2015 ACU Wildcat Football Media Guide

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KILLEEN, TEXAS

DE’ANDRE BROWNRUNNING BACK

LEWISVILLE, TEXAS

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ACU Football Quick Facts .............................. 2Offensive Players to Watch........................... 3Defensive Players to Watch .......................... 42015 Season Outlook..................................... 5Southland Polls .............................................. 6Pre-Season All Southland Conference ......... 6

2015 Season PreviewRoster (Numerical / Alphabetical) ................ 8Pronunciation Guide ..................................... 9Depth Chart ................................................. 10Offense ..........................................................11Defense..........................................................12Special Teams ................................................13ACU All-Time vs. 2015 Opponents ..............14

ACU CoachesHead Coach Ken Collums .............................16ACU Football Under Ken Collums .............. 20Defensive Coordinator / Safeties Darian Dulin ............................................ 21Offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends Nathan Young ........................................ 21Offensive Line Coach Scott Carey .............. 22Defensive Line Coach Cody Moore ............ 23Quarterbacks Coach John David Baker ..... 23Running Backs Coach Rodney Freeman .. 23Defensive Assistant Trace Michaels ........... 24Linebackers / Special Teams Mark Ribaudo ......................................... 24 Cornerbacks Coach Nick Smith ................... 25Wide Receivers Coach Steven Thrash ......................................... 25Defensive Assistant Justin Stephens ..................................... 25ACU Athletics Training Staff ....................... 26 Strength Coach Jeff Bourque ..................... 26

ACU WildcatsReturning Starters ....................................... 28Other Returning Lettermen ....................... 34Squadmen / Redshirts ................................. 44Transfers ....................................................... 502015 Freshmen ............................................. 52

2014 Season Review2014 Game-by-Game Reviews .................... 58 Georgia State 38, ACU 37 ............................58 Northern Arizona 27, ACU 21 ......................59 ACU 38, Troy (Ala.) 35 .................................60 ACU 21, Incarnate Word 0 ...........................61 ACU 59, Houston Baptist 14 .........................62 Lamar 24, ACU 21........................................63 ACU 55, Ave Maria (Fla.) 14 .........................64 McNeese State 31, ACU 20 ...........................65 Sam Houston State 38, ACU 21 ....................66 ACU 52, Central Arkansas 35 .......................67 Northwestern State 34, ACU 10 ...................68 ACU 37, Stephen F. Austin State 35 ..............692014 Final Statistics ...................................... 702014 Miscellaneous Statistics ...................... 732014 Game-by-Game Statistics ................... 73The Last Time ................................................74

2015 OpponentsFresno State / Houston Baptist ................... 78S. F. Austin State / Central Arkansas .......... 79Lamar / Sam Houston State ........................ 80Incarnate Word / McNeese State................ 81Northwestern State / SE Louisiana ............. 82Northern Colorado ...................................... 83Southland Conference Mileage Map ......... 84

Southland Conference This is the Southland Conference .............. 862014 Southland Conference statistics ........ 89

ACU Record BookRecords (Game, Season, Career) ................ 92Longest Plays................................................ 93ACU Top Offensive Games .......................... 94ACU 100-yard Rushing Games .................... 95ACU 250-yard Passing Games ..................... 96ACU 100-yard Receiving Games ................. 98ACU Single-Game Bests .............................. 99Opponents’ Single-Game Bests ................ 100Year-by-Year Leaders ................................. 102Career Offensive Leaders ......................... 105ACU All-Purpose Leaders ......................... 108ACU Kicking Records ................................. 109Career Defensive Leaders ..........................110ACU Points Scored Records ........................111ACU in the LSC Record Book......................112

ACU HistoryACU Football History ..................................114ACU Championship Teams .........................115Wildcats in All-Star Games ........................115ACU Award Winners...................................116ACU Coaching Honors ................................117Wildcats on Honor Teams ..........................118Year-by-Year Scores ....................................122ACU Homecoming Record ........................ 130ACU Football Head Coaches ......................131ACU School-by-School Scores ....................132All-time vs. Opponents ............................. 138ACU All-Century Team ...............................139ACU All-Decade teams ...............................139ACU in the Postseason .............................. 140ACU Postseason Records ........................... 140Wildcats in the NFL .................................... 142

This is ACUACU at a Glance ......................................... 144Director of Athletics Lee De Loén ............ 146ACU Athletics Administration ...................147Athletics Endowments ...............................153Vision in Action ......................................... 154ACU Athletics Facilities .............................. 156ACU and the Southland ............................ 158Academic Overview ....................................161Academic Innovation ................................ 162Notable Alumni ......................................... 164ACU Athletics Excellence........................... 166This is Abilene ............................................ 168

Athletics Media RelationsLance Fleming (ACU, ‘92)Associate A.D. for Media RelationsFootball ContactACU Box 27916, Abilene, 79699-7916325-674-2693 (office)325-665-3543 (cell)325-674-6798 (office fax)[email protected]

Chris Macaluso (Penn State, ‘99)Assistant Director of Media RelationsSecondary Football ContactACU Box 27916, Abilene, 79699-7916325-674-6171 (office)765-490-6988 (cell)325-674-6798 (office fax)[email protected]

Seth Wilson (South Carolina, ‘14)Media Relations Video InternACU Box 27916, Abilene, 79699-7916325-674-6171 (office)336-580-0680 (cell)[email protected]

Football StadiumShotwell Stadium (15,000 / FieldTurf)325-671-4673 (press box)325-671-4675 (press box)325-665-3543 (press box)325-674-4906 (home radio booth)325-677-0293 (visitor radio booth)

ACU Athletics on Social Mediaacusports.comfacebook.com/acusportstwitter.com/acusports

Press InformationRequests for press seating, information, interviews and pictures should be directed to Lance Fleming. Permission to broadcast games at Shotwell Stadium on the radio must be obtained from the Office of Athletics Media Relations. Permission to shoot still photographs or video must also be obtained through the Office of Athletics Media Relations. Photographers will have access to the field during each home game.

2015 Media Guide The 2015 ACU football Media Guide was written and edited by Lance Fleming, who is entering his 18th year as the associate director of athletics for media relations at ACU. The layout and design was provided by ACU Creative Services. Primary photography was provided by Jeremy Enlow, Steve Butman, Gary Rhodes, Ephrain Villarreal and Gerald Ewing. The book was printed at Slate Group in Lubbock, Texas.

2015 Wildcat FootballMEDIA GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS

2015 Wildcat Football


University InformationPresident: Dr. Phil Schubert (ACU, ‘91)Location: Abilene, TexasPopulation: 120,000 Founded: 1906Joined Southland: 1963 / Re-joined in 2013Enrollment: 4,400Nickname: WildcatsColors: Purple and WhiteDirector of Athletics Lee De León (Notre Dame, ‘04)Faculty Athletics Representative

Dr. Laura Phillips (ACU, ‘88)Senior Woman Administrator Lisa Gilmore (New Mexico, ‘03)Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Cory Driskill (Texas Tech, ‘03)Director of Athletics Emeritus Wally Bullington (ACU, ‘53)Associate Director of Athletics for Media Relations Lance Fleming (ACU, ‘92)Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations Dave Kinard (UCLA, ‘03)Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance / Senior Woman Administrator Lisa Gilmore (New Mexico, ‘03)

Assistant Director of Athletics for External Operations Grant Boone (ACU, ‘91)Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance James Feeney (Azusa Pacific, ‘12)Director of Academics Chris Ballard (ACU, ‘08)Assistant Director of Media Relations Chris Macaluso (Penn State, ‘99)

Football HistoryFirst Year of Football: 1919First Year of Southland Football: 1964-72 Re-joined in 2014All-Time Record, Years: 481-394-32, 91 yearsAll-Time Southland Record, Years: 15-30-1 10 seasonsSouthland Championships, Last: N/A

NCAA I Playoff Appearances, Last: N/A

Coaching StaffHead Coach: Ken CollumsAlma Mater, Year: Central Arkansas, 1995Record at School: 9-15, fourth seasonCareer Record: 19-15, fourth season

Southland Conference Record: 4-4 second yearFootball Office Phone: 325-674-2353

Assistant Coaches

Defensive Coordinator Darian Dulin (Southwestern, Kan., ‘97) Fourth season at ACUOffensive Coordinator Nathan Young (ACU, ‘98) Eighth season at ACUOffensive Line Scott Carey (Tarleton State, ‘98) Second season at ACULinebackers Mark Ribaudo (Arizona, ‘88) Fourth season at ACUDefensive Line Cody Moore (Panhandle State, ‘04) Second season at ACUWide Receivers Steven Thrash (Texas Lutheran, ‘10) Third season at ACUCornerbacks Nick Smith (ACU, ‘12) Sixth season at ACU

Team Overview

2014 Record: 6-6

2014 Southland Record: 4-4 (t-5th)

Offensive Formation: Multiple

Defensive Formation: 4-3

Lettermen Returning / Lost: 38 / 17

Starters Returning / Lost: 15 / 9

Season-Opener: Sept. 3 at Fresno State

QUICKFACTS


Quarterbacks John David Baker (ACU, ‘14) Second season at ACURunning backs Rodney Freeman (ACU, ‘09) First season at ACU

Returning Lettermen (39)Offense (18)

Quarterback (2) .... Parker McKenzie, Kade MundenRunning Back (4) De’Andre Brown, Herschel Sims Adrian Duncan, Randy GoberWide Receiver (6) Cedric Gilbert, Jace Hudson Cade Stone, Monte Green-Avery Jonathan Epps, Hayden SmileyTight End (1) ......... Jamie WalkerOffensive Line (5) Codey Funk, Chance Rieken Riley Mayfield, Austin Hisler Hayden Wall

Defense (18)End (4) ................... William Moore, Rishaad Wimbley A.J. Tolbert, Dylan Douglass

Tackle (3) ............... LaMarcus Allen, Josh Bloom Travaughn Moore

Linebacker (5) ....... Lynn Grady, Travis Tarver II Sam Denmark, Bryson Gates Myles SolsberryCornerback (2) ...... Keith Barnett, Quinton BakerSafety (4) Damian Howard, Quentin Bryant, D.J. Arnold, Quantence Walker

Special Teams (3)

Placekicker (1) ....... Nik GrauPunter (1)............... Austin Kilcullen

Deep Snapper (1) Hayden Brodowsky

Lettermen Lost (20)Offense (5)

Wide Receiver (1) DeMarcus ThompsonTight End (2) ......... Jonathan Parker, Noah CheshierOffensive Line (2) Colton Carnes Logan Hoppenrath

Defense (14)

End (4) ................... Nick Richardson, Rob Boyd Cameron Briscoe Brandon DornakTackle (2) ............... Damon Williams, Josh Finley

Linebacker (4) ....... Justin Stephens, Blake Rudd Chris Summers, Chuck OputaCornerback (2) ...... Tyler Chapa, Terry AusborneSafety (2) ............... Justin Stewart, Angel Lopez

Special Teams (1)

Placekicker (1) ....... Ben Hynds

Returning All-SouthlandConference Selections (6)Second Team• RB De’Andre Brown• WR Cedric Gilbert• LT Codey Funk• RS Jonathan Epps

Honorable Mention• QB Parker McKenzie• PK Nik Grau

Offensive Players to Watch

CadeStone

Sr. – Wide Receiver

Recorded the first two 100-yard receiving days of his career in 2014: 121 yards and two TDs on seven catches against Houston Baptist on Sept. 27, and 121 yards and one TD on eight catches vs. Ave Maria (Fla.) on Oct. 11. ... Threw a TD pass in ACU’s 24-21 loss to Lamar on Oct. 4.

2014 Stats Catches: 38Receiving Yds.: 494Yards Per Catch: 13.0Yards Per Game: 41.2Receiving TDs: 5

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ParkerMcKenzie

Jr. – Quarterback

Surprise of the season with 3,084 yards passing and 22 TDs. ... Top returning QB in the Southland in several categories, including passing yards, passing TDs, completion percentage. and total offense. ... Opened season with 403 yards and four TDs in nationally televised game vs. Georgia State.

2014 Stats Com.-Att.-Int.: 236-365-9Yards: 3,084Pct.: 64.7TDs: 22Yards Per Game: 280.4

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De’AndreBrown

So. – Running Back

Proved to be one of the top offensive threats in the Southland in 2014, averaging 96.2 yards per game and rushing for 962 yards, despite missing two games. ... Had a conference-best 256 yards on Nov. 15 in ACU’s win over Stephen F. Austin State. ... Recorded five 100-yard games as a redshirt freshman.

2014 Stats Attempts: 137Rushing Yds.: 962Yards Per Carry: 7.0Yards Per Game: 96.2Rushing TDs: 9

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NikGrau

Jr. – Placekicker

Had another solid season kicking for the Wildcats, missing just four kicks all season (three FGs and one PAT). ... Kicked first game-winning FG in ACU’s 37-35 win over Stephen F. Austin in the Nov. 15 season-finale. ... Earned honorable mention all-Southland honors as a sophomore.

2014 Stats Points: 88PAT / Att.: 46-of-47FGM / FGA: 14-of-17Long FG: 42

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CodyFunk

Sr. – Left Tackle

Started all 12 games at left tackle last season and had a superb year, earning second team all-Southland honors. ... Helped the Wildcats’ offense once again post solid numbers as ACU was among league leaders in almost every team offensive category, including scoring and total offense.

2014 Stats Total Plays: 830Rush Yds PG: 162.7Pass Yds PG: 275.3Total Yds PG: 438.0Scoring PG: 32.7

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CedricGilbert

Sr. – Wide Receiver

Started all 12 games in 2014 after sitting out as a redshirt in 2013. ... Earned second team all-Southland honors after a 38-catch season. ... Averaged 17.6 yards per catch, turning into one of the top big-play threats at WR in the Southland. ... Caught at least one TD pass in each of the first six games.

2014 Stats Catches: 38Receiving Yds.: 667Yards Per Catch: 17.6Yards Per Game: 55.6Receiving TDs: 7

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Starters Returning (14)(Number of 2014 starts in parentheses)

Offense (6): LT Codey Funk (12); RT Riley Mayfield (12); LG Chance Rieken (11); QB Parker McKenzie (11); WR Cedric Gilbert (9); RB De’Andre Brown (5)

Defense (5):MLB Sam Denmark (9); OLB Lynn Grady (9); CB Keith Barnett (8); NG LaMarcus Allen (3); DE Rishaad Wimbley (3)

Specialists (3): PK Nik Grau (12); P Austin Kilcullen (12); DS Hayden Brodowsky (12)

Other Players Returningwith Starting Experience (13)Offense (7): RB Herschel Sims (6); WR Cade Stone (3); WR Jace Hudson (3); TE Jamie Walker (3); WR Monte Green-Avery (2); RB Adrian Duncan (1); QB Kade Munden (1); OL Hayden Wall (1)

Defense (5): CB Jonathan Epps (2); CB Quinton Baker (2); LB Bryson Gates (1); LB Travis Tarver II (1); DT Josh Bloom (1)

Starters Lost (11)Offense (5): RG Colton Carnes (12); C Logan Hoppenrath (12); FB / TE Noah Cheshier (9); WR DeMarcus Thompson (8); TE Jonathan Parker (8)

Defense (6): DE Nick Richardson (12); S Justin Stewart (12); DT Damon Williams (12); LB Justin Stephens (11); S Angel Lopez (11); CB Terry Ausborne (7)

Other Players LostWith Starting Experience (6)(Number of 2014 starts in parentheses)

Defense (6): CB Tyler Chapa (5); LB Blake Rudd (4); DE Cameron Briscoe (2); LB Chris Summers (1)

Defensive Players to Watch

LynnGrady

Sr. – Linebacker

Fifth-year senior will be one of the Wildcats’ defensive leaders in 2015. ... Had two games with double-digit tackle totals in 2014: 10 vs. Georgia State on Aug. 27, and 10 more against Incarnate Word on Sept. 20.

2014 Stats Tackles: 52 (31 solo)TFL: 7.0-(-19)Sacks: 0PBU: 2Fumbles Rec.: 0

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TravisTarver II

Sr. – Linebacker

Started just one game in 2014 after sitting out the 2013 season because of academic issues. ... Will be counted on to start at one of the Wildcats’ OLB spots in 2015 after posting 23 tackles (20 solo) last year, including three TFLs and a pair of QB sacks.

2014 Stats Tackles: 23 (20 solo)TFL: 3.0-(-19)Sacks: 2.0-(-17)PBU: 1Fumbles Rec.: 0

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DylanDouglass

Soph. – Defensive End

Could play a big role on the Wildcats’ defense in 2015 after putting together a strong spring and then following that up with a strong summer. ... Last year as a freshman, he finished the season with four tackles in six games and one hurry. ... Moved to defensive end from linebacker.

2014 Stats Tackles: 4 (2 solo) TFL: 0-0Sacks: 0-0Fumbles Forced: 0 Fumbles Rec.: 0

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RishaadWimbley

Sr. – Defensive End

Started three games last season and made an impact at DE after transferring to ACU from SMU where he was a running back. ... Had a big game in ACU’s 52-35 win over Central Arkansas on Nov. 1 with four tackles (all solo), two sacks and one forced fumble.

