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Gallery: Rams outmatch Wildcats in home opener

November 8, 2020 by David Mitchell and Ryland Mallett

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 end zone. (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)

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About David Mitchell

My name is David Mitchell, and I am a senior psychology major from Dallas, Texas. I have always had a passion for photography and videography, and enjoy sharing my perspectives with others.

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