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ACU falls flat in the blackout, and the quarterback question won’t wait

September 16, 2026 by Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

Last week, ACU walked away from Lubbock with a moral victory, which in sports usually doesn't mean much, but after the lethargic start the Wildcats had against Lamar in the season opener, it felt like something we all needed to see. Coming into Saturday, expectations were sky-high against what has become a football rivalry of sorts. ACU had won 10 ... [Read More…]

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Keith Patterson has been here before

September 16, 2026 by Josiah Wonnell Leave a Comment

With Abilene Christian football sitting at 0-3, questions have arisen about what is going to change. The Wildcats have one more test before conference play, and therefore a limited amount of time if they would like their hopes of a conference three-peat to stay alive. Head coach Keith Patterson has faced this type of tribulation before, and the ... [Read More…]

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‘It should have been a blowout, not a blackout’: Football starts season 0-3

September 16, 2026 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

After a tough 26-7 loss to Stephen F. Austin on Saturday, the Wildcats find themselves on the wrong side of the history books. For the first time in 30 weeks, dating back to 2024, ACU enters a game unranked. In addition, the loss marks the first 0-3 start since 2020 and the Wildcats’ first loss at Wildcat Stadium since 2024, dropping them to 0-1 ... [Read More…]

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John David Black’s case for QB1

September 11, 2026 by Josiah Wonnell Leave a Comment

John David Black sat on the bench in ACU’s season opener versus Lamar, uncertain of what the following moments, let alone the rest of the season, would look like. He came into fall camp in a small-margin battle between multiple quarterbacks for Abilene Christian’s starting role. Redshirt sophomore Tucker Parks, transfer out of Western Kentucky, ... [Read More…]

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Former Wildcat fights for fifth year amid NCAA lawsuit

September 11, 2026 by Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

Former Wildcat men’s basketball player Bradyn Hubbard is one of the athletes affected by the recent lawsuit, Wisne v. NCAA, which ruled that the high school class of 2022 athletes would get a fifth year after the NCAA's recent eligibility changes. In June, the NCAA adopted the five-year eligibility rule, which gave athletes five years of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU men's basketball, Bradyn Hubbard, Lawsuit, NCAA, UAC

Observations from ACU’s loss at Texas Tech

September 9, 2026 by Caysson Higgins Leave a Comment

ACU had first-and-10 at the Texas Tech 15 with 11 minutes left Saturday night. Four plays later, the Wildcats had gained a single yard and handed the ball back. This was the deciding play, and the one the Wildcats should focus on. Not the 33-10 final.The drive started with 1:44 left in the third quarter and lasted 6:49. Fifteen plays, 61 yards, ... [Read More…]

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Football starts season 0-2 despite bright spots against Texas Tech

September 6, 2026 by Josiah Wonnell Leave a Comment

Quarterback Will Hammond and Texas Tech combined for 471 yards of offense in a 33-10 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday in Lubbock. The game opened Texas Tech's 2026 season as the Red Raiders look to build on last year's College Football Playoff appearance. Abilene Christian entered as a heavy underdog against the No. 12 team in the ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats Look Ahead to Houston After 1-2 Opening Weekend

September 4, 2026 by Alexis Stanley Leave a Comment

The Wildcats opened their regular season on Aug. 28-29 by hosting the annual ACU Invitational at Moody Coliseum, finishing 1-2 against Lamar University, California State University, Bakersfield, and the University of North Texas. ACU opened the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Lamar on Friday before falling to CSUB and UNT by identical 3-1 ... [Read More…]

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Football has things to fix ahead of Texas Tech test

September 2, 2026 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Well, it’s safe to say the season did not start the way the team – or Wildcat football fans – wanted it to. ACU’s last win of 2025 came in a 38-20 blowout against, you guessed it, Lamar. This time around, the Wildcats lost despite outgaining the Cardinals 358-278 in total offense, including a 156-109 advantage on the ground. Two turnovers and ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Soccer holds East Texas A&M in 3-0 home win

August 31, 2026 by Naya Pacheco Leave a Comment

The Wildcats hosted East Texas A&M at Elmer Grey Stadium on Sunday, earning a 3-0 win. Shakira Kafero-Roberts scored the first goal early in the game. Addison Briscoe followed with a goal, and Audrey Coppinger scored the last goal of the game. This win brought their record to 2-1-2. The Wildcats will hit the road for their next game at ... [Read More…]

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