2023 Texas–Permian Basin Falcons football team

The 2023 Texas–Permian Basin Falcons football team represent the University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) in the 2023 NCAA Division II football season as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC). They are led by first-year head coach Kris McCullough.[1][2][3]

2023 Texas–Permian Basin Falcons football
ConferenceLone Star Conference
Ranking
AFCANo. 22
Record7–1 (5–0 LSC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorRyan Lusby (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorJake Maxwell (1st season)
Offensive schemeNo-huddle spread option
Defensive coordinatorDionte Dean (1st season)
Base defense3–4/3–3–5 hybrid
Home stadiumAstound Broadband Stadium
(Capacity: 18,000)
Ratliff Stadium
(Capacity: 17,931)
2023 Lone Star Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Central Washington  6 –0   7 –2  
No. 22 Texas–Permian Basin  5 –0   7 –1  
Texas A&M–Kingsville  3 –2   5 –2  
Angelo State  3 –2   4 –3  
Midwestern State  2 –3   3 –4  
Western Oregon  2 –3   3 –5  
West Texas A&M  2 –4   3 –5  
Eastern New Mexico  1 –5   3 –5  
Western New Mexico  0 –5   1 –6  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – NCAA Division II playoff participant
As of October 25, 2023
Rankings from AFCA Poll

The Falcons will play most of their home games at Astound Broadband Stadium in Midland, Texas while Ratliff Stadium in Odessa, Texas will only host one home game.

Offseason

Coaching changes

On November 28, 2022, head coach Justin Carrigan announced that he would be stepping down as the program's head coach. The following day it was announced he would be stepping into an administrative role, being named the university's deputy athletic director.[4]

Preseason

LSC media poll

The LSC media preseason poll was released on July 27, 2023. The Falcons were predicted to finish seventh.[5]

LSC media poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Angelo State241 (25)
2Central Washington198 (1)
3Texas A&M–Kingsville174
4Midwestern State147
5West Texas A&M123
6Western Oregon118 (1)
7Texas–Permian Basin98
8Eastern New Mexico59
9Western New Mexico57

Season summary

On September 30, the Falcons defeated no. 16 Texas A&M–Kingsville, 29–17, for the program's first win over a ranked opponent. On October 14, the Falcons defeated Eastern New Mexico, 52–29, improving to 6–1 overall, breaking the program record for most wins in a single season. In the D2 Football poll released the following Monday, October 16, the Falcons were ranked no. 25, marking the first time in program history that the Falcons were ranked in a national poll.[6] In the next game, on October 21, the Falcons defeated no. 19 Angelo State to improve to 5–0 in LSC play, breaking the program record for most conference wins in a season. The Falcons would be ranked in the AFCA poll released the following Monday, on October 23, at no. 22, marking the first time in program history that the Falcons were ranked in the AFCA poll.[7]

Schedule
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteResultAttendance
September 26:00 p.m.Texas College*
W 96–03,579
September 91:00 p.m.at Western Colorado*
L 27–35103
September 161:00 p.m.at Southwest Baptist*
W 86–71,247
September 236:00 p.m.West Texas A&M
  • Astound Broadband Stadium
  • Midland, TX
W 41–40 OT7,018
September 306:00 p.m.No. 16 Texas A&M–Kingsville
W 29–173,233
October 77:00 p.m.at Midwestern State
W 21–136,122
October 146:00 p.m.Eastern New Mexico
  • Astound Broadband Stadium
  • Midland, TX
W 52–291,792
October 216:00 p.m.at No. 19 Angelo State
W 28–234,828
October 286:00 p.m.Western OregondaggerNo. 22
  • Astound Broadband Stadium
  • Midland, TX
November 41:00 p.m.at Western New Mexico
November 112:00 p.m.Central Washington
  • Astound Broadband Stadium
  • Midland, TX
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AFCA Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time
Schedule Source:[8]

