2013 McMurry War Hawks football team explained

The 2013 McMurry War Hawks football team represented McMurry University during the 2013 NCAA Division II football season and competed as an independent. The War Hawks competed as a provisional division II team, transitioning from Division III. The War Hawks were led by Mason Miller in his first and only season as head coach.

On January 31, 2014, the university's Board of Trustees voted to withdraw the school's provisional division II status and remain in division III for all of its athletic programs.^[1] Following the board's announcement, several coaches stepped down from their positions, including Miller, who announced his resignation on March 29, 2014. Defensive coordinator Kendall Roberson was named interim head coach.^[2]

Offseason

Coaching changes

Head coach Hal Mumme stepped down in January 2013, later taking an offensive assistant position at SMU.^[3] On January 30, offensive coordinator Mason Miller was named the program's 21st head coach.^[4] Quarterbacks coach Chase Holbrook was promoted to offensive coordinator while defensive backs coach Kendall Roberson was promoted to defensive coordinator.^[5]

Schedule

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Game summaries

At Abilene Christian

See also: 2013 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team.

Statistics	MCM	ACU
First downs	17	31
Total yards	406	567
Rushing yards	215	333
Passing yards	191	234
Turnovers	2	2
Time of possession	21:29	38:31

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
McMurry	Passing	Brady Lambert	22/35, 187 yards, INT
Rushing	Paxton Grayer	13 rushes, 137 yards, TD
Receiving	Jeret Smith	7 receptions, 81 yards
Abilene Christian	Passing		17/23, 212 yards, 2 TD
Rushing		20 rushes, 139 yards, 4 TD
Receiving	Charcandrick West	4 receptions, 59 yards

At Stephen F. Austin

See also: 2013 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football team.

Statistics	MCM	SFA
First downs	16	39
Total yards	284	635
Rushing yards	69	257
Passing yards	215	378
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	24:55	35:05

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
McMurry	Passing	Brady Lambert	27/45, 212 yards, INT
Rushing	Chris Simpson	19 rushes, 54 yards, 2 TD
Receiving	Jeret Smith	9 receptions, 106 yards
Stephen F. Austin	Passing	Brady Attaway	34/58, 330 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing		16 rushes, 107 yards, 2 TD
Receiving	Tyler Boyd	11 receptions, 112 yards, TD

At Texas A&M–Kingsville

Statistics	MCM	TAMUK
First downs	24	21
Total yards	415	577
Rushing yards	109	529
Passing yards	306	48
Turnovers	2	3
Time of possession	24:51	35:09

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	29/52, 278 yards, 4 TD, INT
Rushing	Chris Simpson	16 rushes, 53 yards, TD
Receiving	Jeret Smith	8 receptions, 94 yards
Texas A&M–Kingsville	Passing	Alex Rios	5/9, 32 yards, 2 INT
Rushing	Greg Pitre	10 rushes, 180 yards, 2 TD
Receiving	Robert Armstrong	4 receptions, 18 yards

Oklahoma Panhandle State

Statistics	OPSU	MCM
First downs	18	34
Total yards	370	659
Rushing yards	139	234
Passing yards	231	425
Turnovers	1	1
Time of possession	32:25	27:35

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Oklahoma Panhandle State	Passing	Caleb Holbrook	14/31, 231 yards, INT
Rushing	Rod Moore	7 rushes, 51 yards
Receiving	Jamal White	5 receptions, 119 yards
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	26/37, 423 yards, 7 TD, INT
Rushing	Chris Simpson	19 rushes, 126 yards
Receiving	Jeret Smith	7 receptions, 156 yards, 3 TD

Angelo State

Statistics	ASU	MCM
First downs	26	24
Total yards	473	468
Rushing yards	307	211
Passing yards	166	257
Turnovers	1	3
Time of possession	37:34	22:26

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Angelo State	Passing	Kyle Washington	18/26, 159 yards, TD
Rushing	Jermie Calhoun	23 rushes, 152 yards, TD
Receiving	Talon Smith	4 receptions, 47 yards
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	22/46, 257 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
Rushing	Paxton Grayer	10 rushes, 107 yards, TD
Receiving	Jeret Smith	5 receptions, 129 yards, TD

At No. 25 Midwestern State

Statistics	MCM	MSU
First downs	20	29
Total yards	407	668
Rushing yards	143	476
Passing yards	264	192
Turnovers	4	1
Time of possession	25:04	34:56

