The Wildcats took on the Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, securing a decisive 24-0 victory in their first FCS playoff game. The win improves the Wildcats’ record to 9-4 and advances them to the second round of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs. ACU will travel to face North Dakota State at the Fargodome on ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football wins United Athletic Conference with win over Tarleton State
The Wildcats faced off against the Tarleton State Texans at the Tarleton Memorial Stadium on Saturday, ending with a final score of 35-31. This victory named the Wildcats the 2024 United Athletic Conference Champions. The team will travel to Nacogdoches to take on Stephen F. Austin State University for their next game at 2 p.m. on Saturday. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football’s win against Southern Utah puts Wildcats at top spot in conference play
The Wildcats faced off against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, ending with a close final score of 28-25. This victory brings the team’s record to 5-2 and places them at the number one spot in the United Athletic Conference standings. The Wildcats will travel to Tennessee to take on Austin Peay University for their ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football gains victory against 5th ranked Central Arkansas
The Wildcats team took on the University of Central Arkansas Bears at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, ending with a final score of 41-34. The team now stands 4-2 overall, after winning their game last week against Utah Tech. The team will travel to North Alabama for their next game on Saturday at 6 p.m., with Homecoming following the week after. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football crumbles under last minute drive against Idaho
The football team walked away defeated against the University of Idaho Vandals 27-24 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Wildcats now stand 1-2 overall, after winning their game last week against the University of Nothern Colorado. The team prepares for their next game against Utah Tech on Sept. 28 in St. George, Utah. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football walks away with first win of the season after beating West Georgia
The football team defeated the University of West Georgia Wolverines 38-24 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Wildcats now stand 1-1 overall, after losing their game last week against Texas Tech. The team prepares for their next game against the University of Northern Colorado on Sept. 14 in Greeley, Colorado. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football takes Tech to overtime in one-point loss in Lubbock
Football narrowly lost their game against the Texas Tech Raiders, 52-51, in their first game of the season on Saturday. The game marked the homecoming of quarterback Maverick McIvor and head coach Keith Patterson, who both left Tech two seasons ago. The Wildcats are now 0-1 overall and prepare to face West Georgia in their first home game on Sept. ... [Read More…]
Benefits of FBS matchups go beyond financial gain
From the moment the Wildcats step into Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, they will be $375,000 richer, even before time runs off the clock. In an agreement made in 2017, Texas Tech University agreed to host the Wildcats for two games, one on Saturday, and the other in September 2026. Alumni and student athletes appreciate seeing big ... [Read More…]
Football prepares for 2024 season
After finishing sixth in a respectable conference last year, the Wildcats are looking to improve in their second year of United Athletic Conference play. Going into this new season, some big-time players will have to make big-time plays in big-time moments. One versatile player who is welcoming the new limelight is senior wide receiver Blayne ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Football loses last home game in devastating defeat against Tarleton
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 ... [Read More…]