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Colt Cooper, sophomore defensive lineman from Quinlan, and Reese Young, sophomore line backer from Stephenville, tackle an opponent. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Gallery: Football loses last home game in devastating defeat against Tarleton

November 14, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Ashley Henderson

The football team took on the Tarleton State Texans at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, losing in an extremely close game with a final score of 30-31. The game was the last conference play of the season in the new United Athletic Conference. The Wildcats are concluded 3-3 in conference and 5-5 overall. The team has one last game of the 2023 season versus Texas A&M at Kyle Field on Saturday at 11 p.m..

Players line up for the walkout. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Planes from the Big Country One Formation Team soar above the field. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Players wait for the snap. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, throws the ball downfield. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Wildcats cheer for a t-shirt toss. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, hands the ball to Jay’Veon Sunday, sophomore runningback from Waco. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, runs the ball across the field. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Izaiah Kelley, junior linebacker from Lubbock, high-fives his teammates after getting an interception. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Kyle Ramsey, sophomore kicker from Missouri City, lines up a field goal. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Jay’Veon Sunday, sophomore runningback from Waco, weaves through his opponents. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Maverick McIvor, junior quarterback from San Angelo, celebrates a touchdown with Jed Castles, sophomore tight end from Wichita Falls. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Jordon Vaughn, sophomore running back from Manvel, takes the ball into the end zone. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Colt Cooper, sophomore defensive lineman from Quinlan, and Reese Young, sophomore line backer from Stephenville, tackle an opponent. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Hut Graham, redshirt freshman quarterback from Gunter, rushes the ball downfield. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)
Jordon Vaughn, sophomore running back from Manvel, sprints towards the end zone. (Photo by Ashley Henderson)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Football, Football, Tarleton, Tarleton Football, Tarleton State, Texans

Other Multimedia:

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  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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

About Ashley Henderson

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Other Multimedia:

  • Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off

  • Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament

  • Gallery: Students gather at the Bullock Brothers Ballpark for a sold-out game

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