Personnel
2023 Texas–Permian Basin Falcons football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
TE 1 Matt Zubiate GS
WR 2 Marcus Molina Jr
QB 3 Dylan Graham Sr
WR 4 Jeremiah Cooley Sr
RB 5 Kory Harris  So
WR 6 Clyde Bellow  Fr
QB 8 Kenny Hrncir GS
WR 10 Laquan Wells Jr
RB 11 Nemier Herod Jr
WR 12 Calvin Littles So
WR 12 Gunnar Abseck Sr
WR 15 Traylen Suel  Fr
QB 16 Blake Flowers Fr
QB 16 Suddin Sapien  Sr
QB 18 Keegan Byrd Fr
RB 25 Camden Tyler  Fr
RB 33 Taj Crenshaw  Sr
RB 34 Gerald Palmer So
TE 44 Brock Johnson Jr
OL 50 Tyler Ball Jr
OL 51 Heston Edwards  So
OL 52 Max Johnson Sr
OL 53 Jayden Deemer Fr
OL 55 Austin LaFavers  So
OL 59 Tristan Wells Sr
OL 64 Reid Mitchell Fr
OL 65 Andrew Johnson So
OL 66 Tommy Medellin Jr
OL 67 Jose Guerro Fr
OL 68 Malik Davis Sr
OL 69 Nigel Wallace Fr
OL 70 Mason Schweinle  Fr
OL 71 James Morrow Sr
OL 72 Girevis Bobey Fr
OL 73 Christian Crockett Fr
OL 74 Joseph Mueller  So
TE 75 Blane Mendoza Fr
OL 76 Matthew Schell Fr
OL 77 Ramon Diaz Jr
OL 78 Anthony Wright GS
TE 79 Monty Campbell Fr
WR 80 Josh Bolden  Jr
WR 81 Deon Cook Jr
WR 82 Jalen Willis Jr
TE 83 Jalen Becerra  Fr
WR 85 Shemar Davis  So
WR 86 Crimson Mathis Fr
WR 87 Parker Grimes So
WR 88 Ben Patterson So
WR 89 Wilson Batiste  Fr
RB Justin Castillo Fr
WR Jamaal Hall Fr
WR Justin Herman Fr
WR Zeke Long Fr
QB Jesse Medina Fr
WR Xavier Moten Fr
WR Jaquan Richardson Fr
RB Keith Rockwell Fr
WR Matthew Rosas Fr
TE Landon Ross Fr
WR Jordan Tally Fr
WR Jailen Toure Fr
WR Ilijah Williams  Fr
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DB 0 Jaques Taylor Sr
LB 1 Jalon Rocquemore Jr
DL 2 Victor Idusuyi  So
DL 5 Frank Mulipola  So
DB 7 Dequan Street GS
DL 9 Malik Allen Jr
DB 14 Tre Hubert Jr
DB 17 Coby Calvin GS
DB 19 Chanlor Johnson Sr
DB 20 Jaylen Henderson Sr
DB 21 Antione Tanner Sr
LB 22 Caleb Pierson  So
DB 23 Kamren Amao  So
DB 24 Kendrick Jones  Fr
DB 26 Kris Agee So
DB 27 Ashton Hamby Jr
LB 28 Jamil Pittman Sr
DB 28 B. J. Westmoreland Jr
DB 29 Fahreed Cheeks Sr
DB 30 Jacobe Chester Fr
DB 31 Kelekolio Linton  Jr
DB 32 Champ Mathis Jr
LB 35 Eric Franco  So
DB 36 Datron Brooks  So
DB 38 Jamar Roberson Fr
DB 39 Layne Horak So
LB 40 Courtney Massingill Jr
DL 41 Elden Titania Sr
LB 42 Hayden Kelly GS
LB 43 Jonathan Brown Fr
LB 45 Tristan Exline Fr
DB 46 Jamarion Ravenell Fr
LB 47 Sean Burks Fr
DL 54 Caleb Freeland Jr
DL 56 Sione Teuhema So
DL 57 David Adegbenro  So
DL 60 Chase Warrem Fr
DL 61 John Baldwin Fr
DL 62 Liloa Kapiko Jr
DL 63 Gabe Green Fr
DL 90 De'Undre Potts Jr
DL 91 Elyjah Gilliard Fr
DL 92 Wilfred Manor Jr
DL 93 Tyquan Cooper-Isaac So
DL 94 Dominique Varela Sr
DL 95 Chris Harris Jr
DL 96 Emmanuel Lawton Fr
DL 97 Mehki Harris Fr
DL 98 Jacob Humphrey Jr
DL 99 Amari Bedford  So
LB Jaice Beck  Fr
DB Mark Benard Jr
LB Chase Brown Fr
LB Chase Buckingham Fr
DB Dawson Bullard Fr
LB Kevin Cunningham Fr
DB Elijah Gerrard Fr
LB Tyler Manoy Fr
DB Roddy Mapps Fr
DB Dami Oluwoleajayi Sr
DB Jadyn Pruitt Fr
DB Radarion Wilson Fr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
LS 37 Grant Gensemer Jr
K 48 Rafael Vargas Jr
P 49 Sergio Landeros GS
K 58 Nolan Park Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Ryan Lusby
    Offensive coordinator
  • Dionte Dean
    Defensive coordinator
  • Jake Maxwell
    Offensive line/Running game coordinator
  • Blake Crandall
    Wide receivers/Passing game coordinator
  • Alex Wierzbicki
    Defensive line/Running game coordinator
  • Justin Victorian
    Safeties
  • Brady Carson
    Special teams coordinator/Linebackers
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Roster
Last update: September 17, 2023

