Lakers Cruise To Dominant Victory Over Buffaloes

Grand Valley State puts on a masterclass performance from start to finish to blow past West Texas A&M. Powered by a dominant air attack, a punishing run game, and a swarm of defensive takeaways, the Lakers control every facet of the game to secure a decisive win.

West Texas A&M Stat Leaders

• Knox Porter, QB: 213 passing yards
• Tory Simmons, RB: 49 rushing yards
• J.B. Mitchell III, WR: 5 receptions, 99 yards
• Miles Hill, DB: 10 tackles

Grand Valley State Stat Leaders

• Andrew Schuster, QB: 283 passing yards
• Kellen Russell-Dixon, RB: 144 rushing yards, 2 TDs
• Kellen Reed, WR: 4 receptions, 155 yards, 3 TDs
• Troy Temple, DB: 9 tackles, 2 INTs

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Porter Finds White To End Buffalo Drought

West Texas A&M finds the endzone late in the fourth! On 1st and goal from the 7-yard line, Knox Porter completes a pass to the right side to Joseph White for a 7-yard touchdown, with Drew Cox converting the extra point to pull the score to 56-14.

Thompson Punches It In From The 1-Yard Line

Grand Valley State continues its offensive onslaught in the fourth quarter! On 2nd and 1 at the goal line, ArJon Thompson plunges up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown, followed by another successful extra point from Mathew Bacik!

Lakers Dominate Third Quarter To Build Massive 42-Point Lead=

Statistical Leaders

• Passing Yards: GVSU QB Andrew Schuster - 283 YDS
• Rushing Yards: GVSU RB Kellen Russell-Dixon - 144 YDS
• Receptions: WTAM WR Trace Clarkson - 5 REC

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Pippen Picks Off Porter To Pile On The Turnover Party

The Laker secondary cannot be stopped! Facing a 3rd and 16 on the GVS 25-yard line, Knox Porter lets fly to the left side, but Deonte Pippen picks it off to secure Grand Valley State's fourth interception of the night!

Temple Jumps The Pass For Second INT

Troy Temple does it again! Knox Porter tries to push the ball down the right side on 2nd and 10, but Temple reads it perfectly to snatch his second interception of the game and stop the Buffaloes in their tracks!

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Second Half Underway In Allendale

West Texas A&M kicks off to start the third quarter as Drew Cox boots a 65-yard kickoff into the endzone for a touchback, giving Grand Valley State the ball at their own 25 to open the half!

Statistical Leaders

Tackles:

• WT LB Caleb Giles - 5 TKL
• GVS DB Tony Roberts - 5 TKL

Passing Yards:

• GVS QB Andrew Schuster - 141 YDS
• WT QB Knox Porter - 49 YDS

Rushing Yards:

• GVS RB Kellen Russell-Dixon - 138 YDS
• WT RB Tory Simmons - 32 YDS

Receptions:

• GVS WR Kellen Reed - 3 REC
• WT WR J.B. Mitchell III - 2 REC

Schuster Connects With Reed Right Before Half

Grand Valley State delivers a backbreaking blow with just 11 seconds left in the half! Andrew Schuster fires to the right to hit Kellen Reed for a 14-yard touchdown pass, capped by another automatic Mathew Bacik PAT!

Maynard Drops Porter For Loss

Grand Valley State's defense continues to swarm! Tyler Maynard breaks through the line on 1st and 10 to drag down Knox Porter for a 4-yard loss, backing the Buffaloes up inside their own 20.

Russell-Dixon Punches In Second Touchdown

Kellen Russell-Dixon bounces it left and powers into the endzone for a 13-yard score, followed by a successful Mathew Bacik extra point to widen the Grand Valley State lead!

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Temple Snags Another Laker Interception

The Grand Valley State defense comes up big again! Knox Porter tries to push the ball to the right on 2nd and 10, but Troy Temple steps in front for the interception to force another huge Buffalo turnover!

Schuster To Reed For Deep Touchdown Strike

Grand Valley State blows the game wide open! Facing 1st and 15, Andrew Schuster fires over the middle to Kellen Reed for a 43-yard touchdown, followed by a clean Mathew Bacik PAT!