2014 Stats Tackles: 21 (8 solo) TFL: 4.5-(-18)Sacks: 2.0-(-11)Fumbles Forced: 1 Fumbles Rec.: 1-(0)

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SamDenmark

So. – Linebacker

Moved into the starting lineup in the Wildcats’ second game and, except for missing two games because of injuries, stayed there. ... Had double-digit tackle totals in the last three games he played: 11 at McNeese State, 14 at Sam Houston State and 12 vs. Stephen F. Austin State.

2014 Stats Tackles: 77 (36 solo) TFL: 4.0-(-26)Sacks: 2.0-(-17)Fumbles Forced: 0 Fumbles Rec.: 1-(0)

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LaMarcusAllen

So. – Defensive Tackle

Started three games and played in nine games as a freshman in 2014, finishing with 21 tackles (11 solo). ... He is ACU’s leading returning sack artist with 3.0 sacks for minus-15 yards in 2014. ... He had sacks against Incarnate Word, Central Arkansas and Northwestern State in 2014.

2014 Stats Tackles: 21 (11 solo) TFL: 4.0-(-17)Sacks: 3.0-(-15)Fumbles Forced: 2 Fumbles Rec.: 0

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94th Season Of Wildcat Football

ACU will be playing its 94th season of college football in 2015. The Wildcats enter the season with an all-time record of 481-394-32 (.548 winning percentage). ACU should be playing its 97th season of football, but it didn’t field a team from 1943-45 because of World War II.

Fourteen Starters Are Back

ACU returns 14 starters from the 2014 squad, along with 12 other players who have made at least one start in their careers. Six starters are back on defense, five on defense and three specialists. The six starters returning offense started a combined 60 games last year, while the five on defense started a combined 32 games. The three returning special teams players started a combined 36 games in 2014. Those 14 returning starters have started a combined 150 games in their careers. The other returning players have started nine games combined giving the Wildcats 152 career starts among players who have starting experience.

39 Lettermen Return

ACU returns 39 lettermen from last season – 18 each on offense and defense, and three specialists.

The Wildcats have lost the services of 20 lettermen from the 2014 season – five on offense, 14 on defense and one specialist.

Six Returning All-Southland Players

ACU will return six all-Southland Conference selections from 2014, including four players who made second team: running back De’Andre Brown, offensive tackle Codey Funk, wide receiver Cedric Gilbert and return specialist Jonathan Epps. Quarterback Parker McKenzie and kicker Nik Grau each earned honorable mention honors.

70 Victories Since 2005

ACU has an impressive 80-36 record on the field over the last 10 years (2005-14), which equates to a .690 winning percentage. The Wildcats, however, lost 10 games from the 2007 season, which were vacated because of NCAA violations, leaving the Wildcats’ official record over the last 10 years at 70-36 (.660 winning percentage).

Wildcats Face Tough Home Slate

ACU might well have one of the toughest home schedules in NCAA Division I FCS in 2015. The Wildcats’ five home opponents in 2015 – Houston Baptist on Sept. 19, Stephen F. Austin State on Sept. 26, Sam Houston State on Oct. 17, McNeese State on Oct. 31 and

Southeastern Louisiana on Nov. 14 – posted a combined 36-28 overall record and 24-16 Southland Conference record. Taking out the 2-9 (1-7) record that Houston Baptist posted in 2014, the opponents’ overall record goes to 34-21 (.618 winning percentage) and 23-9 in the Southland (.719 winning percentage). Stephen F. Austin State, Sam Houston State and Southeastern Louisiana each reached the playoffs in 2014 with Bearkats and Southeastern Louisiana sharing the league crown. Sam Houston State – which returns 21 starters in 2015 – reached the FCS semifinals last season.

Homecoming Game

ACU will host Sam Houston State on Oct. 17 in its annual Homecoming game. The Wildcats are 53-33-1 at Homecoming, including 4-1 in the last five seasons. ACU has hosted Sam Houston State once before on Homecoming with the Wildcats winning 12-0 in 1929 in a game played at Hardin-Simmons University’s Parramore Field, which was serving as ACU’s home field at the time.

57th Season At Shotwell

The 2015 season will mark the 57th season at Shotwell Stadium, which opened in 1959. The Wildcats are 173-101-3 (.630) in the previous 56 seasons, including 20-6 since 2010. ACU has posted six unbeaten seasons at home: 1963, 1973, 1974, 1978, 2011 and 2013.

2015 Season Outlook

Sam Houston overwhelming favorite to take Southland title


Southland Polls

efending Southland Conference co-champion Sam Houston State is the overwhelming favorite in both the coaches’ and sports information directors’ polls to win the 2016 league championship, according to the pre-season voting done by league head coaches and sports information directors.

Sam Houston State returns 21 starters and 54 lettermen from a 2-14 team that finished 11-5 overall and 7-1 in the Southland Conference. Under head coach K.C. Keeler, the Bearkats tied Southeastern Louisiana for the league title and went on to reach the NCAA Division I FCS semifinals before finally falling to eventual national champion North Dakota State.

Now in their second season under Keeler's veteran leadership, the Bearkats were selected to finish first on eight of 11 head coaches' ballots cast and nine of 11 from the sports information directors. Other teams receiving first-place votes were Southeastern Louisiana (coaches' poll), McNeese State (both polls) and Central Arkansas (both polls).

In the coaches' poll, the Bearkats racked up 98 points, well ahead of second-place selection Southeastern Louisiana, which finished with 86 points. McNeese State was next with 79 points, followed by Stephen F. Austin (73), Northwestern State, Central Arkansas, ACU, Lamar, Incarnate Word, Nicholls State and Houston Baptist.

In the sports information directors’ poll, Sam Houston State was tagged with nine first-place votes and 99 total points, folllowed by 87 points for Stephen F. Austin State. Southeastern Louisiana was picked third, followed by McNeese State, Central Arkansas, Northwestern State, ACU, Lamar, Incarnate Word, Nicholls State and Houston Baptist.

On the league's pre-season all-conference team, Sam Houston State led the way with 13 selections, including quarterback Jared Johnson on the first team offense and sophomore defensive end P.J. Hall on the first team defense. ACU and Southeastern Louisiana were tied with eight selections apiece, followed Central Arkansas and Northwestern State with six apiece, Lamar with five, McNeese State and Stephen F. Austin State with four apiece, Incarnate Word with two, and Nicholls State and Houston Baptist with one apiece.

ACU’s first team selections are senior offensive tackle Codey Funk, senior wide receiver Cedric Gilbert and sophomore running back De’Andre Brown. On the second team offense, ACU has Jamie Walker at tight end / h-back, Riley Mayfield on the offensive line, and Nik Grau at placekicker.

Senior multi-purpose threat Jonathan Epps is the second team punt return specialist, and sophomore middle linebacker Sam Denmark is also on the second team defensive unit. n

D Coaches’ Poll (First-place Pl. School votes) Pts.

1. Sam Houston State (8) 98

2. Southeastern Louisiana (1) 86

3. McNeese State (1) 79

4. Stephen F. Austin State 73

5. Northwestern State 60

6. Central Arkansas (1) 57

7. Abilene Christian 49

8. Lamar 46

9. Incarnate Word 26

10. Nicholls State 16

11. Houston Baptist 15

Sports InformationDirectors Poll (First-place Pl. School votes) Pts.

1. Sam Houston State (9) 99

2. Stephen F. Austin State 87

3. Southeastern Louisiana 77

4. McNeese State (1) 75

5. Central Arkansas (1) 66

6. Northwestern State 51

7. Abilene Christian 48

8. Lamar 41

9. Incarnate Word 25

10. Nicholls State 20

11. Houston Baptist 12

QUICKFACTS

2015 Season Preview



2015 Player Roster Alphabetical Roster

No. Name Pos.

50 Robert Alaniz ................................LB

90 LaMarcus Allen ..............................DT

59 Andren Anderson ........................ OL

66 Trent Andrews ...............................DT

31 D.J. Arnold ....................................... S

80 Monte Green-Avery .................... WR

30 Quinton Baker .............................. DB

24 Keith Barnett .................................CB

71 Cole Baughman ............................ OL

94 Josh Bloom .....................................DT

73 Hayden Brodowsky .......................DS

22 De’Andre Brown ............................RB

56 Gavin Burford ................................LB

40 Danny Burke ..................................CB

20 Quentin Bryant ................................ S

29 Jabari Butler ..................................CB

53 Mitchell Cantwell ..........................LB

16 Cedric Dale .....................................CB

Jollie DeLeon .................................DL

34 Sam Denmark ................................LB

37 Dylan Douglass ............................. DE

21 Adrian Duncan ..............................RB

46 Quincy Dunn ............................... OLB

54 Dewan Edmonson .........................DT

15 Cody Ennis ..............................QB / TE

2 Jonathan Epps ............................. WR

84 Liam Flowers ...........................TE / FB

77 Codey Funk ................................... OL

12 Bryson Gates ..................................LB

82 Cedric Gilbert .............................. WR

25 Randy Gober ..................................RB

7 Lynn Grady .....................................LB

43 Nik Grau ....................................... P/K

13 Richard Griffin III ...........................CB

86 Hunter Griffith ..............................TE

Reese Gwin ................................... DB

Chandler Hehr ............................. WR

5 Junior Henderson............................ S

51 Austin Hisler ................................. OL

Mason Hite.....................................FB

26 Damian Howard .............................. S

17 Jace Hudson ................................. WR

Tracy James ....................................RB

49 Nathaniel Johnson ........................RB

95 Frank Kee .......................................DL

85 Austin Kilcullen ........................... P/K

70 Colton King ................................... OL

Trey Kleffner ..................................RB

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown

1 Cade Stone WR 5-10 170 sr 3VL North Richland Hills, TX (FW Christian

2 Jonathan Epps WR 5-9 170 sr 1VL Fort Worth, TX (Boswell HS / Tyler JC)

3 Carl Whitley WR 6-2 210 jr Tr San Antonio, TX (Roosevelt HS / Cisco)

4 Dallas Sealey QB 6-1 205 fr RS Lawton, OK (Lawton HS)

5 Junior Henderson S 6-2 180 fr HS Katy, TX (Seven Lakes HS)

6 William Moore DE 6-1 230 sr 1VL Houston, TX (Madison HS / Houston)

7 Lynn Grady LB 6-1 210 sr 3VL Killeen, TX (Ellison HS)

8 Kade Munden QB / WR 6-4 210 soph 1VL Waco, TX (China Spring HS)

9 Travis Tarver II LB 6-0 220 sr 2VL McKinney, TX (McKinney HS)

12 Bryson Gates LB 6-5 215 soph 1VL Fairfield, TX (Fairfield HS)

13 Richard Griffin III CB 6-1 175 jr Tr Converse, TX (judson HS / Cisco College)

14 Parker McKenzie QB 5-11 190 jr 2VL Canyon Lake, TX (Smithson Valley HS)

15 Cody Ennis QB / TE 6-5 250 fr RS San Antonio, TX (Madison HS)

16 Cedric Dale CB 5-8 175 fr-RS Tr Dallas, TX (Hebron HS / Purdue)

17 Jace Hudson WR 6-4 205 sr 3VL Bridgeport, TX (Bridgeport HS)

18 Mike Richardson WR 6-0 175 fr-rs Sqd Marble Falls, TX (Marble Falls HS / TX Tech)

19 Chris LIde WR 6-0 190 fr RS Fairfield, TX (Fairfield HS)

20 Quentin Bryant S 6-0 200 soph 1VL Riesel, TX (Mart HS)

21 Adrian Duncan RB 5-10 200 jr 2VL Cedar Park, TX (Vista Ridge HS)

22 De’Andre Brown RB 5-9 190 soph 1VL Lewisville, TX (Lewisville HS)

23 Herschel Sims RB 5-8 210 sr 1VL Abilene, TX (Abilene HS / Lamar)

24 Keith Barnett CB 6-0 185 sr 3VL Converse, TX (Judson HS)

25 Randy Gober RB 5-9 205 soph 1VL Waco, TX (La Vega HS)

26 Damian Howard S 5-11 205 soph 1VL Broken Arrow, OK (Broken Arrow HS)

29 Jabari Butler CB 5-11 180 fr HS Potomac, MD (Las Vegas Biship Gorman HS)

30 Quinton Baker DB 5-9 165 jr 2VL Manor, TX (Manor HS)

31 D.J. Arnold S 5-10 180 jr 2VL Wichita Falls, TX (Rider HS)

32 Byron Proctor WR 5-10 175 fr RS San Antonio, TX (Alamo Heights HS)

33 Rishaad Wimbley DE 6-1 290 sr 1VL Forney, TX (Forney HS / SMU)

34 Sam Denmark LB 6-1 230 soph 1VL Las Cruces, NM (Las Cruces HS)

35 Myles Solsberry LB 6-0 230 soph 1VL Plano, TX (Plano Senior HS)

36 Quantence Walker S 6-0 205 jr 2VL Fort Worth, TX (Everman HS)

37 Dylan Douglass DE 6-4 250 soph 1VL Canyon, TX (Canyon HS)

38 Jamar Mack CB 5-10 185 fr RS Dallas, TX (Roosevelt HS)

39 Bolu Onifade S 6-2 180 fr HS Oklahoma City, OK (Putnam City HS)

40 Danny Burke CB 5-9 190 fr RS Tulsa, OK (Metro Christian Academy)

41 Brandon Richmond S 5-10 190 fr HS Cypress, TX (Cy-Fair HS)

42 Tryce Prince S 5-11 200 fr HS Ada, Okla. (Ada HS)

43 Nik Grau P/K 6-1 210 jr 2VL Grapevine, TX (Grapevine HS)

45 Sam Lawlis FB 6-2 230 soph Sqd Round Rock, TX (Round Rock HS / MW St.)

46 Quincy Dunn OLB 6-0 195 fr HS Lancaster, TX (Lancaster HS)

47 Marcus Long OLB 6-0 210 fr HS Irving, TX (MacArthur HS)

48 Will Weathers FB 6-1 235 fr RS Tyler, TX (Brook Hill Academy)

49 Nathaniel Johnson RB 5-9 195 soph Sqd Markham, Ontario (Crothers Secondary)

50 Robert Alaniz LB 5-9 200 soph Sqd Roma, TX (Roma HS)

51 Austin Hisler OL 6-3 295 soph 1VL Cedar Park, TX (Cedar Park HS)

52 Kennan Samuel DE 6-1 245 fr RS McKinney, TX (McKinney HS)

53 Mitchell Cantwell LB 6-1 225 fr HS Albuquerque, NM (La Cueva HS)

54 Dewan Edmonson DT 6-1 285 soph Tr Pearland, TX (Manvel HS / UTEP)

56 Gavin Burford LB 6-0 225 fr RS Lewisville, TX (Hebron HS)

57 Brady Melde OL 6-3 285 fr RS New Braunfels, TX (Canyon HS)

59 Andren Anderson OL 6-2 285 fr HS Lubbock, TX (Monterey HS)

64 Kris Thigpen OL 6-2 275 fr RS Grand Prairie, TX (Arlington Bowie HS)

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Alphabetical Roster

No. Name Pos.