Game summaries

Texas College
Texas College Steers at Texas–Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Steers 0 0 000
Falcons 20 34 281496

at Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland, Texas

  • Date: September 2
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Mild, 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 3,579
  • Referee: Jerry Springer
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TPB – Ben Patterson 18-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 8:56. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:04.
  • TPB – Calvin Little 37-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 5:24. Falcons 14–0. Drive: 2 plays, 47 yards, 0:33.
  • TPB – Laquan Wells 44-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (kick failed), 0:00. Falcons 20–0. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:45.

Second quarter

  • TPB – Nemier Herod 2-yard run (run failed), 10:03. Falcons 26–0. Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:55.
  • TPB – Laquan Wells 23-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 4:47. Falcons 33–0. Drive: 2 plays, 36 yards, 1:42.
  • TPB – Dequan Street 32-yard interception (Rafael Vargas kick), 1:34. Falcons 40–0.
  • TPB – Jeremia Cooley 23-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 0:01. Falcons 47–0. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 0:31.

Third quarter

  • TPB – Kory Harris 16-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 10:37. Falcons 54–0. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:54.
  • TPB – Jamar Ravenell 87-yard interception (Rafael Vargas kick), 7:35. Falcons 68–0.
  • TPB – Nemier Herod 12-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 0:01. Falcons 75–0. Drive: 1 plays, 12 yards, 0:06.
  • TPB – Brock Johnson 26-yard pass from Keegan Bryd (Rafael Vargas kick), 3:40. Falcons 82–0. Drive: 3 plays, 18 yards, 2:20.

Fourth quarter

  • TPB – Gerard Palmer 9-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 9:28. Falcons 89–0. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 8:05.
  • TPB – Suddin Sapien-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 3:00. Falcons 96–0. Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 2:35.

Statistics

StatisticsTCTPB
First downs1831
Total yards2564
Rushing yards-36254
Passing yards38310
Turnovers41
Time of possession27:4532:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas CollegePassingIsiah Saddler8/28, 38 yards, 3 INT
RushingTamauge Sloan12 rushes, 18 yards
ReceivingTerrell Hookfin2 receptions, 19 yards
Texas–Permian BasinPassingKenny Hrncir19/25, 284 yards, 6 TD
RushingKory Harris8 rushes, 75 yards, TD
ReceivingBrock Johnson2 receptions, 70 yards 2 TD

The game clock in the 4th quarter was reduced from 15 minutes to 10 by the officials.[9] The 96 points scored are the most points scored in a single game in program history.

