Wolves coming to South Texas
The Javelinas now have a full 2023 schedule for the fall.
The 11-game regular season schedule for the Javelinas have the team slated for five home games at Pepsi Field at Javelina Stadium and the first home game of the season will be against nationally ranked opponent West Georgia at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9.
The Wolves finished the 2022 season with an 8-2 record and ended the season ranked No. 19 in the AFCA Coaches Poll. “What better opportunity to showcase our hard work and preparation than to host a good team like West Georgia at the beginning of the season,” All-Conference Running Back Christian Anderson said.
“I think they’ll get us ready for conference play and give our fans a great game to see for our home opener.”
The Lone Star Conference already has its own ranked AFCA team coming from Angelo State who is also set to be in Kingsville Oct. 14 for the Homecoming game.
Head Coach Michael Salinas, who recently agreed on a contract extension through the 2026 season, has added to the competition as the team is now set to take on nationally ranked opponent West Georgia of the Gulf South Conference in a now two-year home-and home agreement.
“By adding West Georgia to our schedule we can get a sense of the caliber of play that these [playoff teams play with], teams who make it to the playoffs faithfully,” All-Conference Defensive End Ezrah Thibidouex said. “Playing good teams like that early let’s us see where we excel and where we lack and gives us time to adjust as we continue with regular season play.” Last season, the Hogs posted a 7-5 record, the highest win total in a season since 2016.
The season ended with the Javelinas postseason appearance in the Fun Town RV Heritage Bowl. Currently, the Javelinas completed their spring football schedule last month after four weeks of padded practices. The off-season starts now with stiff competition being introduced into the bye week-less schedule, adding excitement to the stands for the Hogs.
“We are really excited to have finalized our 2023 schedule with a quality opponent like West Georgia,” TAMUK Athletic Director Steve Roach said in an interview with Javelina Athletics. “Scheduling non-conference games can be difficult at times, but this agreement not only improves our strength-of-schedule but will also provide our student-athletes and fans with a unique opportunity
