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Sophomore running back Jermiah Dobbins narrowly avoids his opponents grasp. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Gallery: Football crushes Mustangs in Family Weekend matchup

September 28, 2022 by Meghan Long and Daniel Curd

The football team defeated the Western New Mexico University Mustangs 34-7 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday evening. The Wildcats now stand 3-1 overall as they prepare for conference opening against Utah Tech on Saturday.

Maverick McIvor, sophomore quarterback, gets ready to go make a throw. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students cheer on the football team after they score a touchdown. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Players defend their turf. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Freshman running back Rovaughn Banks Jr. races into the end zone. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Junior quarterback Ethan Long catches the ball after the snap. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Sophomore running back Jermiah Dobbins narrowly avoids his opponents grasp. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Teammate celebrate after scoring a touchdown. (Photo by Meghan Long)
The Wildcats run on to the field. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Sophomore linebacker Darius Moore races towards his opponents. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Junior kicker Blair Zepeda kicks a field goal. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Redshirt freshman punter Will Fargason catches his fall. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Rovaughn Banks Jr, freshman running back, makes an outstanding touchdown. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

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About Meghan Long

About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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