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Benefits of FBS matchups go beyond financial gain

August 21, 2024 by Lindsey Blasingame

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…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU Football, Football, Tech Football, Texas Tech, Texas Tech Football

Football prepares for 2024 season

May 6, 2024 by Zion Webb

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…]

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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 ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football takes sweeping victory against Utah Tech

November 7, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The football team defeated the Utah Tech University Trailblazers 24-7 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats now stand 5-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play. The team prepares for their final two games of the season against Tarleton on Nov. 11 and Texas A&M on Nov 18. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football brings home victory against North Alabama during Homecoming Weekend

October 21, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The football team took on the North Alabama Lions at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, taking away a win with a final score of 30-13. The Homecoming game marked the third home game and saw a completely sold-out Anthony field. Before the game, alumni were invited to a special tailgate and were able to watch the game with fans through the ages. At ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football’s undefeated streak comes to an end after game against Cardinals

September 18, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Hannah Park

The football team took on Incarnate Word at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday, losing in a close game with a final score of 27-20. The game was the last official event for Parent Weekend, during which families were invited to a special tailgate and were able to watch the game with their students. The Wildcats will head to Arkansas to face Central ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football sees first victory of the season against Northern Colorado

September 1, 2023 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

The football team defeated the University of Northern Colorado 31-1 in home opener at Wildcat Stadium on Thursday evening. The game marks the second season for head coach Keith Patterson under ACU. The Wildcats are now 1-0 overall and prepare to face off against Prairie View A&M on Sept. 9 at Panther Stadium. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Inagural tailgate sets the stage for gameday excitement

September 1, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

Students gather together for the first tailgate of the school year. ACU's Greek Life organizations set up tents at the tailgate lot. The following football game ended with Abilene up 31 to 11 against Northern Colorado. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Football holds spring preview day

April 18, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The ACU football team is gearing up for the upcoming season and the team held a spring preview event Saturday that featured a scrimmage between the offensive and defensive teams. In addition to the scrimmage, ACU also offered a tour of the Club Suite Level of the stadium, as well as information on season ticket sales. The first 500 fans also had ... [Read More…]

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ACU falls to SFA in WAC title game to end historic season

November 19, 2022 by Connor Mullins

A win against Stephen F. Austin would have secured the Western Athletic Conference for ACU, and ACU led 21-13 after three quarters. But the Wildcats fell 24-21. SFA scored 11 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to take home the WAC trophy. Head coach Keith Patterson’s squad knew what was on the line against SFA as they lost earlier in the ... [Read More…]

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