Texas Wesleyan Football - Rams Up Ep 4

Get the latest on Texas Wesleyan football as the Rams prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Nelson Lions.

On this episode of Rams Up, driven by Moritz Family Dealerships, we break down how the team utilized the bye week to prepare for the Nelson Lions. Head Coach Fran Johnson provides an inside look at the game plan and what the squad needs to execute to come out on top.

Beyond the field, we explore where your donations to the program make the biggest impact. We also take a moment to shine a spotlight on a standout player on the Rams defense who has been instrumental in the team's recent performance. Whether you are a die-hard fan of college football or just getting to know the program, this episode has everything you need to stay current.

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0:00 Post-Bye Week Game Plan
1:18 Maintaining Offensive Momentum
3:58 Quarterback Development and Film Study
5:48 Defensive Strategy and Speed
11:33 Investing in the Future of Student Athletes
17:49 Conference Standings and Game Outlook

The Texas Wesleyan Rams are in the win column after a dominant 56–20 victory over Texas College in their conference opener!

On this episode of Rams Up, driven by Moritz Family Dealerships, Head Coach Fran Johnson breaks down what clicked on both sides of the ball, the impact of a huge blocked punt, the growth of quarterback Charlie, and how the Rams continue to build depth across the roster.

Former Texas Wesleyan punter and current FOX 4+ analyst Greg Blazer also joins the show to talk about what it means to be a Ram long after the final whistle. Greg shares how Texas Wesleyan football, academics, mentorship, and the relationships he built helped prepare him for life after college.

Plus, we highlight the Rams’ Players of the Game, take a closer look at the running back room, and find out how Texas Wesleyan is approaching the bye week before turning its attention to Nelson.

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⚒️ Where Champions Are Forged.
🚗 Driven by Moritz Family Dealerships.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Coming Up on Rams Up
01:16 – Coach Fran Johnson’s First Home Win
02:08 – Rams Defense Sets the Tone
04:02 – Tough Early Games Pay Off
04:55 – The Blocked Punt That Changed Momentum
07:28 – Charlie’s Growth at Quarterback
08:18 – Next Man Up: Rams Show Their Depth
10:19 – Texas Wesleyan’s 56–20 Win
10:52 – Greg Blazer Joins Rams Up
11:47 – Why Greg Chose Texas Wesleyan
12:30 – Academics Come First
13:29 – The Power of the Mentor Program
14:04 – Preparing for Life After Football
15:14 – Coach Johnson on Winning in Life
16:36 – Why Academics Matter in Recruiting
18:17 – Four Years of Football, 40 Years of Impact
18:41 – Rams Players of the Game
19:11 – Breaking Down the Running Back Room
21:10 – What Happens During the Bye Week?
22:02 – Looking Ahead to Nelson

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Conference play is here for Texas Wesleyan Football.

On this episode of Rams Up, Driven by Moritz Family Dealerships, Tom Doer sits down with Texas Wesleyan head coach Fran Johnson as the Rams prepare to open Sooner Athletic Conference play against Texas College.

Coach Johnson breaks down what the Rams learned from their non-conference schedule, what it takes to compete in an increasingly tough SAC, and the keys to establishing Texas Wesleyan’s identity as conference play begins.

Plus, we go beyond the field for a look at the Texas Wesleyan Football mentorship program and how the Rams are helping prepare student-athletes for careers, leadership and life after football.

Then it’s back to the X’s and O’s with a closer look at the Texas College matchup, including offensive efficiency, red-zone defense, team chemistry and the culture being built throughout the Texas Wesleyan coaching staff.

📺 Texas Wesleyan vs. Texas College
📍 Crowley ISD Stadium
🕕 Saturday at 6:00 PM
📺 Watch live on FOX 4+ — Channel 27 / 4.2

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Rams Up — Episode Preview
01:21 Conference Play Begins
03:08 Inside the Sooner Athletic Conference
04:09 Preseason Expectations for Texas Wesleyan
05:13 The SAC Competition in 2026
07:12 Preparing for Texas College
08:19 Building Chemistry With a New-Look Team
10:29 More Than Football: The Rams Mentorship Program
12:29 NBT Financial & Community Partnerships
14:08 Preparing Players for Life After Football
17:34 Texas College Game Preview
18:51 Keys to Improving the Rams Offense
19:35 Defensive Keys & Red-Zone Execution
21:03 Building Team Chemistry & Culture
22:25 Creating Chemistry on the Coaching Staff
23:36 What Coach Learned at the Bowling Alley
24:29 How to Watch Texas Wesleyan vs. Texas College
24:52 Final Game Plan for Saturday
26:01 Closing — Rams Up

🏈 Texas Wesleyan Football is back — and RAMS UP is here!

In the premiere episode of Rams Up, Driven by Moritz Family Dealerships, we go inside the Texas Wesleyan Rams football program as the 2026 season gets underway in Fort Worth, Texas.

Host Tom Duer sits down with Texas Wesleyan Head Football Coach Fran Johnson to break down the Rams’ season opener against Central Oklahoma, what the team learned from its first test of the year, and what Texas Wesleyan needs to improve as the season moves forward.

Then, we look ahead to a major road challenge against McNeese State, as the Rams continue testing themselves against high-level competition and preparing for the road ahead.

This episode also goes beyond the field with an inside look at the culture Coach Johnson is building at Texas Wesleyan — accountability, attitude, effort, doing your job, handling adversity, and developing players both as athletes and as men.

Plus:

🏈 The continued growth of Texas Wesleyan Rams Football
📺 The Rams’ new television home on FOX 4+
🔥 Texas Wesleyan’s path toward NCAA Division II
🏟️ The growth of the football program and new Rams Fieldhouse
⛑️ How Moritz Family Dealerships helped provide 200 new helmets for Rams players
🤝 The impact of community support on Texas Wesleyan Athletics
⭐ A preview of Texas Wesleyan vs. McNeese State

Rams Up brings fans inside Texas Wesleyan Football every week with game breakdowns, previews, coach interviews, player stories, behind-the-scenes access and everything happening around one of Fort Worth’s fastest-growing college football programs.

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00:00:00 - Rams Up Premiere | Texas Wesleyan Football
00:01:11 - Welcome to Rams Up with Coach Fran Johnson
00:01:36 - Central Oklahoma Game Recap
00:02:58 - What Texas Wesleyan Needs to Improve
00:03:36 - Returning Players, Leadership & Coaching Consistency
00:05:06 - Building the Culture of Texas Wesleyan Football
00:05:40 - The Three Standards Behind Rams Football
00:07:27 - Accountability, Tough Love & Earning Everything
00:08:45 - The Growth of Texas Wesleyan Football
00:09:08 - Rams Football Comes to FOX 4+
00:11:03 - Moritz Family Dealerships & the Rams Partnership
00:12:08 - Investing in the Rams Fieldhouse & Football Program
00:13:15 - 200 New Helmets | Driven to Protect Our Rams
00:15:11 - Texas Wesleyan vs. McNeese State Preview
00:16:32 - Scouting McNeese State
00:17:56 - Defensive Keys to Beating McNeese
00:19:00 - Offensive Keys & Third-Down Efficiency
00:19:45 - What Coach Johnson Wants From the Quarterbacks
00:20:41 - Breaking Down the 2026 Schedule & Conference Race
00:22:31 - Every Game Matters
00:22:46 - Final Thoughts Before McNeese State
00:23:02 - Rams Up | Closing

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