The Wildcats fell to the Angelo State Rams 34-21 in their home opener at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Rams’ rushing attack overwhelmed the Wildcats’ defense, who gave up 414 rushing yards throughout the game. The Wildcats now stand 1-4 as they prepare to face Arizona Christian on Saturday.
- The Wildcats run onto Anthony Field for the first time in the 2020 season. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Junior quarterback Peyton Mansell warms up on the sideline. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Sophomore placekicker Blair Zepeda stretches on the sidelines. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- A member of the Big Purple plays her instrument through her mask during the game. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- During the game, Athletic Director Allen Ward gives a ball to a representative from United Supermarkets. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- Students pack into Wildcat Stadium for ACU’s first home game of the season. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- A group of Wildcats bring down junior quarterback Zach Bronkhorst. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Sophomore running back Alfred Grear sprints past the Wildcats’ defense for a 61 yard touchdown. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Junior quarterback Peyton Mansell throws the ball to a receiver. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Falling to the ground, freshman running back Jermiah Dobbins scores a touchdown in the endzone. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- Junior quarterback Peyton Mansell dives forward to make a first down. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Eyeing a gap, junior quarterback Peyton Mansell runs the ball down the field. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- Avoiding the defenders, junior wide receiver Lionell McConnell runs with the football. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- Junior wide receiver Lionell McConnell finishes his run with the ball as he drifts out of bounds. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- Freshman running back Jermiah Dobbins crosses the goal line for a touchdown. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Freshman running back Jermiah Dobbins celebrates his touchdown run. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Junior quarterback Peyton Mansell throws a touchdown pass to freshman wide receiver Darius Lewis. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Junior quarterback Peyton Mansell celebrates a touchdown. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- Senior linebacker Jack Gibbens analyzes the Rams’ offense before the snap. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Wildcats celebrate a fumble recovery by senior linebacker Jack Gibbens. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Junior defensive end Dagen Dunham helps up senior linebacker Hunter Kier after a play. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Junior quarterback Peyton Mansell tosses the ball to freshman wide receiver Darius Lewis. (Photo by David Mitchell)
- Sophomore running back Alfred Grear runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)
- After the game, sophomore offensive lineman Mitchell Melrose sings the alma mater. (Photo by Ryland Mallett)