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	27/47, 248 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Rushing	Chris Simpson	10 rushes, 45 yards
Receiving	Jeret Smith	8 receptions, 120 yards, 3 TD
Midwestern State	Passing	Jake Glover	6/6, 97 yards
Rushing	Keidrick Jackson	14 rushes, 168 yards, 2 TD
Receiving	Jerryl Yarbrough	2 receptions, 38 yards

At Texas A&M–Commerce

Statistics	MCM	TAMUC
First downs	29	27
Total yards	552	510
Rushing yards	140	166
Passing yards	412	344
Turnovers	4	4
Time of possession	29:30	30:30

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	38/53, 412 yards, 4 TD, 4 INT
Rushing	Paxton Grayer	9 rushes, 81 yards
Receiving	Greg Livingston	10 receptions, 193 yards, 2 TD
Texas A&M–Commerce	Passing	Harrison Stewart	24/36, 342 yards, TD, INT
Rushing	Ki-Janaven Garrett	17 rushes, 141 yards
Receiving		5 receptions, 121 yards, TD

No. 16 West Texas A&M

Statistics	WTAMU	MCM
First downs	28	40
Total yards	693	708
Rushing yards	241	300
Passing yards	452	408
Turnovers	1	3
Time of possession	27:29	32:31

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
West Texas A&M	Passing		27/40, 452 yards, 6 TD, INT
Rushing	Aaron Harris	11 rushes, 136 yards, TD
Receiving	Anthony Johnson	5 receptions, 97 yards, TD
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	28/46, 344 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT
Rushing	Paxton Grayer	12 rushes, 159 yards, 2 TD
Receiving	Greg Livingston	8 receptions, 129 yards, 2 TD

Incarnate Word

See also: 2013 Incarnate Word Cardinals football team.

Statistics	UIW	MCM
First downs	28	22
Total yards	558	593
Rushing yards	396	199
Passing yards	162	394
Turnovers	3	3
Time of possession	34:27	25:33

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Incarnate Word	Passing	Trent Brittain	15/26, 162 yards, TD, INT
Rushing	Broderick Reeves	23 rushes, 244 yards, 6 TD
Receiving	Casey Jennings	3 receptions, 45 yards, TD
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	27/50, 394 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
Rushing	Chris Simpson	18 rushes, 136 yards, 2 TD
Receiving	Greg Livingston	11 receptions, 232 yards, 2 TD

At Wayland Baptist

Statistics	MCM	WBU
First downs	30	25
Total yards	590	429
Rushing yards	166	250
Passing yards	424	179
Turnovers	3	4
Time of possession	29:18	30:42

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	21/33, 372 yards, 6 TD
Rushing	Paxton Grayer	14 rushes, 110 yards, TD
Receiving	Greg Livingston	5 receptions, 121 yards, 3 TD
Wayland Baptist	Passing	Payson Bain	13/38, 179 yards, TD, INT
Rushing	Payson Bain	24 rushes, 154 yards, TD
Receiving	Chris Acosta	7 receptions, 103 yards

Southern Nazarene

Statistics	SNU	MCM
First downs	20	29
Total yards	336	672
Rushing yards	144	170
Passing yards	192	502
Turnovers	1	2
Time of possession	32:42	27:18

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Southern Nazarene	Passing	Trey Hills	12/21, 142 yards
Rushing	Brian Yenor	23 rushes, 83 yards, 2 TD
Receiving	Alex Reed	2 receptions, 39 yards
McMurry	Passing	Gabe Rodriguez	37/48, 502 yards, 6 TD, INT
Rushing	Chris Simpson	11 rushes, 84 yards
Receiving	Greg Livingston	13 receptions, 224 yards, 2 TD

Notes and References

1. Web site: McMurry University Withdraws NCAA D.II Membership Bid . January 31, 2014 . October 21, 2024.
2. Web site: . Miller steps down as McMurry Football head coach . March 29, 2014 . October 21, 2024.
3. News: . Cohen . Jason . The Mike Leach Family Tree Keeps Growing: Hal Mumme to SMU . March 21, 2013 . October 20, 2024.
4. Web site: KTXS-TV . Mason Miller Introduced as McMurry Head Football Coach . January 30, 2013 . October 21, 2024.
5. Web site: KTXS-TV . McM Football announces staff promotions . April 16, 2013 . October 21, 2024.
6. Web site: 2013 Football Schedule . October 21, 2024.