LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama Football team closes out the 2026 regular season on Saturday as the Tigers travel to Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to take on Northeastern State at 12 p.m. at Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium.
West Alabama enters the regular season finale with a 6-4 record after earning a 45-17 victory over Monroe last Saturday.
Quarterback Luther Richesson threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns against the Mustangs, matching his season high in passing touchdowns. Richesson has thrown for 2,020 yards and 17 touchdowns this season while remaining interception-free over his last five games.
Maddixx Morris leads the Tigers with 495 receiving yards and an average of 21.5 yards per catch. Jaylon York leads the team with 31 receptions, while Brayden Jenkins paces the rushing attack with 514 yards and five touchdowns.
Defensively, Joseph Harper leads West Alabama with 66 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss. Issaiah Parrish has recorded two interceptions and a team-high 10 passes defended, while Legend Doggett and Kebian Gilmore have each added two interceptions.
SCOUTING THE RIVERHAWKS
Northeastern State enters Saturday's matchup with a 6-3 record and riding a three-game winning streak. The RiverHawks most recently defeated McKendree 31-20 on the road, totaling 431 yards of offense.
The RiverHawks have been productive offensively throughout the season, averaging 34.4 points and 462.8 yards per game. Their ground game has been particularly effective during their current winning streak, averaging 282.3 rushing yards per contest over the last three games.
Quarterback Donnie Smith leads the Northeastern State offense, throwing for 2,535 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. Deuce Roberson leads the receiving corps with 821 yards, while Cam Jackson has added 649 receiving yards.
On the defensive side, Northeastern State is allowing 21.7 points and 291.0 yards per game. Kale Charboneau leads the RiverHawks with 67 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Marvelous Owens leads the team with three interceptions.
Saturday will mark the second meeting between West Alabama and Northeastern State. The RiverHawks won the first matchup, 33-20, in Livingston during the 2025 season.
West Alabama closes out the 2026 regular season on Saturday, Nov. 14, against Northeastern State. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. at Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
