East Texas A&M hosts Prairie View A&M on Saturday in Commerce for the Hall of Fame game and Big Cat Cup. The Lions are seeking a third straight home win as they face a Panthers team that last beat them, 34-27, in 2024.

By the Numbers
  • East Texas A&M: 2-5; Prairie View A&M: 3-5.
  • Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at Ernest Hawkins Field.
  • The Lions have won their first two home games this season.
State of Play
  • Neither team is nationally ranked.
  • East Texas A&M is eligible for the FCS playoffs in its second season as a full Division I member.
  • The teams meet for the sixth time, but this is their first matchup in Commerce.
What’s Next

A win would give the Lions their first 3-0 home start since 2022. The game will air on ESPN+ and be broadcast on KETR 88.9 FM.

Bottom Line

East Texas A&M has a chance to build on its strong home start, but it must overcome a Prairie View team with the better record and a recent head-to-head win.