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In the first Athens Notebook football podcast of 2026, Michael Hannigan sits down with Head Coach Zac Harrell to reflect on the first two weeks of practice, discuss the standard of sustaining elite success, and preview Thursday’s Meet the Hornets event and Friday’s scrimmage at Fairfield.

Sustaining Greatness

Coming off an 11-3 season that reached the Class 4A Division II Region Final and matched the best record in school history, the Hornets face a new challenge. Athens graduated more than 30 seniors from last year’s squad.

Coach Harrell emphasized that maintaining high-level success requires continuous buy-in, pointing out that while many teams can pull off one great year, sustaining elite-level play is difficult. Now that Athens has established itself statewide, every opponent has the Hornets circled on their schedule.

The Grind

Coach Harrell described the first two weeks of practice as the “biggest grind” of the season.

“You’re stacking practice after practice after practice after practice,” he said. “We practiced five days full go last week. When you get into the season, you’re only practicing three days a week. Now, there’s no breaks.”

“To be great, it’s not easy. It’s hard,” Coach Harrell said. “These first two weeks are a grind, but once you get through this, it starts getting really fun.”

Roster Reload

The Hornets return two starters on offense: center Peyton Mahan and running back Charli Kiser. Mahan will anchor the line, while Kiser is primed for a big year after working as a key contributor last season.

“I think Charli Kiser is fixing to have a massive season,” said Coach Harrell.

The defense brings back six starters and deep experience:

Danny Kelley, Marvin Lyons, and Ja’Bory Taylor, who is working back from injury. An experienced secondary returns safeties Satchel Williams and Kaeden Johnson, plus cornerbacks Gerren Lee Brown and Ja’Coby Wilson.

Community Support

Coach Harrell highlighted the all-in community support required to build a winning program, specifically praising the Athens Booster Club. Over the last three years, the group has raised more than $400,000 to support every 7th through 12th-grade athletic program in the district.

This Week

Meet the Hornets is set for Thursday, Aug. 13, at Bruce Field. The Booster Club will host a meal from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring hot dogs, followed by the main program at 7 p.m.

Athens then travels to Fairfield on Friday, Aug. 14, for its first scrimmage. JV and freshman teams start at 6 p.m., with varsity set for approximately 7:15 p.m.

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By Michael V. Hannigan

To be the best, there comes a time when you have to beat the best.

For Athens, that time comes Friday night in Tyler.

The Hornets will face top-ranked Carthage at 7 p.m. at Rose Stadium in the Region 2 final. Athens is the home team. It is a rematch of their district showdown in October, a 61-56 battle that went down to the final minutes.

Coach Zac Harrell said this week is not about revenge. It is about the opportunity in front of them.

“For us, it’s a fourth-round playoff game,” Harrell said. “We have the opportunity to play in the regional final against the best program in the state of Texas for the last 18 years.”

Harrell said blocking out the extra attention is a key part of the week. He wants the players focused on the habits that carried them through three playoff wins.

“You know it’s going to be a huge challenge playing a program like that,” Harrell said. “But our focus has to continue to be what it has been all year, and that’s trying to be the best we can be this week.”

Carthage brings one of the most complete teams in the state, including running back KJ Edwards, who Harrell believes is as good as anyone in Texas.

“I would say the best,” Harrell said. “I’d love to see one better anywhere in high school football.”

Harrell said Edwards is known for his speed but is just as dangerous because of how physical he runs.

“He’s really fast, but people miss how physical he is,” Harrell said. “There’s nobody that plays harder than he does.”

Harrell said tackling well and limiting explosive plays will be vital.

“He’s a threat to score anytime he touches it,” he said. “We have to get as many maroon hats to him as we can and wrap up.”

Carthage’s passing game adds to the challenge with a quarterback who has broken school passing records and Division I receivers.

“They’ve got talent everywhere,” Harrell said. “There are no weak spots.”

The Bulldogs’ defense is built the same way, highlighted by their linebackers, who have great range, can cover, and play physical.

But Harrell said the Hornets can match up if they stay true to who they are. He pointed to the toughness and discipline that have carried Athens into December. He said this team has earned its way into the fourth round.