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Massive Turnover For The Lakers Defense

Disaster for West Texas A&M! Knox Porter tries to force a throw to the left on 2nd and 3, but Josh Anderson reads it all the way and snags a wild interception to put Grand Valley State right back in business!

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Buffalo Defense Forces The Stop

West Texas A&M's defense steps up big to stall the Lakers on 4th and 6! Evan Sundermann boots a 45-yard punt, flipping field position back to the Buffaloes' 32-yard line.

First Quarter Statistical Leaders

• Passing Yards: WT QB Knox Porter - 24 YDS
• Rushing Yards: GVS RB Kellen Russell-Dixon - 106 YDS
• Receptions: WT WR Trace Clarkson - 2 REC

Schuster Delivers Under Pressure

Andrew Schuster puts the Lakers right back on top! Staying cool after an earlier setback, the GVSU quarterback caps off a clutch drive by firing an 11-yard touchdown strike to Evan Furtney! Mathew Bacik splits the uprights on the extra point to officially extend Grand Valley State's lead to 14 points to round out a dominant opening quarter for the Lakers!

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Special Teams Costly Mistake

A huge break for the Buffaloes! After James Ingham launches a booming 51-yard punt, Grand Valley State's Bryce Hurley gets flagged for roughing the kicker, gifting West Texas A&M a fresh set of downs!

DISASTER STRIKES EARLY FOR GVSU!

Talk about an instant stunner! A nightmare start for Grand Valley State as Andrew Schuster loses the football on a big 14-yard loss. Phineas Allen pounces on the loose ball and takes it all the way back, followed by a clean Drew Cox PAT to give the Buffaloes an early 7-0 shock lead!

Uhhhh... Touchdown?

West Texas A&M adds 7️⃣ to the scoreboard after a tipped backward pass😳

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And We’re Underway In Michigan!

The No. 7 Grand Valley State Lakers, wearing white and blue, kick off tonight’s matchup against the West Texas A&M Buffaloes, who take the field in black and maroon. The battle in Allendale is officially underway.

The Buffaloes Have Arrived In Michigan

West Texas A&M has arrived at Lubbers Stadium and is getting set for tonight’s matchup against Grand Valley State. With kickoff just minutes away, the Buffaloes are ready to take the field and battle the No. 7 Lakers.

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How Did West Texas A&M & Grand Valley State Look In 2025?

West Texas A&M finished the 2025 season 8-4 overall and 7-2 in the Lone Star Conference, finishing fourth in the conference standings. The Buffs closed the season with four straight wins, including a 28-27 victory over Arkansas Tech in the Heritage Bowl.

Grand Valley State finished 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the GLIAC, finishing second in the conference standings. The Lakers also ended the regular season on a three-game winning streak, setting up plenty of momentum heading into 2026.

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Grand Valley State Lakers Football 2026 Schedule

• Grand Valley State 38, Charleston 10
• Sep. 3 – vs. West Texas A&M, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Sep. 12 – at Ashland, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Sep. 19 – vs. Judson, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 3 – vs. Wayne State, 3:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 10 – at Michigan Tech, 12:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 17 – vs. Ferris State, 3:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 24 – at Saginaw Valley State, 2:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 31 – at Roosevelt, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Nov. 7 – vs. Northern Michigan, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Nov. 14 – at Davenport, 12:00 p.m. ET

West Texas A&M Buffs Football 2026 Schedule

• Western Colorado 52, West Texas A&M 21
• Sep. 3 – at Grand Valley State, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Sep. 19 – at Angelo State, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Sept. 26 – vs. Midwestern State, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 3 – at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 10 – vs. UT Permian Basin, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 17 – at Eastern New Mexico, 5:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 24 – vs. Western New Mexico, 7:00 p.m. ET
• Oct. 31 – at Sul Ross State, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Nov. 7 – at Western Oregon, 4:00 p.m. ET
• Nov. 14 – vs. Central Washington, 3:00 p.m. ET

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