The football team defeated the University of Northern Colorado 31-1 in home opener at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday evening. The game marks the second season for head coach Keith Patterson under ACU. The Wildcats are now 1-0 overall and prepare to face off against Prairie View A&M on Sept. 9 at Panther Stadium.
- Tay Yanta, sophomore offensive lineman from Falls City, prepares for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- Dorian Plumley, sophomore safety from El Reno, Oklahoma, runs the ball downfield. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- Willie the Wildcat joins the cheer team in a pre-game cheet. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, throws the ball across the field. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- ACU offensive linemen get into the starting line up. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Marcayll Jones, sophomore wide reciever from Warner Robbins, Georga, takes the ball downfield. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- Jay’Veon Sunday, junior running back from Waco, runs the ball. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Students cheer at the first home football game of the season. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Izaiah Kelley, junior linebacker from Lubbock, and Patrick Jolly, senior defensive back from Tampa, Florida, motion that the ball was clear. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- Players scramble to get open. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- Kyle Ramsey, sophomore kicker from Missouri City, kicks a field goal. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- Jasmine Henriquez, sophmore pre-nursing major from Prosper, celebrates with the Pom Squad. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
- Jay’Veon Sunday, sophomore runningback from Waco, takes the ball through the defense. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- Xavier Wishert, redshirt freshman running back from Tuscola, sprints to the end zone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
- Players prepare for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)