|F|C}}

|referee=Joe Greer

|TV=FloSports

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/western-oregon/boxscore/5767 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/11/9/football-23-rams-claim-lsc-title-with-38-16-victory-over-western-oregon.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • WOU – Keaton Emmett 21-yard field goal, 8:17. Wolves 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 5:04.
  • ASU – Bradley Larson 20-yard field goal, 2:06. Tied 3–3. Drive: 13 plays, 72 yards, 6:06.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Jayden Jones 11-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 13:35. Rams 10–3. Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 1:30.
  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 12-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 12:49. Rams 17–3. Drive: 1 play, 12 yards, 0:06.
  • WOU – Keaton Emmett 25-yard field goal, 6:28. Rams 17–6. Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 1:56.
  • WOU – Jeremiah Schwartz 0-yard punt return (Keaton Emmett kick), 5:21. Rams 17–13.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Zorhan Rideaux 80-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 11:06. Rams 24–13. Drive: 3 plays, 81 yards, 1:24.
  • WOU – Keaton Emmett 40-yard field goal, 6:10. Rams 24–16. Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 4:52.
  • ASU – Zorhan Rideaux 33-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 4:11. Rams 31–16. Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 1:59.

Fourth quarter

  • ASU – Cameron Dischler 68-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 7:22. Rams 38–16. Drive: 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:26.

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Western Oregon Wolves|color=white}}"|WOU

First downs1718
Total yards428289
Rushing yards113134
Passing yards315155
Turnovers04
Time of possession28:4031:20

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller13/25, 315 yards, 3 TD
RushingCameron Dischler9 rushes, 37 yards
ReceivingZorhan Rideaux3 receptions, 124 yards, 2 TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Western Oregon Wolves|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Western OregonPassingJordan McCarty7/10, 101 yards
RushingKaino Sayre21 rushes, 93 yards
ReceivingDamon Hickock4 receptions, 68 yards

{{Clear}}

=West Texas A&M=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=West Texas A&M Buffaloes at No. 21 Angelo State Rams – Game summary

|date=November 16

|time=6:00 p.m. CST

|road=Buffaloes

|R1=7|R2=12|R3=0|R4=0

|home=No. 21 Rams

|H1=14|H2=21|H3=14|H4=7

|stadium=LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

|attendance=5,445

|weather=Cloudy, {{convert|72|F|C}}

|referee=Duane Martin

|TV=FloSports

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/west-texas-am/boxscore/5768 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/11/16/football-21-rams-finish-lsc-play-8-0-after-a-56-19-win-over-wt.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • WTX – Kanon Gibson 3-yard run (Cason Polivoda kick), 13:53. Buffaloes 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 0:59.
  • ASU – Corey Sandolph 33-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 10:25. Tied 7–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:28.
  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 80-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 5:49. Rams 14–7. Drive: 3 plays, 96 yards, 1:19.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Cameron Dischler 15-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 14:55. Rams 21–7. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:57.
  • WTX – Brennan Ray 5-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (kick blocked), 12:48. Rams 21–13. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:07.
  • ASU – Kyle Bradford 53-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 11:24. Rams 28–13. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:24.
  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 1-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 6:51. Rams 35–13. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:26.
  • WTX – Tucker Swoboda 18-yard pass from Kanon Gibson (pass failed), 1:24. Rams 35–19. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 5:27.

Third quarter

  • ASU – Andrew Pitts 45-yard interception return (Bradley Larson kick), 13:24. Rams 42–19.
  • ASU – Braeden Fuller 23-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 6:29. Rams 49–19. Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 3:25.

Fourth quarter

  • ASU – Cameron Dischler 16-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 14:53. Rams 56–19. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 5:40.

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|West Texas A&M Buffaloes|color=white}}"|WT!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU

First downs1127
Total yards225573
Rushing yards106322
Passing yards119251
Turnovers11
Time of possession27:4632:14

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|West Texas A&M Buffaloes|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|West Texas A&MPassingKanon Gibson9/20, 119 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingTre'Jon Henderson13 rushes, 42 yards
ReceivingTucker Swoboda4 receptions, 103 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller13/23, 238 yards, 4 TD
RushingBraeden Fuller15 rushes, 187 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingKyle Bradford2 receptions, 87 yards, TD

