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Jay'Veon Sunday, sophomore runningback from Waco, weaves his way through the defense. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Football takes sweeping victory against Utah Tech

November 7, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The football team defeated the Utah Tech University Trailblazers 24-7 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now stand 5-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play. The team prepares for their final two games of the season against Tarleton on Nov. 11 and Texas A&M on Nov 18.

Tay Yanta, sophomore offensive lineman from Falls City, lifts Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, up in the air. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jay’Veon Sunday, sophomore runningback from Waco, pushes through the opponent’s defense. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Tay Yanta, sophomore offensive lineman from Falls City, holds the ball and waits for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Blayne Taylor, junior wide receiver from Saginaw, catches the throw from Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, in the end zone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Blayne Taylor, junior wide receiver from Saginaw, chest bumps Taelyn Williams, senior wide receiver from Euless. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, throws the ball downfield. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, throws the ball down field. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jay’Veon Sunday, sophomore runningback from Waco, weaves his way through the defense. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Dorian Plumley, sophomore safety from El Reno, Oklahoma, and Darius Moore, junior linebacker from El Reno, Oklahoma, tackle the opponent. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Alex Bowman Jr., redshirt freshman defensive lineman from Dallas, evades a tackle and runs toward the end zone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jermiah Dobbins, junior running back from Lubbock, rushes through the opponent. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, dashes to the side to avoid an opponent. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Football, Football, Utah Tech, Utah Tech Football

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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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  • Gallery: Campus lights up for Litmas festivities

  • Gallery: Football outlasts Tarleton with last-second field goal during Homecoming

  • Gallery: Aaron and Jake Watson close out Homecoming 2025 with a concert

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