Nelson (TX) at Howard Payne
Saturday, October 3, 2026 Share
Howard Payne beat Nelson (TX) 44–16. It was their third meeting; Howard Payne leads the series 2–1.
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44
Final at Gordon Wood Stadium, BrownwoodTV: FloSports
- At kickoff
- 68°F, light rain, wind 9 mph from the northWeather: NOAA NCEI Global Historical Climatology Network hourly; Brownwood Municipal Airport, 11 km from the stadium
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson (TX) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Howard Payne | 7 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 44 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Nelson (TX) 56% to win. Howard Payne won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Nelson (TX)–Howard Payne gameHoward Payne leads 2–1 in three meetings.
| 2026 | Howard Payne 44, Nelson (TX) 16 | |
| 2024 | Nelson (TX) 29, Howard Payne 27 | |
| 2023 | Howard Payne 42, Nelson (TX) 10 |
Around this game
Nelson (TX)
- Next gamevs. Hardin SimmonsOct. 24, 2026
- SeasonNelson (TX) in 2026
- ProgramNelson (TX) history and records
Howard Payne
- Next gameat Mary Hardin BaylorOct. 10, 2026
- SeasonHoward Payne in 2026
- ProgramHoward Payne history and records