KINGSVILLE, Texas – Texas A&M-Kingsville football is set to take on the Tigers of East Central out of the Great American Conference on Saturday at 12 p.m. in the Fun Town RV Heritage Bowl in Corsicana, Texas.
"This is an exciting time for our players and team," said head coach Mike Salinas. "East Central is a really good team, so we have to make sure we go out and execute at a high level as we enjoy everything that comes with a bowl game."
Following a 7-4 season that marked the first time the Javelinas achieved a winning record since 2016, the Javelinas will once again be playing in the postseason as they look to knock off the Tigers in Corsicana. TAMUK's last postseason appearance came in 2016, when they routed Southern Arkansas 24-7 in the Agent David Barry Live United Bowl, concluding the season 9-3.
Historically, the Javelinas have been one of the nation's top teams in the postseason, going 24-6, while picking up seven National Championships in addition to a bowl victory along the way. Additionally, this will mark the first postseason appearance under head coach Mike Salinas.
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SCOUTING THE TIGERS
The Tigers went 8-3 after a challenging schedule in the Great American Conference and will meet the Javelinas for the 17th time in the history of the programs. TAMUK holds the edge going 14-3 against ECU and winning the last three matchups.
ECU, enters the Fun Town RV Heritage Bowl after closing out the regular season with a 31-10 win over Southeastern Oklahoma State on Nov. 12.
The Tigers have 16 All-Conference (Great American) team members and three All-Super Region 3 members; Devon Roush (LB), Maximus Johnson (OL), and Cody Alexander (DB).
The Tigers average 27.82 points per game while holding opponents to just 18.73 this season.
Quarterback Kenny Hrncir leads the Tigers offensively with 18 passing touchdowns and 2,409 passing yards on the season, averaging 219 yards per game through the air.
On the ground the Tigers have leaned on running back Nemier Herod who has rushed for 9 touchdowns this season.
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