45 Sam Lawlis......................................FB

76 Dakota Laws ................................. OL

Josh Leaks ......................................FB

Hunter Lees .................................. WR

Zach Lehr ........................................PK

19 Chris LIde ...................................... WR

47 Marcus Long ............................... OLB

14 Parker McKenzie ..........................QB

38 Jamar Mack ....................................CB

Bryson Martinez ........................... OL

79 Riley Mayfield ............................... OL

89 Devondric Meadows .....................DL

57 Brady Melde ................................. OL

87 Justin Miller ................................. WR

Brad Mitchell .................................PK

Kyle Moore ...................................QB

6 William Moore .............................. DE

99 Travaughn Moore .........................DT

Tanner Morris ................................DL

8 Kade Munden ......................QB / WR

Cameron Neef ............................ OLB

81 Octavion Phelps .......................... WR

42 Tryce Prince ...................................... S

32 Byron Proctor .............................. WR

18 Mike Richardson .......................... WR

41 Brandon Richmond ......................... S

75 Chance Rieken .............................. OL

83 Kalin Sadler .................................. WR

52 Kennan Samuel ............................ DE

Robert Sawler ................................CB

4 Dallas Sealey .................................QB

74 Hanner Shipley ............................. OL

23 Herschel Sims .................................RB

35 Myles Solsberry .............................LB

1 Cade Stone ....................................WR

9 Travis Tarver II ................................LB

64 Kris Thigpen .................................. OL

92 A.J. Tolbert ................................... DE

Patrick Tshituka ........................... WR

Caleb ValentineI ............................LB

Andy Valladolid ............................ OL

88 Jamie Walker .................................TE

36 Quantence Walker .......................... S

72 Hayden Wall ................................. OL

48 Will Weathers ................................FB

Josh Webber ..................................FB

3 Carl Whitley ................................. WR

33 Rishaad Wimbley.......................... DE

Pronunciation GuideRobert Alaniz .........................................AL-uh-neeze

Hayden Brodowsky ..............................Broh-dow-ski

Devondric Meadows ........................ Duh-VON-drick

Eddie Ngungutau ................................. Noo-noo-tau

Moe Ngungutau ................................... Noo-noo-tau

Chance Rieken ............................................ RHEE-ken

Patrick Tshituka .....................................Shi-TOO-kuh

Rishaad Wimbley ........................................Ri-SHAUD

66 Trent Andrews DT 6-2 280 fr RS Waco, TX (Bosqueville HS)

70 Colton King OL 6-6 295 fr RS Richardson, TX (J.J. Pearce HS)

71 Cole Baughman OL 6-7 290 fr RS Cedar Park, TX (Cedar Park HS)

72 Hayden Wall OL 6-4 285 soph 1VL Longview, TX (Hallsville HS)

73 Hayden Brodowsky DS 6-0 265 jr 1VL Lancaster, CA (Antelope Valley CC)

74 Hanner Shipley OL 6-5 300 fr-Tr HS Meadowlakes, TX(Marble Falls HS / LSU)

75 Chance Rieken OL 6-5 310 soph 1VL Comfort, TX (Comfort HS)

76 Dakota Laws OL 6-3 320 fr HS Denton, TX (Ryan HS)

77 Codey Funk OL 6-6 325 sr 1VL Gridley, IL (El Paso-Gridley HS / W. Illinois)

79 Riley Mayfield OL 6-7 305 soph 1VL Cedar Park, TX (Cedar Park HS)

80 Monte Green-Avery WR 6-1 185 sr 2VL Cuero, TX (Cuero HS)

81 Octavion Phelps WR 6-2 195 fr HS Greenville, TX (Greenville HS)

82 Cedric Gilbert WR 6-2 225 sr 1VL Lancaster, TX (Lancaster HS / Cisco JC)

83 Kalin Sadler WR 5-11 170 fr HS Lawton, OK (Lawton HS)

84 Liam Flowers TE / FB 6-3 245 fr RS Grand Prairie, TX (Arlington Lamar HS)

85 Austin Kilcullen P/K 6-5 200 jr 2VL Clarksville, TN (Clarksville HS)

86 Hunter Griffith TE 6-2 230 fr HS Flower Mound, TX (Liberty Christian HS)

87 Justin Miller WR 5-8 165 fr HS Del Valle, TX (Austin Crockett HS)

88 Jamie Walker TE 6-4 245 sr 3VL North Richland Hills , TX (FW Christian HS)

89 Devondric Meadows DL 6-5 290 fr RS Lubbock, TX (Coronado HS)

90 LaMarcus Allen DT 6-1 300 soph 1VL Prosper, TX (Prosper HS)

92 A.J. Tolbert DE 6-0 235 soph 1VL Southlake, TX (Carroll HS)

94 Josh Bloom DT 6-2 305 jr 2VL Kingwood, TX (Kingwood Park HS)

95 Frank Kee DL 6-4 340 jr Tr Arlington, TX (Timberview HS / Tyler JC / TCU)

99 Travaughn Moore DT 6-3 320 soph 1VL Tyler, TX (John Tyler HS)

Jollie DeLeon DL 5-10 230 fr HS Ingleside, TX (Ingleside HS)

Reese Gwin DB 6-1 190 soph Sqd Nashville, TN (Lipscomb HS)

Chandler Hehr WR 5-11 160 fr HS Fontana, WI (Big Foot HS)

Mason Hite FB 5-9 240 fr RS Corinth, TX (Lake Dallas HS)

Tracy James RB 5-11 220 fr HS Dallas, TX (Woodrow Wilson HS)

Trey Kleffner RB 6-1 170 fr HS Abilene, TX (Abilene Wylie HS)

Josh Leaks FB 5-10 225 fr HS Fort Worth, TX (Fort Worth Christian HS)

Hunter Lees WR 5-11 180 fr RS Boerne, TX (Boerne HS)

Zach Lehr PK 5-11 145 fr HS Abilene, TX (Abilene Cooper HS)

Bryson Martinez OL 5-10 245 fr-RS Tr Beaumont, TX (West Brook HS / McMurry)

Brad Mitchell PK 5-11 205 fr HS Kerrville, TX (Kerrville Tivy HS)

Kyle Moore QB 5-11 150 fr HS Santo, TX (Santo HS)

Tanner Morris DL 6-3 265 sr Sqd Winnsboro, TX (Winnsboro HS)’

Cameron Neef OLB 6-0 205 fr HS Katy, TX (Seven Lakes HS)

Robert Sawler CB 6-3 180 fr HS Keller, TX (Keller HS)

Patrick Tshituka WR 5-11 190 soph Sqd Arlington, TX (Mansfield Summit HS)

Caleb Valentine ILB 6-2 205 fr HS Fulshear, TX (Seven Lakes HS)

Andy Valladolid OL 6-1 305 fr RS Somerset, TX (Somerset HS)

Josh Webber FB 5-11 210 fr HS Round Rock, TX (Round Rock HS)

Will not be active while serving two-year mission (will be on active roster in 2016)

Eddie Ngungutau DT 6-2 320 fr HS Euless, TX (Trinity HS)

Moe Ngungutau OL 6-2 310 fr HS Euless, TX (Trinity HS)



2015 Wildcat Depth ChartOffense

QB 14 ...................................................... Parker McKenzie 4 ............................................................. Dallas Sealey

RB 22 ...................................................... De’Andre Brown 23 ............................................................Herschel Sims

TE 88 ............................................................ Jamie Walker 84 .............................................................Liam Flowers

LT 77 ...............................................................Codey Funk 75 .......................................................... Chance Rieken

LG 75 ..........................................................Chance Rieken 64 ..............................................................Kris Thigpen

C 51 ............................................................. Austin Hisler 57 ............................................................. Brady Melde

RG 72 ............................................................. Hayden Wall 76 ............................................................. Dakota Laws

RT 70 ...............................................................Colton King 71 ........................................................Cole Baughman

WR 82 ........................................................... Cedric Gilbert 80 .................................................Monte Green-Avery

WR 2 .......................................................... Jonathan Epps 3 ............................................................. Carl Whitley

WR 1 ................................................................Cade Stone 17 ..............................................................Jace Hudson

Defense

DE 37 .........................................................Dylan Douglass 89 ............................................. Devondrick Meadows

DT 94 ................................................................Josh Bloom 54 .................................................... Dewan Edmonson

NG 90 .........................................................LaMarcus Allen 95 ................................................................. Frank Kee

DE 92 .............................................................. A.J. Tolbert 6 ......................................................... William Moore

WLB 9 ...........................................................Travis Tarver II 35 .........................................................Myles Solsberry

MLB 34 ...........................................................Sam Denmark 53 ..................................................... Mitchell Cantwell

SLB 7 ............................................................... Lynn Grady 12 .............................................................Bryson Gates

LCB 29 ..............................................................Jabari Butler 16 ................................................................Cedric Dale

FS 20 .........................................................Quentin Bryant 26 ....................................................... Damian Howard

SS 31 ................................................................ D.J. Arnold 5 .....................................................Junior Henderson

RCB 30 .......................................................... Quinton Baker 40 ............................................................. Danny Burke

Special Teams

PK 43 .................................................................... Nik Grau

P 85 ........................................................ Austin Kilcullen

DS 73 ................................................. Hayden Brodowsky

H 14 .......................................................Parker McKenzie

KR 1 ................................................................Cade Stone 2 .......................................................... Jonathan Epps

PR 2 .......................................................... Jonathan Epps

Returning starters in bold

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Quarterback

For the first time since 2012, the Wildcats return their starting quarterback, and he proved himself in 2014 to be one of the top signal-callers in the Southland Conference. Despite not earning any post-season honors, Parker McKenzie had a sensational sophomore season, throwing for 3,084 yards and 22 touchdowns and the league’s leading returning quarterback in several categories. He threw for 403 yards and four touchdowns in the Wildcats’ season-opening loss at Georgia State and he never looked back after that performance. That 403-yard game was the second-best total by a quarterback in the league in 2014, and it was the top total by a quarterback in ACU history making his first start. Despite his gaudy numbers and 11 starts in 2014, McKenzie figures to be pushed by redshirt freshman Dallas Sealey and sophomore Kade Munden. Sealey – a threat both passing and running – ended the spring as the backup after a solid showing during those workouts. Munden – who beat Central Arkansas last year in his only start while McKenzie sat out with a concussion – did not go through spring training after surgery on his right (throwing) shoulder. He’s expected to be ready for two-a-days in August and will play a role in the offense in 2015. Redshirt freshman Cody Ennis could also see some time as a threat both running and passing.

Coach Collums: “What we’ve been able to do is load the quarterback spot with high school kids instead of transfers. We’ve trusted our recruiting and coaching and its paid off for us.”

Running Backs

Sophomore running back De’Andre Brown returns as the Wildcats’ starter after rushing for 962 yards and nine touchdowns in a breakout redshirt freshman season. He’s already been tabbed as a pre-season first team all-Southland Conference performer, and he’ll be a big part of

the Wildcats’ offense in 2015. He could become the program’s first 1,000-yard rusher since Bernard Scott ran for 2,156 yards in 2008 when he won the Harlon Hill Trophy as the top player in NCAA Division II. His 256-yard effort in the season finale against Stephen F. Austin was the best rushing day by a Southland Conference back in 2014. Backing up Brown will be a trio of solid backs in senior Herschel Sims (555 yards in 2014), sophomore Randy Gober (138 yards) and Adrian Duncan (92 yards).

Coach Collums: “De’Andre was one of the best in the country in yards per carry (7.0 ypc), and he proved he can do everything a running back needs to do – run with toughness, catch the ball and block – and do it for the long haul. We’ve got a very good running back situation in a league where you’d better have multiple running backs who can do the job. We’re fortunate we have that kind of situation.”

Fullback / Tight End

Jamie Walker is a second team pre-season all-Southland Conference selection at tight end, and he’ll play both tight end and fullback. For years, ACU has rotated players between those two positions, and 2015 will be no different. The Wildcats lost first team all-conference selection Noah Cheshier at tight end and team captain Jonathan Parker, so the Wildcats will need to fill some critical production. Redshirt freshman Liam Flowers is the backup tight end, but, like Walker, will also see time at fullback. Will Weathers, who came to ACU as a quarterback, has been moved to fullback and could see time there. Freshman Hunter Griffith and Ennis could also see time on the field at either tight end or fullback.

Coach Collums: “We lost a good bit of production, so we’ve got some work to do there. Guys with those body types make our offense really click; they’re critical to what we want to do. Jamie

Walker is a good player, but the others will have to step up and help us.”

Wide Receivers

One year after going into the season with a big question mark next to the receiving corps, the Wildcats enter 2015 knowing the position should be one of the best groups on the team. ACU returns seven of their top nine pass-catchers from 2015, led by Gilbert, who caught 38 passes for a team-best 667 yards and team-best seven touchdowns. Also returning are seniors Cade Stone, Jace Hudson and Monte Green-Avery. The Wildcats also figure to get some help from senior Jonathan Epps – who will continue to play both receiver and cornerback – as well as transfer Carl Whitley, redshirt freshmen Chris Lide and Byron Proctor and freshman Justin Miller.

Coach Collums: “We’ve got some great experience coming back and those guys will help us win games. It’s always good to have a group of receivers that are experienced and have been in the offense.”

Offensive Line The Wildcats suffered a huge loss in June when last year’s starting right tackle, Riley Mayfield, was injured in an off-season workout. Redshirt freshman Colton King will get the first shot at replaceing Mayfield with redshirt freshman Cole Baughman perhaps moving into the lineup at right guard. The other two starters returning in 2015 – left tackle Codey Funk (12 starts) and left guard Chance Rieken (11 starts) – combined for 23 starts in 2014 and anchor the line. Sophomore Austin Hisler ended the spring as the starter at center. Coach Collums: “Funk is our main guy; he’s very talented. He proved he can play every week at this level, and he’s only gotten better. Colton King had a really good spring and is developing into a really good player.”

2015 ACU Offense

Junior TE Jamie Walker

he ACU Wildcats went into the 2014 season with numerous questions about the team’s offense. There were questions at the quarterback, running back, wide receiver and offensive line positions. The only position of real strength going into the year was the tight end / fullback spot.

The complete opposite is true going into the 2015 season.The Wildcats return a trio of players in junior quarterback Parker McKenzie, sophomore

running back De’Andre Brown and senior wide receiver Cedric Gilbert who combined for 4,713 yards and were responsible for 39 touchdowns. No team in the Southland Conference returns a trio of players responsible for more touchdows, and no team returns three different players responsible for more yards. Only pre-season league favorite Sam Houston State returns players who combined for more yards, but quarterback Jared Johnson is the Bearkats’ leading returning passer (3,054 yards) and rusher (999 yards).

Coach Ken Collums: “We established ourselves as a good unit against really good defenses in 2014. The things you have to have to compete in this league are the things you don’t see on paper, but they’re very critical to winning. You’ve got to be disciplined and protect the football. We were one of the most disciplined offenses in the league last year in terms of penalties, and we turned the ball over fewer times (16) than any other team in the league.

“Those two things will give you a chance to win a lot of games. Then it comes down to what kind of players you can run out on the field every Saturday. We’ve been able to put together a pretty solid unit, starting with the quarterback. We’re fortunate that we’ve got one in Parker that won a lot of games in a tough league.” n

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2015 ACU Defense hile the ACU Wildcats’ offense has the star power on its side, the 2015 ACU defense is a lunch-pail, hard-working type without any superstars. But head coach Ken Collums and defensive coordinator Darian Dulin are just fine with that type of group. Despite returning less than half of last year’s starting defensive lineup (five players), the Wildcats have another five players who started games and almost 20 players who saw significajnt time on the field. Dulin and his other defensive coaches rotated players in and out of the lineup frequently last season in order to get young players ready to play, and they’re anxious to see if those game reps pay off in 2015 and beyond. Sophomore middle linebacker Sam Denmark is the team’s leading returning tackler, and he’ll be joined in a talented linebacking corps by senior outside linebackers Travis Tarver II and Lynn Grady. Up front, sophomore LaMarcus Allen is coming off a solid freshman season, and the Wildcats have added several transfers on the defensive side in order to shore up the front line and the secondary. Coach Collums: “This is a defense that plays really hard. Each year we’re getting more and more of the pieces it takes to play a full season at a high level in this league. It all starts with the defensive line. What we’ve learned is you can never have enough big bodies, and I think we’ve done a good job of developing a good bit of depth on the front line." n

Defensive Ends

The Wildcats lost the program’s second all-time leading sack artist in history in Nick Richardson, but returns solid depth led by starters Rishaad Wimbley on one side and William Moore on the other. Sophomore Dylan Douglass – who signed with the Wildcats as a linebacker – is slated to back up Wimbley at one end spot, while sophomore A.J. Tolbert is scheduled to back up Moore at the other end spot. Redshirt freshmen Devondric Meadows and Keenan Samuel could also see playing time at end.

Coach Collums: “We’ve got six guys who will all play during the season. We also have some guys at defensive tackle who can bump out to defensive end and help us out there if needed.”

Defensive Tackles

Collums and his defensive staff suffered a serious blow to the potential of this position when junior college transfer Hafoka (Junior) Olie decided to return to Tyler Junior College. Olie joined the Wildcats in January and earned a starting spot at defensive tackle with an impressive spring training effort. The Wildcats added Dewan Edmonson from UTEP in January and he figures to play a large role in 2015. Allen had a solid freshman season and bigger things are expected out of him in 2015. Meadows, junior Josh Bloom and sophomore Travaughn Moore will also see playing time on the defensive line.

Coach Collums: “We had a really good situation at defensive tackle until (Junior) Olie told us he was going back to Tyler. That really hurt us becuase he was going to be able to help us plug up the running game, and also slip outside and play some defensive end if needed. Despite that, we’ve got to have guys who can compress space and put pressure on the quarterback, and we’re starting to put those pieces in place.”

Linebackers

Without question, the strongest position group on the defensive side of the ball, and one

of the strongest position groups on the team, the Wildcats have noe less than five players returning who played last year, in addition to two redshirt freshmen the coaches feel good about and two true freshmen who could see playing time. Denmark had a spectacular freshman campaign and is the team’s leading returning tackler. He’s also already been voted a second team pre-season all-Southland Conference selection. He’ll be flanked in the starting lineup by Tarver and Grady, both returning for their senior seasons. Sophomore Bryson Gates is an explosive, athletic player who is slated to back up Grady, while sophomore Myles Solsberry is scheduled to back up Tarver after a very good spring. Redshirt freshmen Gavin Burford and Sam Lawliss are slated to back up Denmark. Freshmen Marcus Long and Quincy Dunn could also see playing time in 2015. Collums is high on Solsberry and Burford going into the season.

Coach Collums: “We’re getting more and more talented at this position the deeper we get into the transition to Divison I football. Sam (Denmark) is a really, really good player. He’s very instinctive; he’s a good leader; and he gets us lined up correctly and makes plays. Tarver, Grady, Gates and Solsberry will be interchangeable on the outside and will all make plays for us. We’re going to be relying on a lot of young guys to come in and make plays for us at a key position.”

