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Rovaughn Banks, redshirt junior running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma, runs past a defender to score a touchdown. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Football wraps up home season with Senior Day win over Utah Tech

November 11, 2025 by Ashley Henderson and Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Wildcats defeated Utah Tech 31–10 on Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Stadium. The defense recorded four interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. E.J. Wilson rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown. The win moved ACU to 6–4 overall and 5–1 in United Athletic Conference play. ACU completed an undefeated home season and will play its final two conference games on the road, beginning with Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Brantzen Damer, freshman finance major from Allen, cheers into a megaphone. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Dorian Plumley, redshirt senior safety from El Reno, Oklahoma, scores a touchdown. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Stone Earle, redshirt senior quarterback from Fort Worth, attempts to connect with a wide receiver. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Brandon Perez, junior kicker from Crandall, kicks the football. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Zion Fonua, redshirt junior linebacker from Euless, celebrates after a pick-six in the second quarter against Utah Tech. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Colt Cooper, redshirt senior defensive lineman from Quinlan, leads his team onto the field carrying the American flag. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Wildcats take a game-day selfie during their final home game of the season. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Rovaughn Banks, redshirt junior running back from Tulsa, Oklahoma, runs past a defender to score a touchdown. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Reese Cope, freshman accounting major from Abilene, dances with the Pom Squad. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Zion Fonua, redshirt junior linebacker from Euless, runs with the football to score a touchdown. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Kaghen Roach, senior defensive lineman from Celina, and the Wildcats defense attempt to block a field goal kick by Utah Tech. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
DeAngelo Ponder, redshirt sophomore defensive back from Arlington, catches a pass in warmups. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

E.J. Wilson, redshirt senior running back from Tampa, Florida, scores a touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Deonte Dean, redshirt freshman running back from Dallas, dodges a Utah Tech defender. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Brandon Perez, junior kicker from Crandall, and Hugo Nash, redshirt junior punter from Melbourne, Australia, celebrate after Perez makes a field goal. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Hugo Nash, redshirt junior punter from Melbourne, Australia, punts the ball. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Quayde Hawkins, redshirt senior quarterback from Bainbridge, Georgia, throws the ball during the fourth quarter against Utah Tech. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Javon Gipson, redshirt senior wide receiver from Richmond, stands with his family to be recognized on Senior Day. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Dorian Plumley, redshirt senior safety from El Reno, Oklahoma, and Tyson Williams, junior defensive back from Bixby, Oklahoma, run down the sideline. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Dorian Plumley, redshirt senior safety from El Reno, Oklahoma, celebrates his second interception, which he returned for a touchdown. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

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