{{Clear}}

=Bemidji State (NCAA Division II First Round)=

{{Americanfootballbox

|titlestyle= {{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}} ;text-align:center;

|state=autocollapse

|title=NCAA Division II First Round
Bemidji State Beavers at No. 16 Angelo State Rams – Game summary

|date=November 23

|time=1:00 p.m. CST

|road=Beavers

|R1=7|R2=7|R3=0|R4=10

|home=No. 16 Rams

|H1=0|H2=7|H3=0|H4=7

|stadium=LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

|attendance=3,125

|weather=Sunny, {{convert|74|F|C}}

|referee=Cecil Harrison

|TV=ESPN+

|reference=[https://angelosports.com/sports/football/stats/2024/bemidji-state/boxscore/6182 Box score], [https://angelosports.com/news/2024/11/23/football-rams-fall-to-bemidji-state-in-first-round-of-ncaa-division-ii-champonship.aspx Recap]

|scoring=

First quarter

  • BSU – Sam McGath 5-yard run (Connor Mantelli kick), 4:34. Beavers 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:07.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Alex Wyatt 1-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 10:44. Tied 7–7. Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:05.
  • BSU – Brice Peters 9-yard pass from Sam McGath (Connor Mantelli kick), 3:12. Beavers 14–7. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:32.

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

  • BSU – Connor Mantelli 47-yard field goal, 10:27. Beavers 17–7. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 1:38.
  • ASU – Corey Sandolph 8-yard pass from Braeden Fuller (Bradley Larson kick), 5:57. Beavers 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:30.
  • BSU – Connor Carver 59-yard run (Connor Mantelli kick), 2:07. Beavers 24–14. Drive: 1 play, 59 yards, 0:11.

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! Statistics !! style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Bemidji State Beavers|color=white}}"|BSU!!style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}"|ASU

First downs1113
Total yards262231
Rushing yards23193
Passing yards31138
Turnovers12
Time of possession31:4228:18

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! Team !! Category !! Player !! Statistics

rowspan=3 style="{{CollegeSecondaryStyle|Bemidji State Beavers|color=white}}; text-align:center;"|Bemidji StatePassingSam McGath7/14, 31 yards, TD, INT
RushingConnor Carver8 rushes, 114 yards, TD
ReceivingBrice Peters3 receptions, 31 yards, TD
rowspan=3 style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Angelo State Rams}}; text-align:center;"|Angelo StatePassingBraeden Fuller14/32, 138 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingCameron Dischler7 rushes, 33 yards
ReceivingKel Williams3 receptions, 44 yards

{{Clear}}

Weekly awards

  • LSC Offensive Player of the Week

:Braeden Fuller (week 3 vs. Western New Mexico){{cite web |publisher=Lone Star Conference |url=https://lonestarconference.org/news/2024/9/23/lsc-football-release-week-3.aspx |title=LSC Football Release - Week 3 |date=September 23, 2024 |access-date=November 11, 2024}}

:Braeden Fuller (week 5 vs. UT Permian Basin){{cite web |publisher=Lone Star Conference |url=https://lonestarconference.org/news/2024/10/7/lsc-football-release-week-5.aspx |title=LSC Football Release - Week 5 |date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=November 11, 2024}}

:Braeden Fuller (week 6 vs. Texas A&M–Kingsville){{cite web |publisher=Lone Star Conference |url=https://lonestarconference.org/news/2024/10/14/lsc-football-release-week-6.aspx |title=LSC Football Release - Week 6 |date=October 14, 2024 |access-date=November 11, 2024}}

:Braeden Fuller (week 10 vs. Western Oregon){{cite web |publisher=Lone Star Conference |url=https://lonestarconference.org/news/2024/11/11/lsc-football-release-week-10.aspx |title=LSC Football Release - Week 10 |date=November 11, 2024 |access-date=November 11, 2024}}

:Braeden Fuller (week 11 vs. West Texas A&M){{cite web |publisher=Lone Star Conference |url=https://lonestarconference.org/news/2024/11/18/lsc-football-release-week-11.aspx |title=LSC Football Release - Week 11 |date=November 18, 2024 |access-date=November 19, 2024}}

  • LSC Defensive Player of the Week

:Kenton Allen (week 5 vs. UT Permian Basin)

:Kenton Allen (week 9 vs. Central Washington){{cite web |publisher=Lone Star Conference |url=https://lonestarconference.org/news/2024/11/4/lsc-football-release-week-9.aspx |title=LSC Football Release - Week 9 |date=November 4, 2024 |access-date=November 11, 2024}}

:Eric Rascoe (week 10 vs. Western Oregon)

  • LSC Special Teams Player of the Week

:Cade Fuller (week 6 vs. Texas A&M–Kingsville)

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