Texas A&M-Commerce claimed its third straight Lone Star Conference championship with an 8-1 league record. Texas A&M-Commerce and Midwestern State were chosen to represent the LSC in the 2016 NCAA Division II Football Championship. Kamal Cass of Eastern New Mexico University was named Offensive Player of the Week after rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns to help Eastern beat Midwestern State. De'Aundre Sanders of Eastern New Mexico University was named Defensive Player of the Week making two interceptions against Midwestern State. Shawn Hooks of Texas A&M-Commerce was named Special Teams Player of the Week returning a punt 70 yards for a touchdown against Tarleton State.