At Western Colorado
Texas–Permian Basin Falcons at Western Colorado Mountaineers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Falcons 3 10 7727
Mountaineers 14 14 0735

at Mountaineer Bowl, Gunnison, Colorado

  • Date: September 9
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT/12:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 103
  • Referee: Aaron Olivares
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • WCU – Braeden Hogan 2-yard run (Adam Tasei kick), 10:50. Mountaineers 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 1:06.
  • WCU – Andrew Montez 19-yard pass from Drew Nash (Adam Tasei kick), 6:59. Mountaineers 14–0. Drive: 5 plays, 62 yards, 2:13.
  • TPB – Rafael Vargas 49-yard field goal, 0:26. Mountaineers 14–3. Drive: 4 plays, -2 yards, 0:57.

Second quarter

  • WCU – Jeromiah Garmon 7-yard pass from Drew Nash (Adam Tasei kick), 13:51. Mountaineers 21–3. Drive: 5 plays, 64 yards, 1:33.
  • TPB – Rafael Vargas 34-yard field goal, 10:03. Mountaineers 21–6. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 3:42.
  • WCU – Cole Riters 8-yard pass from Drew Nash (Adam Tasei kick), 1:45. Mountaineers 28–6. Drive: 7 plays, 33 yards, 1:39.
  • TPB – Ben Patterson 24-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 0:22. Mountaineers 28–13. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:18.

Third quarter

  • TPB – Jeremiah Cooley 24-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 3:01. Mountaineers 28–20. Drive: 16 plays, 74 yards, 7:32.

Fourth quarter

  • WCU – Cameron Colangelo 20-yard pass from Drew Nash (Adam Tasei kick), 13:45. Mountaineers 35–20. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:16.
  • TPB – Nemier Herod 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 1:48. Mountaineers 35–27. Drive: 14 plays, 60 yards, 4:54.

Statistics

StatisticsUTPWCU
First downs2415
Total yards472175
Rushing yards178112
Passing yards29463
Turnovers22
Time of possession35:3324:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas–Permian BasinPassingKenny Hrncir20/52, 294 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingKenny Hrncir12 rushes, 105 yards
ReceivingBen Patterson3 receptions, 70 yards, TD
Western ColoradoPassingDrew Nash14/27, 63 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingDeyvon Butler15 rushes, 81 yards
ReceivingAndrew Montez4 receptions, 30 yards, TD

At Southwest Baptist
Texas–Permian Basin Falcons at Southwest Baptist Bearcats – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Falcons 16 28 212186
Bearcats 0 0 707

at Plaster Stadium, Bolivar, Missouri

  • Date: September 16
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 1,247
  • Referee: David Green
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TPB – Kory Harris 15-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 8:52. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:08.
  • TPB – Coby Calvin 39-yard interception return (Rafael Vargas kick), 8:42. Falcons 14–0.
  • TPB – Mason Bollin tackled in end zone, 7:46. Falcons 16–0.

Second quarter

  • TPB – Kenny Hrncir 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 11:53. Falcons 23–0. Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 1:17.
  • TPB – Jeremiah Cooley 15-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 7:14. Falcons 30–0. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 3:21.
  • TPB – Kory Harris 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 3:34. Falcons 37–0. Drive: 4 plays, 28 yards, 1:21.
  • TPB – Dequan Street 57-yard fumble return (Rafael Vargas kick), 1:26. Falcons 44–0.

Third quarter

  • TPB – Traylen Suel 31-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 14:04. Falcons 51–0. Drive: 2 plays, 32 yards, 0:36.
  • SBU – Kamerin Ferguson 6-yard run (Logan Turner kick), 13:20. Falcons 51–7. Drive: 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:35.
  • TPB – Nemier Herod 2-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 10:30. Falcons 58–7. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:44.
  • TPB – Nemier Herod 7-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 5:43. Falcons 65–7. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 3:06.

Fourth quarter

  • TPB – Matt Zubiate 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 13:14. Falcons 72–7. Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 4:59.
  • TPB – Keegan Byrd 6-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 8:25. Falcons 79–7. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:41.
  • TPB – Clyde Bellow 64-yard pass from Keegan Byrd (Rafael Vargas kick), 5:07. Falcons 86–7. Drive: 3 plays, 66 yards, 0:50.