“We feel like we’re a great football team too,” Harrell said. “If we put the best Athens football team on the field Friday, then let’s see what happens.”

KEYS TO THE GAME

Word of the Week: Us

Harrell said the focus must stay inside the building. He wants his players blocking out the noise, the hype, and the distractions that come with the fourth round.

“Our focus is on being the best team we can be,” Harrell said.

-- Tackle Edwards: Harrell was clear about the challenge of slowing Carthage running back KJ Edwards. Athens must wrap up, swarm, and limit explosive plays.

-- Eliminate the big play: Carthage can score from anywhere. Athens must force the Bulldogs to snap it over and over. Harrell said the key is making Carthage drive the field instead of giving up long touchdowns.

-- All 11 doing their job: Every snap in a game like this matters. Receivers must block. Linemen must finish. Defensive players must stay disciplined. No one can take a play off.

-- Get off the field on fourth down: Carthage does not punt. Harrell said Athens must first get them to fourth down, then finish the stop.

-- Win the turnover battle: Turnovers are critical in games like this. Athens must protect the football and find chances to take it away.

-- Play with max effort on every snap: Effort is non-negotiable against a team this good. He wants every player giving max effort from start to finish.

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Michael V. Hannigan

They’re thankful, but still hungry.

That has been the tone all week as Athens heads into its third-round playoff game Friday afternoon. The Hornets play Sunnyvale at 1 p.m. in Ennis in the Class 4A Division II regional semifinals. Athens is the visiting team.

Coach Zac Harrell said this round always brings strong opponents.

“There’s no turkeys left after Thanksgiving,” Coach Harrell said. “There’s no bad teams playing during this week.”

Sunnyvale fits that message. The Raiders are 11-1, with their only loss coming against Pleasant Grove, which is ranked No. 2 in the state. Their offense is explosive, averaging 52 points per game.

Coach Harrell said everything starts with Sunnyvale quarterback Cayson Maupin.

“He’s a warrior,” Coach Harrell said. “You can have everybody covered. You can get pressure on him. But he’s going to get out of it and somehow find a way to make a play.”

Coach Harrell said Maupin ran for 270 yards last week and can also beat defenses through the air.

The Raiders are big up front, and feature Grayson Smith at receiver.

Smith also anchors their defense as a linebacker and brings pressure with a physical front. Coach Harrell said Sunnyvale plays mostly man coverage and try to jump routes.

Still, he believes the Hornets match up well if they stay true to their identity.

“If we play our best game, we’re going to have a chance to beat anyone we play,” Coach Harrell said.

Keys to the Game

Word of the Week: Thankful, but still hungry

Coach Harrell said the team spent time sharing things they were thankful for during practice.

“God has blessed us to be a part of this team and this community,” he said. “We’re thankful for what we have, but we’re not satisfied.”

* Prepare the right way. Coach Harrell said the schedule is different this week without school, but the team has stacked two strong practices.

* Get off the field on third and fourth downs. Athens wants to reach 70 percent on stops in those situations.

* Be the tougher team. Coach Harrell said playoff games often come down to physical play.

* Make plays in the passing game. Sunnyvale is expected to load up to stop the run, which means Athens must protect and hit throws.

* Win special teams. The Hornets have improved in this phase since the Center game and want to keep that edge.

Coach Harrell also called on the Athens crowd to help make Friday special. He said the visitors’ side needs to be packed and loud. He praised last week’s crowd against Krum saying, “It was special. It was loud and big.”

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By Michael V. Hannigan

This one has the makings of a shootout.

The Hornets will face undefeated Krum on Friday night in the area round, a matchup between two high-powered offenses. Athens is averaging 53 points per game. Krum is averaging 51.

Krum enters the game at 10-0. One of its early games was canceled, but the Bobcats haven’t missed a beat.

“They’re a really really good football team,” Head Coach Zac Harrell said. “First thing that jumps out at you is their offense. They’ve scored a ton of points.”

Harrell said Krum’s offense is dangerous because it has answers everywhere.

