No. 5 Hardin-Simmons and No. 13 Mary-Hardin Baylor Clash for ASC Conference Title
In Abilene, Texas, the No. 5 Hardin-Simmons football team faces the 13th-ranked Mary-Hardin Baylor Crusaders in a pivotal Saturday game. The winner will clinch the ASC conference title, as both teams currently hold a 4-0 conference record.
Abilene Sweetwater, TX, November 11, 2026 — In a highly anticipated American Southwest Conference (ASC) showdown, the No. 5 ranked Hardin-Simmons football team is set to host the No. 13 ranked Mary-Hardin Baylor Crusaders this Saturday. This pivotal game carries significant implications, as the winner will secure the ASC conference championship title.
Both Hardin-Simmons and Mary-Hardin Baylor have established themselves as top contenders within the conference, each holding an undefeated 4-0 record in ASC play heading into this crucial matchup. The outcome of this contest will determine which team stands alone at the top of the conference standings.
The game is scheduled to take place in Abilene, Texas, marking a significant home-field advantage for the Cowboys. The standing of both teams – No. 5 for Hardin-Simmons and No. 13 for Mary-Hardin Baylor – highlights the national caliber of this conference battle.
Football analysts anticipate a competitive game given the undefeated conference records and national rankings of both programs. The ASC championship title is on the line, representing the culmination of the regular season for these two teams’ conference performances.
Details regarding kickoff time, specific venue within Abilene, and broadcast information were not explicitly provided in the summary but are typically key elements for such high-stakes collegiate athletic events.
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