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Wildcats clobber Cardinals

September 21, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The ACU football team shut out its first opponent in two years Saturday afternoon in a rainy, humid Shotwell Stadium, 21-0, against rival Incarnate Word. The win was the Wildcats' first against a Southland Conference team since their return to the FCS. The Wildcats improved to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in conference while the Cardinals dropped to ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats face familiar Cardinals

September 18, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The ACU Wildcats return to Shotwell Stadium this weekend to take on longtime rival Incarnate Word at 3:05 p.m. The Wildcats enter Saturday's game coming off an impressive win against FBS opponent Troy. ACU also starts Southland Conference play against Incarnate Word ending their non-conference gauntlet at 1-2. Ken Collums, head coach, is happy ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats find Trojans’ achilles heel in shocking win

September 14, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The ACU football team stunned the Troy Trojans this Saturday as it took down its FBS opponent 38-35. ACU moves to 1-2 after their three-game, non-conference gauntlet, and the Trojans drop to 0-3 on the season. The Wildcats battled back from a 21-7 first half deficit. Their offense bounced back and found its way as they outscored the Trojans ... [Read More…]

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‘Cats look to topple Trojans

September 11, 2014 by Collin Wieder

ACU football faces one of its toughest tasks in recent history as it heads to Alabama to take on the Troy University Trojans. Troy has been a solid mid-major program for years, appearing in multiple bowl games over the last 10 seasons. The Trojans enter with the same record as the Wildcats who sit at 0-2. Quarterback Parker McKenzie and the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats rally late, but can’t overcome NAU

September 6, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The football team suffered another heartbreaking loss Saturday night as it fell to the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 27-21. "They're a very good team and we knew that if we took care of business on our side, that it would be a good game down the stretch," said Ken Collums, head coach. "We knew that if we protected enough, that we'd have a good ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats look to rebound against nationally ranked Northern Arizona

September 4, 2014 by Collin Wieder

ACU football opens up its home schedule with the nationally-ranked Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at 6 p.m. Saturday. The 'Cats hope to build upon their first game offensively led by Southland Conference offensive player of the week, quarterback Parker McKenzie. McKenzie broke the ACU record for most passing yards in a first start with 403 ... [Read More…]

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Opener ends in heartbreaking fashion

August 27, 2014 by Collin Wieder

ACU football's introduction to being a full Div. I program had a heartbreaking end Wednesday night as the Georgia State Panthers beat the Wildcats with seconds left. The Wildcats lost 38-37 as the Panthers' Wil Lutz kicked the game-winning field goal with only four seconds remaining on the clock. "It seems like we self-destructed quite a ... [Read More…]

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Defense leads Wildcats in first Southland season

August 26, 2014 by Collin Wieder

ACU football's first official season in Div. I begins with the first Div. I game of the college football season today at Georgia State University in the legendary Georgia Dome. This season will also be the Wildcats' first season in the Southland Conference. A tough schedule is ahead for the 'Cats as they play multiple non-conference opponents ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats to experience NFL atmosphere in opener

August 24, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The Wildcats face a daunting task Wednesday as they take on fierce Div. I opponent Georgia State University. GSU is home to 32,000 students, almost eight times the student population of ACU. A crowd that size can create an exciting atmosphere at any game. The Panthers have a huge advantage over most teams on the Wildcats' schedule: home games in ... [Read More…]

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Baker backs McKenzie: Former QB returns to prep successor

August 23, 2014 by Collin Wieder

ACU football entered last season without four-year starting quarterback Mitchell Gale, leaving a question as to who could fill his shoes. Such a question does not leave most football teams overly confident, but redshirt senior John David Baker gave the Wildcats the answer they needed. Compiling 40 touchdowns in 11 games last year, Baker put ... [Read More…]

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