Cornerbacks

ACU suffered two huge setbacks during the off-season with the loss of both of the cornerbacks who ended the 2014 season as the starters at the position. In June, Terry Ausborne – who started seven games as a true freshman – informed Collums he was leaving ACU to transfer to Trinity Valley Community College. And in August, senior Keith Barnett – who has played in 27 games in his three years with 13 starts in those 27 games, including eight in nine games played last season – tore his left ACL and will miss the entire season. Those losses put a premium on the coaching staff finding cornerbacks who could step

in and play right away. Instead of two, however, the coaching staff might have found three who will see significant playing time. Freshman Jabari Butler of USA Today national champion Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev., was a late signee, and Cedric Dale and Richard Griffin III transferred to ACU from Purdue and Cisco College, respectively. Butler had an outstanding career for the Gaels, while Dale was an all-district performer at Hebron High School before signing with Purdie, and Griffin III was an alldistrict player at Converse Judson HIgh School. Butler and Dale each have four years left, while Griffin III will be a junior in 2015. Redshirt freshman Jamar Mack and Danny Burke ended the spring as the backups, but Jonathan Epps – who will play both ways in 2015 – will also see significant playing time as a senior.

Coach Collums: “Epps will need to play both ways for us, and we saw last year that he can do that and excel. I’m anxious to see how the new guys we brought in fit in to our team and how they accept their roles. If they’ll fit in and play our scheme, I think they’ll be big-time players.”

Safeties

This position group has, perhaps, more question marks surrounding it than any other position group on the team. ACU lost senior starters in Justin Stewart and Angel Lopez and will rotate as many as eight players through the two positions to find the right combination in the middle of the field. Quentin Bryant and D.J. Arnold ended the spring as the starters, but Damian Howard and Quantence Walker will also see plenty of time. Freshmen Tryce Prince, Bolu Onifade and Junior Henderson should also see plenty of playing time, and Grady – who began his ACU career in the secondary – could also see time at safety.

Coach Collums: “This is the spot where we’re the most inexperienced. We’ve got guys who can do the job; they just haven’t had to do it because we had older guys making all of the snaps and making all of the plays.”

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2015 ScheduleDate Opponent Site Time

Thurs., Sept. 3 at Fresno State ........................Fresno, Calif. 9 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 19 * vs. Houston Baptist ...............Abilene 6 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 26 * vs. Stephen F. Austin State .....Abilene 11 a.m.

Sat., Oct. 3 * at Central Arkansas ...............Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 10 * at Lamar ..............................Beaumont 7 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 17 ! * Sam Houston State ..............Abilene 2 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 24 * at Incarnate Word .................San Antonio 2 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 31 * McNeese State .....................Abilene 2 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 7 * at Northwestern State ...........Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 14 * Southeastern Louisiana .........Abilene 2 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 21 at Northern Colorado ...............Greeley, Colo. 1 p.m. * – Southland Conference game ! – ACU Homecoming game

2014 ResultsDate Opponent Result Record

Wed., Aug. 27 at Georgia State .......................... L, 38-37 0-1

Sat., Sept. 6 vs. #25 Northern Arizona ............. L, 27-21 0-2

Sat. Sept. 13 at Troy (Ala.) .............................. W, 38-35 1-2

Sat., Sept. 20 * vs. Incarnate Word.................... W, 21-0 2-2, 1-0

Sat., Sept. 27 * at Houston Baptist .................... W, 59-14 3-2, 2-0

Sat., Oct. 4 * vs. Lamar ................................ L, 24-21 3-3, 2-1

Sat., Oct. 11 ! vs. Ave Maria (Fla.) ................... W, 55-14 4-3

Sat., Oct. 18 * at McNeese State ..................... L, 31-20 4-4, 2-2

Sat., Oct. 25 * at Sam Houston State ................ L, 38-21 4-5, 2-3

Sat., Nov. 1 * vs. Central Arkansas (Plano) ........W, 52-35 5-5, 3-3

Sat., Nov. 8 * vs. Northwestern State .............. L, 34-10 5-6, 3-4

Sat., Nov. 15 * at Stephen F. Austin .................. W, 37-35 6-6, 4-4 * – Southland Conference game ! – ACU Homecoming game

Returning Statistical Leaders RUSHING GP-GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long YPG De’Andre Brown 10-5 137 962 7.0 9 66 96.2Herschel Sims 11-6 106 559 5.3 4 62 50.8

PASSING GP-GS Att.-Comp.-Int. Pct. Yds. TD Long YPGParker McKenzie 11-11 236-365-9 64.7 3084 22 70 280.4

RECEIVING GP-GS Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long YPG Cedric Gilbert 12-9 38 667 17.6 7 70 55.6Cade Stone 12-3 38 494 13.0 5 45 41.2

TACKLES GP-GS UT Solo Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds Sam Denmark 10-9 36 41 77 4.0-(-26) 2.0-(-17)Lynn Grady 9-9 31 21 52 7.0-(-19) ----------Terry Ausborne 12-7 29 11 40 1.5-(-4) ----------Travis Tarver 10-1 20 3 23 3.0-(-19) 2.0-(-17)LaMarcus Allen 9-3 11 10 21 4.0-(-17) 3.0-(-15)


2015 ACU Special Teams nce again in 2015, ACU special teams coach Mark Ribaudo will have one of the best placekickers and one of the top return units in the Southland Conference. Junior placekicker Nik Grau was an honorable mention all-Southland Conference selection in 2014 and has already been selected as a second team pre-season all-conference performer. And senior punt return specialist Jonathan Epps was a second team all-conference performer last year and has been picked as a second team pre-season all-Southland Conference performer going into the season. Coach Collums: “Nik is obviously one of the best kickers in the league, and we have a tremendous amount of confidence in what he can do. Epps is a playmaker in the return game, and we need him to continue to make big plays as a return man." n

Placekicker

Nik Grau has already established himself as one of the top placekickers in ACU history after just two seasons. He’s already in the top four in Wildcat football history in PATs made (102), PAT attempts (109) and career kicking points (fourth with 174). He’s also seventh in career field goals with 24. He hit on 46 of 47 PATs in 2014 with his only miss coming on his final PAT attempt of the season in ACU’s win over Stephen F. Austin State on Nov. 15, 2014. Prior to that miss, Grau had made 46 straight PATs on the season. Grau is on pace to finish his career as ACU’s all-time leader in career kicking points and in the top two in career field goals and PATs.

Punter The Wildcats need a bounce-back season from junior Austin Kilcullen, who averaged just 36.5 yards per punt in 2015 after setting an ACU single-season record for punting average (44.2 yards per punt) as a freshman in 2013. Kilcullen did drop 19 of his 54 punts inside the 20-yard line in 2014 (as opposed to just seven in 2013), and he forced 22 fair catches as opposed to just four in 2013.

Return Specialists The Wildcats return one of the top punt-return specialists in the league in senior Jonathan Epps. He earned second team all-Southland Conference honors as a return specialist after averaging 14.8 yards per punt return and 22.3 yards per kickoff return. Epps could also be back on kickoff returns after averaging 22.3 yards per return in 2014. The Wildcats could also use Monte Green-Avery and, perhaps, Cedric Dale on kickoff returns.

Deep Snapper / Holder

ACU senior Hayden Brodowsky returns for his second and final season with the Wildcats. He didn’t have a bad snap last year and is one of the top deep snappers in the league. Quarterback Parker McKenzie is slated to be the holder for field goals and PATs.

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ACU Record vs. 2015 Opponentsat Fresno StateSeries tied 2-2

Date Site ScoreOct. 8, 1960 Fresno, Calif. ..................L 20-19Nov. 11, 1961 Fresno, Calif. ..................L 21-7Oct. 6, 1962 San Angelo, Texas ........W 26-14Nov. 30, 1963 Fresno, Calif. .................W 32-29 H: 0-0 / A: 1-2 / N: 1-0Ken Collums vs. Fresno State: First meeting

vs. Houston BaptistACU leads 2-0

Date Site ScoreOct. 12, 2013 at Houston Baptist .......W 69-12Sept. 27, 2014 at Houston Baptist .......W 59-14

H: 0-0 / A: 2-0Ken Collums vs. HBU: 2-0

vs. Stephen F. Austin StateSFA leads 9-6

Date Site ScoreOct. 6, 1973 Abilene ..........................W 57-50Oct. 12, 1974 Nacogdoches, Texas ......L 14-10Oct. 11, 1975 Abilene ..........................W 24-3Oct. 9, 1976 Nacogdoches, Texas .....W 51-14Oct. 30, 1977 Abilene ..........................W 35-21Oct. 28, 1978 Nacogdoches, Texas ......L 28-21Oct. 27, 1979 Abilene ...........................L 27-21Nov. 1, 1980 Nacogdoches, Texas ......L 24-23Oct. 31, 1981 Abilene ..........................W 31-0Oct. 30, 1982 Nacogdoches, Texas .....W 24-17Oct. 29, 1983 Abilene ..........................W 24-10Sept. 29, 1984 Abilene ...........................L 37-21Oct. 5, 1985 Nacogdoches, Texas .....W 22-21Sept. 4, 1999 Nacogdoches, Texas ......L 51-34Nov. 15, 2014 Nacogdoches, Texas .....W 37-35 H: 5-2 / A: 4-4Ken Collums vs. Stephen F. Austin State: 1-0

at Central ArkansasUCA leads 5-1-1

Date Site ScoreOct. 7, 1939 Conway, Ark. ..................T 0-0Oct. 3, 1940 Little Rock, Ark. .............L 7-0Sept. 7, 1974 + Conway, Ark. .............W 27-10Sept. 1, 2001 Conway, Ark. ..................L 65-16Sept. 7, 2002 Abilene ...........................L 31-17Sept. 4, 2003 Conway, Ark. ..................L 30-12Nov. 1, 2014 Plano, Texas...................W 52-35 + Game forfeited to Central ArkansasH: 0-1 / A: 0-3-1 / N: 1-1Ken Collums vs. UCA: 1-0

at LamarLamar leads 10-7

Date Site ScoreOct. 24, 1953 Abilene ..........................W 26-21Oct. 30, 1954 Abilene ..........................W 33-14Oct. 3, 1959 Abilene ...........................L 8-7Oct. 1, 1960 Beaumont, Texas ..........W 20-7Sept. 30, 1961 Abilene ...........................L 25-10Sept. 29, 1962 Beaumont, Texas ...........L 13-6Sept. 28, 1963 Abilene ..........................W 25-0Sept. 26, 1964 Beaumont, Texas ...........L 14-3Oct. 16, 1965 Abilene ...........................L 28-18Oct. 15, 1966 Beaumont, Texas ...........L 42-16Oct. 14, 1967 Abilene ...........................L 54-13Oct. 19, 1968 Beaumont, Texas ..........W 38-14Oct. 18, 1969 Abilene ..........................W 22-9Oct. 17, 1970 Beaumont, Texas ..........W 42-27Oct. 30, 1971 Abilene ...........................L 30-28Oct. 14, 1972 Beaumont, Texas ...........L 31-10Oct. 4, 2014 Abilene ...........................L 24-21

H: 4-6 / A: 3-4Ken Collums vs. Lamar: 0-1

vs. Sam Houston StateACU leads 12-8-1

Date Site ScoreOct. 8, 1926 Huntsvile, Texas .............L 26-7Oct. 7, 1927 Sweetwater, Texas ........W 12-0Oct. 5, 1928 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 6-0Oct. 26, 1929 Abilene ...........................L 13-12Oct. 26, 1934 Huntsville, Texas ............L 13-0Sept. 20, 1935 Huntsville, Texas ............L 32-0Nov. 15, 1952 San Antonio, Texas ........T 21-21Nov. 11, 1972 Huntsville, Texas ............L 17-16Nov. 10, 1973 Abilene ..........................W 46-23Nov. 16, 1974 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 33-24Nov. 15, 1975 Abilene ..........................W 55-20Nov. 13, 1976 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 26-0Nov. 5, 1977 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 41-18Nov. 4, 1978 Abilene ..........................W 34-10Nov. 3, 1979 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 31-14Nov. 8, 1980 Abilene ...........................L 17-14Nov. 7, 1981 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 27-13Nov. 6, 1982 Abilene ..........................W 36-10Nov. 5, 1983 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 27-20Nov. 3, 1984 Abilene ...........................L 10-6Oct. 25, 2014 Huntsville, Texas ............L 38-21

H: 4-3 / A: 7-5 / N: 1-0-1Ken Collums vs. SHSU: 0-1

at Incarnate WordACU leads 5-1

Date Site ScoreOct. 16, 2010 San Antonio ..................W 54-17Nov. 12, 2011 Abilene ..........................W 61-16Nov. 10, 2012 San Antonio ..................W 24-12Oct. 19, 2013 Abilene ..........................W 40-6Nov. 9, 2013 San Antonio ...................L 34-31Sept. 20, 2014 Abilene ..........................W 21-0

H: 3-0 / A: 2-1Ken Collums vs. UIW: 3-1

vs. McNeese StateMcNeese State leads 2-0

Date Site ScoreNov. 18, 1972 Lake Charles, La. ............L 22-0Oct. 18, 2014 Lake Charles, La. ............L 31-20

H: 0-0 / A: 0-2Ken Collums vs. McNeese State: 0-2

at Northwestern StateACU leads 5-4

Date Site ScoreOct. 12, 1963 Abilene ..........................W 28-18Oct. 10, 1964 Natchitoches, La. ..........W 36-26Sept. 14, 1968 Natchitoches, La. ........... W 17-16Sept. 6, 1980 Natchitoches, La. ...........L 31-10Sept. 26, 1981 Abilene ..........................W 41-38Sept. 25, 1982 Natchitoches, La. ...........L 35-30Sept. 24, 1983 Abilene ..........................W 20-17Sept. 22, 1984 Natchitoches, La. ...........L 26-7Nov. 8, 2014 Abilene ...........................L 34-10

H: 3-1 / A: 2-3Ken Collums vs. Northwestern State: 0-1

vs. Southeatern LouisianaSeries tied 1-1

Date Site ScoreNov. 6, 1971 Hammond, La. ............... W 28-7Sept. 23, 1972 Abilene ...........................L 14-10

H: 0-1 / A: 1-0Ken Collums vs. SE Louisiana: First meeting

at Northern ColoradoACU leads 10-4-1

Date Site ScoreOct. 3, 1970 Greeley, Colo. ...............W 38-7Oct. 2, 1971 Abilene ..........................W 14-7Sept. 11, 1976 Abilene ..........................W 21-14Sept. 10, 1977 Greeley, Colo. ...............W 24-3Sept. 16, 1978 Abilene ..........................W 16-14Sept. 22, 1979 Greeley, Colo. ...............W 21-18Sept. 12, 1981 Abilene ..........................W 15-14Sept. 11, 1982 Greeley, Colo. ................T 13-13Sept. 15, 1984 Abilene ..........................W 27-7Sept. 14, 1985 Greeley, Colo. ...............W 45-23Sept. 6, 1986 Abilene ..........................W 27-20Sept. 12, 1987 Greeley, Colo. ................L 35-30Sept. 10, 1988 Abilene ...........................L 38-34Sept. 8, 1990 Abilene ...........................L 28-20Sept. 14, 1991 Greeley, Colo. ................L 20-0

H: 6-2 / A: 4-2-1Ken Collums vs. Northern Colorado: first meeting

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he 2015 season will mark Ken Collums’ fourth season as the 19th head football coach in ACU history.

In 2014 – ACU’s first season as a full member of the Southland Conference at the NCAA Division I FCS level – Collums led ACU to a 6-6 overall record and a 4-4 conference mark. ACU finished tied for fifth in the league after a season-ending 37-35 road win over 24th-ranked Stephen F. Austin State.

Collums coached sophomore quarterback Parker McKenzie to a spectacular season in his first year as the starter. McKenzie threw for 3,084 yards and 22

touchdowns, earning honorable mention all-conference honors and becoming the fourth ACU quarterback under Collums’ tutelage to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season.

The Wildcats were again one of the best teams in the conference and in the nation in turnover ratio as ACU was plus-9 in the category (16 turnovers and 25 takeaways). The Wildcats were among conference leaders in points per

game (32.7), yards per game (438.0), passing yards per game (275.3) and rushing yards per game (162.7).

ACU appeared on national television in its season-opener, dropping a 38-37 decision to Georgia State in the Georgia Dome that was broadcast on ESPNU. Two weeks later, the Wildcats went on the road to Troy, Ala., and knocked off the Troy Trojans, 38-35, recording their first win over an NCAA Division I FBS program since a win over UTEP in 1959.

Under Collums’ direction, the Wildcats went on to beat Southland Conference foes Incarnate Word and Houston Baptist before a big neutral-site win over Central Arkansas in Plano. The Wildcats played the game without McKenzie (out with a concussion), but

turned the game over to backup Kade Munden, who ran for 100 yards and threw three touchdowns in a 52-35 win over the Bears.

The Wildcats ended the season two weeks later with McKenzie throwing for 267 yards and one score and redshirt freshman running back De’Andre Brown – a second team all-conference selection – rushing for a Southland season-best 256 yards and three scores in a win over the playoff-bound Lumberjacks.

In his first season as the head coach (2012), he led the Wildcats to a 7-4 record in their final season as a member of NCAA Division II and the Lone Star Conference.

In 2013 – ACU’s first season at the NCAA Division I FCS level – Collums’ offense was one of the nation’s most prolific. While he gave up play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Nathan Young in 2013, Collums still had an impact on the design and implementation of game plans and play calls each week.

