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Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, throws the ball down field. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Football crumbles under last minute drive against Idaho

September 24, 2024 by Ashley Henderson and Daniel Curd

The football team walked away defeated against the University of Idaho Vandals 27-24 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Wildcats now stand 1-2 overall, after winning their game last week against the University of Nothern Colorado. The team prepares for their next game against Utah Tech on Sept. 28 in St. George, Utah.

Planes from the Big Country One Formation Team soar above the field. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, passes the ball to Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, graduate student and quarterback from San Angelo, hands the ball of to redshirt senior and running back from Lubbock, Isaiah Johnson. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth, moves down field with the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Khagen Roach, redshirt senior and defensive lineman from Celina, attempts to stop a run by the Vandals. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Sam Hicks, redshirt senior running back from Fort Worth, moves down field with the ball. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Tay Yanta, redshirt senior offensive lineman from Falls City, prepares for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Keith Patterson, head football coach, walks back to the sidelines after a timeout with his players. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Will Shaffer, redshirt senior and linebacker from Tempe, Arizona, tackles the Vandals running back. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Roach plays one-on-one defense against a Vandals offensive lineman. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
McIvor lands at the one-yard line in attempt to make a run for a touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Blayne Taylor, redshirt senior and wide receiver from Saginaw, celebrates his touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Fireworks go off in celebration of a Wildcat touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Trey Cleveland, redshirt senior wide receiver from Arlington, dives towards the grown with the ball under his arm. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, graduate quarterback from San Angelo, throws the ball down field. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Players celebrate getting a touchdown. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Isaiah Johnson, redshirt senior running back from Lubbock, runs with the ball down field. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Nehemiah Martinez I, senior wide receiver from Lubbock, gets a hand up after scoring the team a touch down. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU FB, ACU Football, FB, Football, Idaho, University of Idaho, University of Idaho Vandals, Vandals, Vandals Football

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About Ashley Henderson

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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