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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: New students navigate the thrills and traditions with Game Day 101

August 23, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

Freshmen class of 2027 at their first tailgate and Game Day 101. The newest Wildcats learn the ACU fight song and meet various sports teams. This was the first class to start the tradition of firing confetti canons right at kickoff.   ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Homecoming tailgate welcomes back alumni

October 18, 2022 by Daniel Curd

This year's Homecoming tailgate brought alumni from across the country. Attendees enjoyed food from sororities and fraternities, participated in fun games and ending with attendees cheering on the Wildcats as they secured a win against Southern Utah, 23 to 18. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Abilene welcomes families for Family Weekend tailgate

September 26, 2022 by Daniel Curd

Students and family members all gathered together for Family Weekend. Family Weekend included multiple events including a tailgate before the Saturday night football game, where families showed off their school spirit by participating in games, competitions and eating delicious foods. ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats tailgate for new season of ACU football

September 25, 2015 by Forrest Lorenzen

ACU football is in it's third year of Division one, and fans gathered early for the first home game of the season Saturday to show their Wildcat pride. The JMC Network got an up-close look at all the food and fun that comes with tailgating. Video by Forrest Lorenzen ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats come together for Homecoming

October 21, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

ACU's Homecoming was the weekend of October 10, 2014. It was celebrated with alumni coming home to traditional activities such as the parade, football game, and the crowning of the 2014 Homecoming queen. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

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