Statistics

StatisticsTPBSBU
First downs278
Total yards574197
Rushing yards21921
Passing yards355176
Turnovers15
Time of possession31:5828:02
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas–Permian BasinPassingKenny Hrncir15/20, 291 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingKory Harris18 rushes, 80 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDeon Cook2 receptions, 116 yards
Southwest BaptistPassingCollin Sutton10/21, 139 yards, INT
RushingAbel Carter10 rushes, 25 yards
ReceivingKylan Herrera1 reception, 67 yards

The 86 points scored are the second-most points scored in a single game in program history.[10]

West Texas A&M
West Texas A&M Buffaloes at Texas–Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Buffaloes 7 7 1010640
Falcons 3 0 724741

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.
  • TPB – 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.
  • TPB – 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

  • TPB – 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.
  • TPB – 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.
  • TPB – Rafael Vargas 35-yard field goal, 1:52. Buffaloes 34–27. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 1:27.
  • TPB – Kenny Hrncir 1-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 0:15. Tied 34–34. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 1:36.

Overtime

  • TPB – 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

StatisticsWTTPB
First downs2025
Total yards380498
Rushing yards183179
Passing yards197319
Turnovers02
Time of possession33:4026:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
West Texas A&MPassingKanon Gibson23/26, 197 yards, 3 TD
RushingKanon Gibson14 rushes, 123 yards, TD
ReceivingIsai Smallwood5 receptions, 64 yards, TD
Texas–Permian BasinPassingKenny Hrncir19/40, 319 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingKenny Hrncir20 rushes, 105 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJeremiah Cooley5 receptions, 120 yards, TD

The Falcons trailed 10–24 entering the 4th quarter but outscored the Buffaloes 24–10 in the final quarter of regulation to tie the game 34–34 and force overtime. UTPB's final drive started with Rafael Vargas recovering his own onside kick. The Falcons converted twice on fourth down, converting a 4-and-1 and a 4-and-10, capping the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Kenny Hrncir. UTPB received the ball first in overtime. Facing a 4th-and-4 at the West Texas A&M 19-yard line, the Falcons went for it, gaining 18 yards, then scored a touchdown to go up 41–34. The Buffaloes would respond with a touchdown on the ensuing drive and opted to try a two-point conversion to win the game. Kanon Gibson attempted a pass on the conversion but the ball was batted out of the end zone, securing the 41–40 win for the Falcons.[11]

No. 16 Texas A&M–Kingsville
No. 16 Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas at Texas–Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 16 Javelinas 7 3 0717
Falcons 7 6 7929

at Ratliff Stadium, Odessa, Texas

  • Date: September 30
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 3,233
  • Referee: Kerry Moore
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TAK – Christian Anderson 11-yard run (Gilbert Garza kick), 12:51. Javelinas 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 24 yards, 1:30.
  • TPB – Nemier Herod 3-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 5:21. Tied 7–7. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:30.

Second quarter

  • TPB – Rafael Vargas 36-yard field goal, 13:19. Falcons 10–7. Drive: 11 plays, 58 yards, 4:48.
  • TPB – Rafael Vargas 23-yard field goal, 3:51. Falcons 13–7. Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 5:42.
  • TAK – Dillon Bredeson 20-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 13–10. Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 3:48.

Third quarter

  • TPB – Kory Harris 8-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 6:47. Falcons 20–10. Drive: 7 plays, 59 yards, 3:34.

Fourth quarter

  • TPB – Kenny Hrncir 18-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 11:17. Falcons 27–10. Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 2:03.
  • TAK – Roger Hagan 7-yard run (Gilbert Garza kick), 7:53. Falcons 27–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:24.
  • TPB – Christian Anderson tackled in end zone, 2:01. Falcons 29–17.