“They don’t have any weak spots,” he said. “They have three really talented receivers. They have a running back that is really good. He’s already over a thousand yards. Their quarterback runs the offense extremely well. And the offensive line is really good.”

Harrell said the Bobcats are just as sound on defense.

“They’re extremely well coached,” he said. “They run their base defense and every position is coached really well on what to do to try to take away what the offense is doing.”

For Athens, that means the margin for error shrinks.

“When you’re playing a team that’s well coached, you got to make sure that you’re executing at a high level,” Harrell said. “Because if we’re not, then they’re going to get us.”

The Hornets are coming off their first playoff win in 10 years, a 57-49 shootout over Gilmer. Harrell said that win was important, but the team has to guard against two dangers this time of year: complacency and looking ahead.

“Once you start looking ahead your focus isn’t on what it has to be,” he said. “Our focus has to be on winning this week.”

Keys to the Game

Word of the Week: Foot on the pedal

“No cruise control,” Harrell said. “We tasted what it could feel like to win a playoff game. Well, let’s go get more. So don’t relax.”

* Fix last week’s mistakes. “Have a heightened focus on areas we must improve on from last week,” Harrell said.

* Get off the field on third and fourth downs. Gilmer ran 92 plays last week. Athens ran 37.

* Play with more physical energy. Match Krum’s effort snap to snap.

* Dominate the line of scrimmage on offense. “When we do that, we are really hard to stop,” Harrell said.

* Win the turnover battle. “Zero turnovers. Cause three,” Harrell said. “In a big game, if you do that, you’re going to be in good shape.”

Coach Harrell praised last week’s crowd.

“The community was a big factor in the game Friday,” Harrell said. “We need you on Friday. We need you to be loud and we need a lot of numbers there.”

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at E.H. Hanby Stadium in Mesquite.

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Michael V. Hannigan

The Cardinals walked into their open week holding the No. 2 seed. They walked out holding a bus ticket to Miami, Okla.

A forfeiture ruling against Navarro College in the final week of the season changed the Southwest Junior College Football Conference standings and moved TVCC into the No. 3 spot. That set up a road semifinal against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Red Robertson Field.

The change sends the Cardinals up against a recent opponent.

TVCC saw NEO two weeks ago at Bruce Field in a 38-31 loss shaped by early mistakes and a slow start. The Cardinals gave up 31 points in the first half before settling in after halftime.

“We’re playing a team we’ve already played with NEO and they’re on a hot streak right now,” Head Coach Sherard Poteete said. “They’ve won, you know, I think three in a row.”

Coach Poteete said the Cardinals used the open week to reset and refocus.

“They’ve been ready to roll since we had our open week,” he said. “We practiced a few days last week, gave them a couple days off. It’s been a long season.”

“When they showed back up here on campus,” Coach Poteete said, “they were locked in and ready to roll.”

The plan is simple heading into Saturday.

“We just have to go play now,” he said.

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By Michael V. Hannigan

The regular season is over. The real season begins Friday.

Athens opens the Class 4A Division II playoffs against Gilmer on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Henderson. The Hornets will be the home team and sit on the home side of the field.

Head Coach Zac Harrell knows the challenge ahead.

“You think of Gilmer and you think of all their history and tradition,” Coach Harrell said. “The last 20 or 25 years they’ve been one of the best programs in East Texas. They’ve won at least three state championships, including one two years ago.”

Gilmer enters the playoffs at 4-6, but Harrell said that record is deceiving. The Buckeyes’ losses came against some of the top programs in Texas: Chapel Hill, Kilgore, Lindale, Brenham, Van, and Pleasant Grove. Every one of those teams made the playoffs.

“You turn on the tape, and they’re not devoid of players,” Coach Harrell said. “Their defensive line is the biggest we’ve played against.”

The Buckeyes’ defense features veterans who have started since they were sophomores, including a pair of linemen Coach Harrell described as “huge, quick, and extremely physical.”

On offense, Gilmer runs a spread attack similar to Athens but with a focus on stretching the field vertically.

“Their receivers are super talented,” Coach Harrell said. “Their quarterback throws a great deep ball, and you have to defend it every snap.”

