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West Texas A&M Holds On To Claim Heritage Bowl Victory Over Arkansas Tech

West Texas A&M Holds On To Claim Heritage Bowl Victory Over Arkansas Tech

As the dust settles at the Heritage Bowl, the West Texas A&M Buffs secured a 28-27 win over Arkansas Tech! Recap all of the action here!

Dec 6, 2025 by Madelyn Mendoza
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The 2025 Heritage Bowl has come and gone. As the dust settles in Corsicana, Texas, it is the West Texas A&M Buffaloes that come up victorious over the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys, 28-27. 

The Heritage Bowl started out slow as both teams struggled to get the offensive momentum going early. Arkansas Tech struck first in the opening quarter and from there it was a back-and-forth offensive and defensive battle for the remainder of the contest. 

WTAMU would not score at all in the final quarter and almost lost their lead to Arkansas Tech who had a tremendous comeback effort, but fell just short due to a missed two-point conversion opportunity in the final seconds. 

In the 28-27 victory, the Buffs tallied 537 total yards of offense. Quarterback RJ Martinez was 32-for-44 on pass completion with 407 yards and three touchdown tosses. Martinez also had one rushing touchdown on the day. 

The Wonder Boys ended the day with 397 total yards of offense on the day. Quarterback Carter Hensley was 20-for-42 on pass completion with 235 yards and two touchdown passes. 

Recap all of the in game action in this article or watch the on-demand replay on FloCollege! 

End 4Q | WTAMU Holds On! 0:00

Arkansas Tech 27, West Texas A&M 28 

As the clock hits zero in Corsicana, the West Texas A&M Buffs hold on to secure a Heritage Bowl win! 

Wonder Boys Score Again! 4Q - 0:09

Arkansas Tech 27, West Texas A&M 28 

With just nine seconds left to go, the Wonder Boys almost secured the comeback over the Buffs! 

Dominic Feliciano on the QB keep finds the end zone. The 2-point conversion attempt was no good! 

Arkansas Tech Cuts The Lead! 4Q - 7:29

Arkansas Tech 21, West Texas A&M 28

The Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys are trying to make a comeback! 

Carter Hensley completes the pass to Scout Brazeal. The two point conversion attempt is good! 

Start 4Q - 15:00

Arkansas Tech 13, West Texas A&M 28 

The final quarter is here! The Buffs still have a lead. Can they hold on to secure a win? 

End 3Q - 0:00

Arkansas Tech 13, West Texas A&M 28

The end of the third quarter is here! As this one heads into the final quarter, WTAMU is still in the drivers seat. 

WTAMU Responds! 3Q - 2:51

Arkansas Tech 13, West Texas A&M 28 

The Buffs respond with just under three minutes left to play in the third quarter. 

RJ Martinez on the QB Keeper finds the end zone! 

The Wonder Boys Score! 3Q - 5:26

Arkansas Tech 13, West Texas A&M 21

The Wonder Boys are not going away without a fight! 

Carter Hensley completes the pass to Carldell Sirmons for the score! 

Buffs Extend The Lead 3Q - 11:15

Arkansas Tech 7, West Texas A&M 21 

The Buffs are finding their stride. RJ Martinez completes the pass to C'ing Blanton for the score! 

Start 3Q - 15:00

Arkansas Tech 7, West Texas A&M 14

The start of the second half is here! Arkansas Tech will receive and start on offense. 

End 2Q - 0:00

Arkansas Tech 7, West Texas A&M 14

It's officially halftime in Corsicana. The Buffs still lead by one-score! Third quarter action coming soon! 

WTAMU Scores Late! 2Q - 2:24

Arkansas Tech 7, West Texas A&M 14

The Buffs have taken their first lead of the day as they turn the game back into a one-score contest. 

RJ Martinez completes the deep pass to Zach Phipps for the 83-yard touchdown reception! 

Buffs On The Board! 2Q - 12:40 

Arkansas Tech 7, West Texas A&M 7 

Just like that, it is all tied up in Corsicana! The Buffs are on the boards just shortly after the start of the second quarter. 

RJ Martinez completes the 23-yard touchdown pass to Sean Johnson for the score! 

Start 2Q - 15:00

Arkansas Tech 7, West Texas A&M 0 

As the two team step back on to the field, 15 minutes are left in the opening half. It's a one-score game in Corsicana! 

End 1Q - 0:00

Arkansas Tech 7, West Texas A&M 0

At the end of the opening quarter, Arkansas Tech still holds a narrow 7-0 lead! Second quarter action is coming up! 

Arkansas Tech Strikes First! 1Q - 1:02

West Texas A&M 0, Arkansas Tech 7 

In the final minute of the opening quarter, Arkansas Tech finds the end zone first! 

Keegan Verst with the two-yard rush finds the score! The PAT is good! 