Statistics

StatisticsTAKTPB
First downs1416
Total yards241342
Rushing yards97222
Passing yards144120
Turnovers21
Time of possession23:2536:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas A&M–KingsvillePassingKannon Williams10/16, 130 yards, INT
RushingChristian Anderson16 rushes, 59 yards, TD
ReceivingJason Gaines2 receptions, 71 yards
Texas–Permian BasinPassingKenny Hrncir10/24, 120 yards, INT
RushingKory Harris19 rushes, 104 yards, TD
ReceivingJeremiah Cooley3 receptions, 61 yards

This was the Falcons' first win over a ranked opponent in program history.[12]

At Midwestern State
Texas–Permian Basin Falcons at Midwestern State Mustangs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Falcons 14 0 0721
Mustangs 3 0 7313

at Memorial Stadium, Wichita Falls, Texas

  • Date: October 7
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Clear, 66 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 6,122
  • Referee: Bernard Johnson
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • TPB – Kory Harris 2-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 7:08. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:37.
  • MSU – Ritse Vaes 25-yard field goal, 2:01. Falcons 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 5:00.
  • TPB – Nemier Herod 49-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 0:59. Falcons 14–3. Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 0:51.

Second quarter

  • No scoring plays

Third quarter

  • MSU – James Cooper Jr. 18-yard run (Ritse Vaes kick), 6:58. Falcons 14–10. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 4:06.

Fourth quarter

  • MSU – Ritse Vaes 40-yard field goal, 14:11. Falcons 14–13. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 4:48.
  • TPB – Nemier Herod 4-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 9:09. Falcons 21–13. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 4:59.

Statistics

StatisticsTPBMSU
First downs1919
Total yards381334
Rushing yards149249
Passing yards23285
Turnovers30
Time of possession26:1533:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas–Permian BasinPassingKenny Hrncir14/27, 232 yards
RushingNemier Herod14 rushes, 81 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingBen Patterson4 receptions, 100 yards
Midwestern StatePassingJames Cooper Jr.7/11, 47 yards
RushingDevin Cross19 rushes, 131 yards
ReceivingJalen Austin2 receptions, 17 yards

Eastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds at Texas–Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Greyhounds 7 7 01529
Falcons 6 15 102152

at Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland, Texas

  • Date: October 14
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 1,792
  • Referee: James Minor
  • Box score
Game information
First quarter
  • ENM – D'Andre Fillmore 31-yard pass from Mario Sanchez (Kaden Bell kick), 7:05. Greyhounds 7–0. Drive: 17 plays, 80 yards, 7:50.
  • TPB – Traylen Suel 12-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (kick failed), 5:00. Greyhounds 7–6. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 1:55.

Second quarter

  • TPB – Nemier Herod 37-yard run (Kenny Hrncir pass to Ben Henderson), 12:15. Falcons 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 99 yards, 4:48.
  • ENM – Ja'Calvin Newsom 55-yard run (Kaden Bell kick), 11:49. Tied 14–14. Drive: 1 play, 55 yards, 0:20.
  • TPB – Kory Harris 55-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 10:20. Falcons 21–14. Drive: 4 plays, 87 yards, 1:24.

Third quarter

  • TPB – Nemier Herod 71-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 12:44. Falcons 28–14. Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:11.
  • TPB – Rafael Vargas 25-yard field goal, 4:46. Falcons 31–14. Drive: 11 plays, 60 yards, 6:01.

Fourth quarter

  • TPB – Nemier Herod 4-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 14:57. Falcons 38–14. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:25.
  • TPB – Matt Zubiate 68-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 13:32. Falcons 45–14. Drive: 1 play, 68 yards, 0:15.
  • ENM – Andre Jones 38-yard pass from Mario Sanchez (Kaden Bell kick), 11:31. Falcons 45–21. Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:57.
  • TPB – Keegan Byrd 3-yard run (Rafael Vargas kick), 8:31. Falcons 52–21. Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 2:55.
  • ENM – Andre Jones 40-yard pass from Mario Sanchez (Mario Sanchez run), 5:54. Falcons 52–29. Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:30.

