McMurry University starts a stretch of five of its final seven regular-season games being played at home Saturday, Sept. 30. Kickoff against Lyon College of Batesville, Ark., is 1 p.m. at Wilford Moore Stadium.
 
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TUNE IN TO THE WAR HAWKS: Fans can view live audio, stats, and video by going to the McMurry University football schedule home page and clicking the link next to the game date against UMHB. David Bacon and Randy Turner, The Voice of War Hawks football, provide each exciting moment along 101.7 FM, The Patriot, by visiting https://www.1017theraider.com/ and clicking on the "Listen" link at the top of the page.
 
SERIES HISTORY:  This is the first meeting between the two schools. They will be future combatants in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
 
STATS CHECK: Through three weeks, the Maroon and White, sporting a 1-2 record, have a top 20 standing in four team categories on the current NCAA Division III rankings. They are one of 175 programs that has not had a punt blocked, they stand No. 20 in fewest kickoff return yards allowed (14.4), they're 19^th-best in punt return yardage per attempt (17.6) and eighth in average time of possession (35:21 per game).
 
Although no individual statistics are among best 20 nationally, sophomore defensive back Kimani Smith (Austin, Texas) is just outside the area. He is 29^th in interceptions per game, as his three to date average out to seven-tenths a game.
 
NEAL NOTES: "It's going to be great to have our scholar-athletes finally be able to play on our home field in front of their friends and families and our fans," McMurry's head coach said. "This game is part of an exciting weekend, too, with a car show tailgate, First Responders recognition and other events around campus. We're looking forward to being part of a memorable Saturday for everyone."
 
"Obviously, it's tough looking back at a loss at Mary Hardin-Baylor," he added. "However, that is still one of the nation's best programs. We were right with them for the entirety of the first half. It goes back to making mistakes that you just can't against an explosive team. They made us pay for them."
 
ALL-CENTURY WEEKEND: McMurry University athletics honors some of its greatest scholar-athletes as part of the school's Centennial celebration Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6 and 7. The War Hawks clash with crosstown American Southwest Conference rival Hardin-Simmons at 6 p.m. in Wilford Moore Stadium to help spotlight the festivities.