Coach Harrell said the Athens secondary will be tested by the Buckeyes’ downfield passing game, while the defensive front will have to hold its own against a large offensive line that includes a tackle with national recruiting interest.

“We knew two years ago when the UIL came out with the alignment that whoever finishes second in our district is going to play a great football team,” Coach Harrell said. “You’ve got Pleasant Grove, Van, and Gilmer. Every year those three teams are good. It is what it is. We’re not feeling sorry for ourselves. We’ve got to go play and go win.”

That’s playoff football. Every snap matters, and every mistake is magnified.

“In the playoffs, nothing is promised,” Harrell said. “It’s hard to make those plays in the second half, but that’s what it takes. We want to make sure we’re ready to win the game in the second half this year.”

Keys to the Game

Word of the Week: One week season, no regrets.

“We talked Monday about remembering how it felt last year after that loss to Van,” said Coach Harrell. “I told them we have to make sure that everything we do this week leaves us with no regrets.”

* Play Athens Hornet defense. Eleven players flying to the ball with relentless effort every snap.

* Start fast. Build confidence early and try to take momentum away from Gilmer.

* Win the line of scrimmage. Handle Gilmer’s size and physicality up front on both sides of the ball.

* Defend the deep ball. Keep receivers in front, make plays in the air, and prevent explosive passes.

* Finish strong. Stay mentally tough and make plays in the second half when the game is on the line.

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By Michael V. Hannigan

The regular season will close where it began, under the lights at Bruce Field.

Athens (7-2, 3-1) will host Bullard (3-6, 1-3) at 7:30 p.m. Friday for Senior Night, celebrating 32 Hornet seniors who have helped turn the program into a district contender.

“This group has meant a lot to this program,” Head Coach Zac Harrell said during this week’s podcast. “They’ve helped transition Athens from being a .500 team to a dang good football team. ”

The Hornets locked up the No. 2 seed in District 9-4A last week with a 44-26 win at Center. Athens started fast and controlled the game early behind a powerful rushing attack.

Harrell said the goal this week is to keep improving as the team prepares for the playoffs.

“The key going into this week is to be playing the best we can be for the playoffs. That’s what we’re focused on right now,” he said. “That’s what we’re focused on right now.”

Bullard will come to Athens fighting for its playoff hopes.

“They’re coming in here, and if they beat us, they’re going to make the playoffs,” Harrell said. “That’s what they’re preaching to their kids. That’s what they’re preparing to do. So we’ve got to make sure we’re playing our best game.”

Harrell said the Panthers are one of the more unpredictable teams Athens has faced this year.

“They run every formation known to man,” he said. “They’ve done it all. We’ve got to be prepared and be able to line up to all the formations they’re going to throw at you.”

Defensively, Bullard will bring the same variety.

“They’ve lined up in every front. They’ve played every coverage that you could play,” Harrell said. “If I had to pick what they did the most, I’d say it’s a 4-2-5 look, but again, they’ve done everything.”

That kind of flexibility means Athens must stay ready to adapt.

“We’ve got to be ready for anything they’ll throw at us and then be ready, you know, that we have answers in our offense for anything you might throw at us,” Harrell said. “We’ve got to keep it simple, and whatever we have to do to adapt, that’s what we have to do.”

Word of the Week: Playoff Mode

Harrell said the Hornets are approaching this week like the postseason has already started.

“Right now we are treating this week like playoffs, and we are treating this game like a playoff game,” he said. “Because again, the key is to improve.”

Keys to Victory:

* Practice with purpose all week.

* Win starting field position off the kicking units.

* Be a great teammate in everything we do.

* Play the game the right way and keep our composure.

* Have fun and enjoy the process.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Bruce Field. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the Senior Night ceremony beginning at 7.

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By Michael V. Hannigan

Playoff football is back at The Valley.

After clinching a postseason spot with last week’s 56-8 road win over New Mexico Military Institute, the No. 7-ranked Trinity Valley Community College Cardinals will close out the regular season Saturday at 1 p.m. against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M at Bruce Field.

TVCC piled up nearly 600 yards of total offense in Roswell, New Mexico, last Saturday. The Cardinals scored 28 unanswered points to build a 28-3 at the half and never looked back.