Slow Offense On Both Sides 1Q - 9:52

West Texas A&M 0, Arkansas Tech 0 

It has been a game of back and forth offense that has ended in a lot of punts so far in the Heritage Bowl. The Buffs and the Wonder Boys are each hoping for an offensive spark soon! 

Kickoff! 1Q - 15:00

West Texas A&M 0, Arkansas Tech 0 

Heritage Bowl action is underway! WTAMU won the toss and elected to receive! 

15 Minutes Until Kickoff!

15 minutes until the first kick from the Heritage Bowl! It's going to be a great day of football in Corsicana! Get excited football fans!  

30 Minutes Until Kickoff!

30 minutes until action kicks off in Corsicana!  Get excited football fans! It's almost Heritage Bowl time!

Arkansas Tech 2025 Football Roster

  • 0, DJ Alston Jr., RB
  • 0, Tyler Mosley, DL
  • 1, Sam Jackson, LB
  • 1, Isiah Kendall, WR
  • 2, Kylan Crite, DB
  • 2, Dizzy Dean, QB
  • 3, Carldell Sirmons, WR
  • 3, Jyrin Steward, LB
  • 4, Tyrique Jones, DB
  • 4, Austin Marshall, WR
  • 5, Jack Dawson, QB
  • 5, CJ Palmer, LB
  • 6, Jonah Brown, DB
  • 6, Jared Long, WR
  • 7, JD DeCausmaker, WR
  • 7, Tyriq Taiwo, DB
  • 8, Caleb Arnold, DB
  • 8, Trey Nelson, WR
  • 9, De'Rion Crooms, WR
  • 10, Vershaud Richardson, DL
  • 11, Julien Lopez, LB
  • 12, Carter Hensley, QB
  • 13, Dominic Feliciano, QB
  • 14, Lorenzo Bowers, WR
  • 15, Scout Brazeal, WR
  • 16, Brenden George, QB
  • 17, Cam'Ron Holmes, LB
  • 18, Jordan Dejean, DB
  • 19, Diego Sanchez, DB
  • 20, Trey Howard, DB
  • 21, Elijah Wilkerson, DB
  • 22, Tracy Daniels, RB
  • 23, Prestavion Washington, DB
  • 24, Keegan Vest, RB
  • 25, Bryson Roland, RB
  • 26, Myles West, RB
  • 27, Rjay Wilson, DB
  • 28, Devine Green, RB
  • 29, Nichalon Smith, DB
  • 30, Armando Harper, LB
  • 31, Sean Berry, DB
  • 32, Tristen Armstrong, LB
  • 33, Diego Bledsoe, DL
  • 34, Zac Easterling, DB
  • 35, John Townsend, WR
  • 36, Fernando Ventura, K
  • 37, Peyton Tatum, LB
  • 38, Logan Davenport, LS
  • 39, Angus Greaves, P
  • 40, Davian Hall, LB
  • 41, Logan Tymeson, K/P
  • 42, Bennett Roberts, LB
  • 43, Walker Bolton, TE
  • 44, Israel Whitmore, DL
  • 45, Kenneth Yates, DL
  • 46, Miles Stelter, DL
  • 47, Brady Arnold, TE
  • 48, Patlan Mendez, TE
  • 49, Caleb Troxler, LB
  • 50, Peyton Henderson, OL
  • 51, Eric Aldridge Jr., OL
  • 52, Jamarr Davis, OL
  • 52, Sam Davis, DL
  • 53, Demetrius Robinson, DL
  • 54, Ahmayus Young, DL
  • 55, Jordan Scott, DL
  • 56, Luke Atkinson, LB
  • 57, KD Ford, DL
  • 58, Brandon Wheeler, LB
  • 59, Jacoby Young, OL
  • 60, Chase Cozart, OL
  • 61, Mason Jones, OL
  • 62, Brennen Jones, OL
  • 63, Brandon Bryant, OL
  • 64, Andrew Hellman, OL
  • 65, Phyllip Gunn, OL
  • 66, Tyler Ridley, DL
  • 67, Chiazoka Onyema, OL
  • 68, Gage Parker, OL
  • 69, David Miller, OL
  • 70, Tucker Lee, OL
  • 71, La'Charles Taylor, OL
  • 72, Cole Abernathy, OL
  • 73, Derrick Wilson Jr., DL
  • 74, Adam Johnson, OL
  • 75, Joseph Wyatt, OL
  • 76, Vincent Thrower, OL
  • 77, Jaden Dyson, OL
  • 78, Cooper Anderson, OL
  • 79, Josh Street, OL
  • 80, Cam McFarlin, TE
  • 83, Gavin Waits, TE
  • 84, Cayden Rose, WR
  • 86, Luke Adams, TE
  • 87, Chandler Cheek, TE
  • 88, Gregor Jones, LS
  • 89, Anthony Marchione, WR
  • 91, Trey Trigg, DL
  • 92, Ronald Russell, DL
  • 93, Xavier Robinson, LB
  • 94, Aaron Gerle, DL
  • 95, Malik Cousin, DL
  • 96, Jackson Phillips, DL
  • 97, Jackson Jennings, DL
  • 98, De'Quizes Brown, DL
  • 99, Jeffrey Fobbs III, DL

