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Wildcats aim to axe ‘Jacks in first of two purple showdowns

October 6, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats (4-1, 1-0) hit the road once again as they head to Nacogdoches to take on long-time foe, Stephen F. Austin (2-3, 0-0) on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium. Though both teams reside in the Western Athletic Conference, this first matchup between the Lumberjacks and the Wildcats will not count as a conference game. The two ... [Read More…]

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Dobbins fuels second half comeback for ACU’s first WAC win

October 2, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats (4-1, 1-0) started conference play on a high note, earning their first Western Athletic Conference win of the season on the road against the Utah Tech Trailblazers (1-4, 0-2), 26-10. With its first conference win, plus a 3-1 start to the 2022 season, ACU sits as the top team in the WAC. The win also marked the best start ACU's ... [Read More…]

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ACU heads to Utah Tech for WAC opener

September 29, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Following four non-conference games, ACU (3-1) starts Western Athletic Conference play this Saturday at Utah Tech (1-3).  Prior to the year, ACU was slotted at second out of five in the WAC preseason polls. Utah Tech, formerly known as Dixie State, was predicted to finish fifth. ACU is coming off a 34-7 win over Western New Mexico while the ... [Read More…]

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Long, Banks keep Wildcats undefeated in Wildcat Stadium

September 25, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

ACU's home record remains untarnished after defeated the Div. II Western New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday in Wildcat Stadium, 34-7. With the win, the Wildcats now are 3-1 this season, the best start for ACU's football program since 2013. The Wildcats are also one step closer to reaching their preseason goal of staying undefeated at home, with ... [Read More…]

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