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Erika Douglas, freshman interior architecture and design major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Madison Reggia, freshman kinesiology major from Rockwall, pose for a photo at their first ACU tailgate. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Wildcats gather for the first tailgate of the season

September 12, 2025 by Callie Brimberry

Wildcats gathered at the first home tailgate of the season. Greek Life organizations and other groups from around Abilene offered food and refreshments to welcome back football, creating an exciting atmosphere for the first home game. Saturday night’s football game ended with Abilene Christian winning 28-20 over Stephen F. Austin.

Drew Pina, junior nursing major from Seguin, and Dominic Volpe, senior psychology major from Frisco, grill kabobs. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Willy the Wildcat shakes hands with Nick Vega, junior management major from Abilene, during the tailgate. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Alison Wood, sophomore animal science major from Justin, talks to another student during the tailgate. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Students talk and enjoy snacks at the Women of GATA’s tailgate. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Members of the Pom Squad pose for a photo before the game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Erika Douglas, freshman interior architecture and design major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Madison Reggia, freshman kinesiology major from Rockwall, pose for a photo at their first ACU tailgate. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Members of Pi Kappa gather for their first football tailgate. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Rog)

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