Statistics

StatisticsENMTPB
First downs1429
Total yards345677
Rushing yards181458
Passing yards164219
Turnovers10
Time of possession26:4533:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern New MexicoPassingMario Sanchez7/16, 164 yards, 3 TD
RushingJa'Calvin Newsom3 rushes, 62 yards
ReceivingAndre Jones3 receptions, 87 yards, 2 TD
Texas–Permian BasinPassingKenny Hrncir13/21, 194 yards, 2 TD
RushingKory Harris13 rushes, 159 yards, TD
ReceivingMatt Zubiate2 receptions, 86 yards, TD

With the win, the Falcons improved to 6–1 overall, breaking the record for most wins in a single season, and improved to 4–0 in LSC play, tying the record for most conference wins in a single season.

At No. 19 Angelo State
Texas–Permian Basin Falcons at Angelo State Rams – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Falcons 0 14 14028
No. 19 Rams 3 17 3023

at LeGrand Sports Complex, San Angelo, Texas

  • Date: October 21
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 4,828
  • Referee: Wayne Elliots
  • Box score, Recap
Game information
First quarter
  • ASU – Bradley Larson 48-yard field goal, 7:32. Rams 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 30 yards, 3:27.

Second quarter

  • ASU – Andrew Pitts 59-yard blocked field goal return (Bradley Larson kick), 12:31. Rams 10–0.
  • TPB – Jeremiah Cooley 16-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 8:52. Rams 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:34.
  • ASU – Gerald Gardner 8-yard run (Bradley Larson kick), 4:15. Rams 17–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:37.
  • TPB – Deon Cook 32-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 0:41. Rams 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:34.
  • ASU – Bradley Larson 36-yard field goal, 0:00. Rams 20–14. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 0:36.

Third quarter

  • TPB – Laquan Wells 7-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 10:20. Falcons 21–20. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 3:09.
  • ASU – Bradley Larson 27-yard field goal, 4:56. Rams 23–21. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 5:18.
  • TPB – Laquan Wells 14-yard pass from Kenny Hrncir (Rafael Vargas kick), 2:42. Falcons 28–23. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:14.

Fourth quarter

  • No scoring plays

Statistics

StatisticsTPBASU
First downs2116
Total yards366280
Rushing yards163158
Passing yards203122
Turnovers02
Time of possession35:3924:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas–Permian BasinPassingKenny Hrncir21/27, 203 yards, 4 TD
RushingKory Harris9 rushes, 79 yards
ReceivingDeon Cook5 receptions, 65 yards, TD
Angelo StatePassingGerald Gardner17/29, 122 yards, 2 INT
RushingBrayden Wilcox10 rushes, 80 yards
ReceivingKel Williams4 receptions, 46 yards

Western Oregon
Western Oregon Wolves at No. 22 Texas–Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wolves 0 0 000
No. 22 Falcons 0 0 000

at Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland, Texas

  • Date: October 28
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m.

Statistics

StatisticsWOUTPB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Western OregonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Texas–Permian BasinPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Western New Mexico
Texas–Permian Basin Falcons at Western New Mexico Mustangs – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Falcons 0 0 000
Mustangs 0 0 000

at Ben Altamirano Field, Silver City, New Mexico

  • Date: November 4
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT/12:00 p.m. MDT

Statistics

StatisticsTPBWNM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas–Permian BasinPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Western New MexicoPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Central Washington
Central Washington Wildcats at Texas–Permian Basin Falcons – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 0 000
Falcons 0 0 000

at Astound Broadband Stadium, Midland, Texas

  • Date: November 11
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. CST

Statistics

StatisticsCWUTPB
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central WashingtonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Texas–Permian BasinPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Rankings
See also: 2023 NCAA Division II football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AFCA—————RVRVRV22
D2 Football———————2519

Statistics

Scoring
Scores against non-conference opponents
1 2 3 4 Total
Opponents 14 14 7 7 42
Texas–Permian Basin 39 72 56 42 209
Scores against the Lone Star Conference
1 2 3 4OT Total
Opponents 27 34 20 356 122
Texas–Permian Basin 30 35 38 617 171
Scores against all opponents
1 2 3 4OT Total
Opponents 41 48 27 426 164
Texas–Permian Basin 69 107 94 1037 380

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