ACU’s 501 points scored were the fourth-most in a season in program history behind 2007 (639 points), 2008 (628) and 2010 (520). The Wildcats’ 84 points scored against Concordia (Ala.) in the season-opener are the second-most points scored in a game in program history behind the 93 scored on Nov. 22, 2008, in ACU’s 93-68 NCAA Division II playoff win over West Texas A&M.

The Wildcats scored at least 60 points in four games during the season, hit the 50-point mark in one other game and the 40-point mark in another. The Wildcats posted a plus-17 turnover margin, one of the top marks in all of NCAA Division I football. And for the fifth time since 2007, the Wildcats posted at least 5,300 yards of total offense as ACU finished with 5,359 total yards for an average of 487.2 yards per game.

As the quarterbacks coach, Collums continued to display his mastery over the position as he led senior starter John David Baker to one of the greatest seasons by a quarterback in ACU history.

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Born: Sept. 15, 1972

Hometown: Vernon

Family: Wife, Robyn; a daughter, Anna; and a son, Layne

Degrees: B.S. in kinesiology (Central Arkansas, 1995); master’s degree in kinesiology (UCA, 1998)

Honors:

• 2010 FootballScoop.com D2 Coordinator of the Year

Playing Experience:

• Starting quarterback at Central Arkansas, 1991-94

• As a freshman in 1991, led the Bears to the NAIA national chamiponship

• In four seasons as the starter, Collums directed the Bears to a record of 30-8-3

• Played high school football at Vernon HS where he led the Lions to a 29-2-1 record as a junior and senior, and led the team to the 1990 Class 3A state championship as a senior

Coaching Experience

1995 ....Student Assistant ......... Central Arkansas1996 ....Graduate Assistant ...... Central Arkansas1997 ....Graduate Assistant ...... Central Arkansas1998 ....QBs / WRs ...................... Abilene Christian1999 ....QBs / WRs ...................... Abilene Christian2000 ....Quarterbacks ................ Central Arkansas2001 ....Quarterbacks ................ Central Arkansas2002 ....Off. Coordinator .......... Central Arkansas2003 ....Off. Coordinator .......... Central Arkansas2004 ....Off. Coordinator .......... Central Arkansas2005 ....Off. Coordinator .......... Abilene Christian2006 ....Off. Coordinator .......... Abilene Christian2007 ....Off. Coordinator .......... Abilene Christian2008 ....Off. Coordinator .......... Abilene Christian2009 ....Off. Coordinator .......... Abilene Christian2010.....Off. Coordinator .......... Abilene Christian2011 .....Off. Coordinator .......... Abilene Christian2012 .....Head coach ................... Abilene Christian2013 .....Head coach ................... Abilene Christian2014 .....Head coach ................... Abilene Christian2015 .....Head coach ................... Abilene Christian

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We want to build championship teams while growing future husbands and fathers, creating a movement of men who will change society through their families.”– Ken Collums

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starter with 3,376 passing yards in 2013, fourth-best single-season total in school history. His 247 completions are the fourth-most in a season, and his 369 attempts are tied for the 10th-most in a season. His 35 touchdowns are the fourth-most in a season in ACU history, and his 35-to-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio is the second-best behind the 38:3 ratio posted by Mitchell Gale in 2010.

In ACU record books, his 3,632 yards of total offense are the fourth best, as are the 468 total offensive plays in which he took part. Baker posted two of the top eight single-game yardage totals in ACU history in 2013. His 485-yard effort in the season finale at Prairie View A&M is the third-best single-game total, while his 428-yard performance against New Mexico State is the eighth best.

Baker accounted for five touchdowns against Prairie View A&M (four passing and one rushing) to give him 40 touchdowns accounted for in 2013 (35 passing and five rushing), a new single-season school record. Baker’s seven touchdown passes against Concordia broke the old ACU mark of six set by Clint Longley in 1973 and later tied by Billy Malone in 2006 and then again in 2008.

And in the Wildcats’ 60-17 win over McMurry on Sept. 7, Baker ran for 102 yards and a touchdown to become the first Wildcat quarterback since Nov. 20, 1965, when Jacky Roland ran for 119 yards and one score on nine carries against Angelo State.

Collums – the FootballScoop.com D2 Coordinator of the Year in 2010 – served as the offensive coordinator at ACU from 2005-11, directing some of the most exciting and dominant offensive units in NCAA Division II history.

Collums’ two starting quarterbacks over the last eight seasons – Billy Malone (2005-08) and Mitchell Gale (2009-12) – are two of the most productive quarterbacks in both ACU and NCAA Division II history. The pair combined to throw for 24,121 yards

(12,012 for Malone and 12,109 for Gale), and Gale left ACU as the all-time leader in yards, completions and attempts in ACU and LSC history, while Malone is the LSC and ACU career leader in touchdown passes.

In 2012 when Gale topped the 12,000-yard mark, it made ACU just the fourth program in NCAA history to have back-to-back starting quarterbacks accomplish the feat, joining Hawaii (Timmy Chang and Cole Brennan), Houston (Kevin Kolb and Case Keenum) and Louisiana Tech (Tim Rattay and Luke McCown).

During their seven seasons with Collums as the offensive coordinator, the Wildcats averaged 468.4 yards of offense and 39 points per game, while achieving near perfect balance in run-pass play selection. In the 82 games the Wildcats played from 2005-11, they ran the ball 2,874 times and threw it 2,857 times while gaining 38,412 yards in those games.

Since he re-joined the ACU coaching staff prior to the 2005 season, Collums’ offenses have ranked among the best in the nation. The Wildcats ranked in the top seven in NCAA Division II in total offense five times in the last eight years, including first in 2008, second in 2007, third in 2011 and fourth in 2006. The pass offense has ranked third twice and sixth twice, and the rushing offense has ranked as high as ninth in the nation (2008).

The Wildcats’ scoring offense under Collums has ranked first in both 2007 and 2008 (when ACU scored a combined 1,267 points in 25 games), second in 2010 and sixth in 2006. Under Collums, “ball security” became one of the catch phrases surrounding the program, and the Wildcats turned the ball over only 122 times from 2005-11, including just eight times in 2010 and nine in 2006.

In his 82 games as the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator, ACU scored between 30 and 39 points in 18 games, between 40-49 points 22 times, between 50-59 points 14 times, between 60-69

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points three times, 70-79 points twice and hit 93 in a 2008 NCAA Division II playoff game against West Texas A&M.

In 2007 and 208, Collums called the plays for one of the greatest offensive units in the history of college football. Under his guidance, ACU scored 1,267 points (50.7 ppg) and racked up 13,772 yards of total offense (550.9 ypg) in the 25 games covering those two seasons and ACU went 21-4 in those games, won the Lone Star Conference championship in 2008 and saw Bernard Scott win the Harlon Hill Trophy as the top player in NCAA Division II football and Sam Collins win the Gene Upshaw Award as the top lineman.

In the greatest offensive game in LSC and ACU history, Collums led ACU to 93 points in a 93-68 win over West Texas A&M in the second round of the 2008 NCAA Division II playoffs. ACU posted a school-record 810 yards of total offense and scored touchdowns on 13 of 15 possessions on their way to a remarkable 25-point win over the Buffaloes. ACU’s offense set 29 NCAA Division II single-game, NCAA Division II playoff single-game, LSC and ACU records in the record-setting rout.

In 2007, ACU became the first program in the history of NCAA football to boast a 3,500-yard passer (Billy Malone), 2,000-yard rusher (Bernard Scott) and two 1,000-yard receivers (Johnny Knox and Jerale Badon) in the same season. In fact, ACU’s offense in 2008 set or tied or was part of 78 NCAA, LSC or Wildcat single-game, season or career records.

“When I look back at our offense over the last several years, the No. 1 thing I’m proud of is our consistency,” Collums said. “I tell our guys all the time that it doesn’t matter what we do – whether we’re throwing it or running it – we have to protect the ball. And at times over those seven years we have been the best at protecting the ball. And that comes from total buy-in from players, and that makes me proud because that lets me know that they’re buying into what we’re telling them.”

While coaching at Central Arkansas, Collums led the Bears to some of the greatest offensive seasons in school history.

Collums coached an offensive attack that averaged 300 yards passing per game in three of his last four seasons at UCA. The Bears were the nation’s top passing team in 2001, averaging 373 yards per game. UCA finished in the top 10 in total offense in four of the last six seasons.

In 2002 – Collums’ first year as offensive coordinator – the Bears were No. 8 nationally in points per game (37.5), No. 3 in passing yards per game (310.5) and No. 9 in total offense (446 yards per game). In 2004, UCA featured a balanced attack that racked up 38 points per game (No. 14), 477.7 yards per game (No. 6), 269 passing yards per game (No. 19) and 208.5 rushing yards per game (No. 26).

As a freshman at Central Arkansas, Collums led the Bears to the 1991 NAIA national championship. In four seasons as the starting quarterback, he directed his team to a combined record of 30-8-3. Collums graduated from Central Arkansas in 1995 with a B.S. in kinesiology. He received his master’s in kinesiology in 1998.

A native of Vernon, Collums played for the Vernon Lions of former coach Leo Brittain, leading his team to a 29-2-1 record in his final two seasons as the starting quarterback. Collums led Vernon to the Class 3A state title in 1990.

He and his wife, Robyn, have two children, a daughter, Anna, and a son, Layne. n

The one thing people must know about ACU football is that if you are looking for only football, you’re in the wrong place. ACU helped me find my passion, and gave me the security and even permission to chase it, whereas before I didn’t really have a vision for what I wanted to do with my life. ACU made me ask questions about manhood that nobody else was asking, and instead of handing me the answers, the coaches made me find them on my own and build my own biblical foundation. Furthermore, it has given me a passion to train up more godly men.”

– Kevin Washington, linebacker (2009-10)

First, ACU is the true definition of a Christian university. In my five years at ACU, I saw the university give guys second chances. Second chances at life, second chances to live out a dream, second chances at success and second chances at becoming a real man. I love that at ACU the professors know your name, and the coaches know your parents. Each coach genuinely cares about you getting your degree, and will pop up in your class to make sure you are there. The coaching staff will talk to you about anything you want to talk about and no judgment will be passed on you. ACU is different from other programs because it is truly a family, not just a program built off the foundation of doing things right. The football coaches at ACU are pouring themselves into young men, and developing not only great football players but great men.”

– Jonathan Ferguson, wide receiver (2004-08)

Anyone thinking about coming to play for ACU has to be willing to change. If you don’t believe in changing or growing while at the same time playing high-intensity football, then you better not come here because these coaches will not tolerate an individual who has set goals apart from the team’s. But if you believe in changing, then the transformation will happen and down the road you will love what the Lord has done for you through ACU, and you will be in my shoes, advising the next recruiting class about the experience they can expect as a Wildcat.”

– Obinna Ononobi, linebacker (2006-10)


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Year Fum-Lost Int. Total Fum-Lost Int. Total Diff.2005 24-11 14 25 16-13 10 23 (-2)2006 7-3 6 9 17-10 10 20 +112007 10-5 15 20 21-14 23 37 +172008 10-8 9 17 36-21 17 38 +212009 18-12 11 23 23-12 18 30 +72010 9-5 3 8 17-11 11 22 +142011 18-10 10 20 15-8 13 21 +12012 9-5 7 12 21-9 12 21 +92013 15-7 5 12 21-5 14 29 +172014 11-7 9 16 26-13 12 25 +9TOTAL 131-73 89 162 223-126 140 266 +104


Ken Collums by the Numbers

ACU Under Collums2012 (7-4)Sept. 1 vs. McMurry .............................. W 51-0Sept. 8 * vs. A&M-Kingsville .................L 13-16Sept. 15 * # vs. Tarleton State ................ W 34-31Sept. 22 * at Angelo State .......................L 23-28Sept. 27 at Delta State (Miss.) ............... W 34-28Oct. 6 * vs. Eastern N.M. ..................... W 59-17Oct. 13 * at West Texas A&M ................L 0-36Oct. 20 * ! vs. Midwestern State ...........L 31-35Oct. 27 * at A&M-Commerce ............... W 24-17Nov. 3 vs. West Alabama ..................... W 22-16 (ot)Nov. 10 * at Incarnate Word ................. W 24-12 315-236* Lone Star Conference game ! Homecoming# game played at AT&T Stadium, Arlington

2013 (6-5)Aug. 31 vs. Concordia (Ala.) .................. W 84-6Sept. 7 vs. McMurry .............................. W 60-17Sept. 14 vs. N.M. Highlands ................... W 52-28Sept. 21 at Illinois State ...........................L 17-13Sept. 28 # vs. Tarleton State ....................L 34-41 (ot)Oct. 5 at Pittsburg State (Kan.) ...........L 20-28Oct. 12 at Houston Baptist ................... W 69-12Oct. 19 ! vs. Incarnate Word ................. W 40-6Oct. 26 at New Mexico State .................L 29-34Nov. 9 at Incarnate Word .....................L 31-34Nov. 16 at Prairie View A&M ................ W 65-45 501-282# game played at Toyota Stadium, Frisco! Homecoming

2014 (6-6)Aug. 27 at Georgia State ........................L 37-38Sept. 6 vs. Northern Arizona ................L 21-27Sept. 13 at Troy ....................................... W 38-35Sept. 20 vs. Incarnate Word ................... W 21-0Sept. 27 at Houston Baptist ................... W 59-14 Oct. 4 vs. Lamar ....................................L 21-24Oct. 11 ! vs. Ave Maria .......................... W 55-14Oct. 18 at McNeese State .......................L 20-31Oct. 25 at Sam Houston State ...............L 21-38Nov. 1 # vs. Central Arkansas .............. W 52-35Nov. 8 vs. Northwestern State .............L 10-34Nov. 15 vs. S. F. Austin State .................. W 37-35 392-325# game played at Clark Stadium, Plano! Homecoming

ACU Turnover Differential (SINCE 2005)

Year School Position Record Post-Season Notes1991 Central Arkansas Starting Quarterback 9-2-2 NAIA I Playoffs Won national championship1992 Central Arkansas Starting Quarterback 9-2-1 NAIA I Playoffs Won Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference title1993 Central Arkansas Starting Quarterback 6-4-11994 Central Arkansas Starting Quarterback 8-21995 Central Arkansas Student Assistant 7-41996 Central Arkansas GA / Running Backs 6-51997 Central Arkansas GA / Running Backs 6-41998 Abilene Christian Quarterbacks / WRs 4-6 18th in NCAA Division II in passing1999 Abilene Christian Quarterbacks / WRs 4-6 2000 Central Arkansas Quarterbacks 3-82001 Central Arkansas Quarterbacks 9-3 Averaged 42.0 points per game2002 Central Arkansas Offensive Coordinator 8-32003 Central Arkansas Offensive Coordinator 5-6 Led Gulf South Conference in rushing2004 Central Arkansas Offensive Coordinator 8-3 Top 10 in NCAA II in points, yards per game2005 Abilene Christian Offensive Coordinator 4-6 Top 35 in NCAA II in passing offense2006 Abilene Christian Offensive Coordinator 8-3 NCAA II first round ACU’s first NCAA playoff appearance2007 Abilene Christian Offensive Coordinator 0-3 * NCAA II second round ACU leads nation in scoring with 639 points2008 Abilene Christian Offensive Coordinator 11-1 NCAA II quarterfinals ACU’s first outright LSC championship since 19732009 Abilene Christian Offensive Coordinator 9-4 NCAA II second round Reached No. 1 in nation in NCAA II for first time2010 Abilene Christian Offensive Coordinator 11-1 NCAA II second round ACU’s first 11-win regular-season record2011 Abilene Christian Offensive Coordinator 8-3 NCAA II first round Finished #3 in the nation in passing, total offense2012 Abilene Christian Head Coach 7-4 Coached Gale to all-time LSC and ACU records2013 Abilene Christian Head Coach 6-5 Offense averaged 487 yards, 45.5 points per game2014 Abilene Christian Head Coach 6-6 Finished 4-4 (t-5th) in first season in Southland

Head coaching record – 19-15, 3 seasons (.559 winning percentage) * 10 wins from ACU’s 2007 season vacated because of NCAA violations

Collums vs. All OpponentsOpponent W LAngelo State ..............................................................0 1Ave Maria (Fla.) .........................................................1 0Central Arkansas .......................................................1 0Concordia (Ala.) ........................................................1 0Delta State (Miss.) .....................................................1 0Eastern New Mexico .................................................1 0 Georgia State .............................................................0 1Houston Baptist .........................................................2 0Illinois State ...............................................................0 1Incarnate Word .........................................................3 1Lamar ..........................................................................0 1McMurry .....................................................................2 0 McNeese State ...........................................................0 1Midwestern State ......................................................0 1New Mexico Highlands .............................................1 0New Mexico State .....................................................0 1Northern Arizona ......................................................0 1Northwestern State (La.) .........................................0 1Pittsburg State ...........................................................0 1Prairie View A&M ......................................................1 0Sam Houston State ....................................................0 1Stephen F. Austin State ............................................1 0Tarleton State ............................................................1 1Texas A&M-Commerce .............................................1 0Texas A&M-Kingsville ...............................................0 1Troy (Ala.) ...................................................................1 0West Alabama ...........................................................1 0West Texas A&M........................................................0 1

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ACU Assistant CoachesDARIAN DULINDefensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs

Darian Dulin will be in his fourth season as the Wildcats’ defensive coordinator / defensive backs coach in 2015.

