SENATOBIA - As the calendar flips from September to October, the focus has shifted to conference play for most college football programs. That once again means several Northwest alums will be part of the national focus for their respective teams.

A total of 19 former Rangers will be in action for FBS programs, while several more will suit up at other levels of college football. A full list of next-level players can be found here.

This week's schedule kicks off earlier than usual, with Marshall and Louisiana set to tangle on ESPN2 tonight. Former Ranger defensive lineman Nijel McGriff will suit up for the Ragin' Cajuns in a 6:30 P.M. Central kickoff.

Several other Rangers not listed below will enjoy a bye week this week, including defensive lineman Robert Hentz II (Kansas State), receiver Braden Smith (Louisville), quarterback Jack Abraham (Mizzou) and defensive back Jayce Rogers (Houston). 

(*NOTE: All games, dates, times and channels are subject to change. Times listed are Central Standard Time.)
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Wednesday, October 12
Marshall vs. Louisiana - 6:30 P.M.
Former Rangers: ULL - Nijel McGriff (DL)
Where to Watch: ESPN2 and ESPN.com


Saturday, October 15
Ole Miss vs. Auburn - 11 A.M.
Former Rangers: UM - Tavion Prather (DL)
Where to Watch: ESPN and ESPN.com

Colorado vs. California - 1 P.M.
Former Rangers: CU - Justin Jackson (DL)
Where to Watch: Pac-12 Network (*where available)

Western Michigan vs. Ohio - 2:30 P.M.
Former Rangers: OHIO - Jacoby Jones (WR), Vance Van Every (OL), Rayyan Buell (DL)
Where to Watch: CBS Sports Network and Paramount+

UAB vs. Charlotte - 2:30 P.M.
Former Rangers: CHA - Ashton Gist (OL)
Where to Watch: Stadium

TCU vs. Oklahoma State - 2:30 P.M.
Former Rangers: OKST - Tyren Irby (DL)
Where to Watch: ABC and ESPN.com

Southern Miss vs. Arkansas State - 6 P.M.
Former Rangers: USM - Demarcus Jones (WR), Jalen May (WR), Ethan Bumgarner (OL), Trace White (DL)
Where to Watch: ESPN + ($)

South Alabama vs. ULM - 6 P.M.
Former Rangers: USA - Anterrious Gray (OL); Quentin Wilfawn (LB)
Where to Watch: ESPN + ($)

East Carolina vs. Memphis - 6:30 P.M.
Former Rangers: MEM - Hunter Hulsey (QB), Davion Carter (OL), William Stewart (LS), Tanner Gillis (P)
Where to Watch: ESPNU and ESPN.com

New Mexico State vs. New Mexico - 7 P.M.
Former Rangers: UNM - Jerrick Reed II (DB)
Where to Watch: FloSports ($)