Linebacker Lazavier Amos continued his steady play in the middle with another dozen tackles, while defensive back Malik Ganaway added 13 stops and a tackle for loss. Jayden Lewis intercepted a pass, and Calvin Kalu-Alexander forced a fumble.

Head Coach Sherard Poteete said he was proud of how his team handled the long trip and stayed focused.

“They did a good job,” Coach Poteete said. “All phases of the game. We took care of the ball on offense and were still able to get a takeaway.”

The win locked the Cardinals into the Southwest Junior College Football Conference playoffs, but there’s still plenty at stake this weekend. NEO enters the game with the inside track for the league’s final playoff spot.

“NEO controls their own destiny,” Coach Poteete said. “They have a lot to play for, and I know Coach Crissup and his staff will have them ready.”

The Golden Norsemen are known for a unique defensive style that differs from most SWJCFC teams. Coach Poteete said it requires some extra preparation.

“They play really good defense like they always do,” he said. “They’re big, they’re physical, and they’re a heavy man-coverage team. You can’t just run your normal offense and expect success.”

Offensively, Coach Poteete said NEO has improved compared to recent years, adding more playmakers at wide receiver and a solid quarterback to balance their traditional power running attack. Their methodical style is designed to control time of possession and limit opposing offenses.

“They’ll get up to the line, look to the sideline, milk the clock and shorten the game,” Coach Poteete said. “If they can limit the opponent’s possessions, that bodes well for them.”

Saturday’s match-up will also carry extra meaning for TVCC fans. The school will recognize members of the 1994 National Championship team, which won the title 31 years ago — against NEO. With NEO moving to the Kansas Jayhawk Conference next year, this could be the last meeting between the programs for a while.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Bruce Field in Athens.

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On this week’s Hornet podcast, Coach Zac Harrell said the Hornets have shown resilience this season by staying focused and improving each week, no matter the circumstances.

Staying Focused

Last week’s 60-6 win over Rusk came a day early because of weather concerns, but the Hornets didn’t let that rattle them. Coach Harrell said the way Athens handled the change reflected the team’s maturity.

“It speaks to this team,” he said. “To not have a letdown after the Carthage game and to go into a game where you’re the more talented team, it would have been easy to not prepare. But our kids didn’t do that.”

He said the Hornets have learned from earlier mistakes, pointing to the Week 2 loss at Kaufman as a turning point. “That loss helped us,” Harrell said. “It showed we can’t have a letdown from week to week. Our energy and focus have to stay high, and our guys really understand that now.”

In the Trenches

Coach Harrell credited the offensive line for helping drive the team’s success. He said the group has been better than expected, both in execution and toughness.

“They’ve exceeded expectations,” he said. “They don’t get talked about much, but without them our offense isn’t where it’s at.”

The line includes senior leaders like right tackle Gus Wickle, right guard Brandon Casas, and left tackle Jose Pimentel, along with junior center Peyton Mayans and a rotation of seniors Jose Rine, Aiden Robinson, and Jamar Zakall at left guard. Harrell said their effort and experience have allowed the Hornets to control games up front.

“They’ve been rock solid,” he said. “They show up every day, they take coaching, and they take pride in what they do.”

(Full story on the Hornet offensive line coming soon.)

Scouting Center

The Hornets (6-2, 2-1 in district) travel to Center on Friday night for a match-up that could decide second place in the district standings.

“Center’s a really good football team,” Harrell said. “They’re 2-1 in district like us. They beat Bullard and Brownsboro and lost to Carthage, so this game is big for playoff seeding.”

Harrell said Center runs the ball about 80 percent of the time and features two explosive backs capable of breaking big plays. “They can hurt you any time they touch the ball,” he said.

Defensively, Center has been unpredictable. “They’ve mixed things up,” Harrell said. “Early in the season they had everybody standing up and moving around before the snap, then went to a four-man front. We just have to focus on what we do well and execute.”

Keys to Victory

Word of the Week: Athens Tough -- Coach Harrell said toughness has been a defining trait of this year’s team and will be the key to finishing the season strong.