Last season – the Wildcats’ first as a full member of the Southland Conference at the NCAA Division I FCS level – finished with

25 takeaways (12 interceptions and 13 fumble recoveries). The Wildcats were third in the league in scoring defense (27.1 ppg) and third in rushing defense (148.1 ypg).

In 2012, Dulin’s unit led the Lone Star Conference in interceptions with 12, was second in the league in scoring defense (21.5 points per game), and was fourth in the league in scoring defense and sacks with 26. The Wildcats led the league in fewest points allowed (236) in 11 games.

He coached senior safety L.B. Suggs, who was voted the LSC Defensive Back of the Year and was a first team all-LSC selection, as well as first team all-LSC cornerback Steven Ford.

Before joining the ACU coaching staff, Dulin was the head coach at Coffeyville Junior College from 2008-11, directing the Red Ravens to a 22-19 record. Coffeyville was 6-5 in 2011 and lost to Hutchinson Junior College in the National Junior College Athletics Association Region VI semifinals.

Dulin, who was the defensive coordinator at Butler Community College in 2004, returned to the Tarleton State University staff in 2005 after four years in Stephenville prior to his one-year hiatus. In 2006, the Tarleton State defense ranked second in the Lone Star Conference in scoring defense, allowing just 18.1 points per game. TSU was the number one rushing defense, allowing just 90.5 yards per game. In 2005, Tarleton State was No. 2 in scoring defense and No. 1 in pass defense efficiency.

In 2004, his defense finished the regular season No. 1 in the Jayhawk Conference for total defense. Butler’s defense also led the NJCAA in scoring defense, sacks and passing efficiency defense.

Before leaving for his one season at Butler, Dulin coached the defensive backs and secondary at TSU in 2002-03.

A former Academic All-American at both the junior and senior college levels, Dulin went to Tarleton after serving two years at Sam Houston State University, first as a defensive assistant and then as secondary coach.

Dulin and his wife, Tiffany, have two children: Brooke and Declan.

NATHAN YOUNGOffensive Coordinator / Tight Ends

The 2015 season will mark Nathan Young’s eighth season on the staff as an assistant coach and his third as the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator. He also coaches the team’s tight ends / h-backs and fullbacks starting in 2015 after three seasons as

the running backs coach and four seasons prior to that as the offensive line coach. Young was a four-year letterman at ACU (2004-07), earning all-America honors as an offensive lineman.

In 2014 – ACU’s first season as a full member of the Southland Conference at the NCAA Division I FCS level – Young’s play-calling helped lead the Wildcats to a 6-6 overall record and a 4-4 conference mark. ACU finished tied for fifth in the league after a season-ending 37-35 road win over 24th-ranked Stephen F. Austin State.

Under Young’s direction, sophomore quarterback Parker McKenzie threw for 3,084 yards and 22 touchdowns, earning honorable mention all-conference honors and becoming the fourth consecutive ACU starting quarterback to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season.

The Wildcats were again one of the best teams in the conference and in the nation in turnover ratio as ACU was plus-9 in the category (16 turnovers and 25 takeaways). The Wildcats were among conference leaders in points per game (32.7), yards per game (438.0), passing yards per game (275.3) and rushing yards per game (162.7).

In 2013 – ACU’s first at the NCAA Division I FCS level – the Wildcats put one of the nation’s top offensive units on the field. ACU’s 501 points scored were the fourth-most in a season in program history behind 2007 (639 points), 2008 (628 points) and 2010 (520 points). The Wildcats’ 84 points scored against Concordia (Ala.) in the season-opener are the second-most points scored in a game in program history behind the 93 scored on Nov. 22, 2008, in ACU’s 93-68 NCAA Division II playoff win over West Texas A&M.

The Wildcats scored at least 60 points in four games during the season, hit the 50-point mark in one other game and the 40-point mark in another. The Wildcats posted a plus-17 turnover margin, one of the top marks in all of NCAA Division I football. And for the fifth time since 2007, the Wildcats posted at least 5,300 yards of total offense as ACU finished with 5,359 total yards for an average of 487.2 yards per game.

As the running backs coach, Young coached Charcandrick West to one of the great careers in ACU history. West finished his quietly productive career as the only player in ACU football history to finish with at least 2,000 rushing yards, 1,000 receiving yards and 750 kickoff return yards in a career. West finished with 2,058 rushing yards (10th on ACU’s career list), 1,007 receiving yards and 758 kickoff return yards (none in 2013).

His 3,823 career all-purpose yards are fifth on ACU’s all-time list. West finished his career with 35 touchdowns (fourth on the all-time touchdown list) and 210 career points scored. He is sixth on ACU’s career points list. West finished his career with seven 100-yard rushing games, including four in 2013.

In 2011, the Wildcats’ offensive line led an offense that ranked in the top five in the nation in both total offense and passing offense. The line featured first team all-Lone Star Conference performers in center Matt Webber and left tackle Neal Tivis, as well as second team performer Josh Perez and honorable mention selections Blake Spears and Jerod Harrell.

In 2010 the Wildcats’ offensive line led an offense that finished second in the nation in scoring offense, seventh in total offense and ninth in passing offense. The line paved the way for sophomore quarterback Mitchell Gale to throw a single-season school record 38 touchdowns and become one of eight national


finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy, given annually to the top player in NCAA Division II football.

Also, senior guard Royland Tubbs was voted the co-Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Lone Star Conference South Division, and three-year starter at right tackle, Trevis Turner, signed a free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in late July.

In 2008, the Wildcats’ offensive line allowed just eight sacks in 12 games and finished second in the nation in sacks allowed per game (0.67). The ACU offensive line also paved the way for running back Bernard Scott to run for 2,156 yards on his way to winning the Harlon Hill. Young also coached his former teammate, Sam Collins, who won the Gene Upshaw Award as the top lineman in NCAA Division II and the Dave Rimington Award as the top center.

Collins, Joseph Thompson and Tony Washington each earned first team all-Lone Star Conference South Division honors and were all named to an all-America team. Underclassmen Royland Tubbs and Trevis Turner each earned all-conference accolades.

After his senior season (2007), Young was awarded an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship, and he was an ESPN The Magazine first team academic all-America selection. Young was a two-time LSC South Division Offensive Lineman of the Year (2006 and 2007) and NCAA all-region and first team NCAA Division II all-America.

Young was a two-time LSC Offensive Lineman of the Year (2006 and 2007), and was named first team all-LSC South Division, NCAA all-Southwest Region and NCAA Division II all-America. He was the key cog on an offensive line that allowed the fewest sacks in NCAA Division II (eight) and the fewest sacks per game (0.62) in the division.

The Wildcats’ offensive line also opened holes for running back Bernard Scott, who set two NCAA Division II single-season records (234 points scored and 39 touchdowns) while rushing for an LSC and ACU single-season record 2,165 yards. Scott went on to finish as the runner-up for the Harlon Hill Trophy.

Following his senior season, Young was selected to play in the Valero Cactus Bowl in Kingsville, an all-star showcase for NCAA Division II seniors prior to the NFL Draft. Young started 42 games in four years as a Wildcat and helped turn the program from an LSC also-ran to a back-to-back NCAA playoff team.

Young graduated from ACU in May 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. Young was a three-year starter on the offensive line at Plainview High School. He was team captain, first team all-district and Class 4A honorable mention all-state in 2001 and 2002.

He was first team academic all-state in 2001 and 2002. Young also was named to the Amarillo Globe-News’ Super Team in both 2001 and 2002, and he was named to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s all-South Plains Team in 2002. He was an Avalanche-Journal top-10 recruit in 2003.

Young is married to former ACU women’s track and field athlete Alyson (David) Young and the couple have one child, a son, Slade, and another child on the way.

SCOTT CAREYOffensive Line

Scott Carey is in his second season as the Wildcats’ offensive line coach after serving the previous three seasons as the running game coordinator / offensive line coach at Colorado School of Mines.

Last season (2014) in his first season with the Wildcats, Carey’s offensive line helped clear the way for redshirt freshman running back De’Andre Brown to rush for 962 yards and nine touchdowns on his way to second team all-Southland Conference honors. The Wildcats rushed for 1,952 yards as a team, the seventh-best total in the league. Sophomore left tackle Codey Funk was a second team all-conference selection under Carey’s tutelage.

Carey served as the offensive line at CSM from 2002-05. He then went on to coach five seasons at Tarleton State (2006-10) where he served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.

During his five seasons at Tarleton State, the Texans were 36-20, claimed a share of the 2009 Lone Star Conference title, earned an NCAA Division II playoff berth in 2009 and shared the LSC South Division title in 2006 and 2009.

The 2009 season was one for the record books as the season was highlighted by a double-overtime NCAA Division II playoff victory at Texas A&M-Kingsville in the first round. Placekicker Garrett Lindholm nailed a division playoff record 64-yard field goal to tie the game as time expired, and Tarleton’s quarterback Scott Grantham scored from 20 yards out before punching in the two-point conversion for the victory in the second overtime period. Tarleton finished the season 10-3 and claimed a share of the LSC championship and the LSC South Division title. Tarleton advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the second time in the program’s history.

During the last three seasons, the Orediggers are a combined 22-11 and have averaged 11,9.7 yards per game on the ground, although they averaged 175.1 yards per game on the ground in 2013. Last season the Orediggers averaged 494.1 yards per game and 36.2 points per game offensively as they finished 8-3 in the Rocky Mountain Athletics Conference (NCAA Division II).

The 2012 version of the Orediggers finished 6-5 overall and 4-5 in the RMAC to finish fifth in the league’s standings. The squad spent the first four weeks of the season ranked in the AFCA Top-25 – rising to as high as No. 18 in the country. Carey’s offensive line paved the way for head coach Bob Stitt’s high-octane offense to average 455.7 yards and 39.3 points per game.

Carey, a four-year letterman for the Texans (1994-97), graduated from TSU with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Sport Studies. After graduating from Tarleton State, Carey served as a graduate assistant at Northeastern State, Okla. (2000-02) while obtaining his master’s degree.

Carey joined the Colorado School of Mines staff in 2002 and helped the Orediggers go undefeated in the RMAC and win the league title and reach the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2004. That season, Carey’s offensive line blocked for the Harlon Hill Trophy winner, Chad Friehauf, and the Mines offense was ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation in passing offense, No. 2 in total offense and sixth in scoring offense that season.

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Carey and his wife, Danielle, have two sons, Gabe and Eli.

CODY MOOREDefensive Line

Cody Moore is in his second season as the defensive line coach at ACU after spending the 2013 season as the assistant recruiting coordinator at the University of Arkansas. Moore has 10 years of collegiate coaching experience, including four years in the

SEC and Big XII.Last season in his first season at ACU, Moore coached a

defensive line that produced a first team all-Southland Conference selection in senior defensive end Nick Richardson and an honorable mention all-conference pick in senior defensive tackle Damon Williams. Richardson finished the season with 9.0 sacks, which gave him 32.5 sacks his career, good for second on ACU’s all-time sacks list.

Before spending the 2013 season on head coach Bret Bielema’s staff at Arkansas, Moore was the recruiting coordinator and interior defensive line coach at Central Arkansas for three seasons. He coordinated all recruiting efforts for the Bears, who reached the second round of the FCS playoffs in 2011 and 2012.

The 2012 team won the Southland Conference and earned a first-round bye, reaching a final ranking of 10th nationally. In 2011, UCA, in just its second year of postseason eligibility, won its first-round game on the road and was ranked 14th in the country at the end of the year.

Prior to his time at Central Arkansas, Moore was a defensive quality control coach at Texas A&M, where he worked with the Aggies defensive line in 2009. That season, he helped coach Von Miller, who led the NCAA with 17.5 sacks and was a first-team All-American as the Aggies were selected to play in the Advocare 100 Independence Bowl.

During the 2007 and 2008 seasons, Moore was a defensive administration assistant coach at Auburn University with a focus on the defensive line. In those two years, the Tigers earned 14 wins, including a win over Clemson in the 2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Auburn ranked sixth in the country in total defense in 2007 and produced three NFL Draft picks from the defensive line during Moore’s time.

He began his coaching career as a defensive graduate assistant coaching the interior defensive line at Hardin-Simmons, where he also assisted with video editing and in the strength and conditioning program, in 2005 and 2006. Moore coached three All-Southwest Conference selections at Hardin-Simmons and helped the Cowboys qualify for the Division III playoffs in 2006.

Moore was a team captain, four-year starter and all-conference performer at Oklahoma Panhandle State University from 2001-04. He earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education in 2004 and graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a Master’s in sports and recreation management in 2007.

He and his wife, Kristen, have two children: a daughter, Bentley, and a son, Cooper.

JOHN DAVID BAKERQuarterbacks

John David Baker is in his second season as a graduate assistant coach with the ACU football program. He will be working with ACU quarterbacks.

Last year he helped first-time starting quarterback Parker McKenzie earn honorable

mention all-Southland Conference honors after throwing for 3,084 yards and 22 touchdowns on the season.

In 2013, Baker authored one of the greatest seasons by a quarterback in ACU football history. He threw for 3,376 yards and 35 touchdowns against just five interceptions, and also ran for 256 yards and five touchdowns as he accounted for a single-season school record 40 touchdowns.

He is fourth in ACU single-season history in passing yards (3,376), completions (247), touchdown passes (35), total offense (3,632), and total offensive plays (468). Baker also posted two of the top eight single-game passing yardage totals in ACU history in 2013. His 485-yard effort in the season finale at Prairie View A&M is the third-best total in program history, while his 428-yard performance against New Mexico State is the eighth-best single-game performance in program history.

In his first start as a college quarterback, Baker set a school-record with seven touchdowns in an 84-6 win over Concordia (Ala.) College on Aug. 31 at Shotwell Stadium. The 84 points is the second-high single-game output in ACU history.

In the Wildcats’ second game of the season – a 60-17 win over McMurry on Sept. 7 – Baker ran for 102 yards and one touchdown to become the first Wildcat quarterback since Nov. 20, 1965, when Jacky Roland ran for 119 yards and one score on nine carries against Angelo State.

Prior to his five years in the ACU football program, Baker was a standout at San Angelo Lake View High School. As a senior in 2008, Baker threw for 2,240 yards and 22 touchdowns and ran for 688 yards and 18 TDs. He was named the San Angelo Standard-Times all-West Texas MVP and was voted honorable mention Associated Press Class 4A all-state.

RODNEY FREEMANRunning Backs

Rodney Freeman is in his first season as the running backs coach at ACU after spending the previous two seasons on the staff at Missouri Southern University as the running backs coach.

A native of Houston, Freeman graduated from ACU in 2009 after playing two seasons for the Wildcats (2007 and 2008). The Wildcats reached the NCAA Division II playoffs each of those seasons, and in 2008 he was part of an ACU team that turned in just the second perfect regular season in program history as the Wildcats went 11-0 in the regular season and won the Lone Star Conference championship.

Prior to his two years at Missouri Southern, Freeman spent one season as the wide receivers and tight ends coach at Western State (Colo.). While there, Freeman was responsible for running and facilitating position meetings, while planning and scripting



position segment practices. He also scripted plays for pass skill during practice and game planned and aided in film breakdown with offensive staff, while creating and aiding with the weekly scouting report.

Prior to Western State, Freeman spent one season as the co-offensive coordinator at Lutheran North High School in Houston. He also was the head freshman coach and assistant varsity coach at Eisenhower High School where he led the freshman team to a 9-0-1 record and a district championship.

Freeman was at Stephen F. Austin State in 2005 and 2006 before transferring to ACU. As a prep athlete at Klein Forest High School, Freeman quarterbacked his team to a district title and bi-district championship his senior season in 2004.

TRACE MICHAELSDefensive Assistant

Trace Michaels is in his second season working on the ACU staff in several capacities. He serves the team as a defensive and special teams assistant, and he also works as the team’s academic coach.

Michaels – who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible from the Criswell College and a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary – assists defensive coordinator Darian Dulin with the defense and special teams coach Mark Ribaudo with ACU’s specialty units.

Prior to joining the ACU staff, Michaels coached for two years in the Lone Star Football League (LSFL). He was the wide receivers coach and special teams coordinator for the San Angelo Bandits, who won the 2014 LSFL championship. He also coached with the Abilene Ruff Riders.

After an all-district and all-state career as a quarterback at Lubbock Cooper High School, Michaels joined the McMurry football program in 1989. After his collegiate career ended, Michaels played semi-pro football for several years in the Texas Independent Football League. He then worked his way into radio, becoming the color commentator for Wylie High School football games.

A well-known radio voice in Abilene and the surrounding area, Michaels has hosted several radio shows throughout his career. He kicked off his newest show – The Morning Sports Page with Trace Michaels on 98.1 FM The Ticket in Abilene – in June 2015.

Michaels – who also serves as the lead preaching / teaching elder at South Pointe Church in Abilene – has one son, Koller, who is 11 years old.

MARK RIBAUDOLinebackers and Special Teams

Mark Ribaudo will be in his fourth season on the ACU football coaching staff in 2015, coaching linebackers and directing the Wildcats’ special teams units.

