CANYON – West Texas A&M (WT) faces another major test Saturday as they prepare to host the No. 14 Central Washington Wildcats. This marks their third consecutive matchup against a top-15 opponent, with the Buffs sitting at 1-2 after a turbulent start to the season. They’ll be eager to bounce back at home following a tough road loss. Meanwhile, Central Washington, currently 1-1, is looking to gain momentum and solidify their place in the Division II rankings.
WT’s first task will be containing Central Washington’s powerful ground game. Wildcats quarterback Kennedy McGill has proven to be a dual-threat, with the ability to take off and run when needed. Through two games, McGill has rushed for 184 yards, averaging 6.7 yards per carry. His passing game, however, has been less consistent, with just over 50% of his passes completed and two interceptions — already matching the total he threw across 13 games last season.
WT head coach Josh Lynn emphasized the importance of containing McGill’s rushing ability. “He’s a good runner, and that’s going to be a big part of our focus. If you look at their last game, they only threw 17 passes, so he’s integral to their run game. Stopping him will be critical for us.”…