SENATOBIA - It seems hard to believe, but the 2024 college football season is halfway over.

With September now giving way to October, things begin to really take shape for teams hoping for FBS and FCS playoff contention. Meanwhile, many others are simply trying to reach six wins for bowl eligibility.

With teams now taking advantage of bye weeks, some former Northwest football players will be off from this weekend's action. In all, a total of 34 former Northwest student-athletes will suit up for FBS and FCS programs this weekend.

(*NOTE: All games, dates, times and channels are subject to change. Times listed are Central Standard Time.)
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Saturday, October 5
N.C. State vs. Wake Forest - 11 A.M.
Former Rangers: NCST - Jykeveous "Red" Hibbler (DL)
Where to Watch: The CW

UT-Martin vs. Gardner-Webb - 1 P.M.
Former Rangers: UTM - Vance Van Every (OL); GWU - Ren Hefley (QB)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Youngstown State vs. Indiana State - 1 P.M.
Former Rangers: ISU - Keegan Patterson (QB)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri State - 2 P.M.
Former Rangers: SEMO - Jalen Nettles (OL)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Murray State vs. South Dakota - 2 P.M.
Former Rangers: MSU - Cam Young (RB)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff - 2 P.M.
Former Rangers: ALCORN - Napoleon Collier (DB); UAPB - Ja'Marlin Green (DB)
Where to Watch: HBCU GO

Samford vs. VMI - 2 P.M.
Former Rangers: SAM - E. Jai Mason (WR), Zach Bond (OL)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Texas Southern vs. Virginia-Lynchburg - 2 P.M.
Former Rangers: TXSO - Thurman Rayborn (DL)
Where to Watch: SWAC Digital Network (YouTube)

South Carolina vs. #12 Ole Miss - 2:30 P.M.
Former Rangers: OM - Jarnorris Hopson (WR); Tavion Prather (DL)
Where to Watch: ESPN

Stanford vs. Virginia Tech - 2:30 P.M.
Former Rangers: VT - Sam Brumfield (LB)
Where to Watch: ACC Network

Abilene Christian vs. Central Arkansas - 3 P.M.
Former Rangers: UCA - Dude Person (DB), Dylan Spencer (OL), Kiyon Williams (DL)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Alabama A&M vs. Jackson State - 4 P.M.
Former Rangers: JSU - B.J. Washington (DB), Dimonyai Lacey (DL)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Arkansas State vs. South Alabama - 6 P.M.
Former Rangers: USA - Hayden Dozier (OL)
Where to Watch: SEC Network

ULM vs. James Madison - 6 P.M.
Former Rangers: ULM - Tristan Shorter (LB), Charles Thomas (DB), Jay Mickle (OL)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Southern Miss vs. Louisiana - 6 P.M.
Former Rangers: USM - Desmyn Baker (LB), Ethan Bumgarner (OL), Zion Edwards (LB), Shade Foster (QB), Jevan McDonald (DB)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Houston Christian vs. McNeese - 6 P.M.
Former Rangers: MCNEESE - David Duvall (OL)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Southeastern Louisiana vs. Texas A&M-Commerce - 6 P.M.
Former Rangers: SELU - Khamron Ford (DB)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Southern Utah vs. Tarleton State - 7 P.M.
Former Rangers: TSU - Nijel McGriff (LB)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Stephen F. Austin vs. Northwestern State - 7 P.M.
Former Rangers: NSU - Xavier Davis (RB)
Where to Watch: ESPN+ ($)

Florida vs. UCF - 6:45 P.M.
Former Rangers: UCF - Jacoby Jones (WR)
Where to Watch: SEC Network

Arizona vs. Texas Tech - 10 P.M.
Former Rangers: TTU - Davion Carter (OL)
Where to Watch: FOX