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Div. I move a long way off

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Over the course of the semester people have been asking one question. Will ACU move up to Division I? The answer for the time being is quite simply 'I don't know.' There is some rumored movement coming out of the Southland Conference that they will be losing the University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas State University to the Western Athletic ... [Read More…]

Wildcats hound Eastern New Mexico for 53-14 win

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The ACU Wildcats moved to a perfect 8-0 on the season with a 53-14 victory over the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds. Wide receiver Edmund Gates had a record-setting day for the Wildcats before coming out in the third quarter, with seven receptions for 124 yards and three touchdowns. The three touchdowns marks the first time Gates has had ... [Read More…]

A sight for sore eyes: father and son are reunited

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One hour and 45 minutes passed, and Edmund "Clyde" Gates was still waiting in the parking lot of the French Robertson Prison Unit in Abilene. He was waiting to see his father for the first time in nearly two decades. "I actually didn't sleep at all; I've been up all night," said the senior wide receiver from Vernon just before seeing his ... [Read More…]

Wildcats continue unbeaten season against Incarnate Word

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The ACU Wildcats have moved to 7-0 with a 54-14 beat down of the University of Incarnate Word in ACU's first ever match-up with the Cardinals. Mitchell Gale had another monster night as he continues to dominate opponents. Gale went 17-26 for 379 yards and five touchdowns. He did throw his first interception of the season when a pass intended for ... [Read More…]

ACU smothers Incarnate Word

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The ACU Wildcats have moved to 7-0 with a 54-17 beat down of the University of Incarnate Word in the first ever match-up with the Cardinals for ACU. Mitchell Gale had another monster night as he continues to dominate opponents. Gale went 17-26 for 379 yards and five touchdowns. He did throw his first interception on the season when a pass intended ... [Read More…]

Wildcats rally for homecoming victory

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The ACU Wildcats moved to 6-0 after a fourth quarter comeback win over No. 8 Midwestern State 31-28. Mitchell Gale Threw for 263 yards and three scores and the Wildcats rushed for 198 yards and one score in a battle of the offenses. Kevin Washington recovered two fumbles in the game, including the game ending turnover by the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats show grit in tough homecoming victory

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The Wildcats showed their guts Saturday with a 31-28 comeback win over No. 8 Midwestern State. ACU played in front of its largest crowd of the season with 13,486 fans on hand for homecoming weekend. Mitchell Gale had another solid day for the Wildcats, going 27-39 for 263 yards and three scores. Gale did not throw a single interception, which ... [Read More…]

Wildcats hang on for Homecoming victory

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The No. 4 Wildcats proved resilient Saturday with a 31-28 comeback win over No. 8 Midwestern State in front of 13,486 fans at Shotwell Stadium, the largest crowd of the season. Quarterback Mitchell Gale had another solid day for the Wildcats, going 27-39 for 263 yards and three scores. Gale also did not throw an interception, which makes it seven ... [Read More…]

Wildcats set for third top-10 opponent this season

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For the third year in a row the ACU Wildcats head into Homecoming weekend undefeated and in the top of the Lone Star Conference. This weekend the Wildcats will be up against another undefeated LSC team, the Midwestern State University Mustangs. The Mustangs come in ranked No. 8 in the country, one of the four LSC South teams ranked in the top 10. ... [Read More…]

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