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Brandon Perez, junior kicker from Crandall, kicks a field goal. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Gallery: Wildcats defeat North Alabama at home

October 6, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Callie Brimberry

The Wildcats defeated the University of North Alabama 52-23 on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium. The victory marks the Wildcats’ highest scoring game this season. Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, threw four touchdown passes, including two to Itty Henry, redshirt junior tight end from Belton. The defense recorded four fumble recoveries, three of which were forced. The Wildcats will travel by plane for the first time this season to play the University of West Georgia Wolves on Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. at the University of West Georgia Stadium in Carrollton, Georgia.

Itty Henry, redshirt junior tight end from Belton, runs the ball into the endzone for a touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, takes a snap. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
The United States flag and the Texas flag are raised for the playing of the National Anthem. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Anthony Young, redshirt freshman defensive back for North Alabama, collides with his teammate. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Willie the Wildcat points alongside the Wildcats in the stands. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Brandon Perez, junior kicker from Crandall, kicks a field goal. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Colter Lynch, redshirt sophomore offensive lineman from Lubbock, snaps the ball to Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth.(Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Javeon Wilcox, redshirt sophomore defensive back from Cameron, leaps to assist in a tackle. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Romario Noel, redshirt senior safety from Cypress, and Javeon Wilcox, redshirt sophomore defensive back from Cameron, tackle a North Alabama player. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, catches the ball for a touchdown. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
J.B. Mitchell III, redshirt senior wide receiver from Alabaster, Alabama, fights off North Alabama defenders. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Javon Gipson, senior wide receiver from Richmond, celebrates a touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Jordon Vaughn, redshirt senior running back from Manvel, runs the ball.(Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Romario Noel, redshirt senior safety from Cypress, recovers a fumble from Northern Alabama. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Jed Castles, redshirt senior from Wichita Falls, celebrates with Itty Henry, redshirt junior tight end from Belton, after Henry scored a touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

J.J. Henry, redshirt senior wide receiver from McKinney, catches a ball before being tackled. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
EJ Wilson, redshirt senior running back from Tampa, Florida, points heaven-bound after scoring a touchdown. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Head Coach Keith Patterson and his coaching staff call a play before a drive.(Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, throws the ball during a drive. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, runs with his teammates to the locker room during half-time. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
ACU’s Big Purple Marching Band performs during half-time. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

George French II, redshirt senior offensive lineman from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Jed Castles, redshirt senior from Wichita Falls, block a North Alabama defensive player. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Football players celebrate after scoring a touchdown during a game against North Alabama. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rovaughn Banks, Jr., redshirt junior running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma, gets tackled during a drive. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, catches a ball outside of the endzone. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
The Wildcats vs. North Alabama game referees talk and hydrate during a timeout. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Alexis Salas, junior management major from Richland Hills, cheers with her teammates during a football game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

A Wildcat participates in the french fry toss to win a prize. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
North Alabama Football Head Coach Brent Dearmon expresses his frustration with the referee. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Grant Jones, redshirt freshman wide receiver from Burnet, scores his first touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

A wildcat fan participates in a football throwing challenge during a media break. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Nick Holt, co-defensive coordinator, talks to the players during a time out. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
The student section during the fourth quarter of the football game. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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