Last season (2014), senior linebacker Justin Stephens earned honorable mention

all-Southland Conference honors after leading the Wildcats in tackles with 100. Stephens – who played under Ribaudo for the final three years of his career – finished among the top 15 tacklers

in ACU history with more than 300 career tackles. Ribaudo also worked true freshman middle linebacker Sam

Denmark into the starting lineup, and Denmark responded with 77 tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks and two interceptions.

Ribaudo coached outside linebacker Mike Wallace and Thor Woerner to all-LSC honors in 2012. He also coached punter Spencer Covey to first team all-LSC honors and deep snapper Brent Schroeder to all-LSC honors.

The Wildcats led the league in kickoff return average (24.1 yards per return), punt return average (25.2 yards per return) and kickoff coverage, and were second in the league in punting average (35.5 yards per punt).

Ribaudo resigned as the head coach at Eastern New Mexico University shortly after the end of the 2011 season. He was the Greyhounds’ head coach for seven seasons, but was an assistant under head coach Bud Elliott for eight seasons, including seven seasons (1998-2004) as the team’s defensive coordinator.

He was 25-51 in his seven seasons as the head coach, including 2-9 in 2011. His greatest success at ENMU, however, came as an assistant coach. Ribaudo was hired at ENMU in 1997 as linebackers coach. He was promoted to defensive coordinator the following year and helped the Hounds post seven consecutive winning seasons and a 49-26 overall record in that span, including LSC South Division co-championships in 1999 and 2000.

He was promoted to head coach after Bud Elliott retired had one of the top defenses in the Lone Star Conference. The ENMU defense ranked ninth in NCAA Division II in total defense during the 1998 season, allowing just 254.8 yards per game. ENMU ranked 19th in the nation in 2003, after holding opponents to 288.2 yards per game. The Hounds allowed just 110 rushing yards per game in 2003 and gave up just 128.6 rushing yards per game in 2002.

Ribaudo began his career at his alma mater, Sabino High School in Arizona. He was assistant coach for three years, and helped Sabino reach the playoffs in 1986. He was an assistant coach at powerful Amphitheater High School in Arizona in 1988 and 1989.

In college, Ribaudo played cornerback and running back at Hastings College (Neb.). He received a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science from the University of Arizona in 1988. In 1991 and 1992, he was a graduate assistant at Midwestern State University. MSU won the TIAA title and earned a No. 10 ranking in the NAIA poll during his second year. Ribaudo earned a master’s degree in physical education from MSU in 1992.

Ribaudo and his wife, Lisa, have one son, John, and one daughter, Mary.

NICK SMITHCornerbacks and Equipment

The 2015 season will be the sixth season on the Wildcats’ coaching staff for Nick Smith, who serves as the cornerbacks coach and the team’s equipment manager. From 2010-13, Smith served as the assistant film coordinator / assistant video coordinator and

defensive assistant.Last year he began coaching the Wildcat cornerbacks, working

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with Keith Barnett, Terry Ausborne and Jonathan Epps.However, he’s also been on the field as a defensive assistant

coach, helping coach senior safety L.B. Suggs to Lone Star Conference Defensive Back of the Year honors in 2012. He also assisted Mark Ribaudo coaching ACU special teams, which were some of the best units in the LSC in 2012.

From 2011-13, he served as the varsity basketball assistant coach at Abilene Christian High School. In 2011-12, he helped the Panthers to the TAPPS state championship, and helped them to a return trip to the state tournament in 2012-13.

Smith graduated from ACU in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

STEVEN THRASHWide Receivers

Steven Thrash is in his third season as an assistant coach, and in 2015 he’ll take over as the Wildcats’ receivers coach after serving the last two seasons as the team’s tight ends coach.

Last year he coached Noah Cheshier to first team all-Southland Conference honors at tight end. He also coached Jonathan Parker and Jamie Walker, who were key blockers in ACU’s offense.

Before joining ACU prior to the 2013 season, Thrash spent the two previous seasons (2011-12) coaching the wide receivers at Texas A&M-Kingsville. In 2012, he helped Robert Armstrong tied the school’s single-season reception record with 67 catches for 849 yards and 11 scores as he earned all-Lone Star Conference honors. Kingsville wide receivers caught 25 TD passes in 2012 and averaged 12.4 yards per catch.

His first season with the Javelinas (2011) was a very successful one statistically, in many areas. The single-season reception record was set at 67 catches. The receivers as a position group found the end zone 22 total times which was over half the total touchdowns. The wide receivers were also responsible for 54 percent of the total offense that the Javelinas gained in 2012.

Thrash guided two receivers to all-LSC first team honors and the 2012 Kanza Bowl most valuable player. Prior to joining the

Kingsville coaching staff, Thrash was the wide receivers coach at Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College in 2011. He had a pair of freshmen earn All-SWJCFC honors.

He joined the Northeastern Oklahoma staff immediately following his playing career. As a wide receiver at Texas Lutheran University he was four-year starter, three-time all-conference player and all-America player.

Thrash – a Hubbard, Texas, native – graduated from Texas Lutheran in 2010 with a degree in kinesiology.

He and his wife, Chanel, have one daughter, Tatum.

JUSTIN STEPHENSDefensive Assistant

Former ACU linebacker Justin Stephens is in his first season on the Wildcats’ coaching staff, serving as a defensive assistant coach while he works on his master’s degree.

Stephens was a four-year letterman for the Wildcats who played in 41 games with

24 starts at linebacker. The Wildcats posted a 27-18 record during Stephens’ four seasons and reached the NCAA Division II playoffs during his freshman year in 2011.

As a senior in 2014, Stephens led the Wildcats in tackles with 100, good enough for tied for fifth in the Southland Conference. He had four games of double-digit tackle totals: 12 in a win over Ave Maria (Fla.), 12 in a loss at Sam Houston State, 13 in a loss against Northwestern State and a career-best 16 stops in a season-ending win at Stephen F. Austin.

His performance against Stephen F. Austin State might have been the finest of his career as he posted eight solo tackles in the Wildcats’ victory over the playoff-bound Lumberjacks. Stephens wore No. 20 throughout his career, but wore No. 17 in the final game of the season in tribute to his father, Stan Stephens, who wore No. 17 during his days as an ACU quarterbacks (1987-89).

Stephens finished his career with 257 tackles, which is good for ninth on ACU’s all-time tackles list.

He graduated from Argyle Liberty Christian High School in 2010 and spent the 2010 season as a redshirt at ACU. His parents, Stan and Sherri Stephens, are both ACU graduates.


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ADAM YBARRADirector of Sports Medicine

Adam Ybarra is in his fourth year as the director of sports medicine at Abilene Christian University. He was named to his current position in the summer of 2013.

Ybarra came to ACU after spending three years as the head athletics trainer/instructor

for the football, men’s basketball, cheer and rodeo programs at Missouri Valley College. His responsibilities there included supervising student athletics trainers and graduate assistants, making all return-to-play decisions, conducting mass physicals, and implementing all rehabilitation protocals.

Ybarra began his career in sports medicine in January 2005 as a student athletics trainer for the Kansas State baseball, crew and football teams. After graduating from there in May 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training, Ybarra served the Missouri football program for three seasons as a graduate assistant athletic trainer.

Ybarra earned his Master of Science degree in health education and promotion from Missouri in spring 2009, and soon afterward began a season-long internship with the Carolina Panthers. He also spent the summer of 2006 as an intern athletics trainer with the San Diego Chargers. Ybarra joined the staff at Missouri Valley College in July 2010.

Ybarra is a regular certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association. He also is certified by the American Red Cross in adult, child and infant CPR/AED.

He and his wife, Elise, have been married six years.

JENNY SCRUGGSAssistant Director / Sports Medicine

Jenny Scruggs is in her seventh year with Abilene Christian’s athletics training staff. She first served the Wildcats for three years as a graduate assistant athletics trainer before being promoted to assistant director of sports medicine.

In her current position, Scruggs’ responsibilities include evaluating injuries, developing treatment specific to sport and injury, and instructing athletics training students.

Prior to her arrival in Abilene, Scruggs served the Kansas State equestrian and football teams as a student athletics trainer from August 2007 to July 2010. She also spent a year working as a physical therapy technician at the Maximum Performance Physical Therapy Clinic and Fitness Center.

Scruggs received her Master of Education degree in kinesiology, sport and recreation from Hardin-Simmons University in December 2012. She earned a bachelor’s degree in athletics training from Kansas State University in 2009 and an Associate of Science degree in personal training from Allen County Community College in 2007.

Scruggs is certified by the National Athletic Trainers and American Heart Associations, and is a State of Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer.

BRIAN WELCHAssistant Director / Sports Medicine

Brian Welch is in his fifth year working for the Abilene Christian athletics training staff. He began his tenure with the Wildcats in August 2011 as a graduate assistant athletics trainer, but was promoted to assistant director of sports medicine

in June 2013.In his current position, Welch is responsible for providing

preventive and rehabilitative treatment, evaluating athletics injuries and illnesses, and the documenting of injuries and treatment.

Welch is NATA (National Association of Athletic Trainers) certified and has been a licensed athletic trainer in both Missouri and Texas since 2011. He is also a licensed physical therapist assistant in Missouri and recognized as an American Red Cross professional responder.

Welch received his Bachelor of Science degree in athletics training from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo., in December 2010, and Associate of Applied Science degree from Linn State (Mo.) Technical College in August 2007. He is currently pursuing a Master of Education degree in kinesiology, sports and recreation from Hardin-Simmons University.

Welch interned for the St. Louis Rams during the summer of 2013, and in the summer of 2012 he was the head athletics trainer for the San Angelo Colts of the independent United Baseball League.

He and his wife, Myla, were married in June 2015.

JEFF BOURQUEDirector of Strength and Conditioning

Jeff Bourque is in his first year as ACU’s Director of Strength and Conditioning after serving the previous 18 months as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Washington.

Bourque (pronounced Burke) has been a strength coach since August 2005, working at five different universities, for the Washington Nationals and for Cape Cod Rehabilitation. His most recent stop was at the University of Washington where he served from January 2014-August 2015, working mainly with football and men’s tennis.

Prior to spending the last 18 months at Washington, Bourque was at Boise State University (August 2012-January 2014) working with football, softball and men’s and women’s tennis. He moved from Boise State to Washington State when Chris Peterson was hired away as the Huskies’ new head football coach.

Bourque has also worked at the University of Nevada as well as the University of Arkansas.

A 2005 graduate of East Central (Okla.) University, Bourque was the strength and conditioning coach for baseball and the Tigers’ assistant baseball coach from August 2005-March 2006.

Bourque, his wife, Stacey, have two sons: Easton and Mason..

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LaMarcus Allen • DT

6-0, 310, SOPH, 1VL PROSPER, TEXAS (PROSPER HS)

Will start on the Wildcats’ defensive line again in 2015 after starting in three games and playing in nine games. He’s the team’s leading returning sack artist after recording 3.0 sacks in 2014.

2014 (Freshman): Allen had a solid freshman season for the Wildcats, finishing the season with 21 tackles (11 solo stops), including 4.0 tackles for loss (minus-17 yards in losses). He also came up with 3.0 sacks for minus-15 yards in losses, and he forced two fumbles. Played his best game of the season on Nov. 1 in ACU’s 52-35 win over Central Arkansas in Plano when he came up with seven tackles (six solo), one sack and two forced fumbles. He also had sacks against Incarnate Word (21-0 ACU win on Sept. 20) and against Northwestern State, La. (34-10 ACU loss on Nov. 8).

High School: As a senior at Prosper HS, Allen compiled 57 tackles (35 solo), including 10 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks for minus-20 yards in losses. He was a team captain, academic all-district and first team all-District 9-4A selection. As a junior he had 48 tackles (16 solo) and 4.0 sacks. He was a third team all-Region II-4A selection, first team all-district pick while playing for a team that went 10-3 before losing to Lancaster in the third round of the state playoffs. Also lettered in basketball and track and field. Played at Prosper for head coach Kent Scott.

Personal: Son of Shawn and Joi Allen. Brother, Davon Allen, played at Rice (2008-12) and has played the past two seasons in the Arena Football League (Arizona Rattlers and Portland Thunder). Another brother, quarterback Javellen Allen, played at Arizona in 2012 and 2013, and is now at Kilgore College. 2014 graduate of Prosper High School. Born 16 July 1996.

LaMarcus Allen Career Defensive Stats

Season GP-GS UT-Solo-Ttl TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds Int.-Yds.

2014 9-3 11-10-21 4.0-(-17) 3.0-(-15) 0-0

Totals 9-3 11-10-21 4.0-(-17) 3.0-(-15) 0-0

Keith Barnett • CB

5-0, 190, SR, 3VL CONVERSE, TEXAS (CONVERSE JUDSON HS)

Barnett was set to return to a starting spot at cornerback, but suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Wildcats’ Aug. 15 scrimmage. Played in nine games with eight starts in 2014

2014 (Junior): Barnett finished the season with 21 tackles (15 solo), including one forced fumble, one fumble return and one pass breakup. Had a season-high four tackles in the Wildcats’ Aug. 27 season-opener at Georgia State, and matched that with four more tackles in the Nov. 15 season-ending game at Stephen F. Austin

State. In the Wildcats’ game at McNeese State on Oct. 18, he had a fumble return of 54 yards that led to ACU’s final touchdown in a 31-20 loss to the Cowboys.

2013 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 11 games with five starts,four of which were over the final five contests of the season. Made 35 tackles, 25 of which were solo. Credited with three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble vs. Tarleton State. Broke up a pass at Pittsburg State. Recorded a season-high six tackles at Houston Baptist, New Mexico State and Prairie View A&M.

2012 (Freshman): Appeared in seven games. Assisted on three tackles, two of which were vs. West Alabama.

High School: Second team all-District 25-5A selection as a senior. Barnett finished the 2011 season with 36 tackles, one interception and two pass breakups. He was also on the track and field team at Judson where he helped the Rockets win the district title in the 4x100 relay in 42.03 (eighth at Class 5A state meet in 41.79). Played for head coach Sean McAuliffe.

Personal: Son of Jerod and Ebony Douglas. His father is former Converse Judson HS star running back Jerod Douglas, who went on to play at Baylor. 2012 graduate of Converse Judson High School. Born March 20, 1994.

Keith Barnett Career Defensive Stats


2012 7-0 0-3-3 0-0 0-0 0-0

2013 11-5 25-10-35 0-0 0-0 0-0

2014 9-8 15-6-21 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 27-13 40-19-59 0-0 0-0 0-0

Hayden Brodowsky • DS

5-11, 270, JR, 1VL, LANCASTER, CALIF. (DESERT CHRISTIAN HS / ANTELOPE VALLEY CC)

(Sophomore): Started all 12 games as the Wildcats’ deep snapper and didn’t have a mis-snap on a punt or field goal in any game. Will return to that role in 2015.

2013 (Freshman): Was the deep snapper at Antelope Valley C.C.

High School: As a junior and senior at Desert Christian HS, Brodowsky was an all-league selection on the offensive line. He was also an all-Valley offensive line selection, and he was the all-Valley Defensive Player of the Year. He was a four-year letterman in football, and also lettered in baseball.

Personal: Son of Jeff and Barbara Brodowsky. 2013 graduate of Desert Christian High School. Born 01 March 1995.

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De’Andre Brown • RB

5-9, 190, SOPH, 1VL LEWISVILLE, TEXAS (LEWISVILLE HS)

Career Honors• USA College Football second team pre-season all-America, 2015• First team pre-season all-Southland Conference, 2015• Second team all-Southland Conference, 2014

First team pre-season all-Southland Conference selection in 2015. Brown is the third-leading rusher returning to the Southland Conference in 2015 behind only Michael Henry of Nisholls (1,005 yards in 2014) and Sam Houston State quarterback Jared Johnson (999 yards in 2014). He’s already earned pre-season all-America accolades from USA College Football and is a first team pre-season all-Southland Conference selection.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Posted a sensational redshirt freshman season in 2014, rushing for 962 yards and nine touchdowns on just 137 carries. He averaged 7.0 yards per carry, which led the Southland Conference and was second in FCS. That average was ninth in all of NCAA Division I football. His total of 962 rushing yards was the third-highest total by a freshman at the FCS level, trailing only Chase Edmonds of Fordham (1,838 yards) and Alex Lakes of Mercer (1,107 yards). That total was also the 11th-best total by a freshman in all of NCAA Division I football. Brown was fourth in the league in total rushing yards, but was second in the league in yards per game (96.2 ypg). He posted two games with three rushing touchdowns: Oct. 11 at home against Ave Maria (Fla.) on Homecoming and Nov. 15 at Stephen F. Austin State. The 256 yards he rushed for in the Wildcats’ season-ending win at SFA was the top rushing effort in the Southland Conference in 2014 and is the fifth-best single-game rushing total in ACU history. Despite missing two games after suffering a knee injury in ACU’s 38-35 win at Troy, Brown still posted five 100-yard rushing games, including two big games in the Wildcats’ biggest Southland wins of the season. On Nov. 1 at Plano’s Clark Stadium, Brown led the Wildcats – playing without starting quarterback Parker McKenzie – to a 52-35 win over Central Arkansas by rushing for 171 yards on 28 carries. He also threw a 4-yard touchdown pass and caught one pass in the game. He saved his best for last, however, when he carried the ball 22 times for 256 yards and three touchdowns in ACU’s season-ending 37-35 win at Stephen F. Austin on Nov. 15. In that game he had touchdown runs of 66 yards (first quarter), 19 yards (second quarter) and 18 yards (third quarter). However, he saved one of his biggest runs of the season for the Wildcats’ final drive as they were trying to kill the clock. After SFA missed a potential go-ahead field goal with 1:19 to play, ACU took over on its own 20-yard line trying to run off the final 79 seconds of the game. On second-and-9, Brown broke around the right side for 24 yards to give ACU a new set of downs. ACU forced SFA to burn its final two timeouts before punting the ball with 11 seconds to play. ACU’s Nick Richardson sacked SFA quarterback Zach Conque on the game’s final play and the Wildcats had their biggest conference win of the season. He was voted the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week after the win over SFA. The first 100-yard game of Brown’s career came on Sept. 6 as he went for 109 yards on 14 carries against Northern Arizona. Almost one month later – after missing games against Incarnate Word and Houston Baptist with a leg injury – Brown went for 106 yards on 13 carries against Lamar. Two weeks later he had 109 yards and one score on 13 tough carries against McNeese State. Brown also caught 12 passes for 91 yards on the season. After the season he was voted second team all-Southland Conference, the only freshman on the second

team offensive unit and one of only three freshman in the entire league to earn a spot on either the first or second teams. Was also on the Jerry Rice Award Watch List during the season. The Jerry Rice Award is given annually to the top first-year player in FCS football.