“To be good at this sport, and really to be good at life, you have to be tough mentally and physically,” he said. “Late in the year, when you’re banged up and tired, that’s when it matters most.”

* Be tough all week, mentally and physically.

* Stop the run and limit big plays.

* Be prepared offensively and execute regardless of defensive looks.

* Be the most physical team on the field.

* Keep dominating the turnover battle. Athens is plus-eight for the season and has not turned the ball over in district play.

This Week

* Friday, Oct. 31 – Athens at Center, 7:30 p.m.

In this week’s Cardinal Podcast, Michael Hannigan sat down with Head Coach Sherard Poteete to talk about last week’s 30-14 win over Kilgore and this Saturday’s road game at New Mexico Military Institute. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. Central (2 p.m. Mountain).

Finding Ways to Win

The Cardinals made it four straight victories last week, overcoming a long weather delay and a short-handed roster to take down Kilgore on the road. “Our guys have just found a way to win, taking it one day at a time, one game at a time,” Coach Poteete said. “You can’t win six games on Saturday. You can only win one. And so, they’ve done a great job the last four weeks of doing it one day at a time, one game at a time, one practice at a time.”

Coach Poteete said that mindset helped the team handle a difficult day at Kilgore. “We didn’t play with our two probably most productive guys, stat-wise, at defensive line,” Coach Poteete said. “But we gave up 41 yards passing. So, somebody stepped up into that role.”

The Cardinals weathered a 63-minute lightning delay and returned to finish strong. “You get to the two-minute warning there in the second quarter and we have an hour and five minutes, hour and three-minute rain, lightning delay,” Coach Poteete said. “All that’s new and different and just changes the way you interact when you get into a rhythm or into a routine during a game. And then we played the second half, and man, when that sun popped out, it was hot and steamy.”

Staying Focused on the Road

The Cardinals face their longest road trip of the season this week, traveling roughly nine hours to Roswell, New Mexico. “Can our guys be locked in once we get done with Thursday’s practice to hop on a bus and handle the bus ride and then staying all night and then getting up and handling game day there?” Coach Poteete said.

Coach Poteete said the challenge will be maintaining focus through the long travel schedule. “We’ve had a few good days of practice this week,” Coach Poteete said. “Can we finish up the week focused? That’s the main thing—can we just be locked in, focused on what is in front of us?”

Scouting NMMI

The Broncos bring an old-school approach on offense that stands out in today’s game. “They can milk the clock and they can run the football,” Coach Poteete said. “If they can control the ball offensively, it puts a little pressure on the opposing team’s offense. The most snaps they’ve given up this year to the opposing team is 59 plays.”

“They’re going to line up underneath the center,” Coach Poteete said. “Holy cow, right? No shotgun. They’re going to actually have a fullback, a tight end, a guy in the I. They’re going to do all kinds of stuff that you don’t see anymore.”

Coach Poteete said their offense has been effective with that approach. “They put up 45 points last week running the football, multiple formations, they hit a few big screens,” Coach Poteete said. “They’ve proven and shown that they can put points on the board.”

Defensive Confidence

The Cardinals’ defense continues to be one of the best in the conference, allowing 20 points or fewer in every game this season. “If we can continue to do that, then obviously that bodes well for us,” Coach Poteete said. “If we can just keep on holding teams down, then it makes it easier on the offense to go put some points on the board.”

Facing a Multiple Defense

On the other side of the ball, the Cardinals expect to see a variety of looks from NMMI’s defense. “They’re going to give us a multiple look,” Coach Poteete said. “They primarily play with a two-man shell, but their fronts—they’re going to overload some sides. They’re going to base out of a 3-4 look, but they’re going to make that 3-4 look a lot different ways by walking up linebackers, shifting them over, walking backers up, walking backers down.”

The key will be communication up front. “Can we be on our P’s and Q’s?” Coach Poteete said. “Can we know who’s coming and then kind of sort that out once the ball’s snapped?”

This Week

* Saturday, Oct. 25 – TVCC at New Mexico Military Institute, 3 p.m. Central / 2 p.m. Mountain

* You can watch the game here.