Game Notes: McNeese Cowboys vs Weber St. Wildcats

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - When Weber State, of the Big Sky Conference, visits The Hole this Saturday, The Pokes will be playing their first FCS opponent of the season at home in Navarre Stadium.

92.9 The Lake is the official radio home of McNeese Football. Join Tom Hoefer this season for pregame coverage, all the bone-crushing action on the field, and postgame analysis. Tune in your radio every gameday to 92.9 FM, listen on our free mobile app, or stream the Pokes online on our website.

Get our free mobile app

GAME OVERVIEW
• McNeese returns home to host Weber State out of the Big Sky Conference.
• The Cowboys (1-1) are coming off a 34-10 loss at Louisiana-Lafayette last week while Weber State (0-2) dropped a 48-3 decision at Arizona.
• The Cowboys upset the Wildcats last season, 28-26, in Ogden, Utah, knocking off the 25th-ranked team in the country.
• It was the first win over a ranked opponent since beating No. 16 UIW in October of 2021.
• That victory propelled the Cowboys into the national rankings for the first time since the 2021 spring season.
• Head coach Matt Viator is 21-2 at McNeese against non-conference, non-FBS opponents in the regular season and 15-1 at home.
• This marks the first of two games the Cowboys will play a team from Utah... next week McNeese travels to face Utah State.

McNEESE vs. WEBER STATE – THE SERIES
• Saturday’s game will be the sixth meeting in the series with McNeese holding a 4-1 lead all-time.
• McNeese has won four straight in the series after Weber State won the initial contest in 1990.
• The Cowboys are 1-1 at home against the Wildcats and 3-0 on the road.

COWBOYS VS. THE BIG SKY CONFERENCE
• McNeese is 14-9 all-time against current members of the Big Sky Conference and 18-13 overall (past and present teams).
• Eleven of those match-ups have occurred in the playoffs with McNeese winning six.

READ MORE: Purple Paint Law: The Louisiana Rule You Need to Know

READ MORE: Week 3 McNeese Football Starting Lineup vs Weber State

NO PLACE LIKE HOME
• McNeese captured its 225th all-time win in Navarre Stadium in its season opening win over Louisiana Christian and has compiled a 225-107-5 all-time record in “The Hole” since making its debut in 1965.
• The Cowboys are 105-36 at home against non-conference opponents.

A WIN WOULD...
• Give head coach Matt Viator his 80th win at McNeese and 99th in his career.
• Make the Cowboys 2-1 on the season for the first time since the 2019 season.
• Give the Cowboys their 5th home win in the last 6 games dating back to last season.

MAULDIN AMONG TOPS IN FCS IN TE CATCHES
• McNeese tight end Logan Mauldin is one of the top tight end pass receivers in the FCS heading into Week 3 with five catches.
• Ranked No. 2 in the Southland Conference in TE receptions (SLU’s Cade Collier with 6) and is No. 1 in TE receiving yards (116).
• Currently 3rd on the team in receptions and is second in receiving yards with 116.
• No. 1 TE and 13th overall in FCS with 23.3 yards per catch.