West Texas A&M 2025 Football Roster

  • 0, Drew Zamar, WR
  • 1, Sean Johnson, QB
  • 2, RJ Martinez, QB
  • 3, Jamel Acosta-Lewis, DB
  • 4, C'ing Blanton, WR
  • 5, Cam Manahan, DB
  • 6, Phineas Allen, DB
  • 7, Zach Phipps, WR
  • 8, Contae Cason, RB
  • 9, Jamir Roberts, WR
  • 10, Javin Cash, LB
  • 11, Tory Simmons, WR
  • 12, Jayden Hibbler, RB
  • 13, Montrel Hatten, WR
  • 14, Andre Johnson, DL
  • 15, Niko Johnson, WR
  • 16, Knox Porter, QB
  • 17, Cristian Dixon, WR
  • 18, Ashton Reynolds, LB
  • 19, Trevin Edwards, WR
  • 20, Deon Rebers, DB
  • 21, David deMenezes, DB
  • 22, Matthew Kendall, DB
  • 23, Antonio Williams, DB
  • 24, Dy'cques Shaw, DB
  • 25, Miles Hill, DB
  • 26, Hunter Corbin, LB
  • 27, Cody Chapman, DB
  • 28, Campbell Packebush, DL
  • 29, Hamin Milligan, DB
  • 30, Gene Sledge, RB
  • 30, MaRico Smith, DB
  • 31, Colt Mercer, QB
  • 32, Jamaal Joseph, RB
  • 33, Calen Austin, LB
  • 34, Kadyn Waites, DB
  • 35, Kameron Brown, LB
  • 36, Landyn Hack, DL
  • 37, Brian Okoye, RB
  • 38, Nathan Greek, QB
  • 40, Camden Raymond, LB
  • 41, Brennan Ray, TE
  • 42, Lucas Jarnagin, LB
  • 43, James Ingham, P
  • 44, Phoenix Tusa, DL
  • 45, Sosa Sokimi, DL
  • 46, Mun’terrius Ellis, DB
  • 47, Eddy Mpela, LB
  • 48, Matthew Bryant, DL
  • 49, Kei’Sean Harris, LB
  • 50, Hunter Mastin, OL
  • 51, Stone Dean, LS
  • 52, Antonio Morillo, DL
  • 53, Noah Newman, OL
  • 54, Itua Owobu, DL
  • 55, Tristan Vo’a, OL
  • 56, Sean Malcolm, LB
  • 57, Preston Gregg, K
  • 58, Alex Taylor, LS
  • 59, Ozzy Trejo, K
  • 60, Paul Gurrola, OL
  • 61, Jaxon McMahan, OL
  • 62, Jax Andrews, OL
  • 63, Kanyon Ives, OL
  • 64, Darius Alexander, OL
  • 65, Easton Fulton, OL
  • 67, Cody Cartwright, OL
  • 69, Andres Barraza, OL
  • 71, Jasper Werry, OL
  • 72, Mekhi Garmon, OL
  • 73, Braden Robison, OL
  • 74, Dalton Duncan, OL
  • 75, Niko Castaneda, OL
  • 76, Luis Chavarria, OL
  • 77, Houston Berry, OL
  • 78, Ty Hughes, OL
  • 79, Jackson Werry, OL
  • 80, Trace Clarkson, WR
  • 81, Juwan Jones, WR
  • 82, Dru Jones, WR
  • 83, Malakhi Brisco, WR
  • 84, Drew Cox, K
  • 85, Marcus Field, WR
  • 86, Cade Figg, TE
  • 87, Spencer Henslee, TE
  • 88, Noah Birdsong, TE
  • 89, Hayden Jansky, DL
  • 91, Caydin Blakely, DL
  • 92, Johnny Taylor III, DL
  • 93, Adam Whitfield, DL
  • 94, Braeden Massengale, DL
  • 95, Devin Wingfield, DL
  • 97, Noah Lynn, DL
  • 98, Zakyree Sims, DL
  • 99, Jahmek Armstrong, DL

What Time Is The 2025 Heritage Bowl?

The 2025 Heritage bowl is set to kickoff at 12 PM CT / 1PM ET. 

Where is The 2025 Heritage Bowl? 

The 2025 Heritage Bowl is held in Corsicana, TX. 

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