Football Game Preview: Mustang Broncos vs. Bixby Spartans

By Team Reports Oct 21, 2025, 4:04am

Football Preview: Mustang Broncos vs. Bixby Spartans

Mustang has won three straight games at home, while Bixby has won three straight on the road dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Broncos will host the Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Mustang is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Edmond North: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Broncos blew the Huskies out of the water with a 57-28 final score. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Broncos' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Oklahoma football rankings (they are ranked eighth, while the Huskies are ranked 44th).

Jaden O'Neal

Passing Yards

09/05/25 vs Yukon229
09/26/25 @ Moore248
10/03/25 vs Enid263
10/10/25 @ Jenks311
10/16/25 vs Edmond North314

Mustang had a senior duo take command as Jaden O'Neal threw for 314 yards and three TDs while picking up 14.3 yards per attempt and Judson Gilliland rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. Those 314 passing yards set a new season-high mark for O'Neal. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryder Murphy, who picked up 136 receiving yards and one score.

Mustang's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Kaden Bachus, Elijah Wilson, and Tucker Harris, who each picked up one sack apiece. Bachus was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making five total tackles.

Meanwhile, Bixby got themselves on the board against Enid on Thursday, but Enid never followed suit. They blew past the Plainsmen 92-0. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Bixby's win came from a few key players Mustang will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Carson Kirby, who threw for 132 yards and three touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in passer rating (167.8). Jimmy DeArmon was another key player, rushing for 64 yards and one TD.

Bixby didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Trey McGlothlin, Braeden Presley, Nathan Gonzalez, and Tyler Wright picked up one apiece. McGlothlin got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Special teams was a major factor in the game for Bixby, racking up 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Presley, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.

Mustang's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Bixby, their win bumped their record up to 7-0.

Friday's matchup will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: O'Neal and Kirby. O'Neal just won't slow down this season and has thrown 16 touchdowns (and and only 2 picks) while averaging 273 passing yards per game. Kirby has been a dominant force too and has thrown 24 touchdowns while averaging 229.3 passing yards per game.

Mustang took a serious blow against Bixby in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 64-35. Will the Broncos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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