NW Missouri Defeats Texas A&M Kingsville

The Bearcats thoroughly defeat the Javelinas in Kingsville in Week 0 of the D2 football season. 

Te'Shaun Porter rushed for three touchdowns as NWMSU dropped 48 points on TAMUK. 

Northwest Missouri State Stat Leaders

• Te'Shaun Porter, RB: 16 carries, 100 yards, 3 TDs
• Zechariah Owens, QB: 11-of-17 passing, 144 yards; 5 carries, 15 yards
• Jackson Torry, DB: 1 INT, 94-yard pick-six

Texas A&M-Kingsville Stat Leaders

• Mills Dawson, QB: 12-of-32 passing, 99 yards, 2 INTs
• Edward Chumley, RB: 13 carries, 43 yards; 3 receptions, -10 yards
• Julian Payne, LB: 10 tackles

Bearcats Keep Rolling, Up To 48 Points

Jaron Cannon adds a rushing touchdown, going 27 yards to the house. 

That takes NW Missouri State up to 48 points, nearly crossing the 50 point mark. 

Very little resistance from this Javelina defense, and the Bearcats continue to hold their opponent to three points. 

Bearcats Cross 40 Point Mark

Northwest Missouri add on three more points, totaling 41 on the night. They've allowed only three points so far. 

Porter Adds Third Touchdown

Te'Shaun Porter rushes for his third touchdown of the game. He takes it in from only a yard out as the Bearcats continue to pile up the points. 

Thats THREE for #️⃣6️⃣ 😳

Te'Shaun Porter tallies ANOTHER touchdown for the Bearcats, making the score NWM 38, TAMUK 3.

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Bearcats Go Up By 28 Points.

Te'Shaun Porter rushes to the left for 9 yards for his second touchdown of the game. 

The Bearcats continue to roll in the second half.

ANOTHA ONE 🔑

Te'Shaun Porter runs it in for six AGAIN, this time for 9 yd, for the NW Missouri State Bearcats😮‍💨

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Second Half Is Underway

We're back underway in Kingsville as the Bearcats hold on to a 24-3 lead against Texas A&M Kingsville. 

NW Missouri State receives the kickoff from the Javelinas. 

Halftime In Kingsville

Northwest Missouri State takes a 24-3 lead into the locker room at halftime. 

Northwest Missouri State Stat Leaders

• Te'Shaun Porter, RB: 8 carries, 61 yards, 1 TD, 7.6 yards per carry
• Quincy Torry, RB: 8 carries, 34 yards, 1 TD
• Jackson Torry, DB: 1 INT, 94-yard interception return TD

Texas A&M-Kingsville Stat Leaders

• Nate Barnett, WR: 4 receptions, 26 yards
• Edward Chumley, RB: 10 carries, 26 yards; 3 receptions, -10 yards
• Kadarious Coleman, DB: 1 INT, 7-yard return

Bearcats Tack On Seven Points

Quincy Torry takes it into the endzone from the 1-yard line to add 7 more points to the Bearcats' lead. 

Only about a minute left in the first half. 

Javelinas On The Board

Texas A&M Kingsville kicker Daniel Gauna makes the 36-yard field goal, and the Javelinas get their first points of the day. 

The Javelinas are on the board🥳

Daniel Gauna's attempt from 36 is GOOD and TAMUK has their first points of the season🤝

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Javelinas Interception

Kadarious Coleman picks off Bearcats quarterback Mason Shorb.

Bearcats First Offensive Touchdown

Te'Shaun Porter runs one yard up the middle for a touchdown. 

Northwest Missouri State up 17 points early in this game. 

Another 6️⃣ for the Bearcats‼️

Te'Shaun Porter walks it in to the end zone to put six more points on the board for Northwest Missouri State🚶

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NW Missouri Converts FG, Adds Three Points

The Bearcats settle for a field goal after the interception, they are up 10-0 in the first quarter. 

Another Bearcat Interception

Only about 30 seconds later, Northwest Missouri State intercepts Dawson a second time. 

They'll take over at the TAMUK 16 yard line. 

NW Missouri Runs Back INT For Touchdown

Jackson Torry picks off Mills Dawson and takes it to the house for the touchdown, going nearly 95 yards. 

A PICK SIX TO KICK OFF THE SEASON😵

NW Missouri State's Jackson Torry picks off a pass and takes it nearly 95 yards to put the Bearcats on the board!

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Javelinas Convert On 4th Down

Mills Dawson connects with Marques Singleton for a new set of downs at the NWMSU 46 yard line. 

We're underway at Javelina Stadium as TAMUK receive the kickoff from the Bearcats. 

NW Missouri State and Texas A&M Kingsville are about to kick off their season at Javelina Stadium. 

D2 Football Rankings 2026: Preseason Top 25

1. Ferris State
2. Harding
3. Kutztown
4. Pittsburg State
5. Central Washington
6. CSU Pueblo
7. Indianapolis
8. Minnesota State
9. Northwest Missouri State
10. Virginia Union

See the full FloCollege Preseason Top 25

Northwest Missouri State Football 2026 Schedule

• Aug. 29 - at Texas A&M-Kingsville
• Sept. 12 - vs. Washburn
• Sept. 19 - vs. Missouri Southern
• Sept. 26 - at Central Oklahoma
• Oct. 10 - vs. Central Missouri
• Oct. 17 - at Fort Hays State
• Oct. 24 - at Nebraska-Kearney
• Oct. 31 - vs. Emporia State
• Nov. 7 - at Missouri Western
• Nov. 14 - vs. Pittsburg State

Texas A&M-Kingsville Football 2026 Schedule

• Aug. 29 - vs. Northwest Missouri State
• Sept. 5 - at Saginaw Valley State
• Sept. 19 - vs. Eastern New Mexico
• Sept. 26 - at Western New Mexico
• Oct. 3 - vs. West Texas A&M
• Oct. 10 - at Western Oregon
• Oct. 17 - vs. Central Washington
• Oct. 24 - at Angelo State
• Oct. 31 - vs. Midwestern State
• Nov. 7 - vs. Sul Ross State
• Nov. 14 - at UT Permian Basin

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