FOOTBALL GAMEDAY: Panhandle State Set for Hall of Fame Weekend
September 19, 2025
GOODWELL, Okla. Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics is set to host the Hall of Fame Game and related festivities on Saturday, culminatingwith Aggie football's home opener versus No. 18 Ottawa University Arizona at 6 p.m.
11 AM: Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2025 Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame class features legends from OPSU rodeo, men's basketball and football in Craig Latham, Adrian Jackson and Scott Dunnam, respectively. Click on each individual's hyperlinked name to read their induction stories.
The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the athletics team meeting room inside McKee Library, where light refreshments will be provided.
A recording of the ceremony can be watched back on the SAC Network.
6 PM: Hall of Fame Game versus No. 18 OUAZ
OPSU (1-1, 0-0 SAC) kicks off its home opener and conference season with a 6 p.m. showdown presented by PTCI versus No. 18 OUAZ (2-0, 2-0 SAC). Tickets can be purchased at opsuaggies.com/tickets, and a free live stream is available on theUrban Edge Networkorthe SAC Network.
In addition to reserved tailgate spots on campus, OPSU has added a Fan Zone for the 2025 season, located just outside the northwest endzone. The Fan Zone opens 30 minutes before kickoff.
Series History: The series history favors the Spirit, who have won six of the seven games between the teams. Panhandle State's lone win came in the inaugural matchup on Sept. 15, 2018, a 38-35 victory on a last-second field goal.
Aggies Game Notes: OPSU's defense ranks tied-21st in the NAIA in fewest points allowed this season (37). Linebacker Nate Orta is tied-23rd in tackles for loss (4.0), while defensive back Loren Snead has the team's lone interception, one of eight he has snagged in his career.
The Aggies look to get their ground game going on offense, which thus far has been led by running back Rylan Johnson with his 95 yards on 26 attempts. Chance Guadiz has rushed for OPSU's only touchdown, as the quarterbacks have accounted for over 40% of the team's total rushing attempts in 2025.
Spirit Game Notes: OUAZ has an elite passing attack led by quarterback Luke Giron, who is eighth in the NAIA in completion percentage and tied-24th in passing yards per game. Wide receiver Reese Marques leads the SAC in receiving yards per game at a 101.5-yard average.
The Spirit's pass rush has also been a wrecking force in leading the NAIA's second-ranked defense in total points allowed (14) with 12 sacks through two games. The pass rush has been led by recent SAC Defensive Player of the Week winners Corey Floyd Jr. (5.0 sacks) and Justice Sosnicki (3.0 sacks).
Gameday program: Check out the full online gameday programfeaturing both teams' depth charts, extensive game notes and more.
11 AM: Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The 2025 Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame class features legends from OPSU rodeo, men's basketball and football in Craig Latham, Adrian Jackson and Scott Dunnam, respectively. Click on each individual's hyperlinked name to read their induction stories.
The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the athletics team meeting room inside McKee Library, where light refreshments will be provided.
A recording of the ceremony can be watched back on the SAC Network.
6 PM: Hall of Fame Game versus No. 18 OUAZ
OPSU (1-1, 0-0 SAC) kicks off its home opener and conference season with a 6 p.m. showdown presented by PTCI versus No. 18 OUAZ (2-0, 2-0 SAC). Tickets can be purchased at opsuaggies.com/tickets, and a free live stream is available on theUrban Edge Networkorthe SAC Network.
In addition to reserved tailgate spots on campus, OPSU has added a Fan Zone for the 2025 season, located just outside the northwest endzone. The Fan Zone opens 30 minutes before kickoff.
Series History: The series history favors the Spirit, who have won six of the seven games between the teams. Panhandle State's lone win came in the inaugural matchup on Sept. 15, 2018, a 38-35 victory on a last-second field goal.
Aggies Game Notes: OPSU's defense ranks tied-21st in the NAIA in fewest points allowed this season (37). Linebacker Nate Orta is tied-23rd in tackles for loss (4.0), while defensive back Loren Snead has the team's lone interception, one of eight he has snagged in his career.
The Aggies look to get their ground game going on offense, which thus far has been led by running back Rylan Johnson with his 95 yards on 26 attempts. Chance Guadiz has rushed for OPSU's only touchdown, as the quarterbacks have accounted for over 40% of the team's total rushing attempts in 2025.
Spirit Game Notes: OUAZ has an elite passing attack led by quarterback Luke Giron, who is eighth in the NAIA in completion percentage and tied-24th in passing yards per game. Wide receiver Reese Marques leads the SAC in receiving yards per game at a 101.5-yard average.
The Spirit's pass rush has also been a wrecking force in leading the NAIA's second-ranked defense in total points allowed (14) with 12 sacks through two games. The pass rush has been led by recent SAC Defensive Player of the Week winners Corey Floyd Jr. (5.0 sacks) and Justice Sosnicki (3.0 sacks).
Gameday program: Check out the full online gameday programfeaturing both teams' depth charts, extensive game notes and more.