2013 (Freshman): Redshirt.

High School: Brown signed with Wildcats after originally committing to New Mexico State. As a senior at Lewisville, Brown ran for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns and had a long run of 92 yards. A two-time first team all-District 5-5A selection, Brown ran for 523 yards and nine touchdowns on 81 carries as a junior and caught 24 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Finished his career with 2,107 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 317 carries and caught 45 passes for 471 yards and two scores.

Personal: Son of Gina and Eric Brown. His father, Eric, played at ACU in the early 1990s. 2013 graduate of Lewisville High School. Born 10 October 1994.

De’Andre Brown 2014 Game-by-Game Rushing Stats

Opp. Date No. Yds. Avg. TD Long YPG

Ga. State 8/27 12 34 2.8 0 7 34.0

N. Arizona 9/6 14 109 7.8 0 24 71.5

Troy 9/13 8 72 9.0 1 47 71.7

Lamar 10/4 13 106 8.2 0 31 80.3

Ave Maria 10/11 10 58 5.8 3 32 75.8

McNeese 10/18 13 109 8.4 1 26 81.3

S. Houston 10/25 9 20 2.2 1 5 72.6

Cent. Ark. 11/1 28 171 6.1 0 56 84.9

NW State 11/8 8 27 3.4 0 7 78.4

SFA 11/15 22 256 11.6 3 66 96.2

Totals 137 962 7.0 9 66 96.2

Sam Denmark • MLB

6-1, 225, SOPH, 1VL LAS CRUCES, N.M. (LAS CRUCES HS)

Career Honors• Second team pre-season all-Southland Conference, 2015

Expected to start at middle linebacker once again after playing in 10 games with nine starts in 2014. Denmark is the Wildcats’ leading returning tackler and the third-leading tackler returning in the Southland Conference.

2014 (Freshman): Denmark moved into the Wildcats’ starting lineup in the season’s second week of the season and remained there for the rest of the season, except for games he missed with injury against Central Arkansas (Nov. 1) and Northwestern State, La. (Nov. 8). Denmark finished the season with 77 tackles (39 solo), averaging 7.7 tackles per game (eighth in the Southland Conference). He also led all Southland Conference freshmen in both total tackles and tackles per game. Denmark had a big game at home against Incarnate Word on Sept. 20 in a game broadcast on the Southland Conference TV Network, finishing the game with six tackles (three solo) and two interceptions (18 yards in returns). One of those interceptions came on UIW’s first possession of the second half, cutting off a scoring opportunity inside the ACU 10-yard line with the Wildcats leading 14-0. ACU would go on to win the game 21-0 for the program’s first Southland Conference win since 1972.



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Denmark had double-digit tackle totals in each of his final three games of the season: 11 at McNeese State on Oct. 18 (two solo), 14 at Sam Houston State on Oct. 25 (three solo), and 12 at Stephen F. Austin State on Nov. 15 (seven solo). Denmark finished with two sacks and four tackles for loss on the season, and he also had one fumble recovery (at Houston Baptist on September 27).

High School: Denmark is an all-around athlete who won state championships in both football and basketball during his career. As a senior in 2013 at Las Cruces HS, he had 155 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss. He also recorded eight sacks and was the spearhead behind five goal-line stands. A two-way starter, he also caught 15 passes for 378 yards and six touchdowns from the tight end position. Led his team to back-to-back Class 5A state championships and a 23-2 record in two years as a starter. As a senior in 2013, he helped lead Las Cruces to a 27-26 win over bitter crosstown rival Mayfield in the state championship game. After his senior season he was voted the Defensive Player of the Year on the 2013 American Family Insurance All-USA New Mexico Football Team presented by USA Today. A first team all-district and all-state selection at linebacker after his junior and senior seasons, Denmark was also a second team all-state selection at tight end after his senior season. Demark was a first team all-district tight end and linebacker after his junior season. In the 2012 state championship win over Sandia, Denmark caught a 52-yard scoring pass and then had a key interception in the end zone with nine minutes to play to preserve the Bulldawgs’ 35-28 win. He was the NM Preps Combine Linebacker MVP and the top-ranked linebacker in the southern part of New Mexico. After his senior season, Denmark was the No. 1-ranked linebacker in New Mexico by NMPreps.com. Led Las Cruces to the Class 5A state championship in basketball in 2012-13. Played at Las Cruces for head coach Jim Miller.

Personal: Son of Brian and Janet Denmark. 2014 graduate of Las Cruces High School. Born 11 September 1995.

Sam Denmark Career Defensive Stats


2014 10-9 36-41-77 4.0-(-26) 2.0-(-17) 2-18

Totals 10-9 36-41-77 4.0-(-26) 2.0-(-17) 2-18

Codey Funk • OT

6-5, 325, SR, 1VL GRIDLEY, ILL. (EL PASO-GRIDLEY HS / HEARTLAND CC)

Career Honors• USA College Football Second team pre-season all-America, 2015• First team pre-season all-Southland Conference, 2015• Second team all-Southland Conference, 2014

Codey Funk returns for what could be his final season as Wildcat, although ACU is appealing to the NCAA for another year of eligibility in 2016. Regardless, Funk should be one of the top offensive linemen in the Southland Conference in 2015. He’s already earned pre-season all-America accolades from USA College Football and is a first team pre-season all-Southland Conference selection.

2014 (Junior): Funk started all 12 games of the season at left tackle and performed well enough to earn second team all-Southland Conference honors in his first year in the league. Funk helped ACU finish sixth in the Southland Conference in scoring offense (32.8 points per game), sixth in total offense (437.2 yards per game),

seventh in rushing offense (161.8 ypg), and third in pass offense (275.3 ypg).

2013 (Heartland CC): Played offensive tackle for HCC.

High Sschool: While at El Paso-Gridley HS, Funk played both tight end and offensive tackle his senior year in high school, earning all-conference and all-area honors. That same season, he had a team-leading 80 tackles from his defensive tackle position, and he caught 19 passes for 497 yards in six games at tight end. He scored 11 touchdowns (8 receiving, 3 rushing) that season. He was also a standout basketball player, finishing his career with 1,934 points and 1,200 rebounds (he averaged 22 points/12 rebounds his junior year). He was a three-time first team all-conference selection in basketball. Funk was a third team all-state selection in basketball as a senior, and was an all-area pick as a freshman, sophomore and junior.

Personal: Son of Mark Funk and Michelle Higgins. 2011 graduate of El Paso-Gridley High School. Born 08 August 1993.

Cedric Gilbert • WR

6-2, 225, SR, 1VL LANCASTER, TEXAS (LANCASTER HS / CISCO JC)

Career Honors• USA College Football Second team pre-season all America, 2015• First team pre-season all-Southland Conference, 2015• Second team all-Southland Conference, 2014

Will start at wide receiver again in 2015 after playing in all 12 games in 2014 with nine starts. Has the ability to be one of the most dynamic, big-play wide receivers in the Southland Conference as a senior. He’s already earned pre-season all-America accolades from USA College Football and is a first team pre-season all-Southland Conference selection.

2014 (Junior): One of the top playmakers in the Southland Conference, he finished second in the league (and 20th in the country at the FCS level) in yards per catch (17.6 ypc). Gilbert finished the season with 38 catches for 667 yards and seven touchdowns. The seven touchdowns ended up tied for third-most in the league as Gilbert earned second team all-Southland Conference honors. Gilbert did not post a 100-yard receiving game during the season, but he did have two games with at least 90 receiving yards and two others with at least 70 yards. He caught touchdown passes against Georgia State (60 yards), Northern Arizona (39 yards), Troy (63 yards), Incarnate Word (70 yards) and Lamar (38 yards), and two against Houston Baptist.

2011-12 (Cisco Junior College): As a freshman in 2011 at Cisco, Gilbert caught 36 passes for 658 yards and six touchdowns. He had his biggest game of his freshman season against eventual conference champion Navarro College when he caught 12 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. As a soph in 2012, he caught 27 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns in only eight games.

High School: Aside from being a top football recruit out of Lancaster High School, Gilbert was also part of Lancaster’s dominating Class 4A track and field teams. As a senior in 2011, he ran on the Tigers’ state championship teams in both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, and as a junior anchored the 4x400 relay team to the state title.

Personal: Son of Linda and Charles Gilbert. 2011 graduate of Lancaster High School. Born 25 December 1992.

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Cedric Gilbert Career Receiving Stats

Season GP-GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Long YPG

2014 12-9 38 667 17.6 7 70 55.6

TOTAL 12-9 38 667 17.6 7 70 55.6

Lynn Grady • LB

6-1, 210, SR, 3VL KILLEEN, TEXAS (KILLEEN ELLISON HS)

2014 (Junior): Played and started in nine games as a junior, finishing the season with 52 tackles (31 solo). He also had 7.0 tackles for loss (minus-19 yards in losses), two passes broken up, two passes defended, two quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. Grady had a career-best 10 tackles in two separate games during the season: Aug. 27 in ACU’s loss at Georgia State and Sept. 20 in ACU’s 21-0 win over Incarnate Word. Grady missed ACU games against Ave Maria, McNeese State and Stephen F. Austin State because of various injuries. In the win over Incarnate Word, Grady had 10 tackles (seven solo), including two tackles for loss.

2013 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in 11 games with one start (Sept. 7 vs. McMurry), finishing the season with 25 tackles, including 20 solo stops. He also had two tackles for loss and two sacks to go along with one quarterback hurry and two pass breakups. His best game of the season came on Sept. 28 when he had six tackles (five solo) in a double-overtime loss to Tarleton State at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. He had one sacks against Houston Baptist and another against New Mexico State.

2012 (Sophomore): Played in two games before suffering a season-ending injury against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Sept. 8. He finished with eighth tackles (six solo stops) with four in each of his two games played. He had one tackle for loss against Texas A&M-Kingsville, as well as one pass breakup against the Javelinas.

2011 (Freshman): Grady played in 10 of 11 games for the Wildcats as a true freshman, finishing the season with 18 tackles, including one tackle for loss. His best game came Oct. 29 in the Wildcats’ win over Texas A&M-Commerce when he finished with six tackles (three solo). He also had four tackles – incuding one-half tackle for loss – in ACU’s Oct. 8 win over Eastern New Mexico. He also had one-half tackle for loss in ACU’s Nov. 5 win at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

High School: Competed in football and track and field. Played defensive back in football with two varsity letters. For a 4-6 team as senior he had 70 tackles, 10 tackles behind LOS, 1 interception and 2 forced fumbles. Grady earned second team all-district honors. Had times of 14.2 and 39.4 as regional qualifier in hurdle events.

Personal: Son of Lynn and Sandra Grady. 2011 graduate of Ellison High School. Born 21 January 1993.

Lynn Grady Career Defensive Stats


2011 10-1 11-7-18 1.0-(-7) 0-0 0-0

2012 2-0 6-2-8 1.0-(-4) 0-0 0-0

2013 11-1 20-5-25 2.0-(-11) 2.0-(-11) 0-0

2014 9-9 31-21-52 7.0-(-19) 0-0 0-0

Totals 32-11 68-35-103 11.0-(-41) 2.0-(-11) 0-0

Nik Grau • PK

6-1, 210, JR, 2VL GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (GRAPEVINE HS)

Career Honors• Second team pre-season all-Southland Conference, 2015• Honorable mention all-Southland Conference, 2014

Returns for a third season as the Wildcats’ placekicker, Grau is already among ACU’s all-time placekicking leaders in career field goals (seventh with 24), career PATs (third with 102), PAT attempts (third with 109), and career kicking points (fourth with 174). He’s already earned second team pre-season all-Southland Conference accolades.

2014 (Sophomore): Grau was very solid again as a sophomore, connecting on 14 of 17 field goals and 46 of 47 PATs. His only PAT miss of the season came in the season finale against Stephen F. Austin State on Nov. 15. Prior to that miss, Grau had made 46 straight PATs on the season (he missed his last PAT of the 2013 season against Prairie View A&M). Dating back to the Wildcats’ last two games of the 2013 season, Grau enters the 2015 season having hit 58 of his last 60 PATs. He had a career-best 13 kicking points in the Wildcats’ season-opening loss at Georgia State as he hit all three of his field goal attempts and all four PATs. One of his field goals that night in the Georgia Dome was a career-best 42 yards. He also scored 12 points against Ave Maria on Oct. 11 (6 for 6 on PATs and 2 for 2 on field goals). He scored 11 points against Stephen F. Austin, including kicking the first game-winning field goal of his career. Grau drilled a 31-yard field goal with 5:48 to play, and those three points were the deciding factor in ACU’s 37-35 win over the playoff-bound Lumberjacks. He was voted the Southland Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in the win over SFA. His 14 field goals in 2014 are the second-most in a season in ACU history behind the 21 field goals posted by Morgan Lineberry in 2010, and his 88 kicking points are the fourth-most in a single season in ACU history, just ahead of the 86 he scored last season. Grau also serves as the Wildcats’ kickoff specialist, finishing the season with 66 kickoffs, eight of which were touchbacks and one that went out of bounds.

2013 (Freshman): Scored 86 points on 10 field goals and 56 extra points. Recorded a season-high 11 points with a 29-yard field goal and eight PAT’s in season-finale victory at Prairie View A&M. Finished the year 10-for-11 on field goal attempts with a long of 38 yards vs. Incarnate Word. Made 56 of 62 PATs, including 10-of-12 in season-opening win vs. Concordia (Ala.). Didn’t miss another extra point until Oct. 19 game vs. UIW, during which he missed one of four. Missed another two extra points in five-point loss at New Mexico State. Lone field goal miss was against New Mexico Highlands. Didn’t have any kicks blocked. Recorded 82 kickoffs, 24 of which were touchbacks and two that went out of bounds.

High School: As a senior in 2012, he hit 11 of 13 field goals, including a career-best 52-yarder against L.D. Bell in a late September game. As a senior he was a first team all-District 6-5A selection as both a punter and placekicker. As a junior in 2011, he hit 8 of 12 field goals, including a long kick of 45 yards. He was the first team all-District 6-5A placekicker. Also played soccer at Grapevine where he was a two-time all-district forward. He scored 15 goals as a junior in 2012.

Personal: Son of Ray and Yvette Grau. 2013 graduate of Grapevine High School. Born 23 August 1994.



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Nik Grau Career Placekicking Stats

Season GP-GS FGM-FGA Long PATM-PATA Points

2013 11-11 10-11 38 56-62 86

2014 12-12 14-17 42 46-47 88

Totals 23-23 24-28 42 102-109 174

Austin Kilcullen • P

6-5, 200, JR, 2VL CLARKSVILLE, TENN. (CLARKSVILLE HS)

2014 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games for the Wildcats, punting 54 times for an average of 36.5 yards per punt. He had a long punt on the season of 57 yards against Lamar on Oct. 4, and had two other punts of at least 50 yards on the season: 54 yards at McNeese State (Oct. 18) and a 50-yarder in the season-opener at Georgia State (Aug. 27). He had 19 punts downed inside the 20 (an improvement of 12 punts over his freshman year), 22 fair catches and only two touchbacks.

2013 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games. Punted 40 times for an averaged of 44.2 yards per kick. Eleven of his punts sailed over 50 yards, four were called touchbacks, four were fair caught, while seven dropped inside the 20-yard line. Punted a season-high seven times in consecutive games vs. New Mexico Highlands and Illinois State. Longest punt of year sailed 64 yards at Illinois State and had a 60-yard boot the following weekend vs. Tarleton State.


High School: Two-time all-region punter in 2010 and 2011 at Clarksville HS. Was an all-area selection in 2010 and 2011 and Clarksville Special Teams Player of the Year in 2010 and 2011.

Personal: Son of Jim and Dawn Kilcullen. 2012 graduate of Clarksville High School. Born 28 September 1993.

Austin Kilcullen Career Punting Stats

Season GP-GS No. Yds. Avg. Long TB FC I20 BK

2013 11-11 40 1768 44.2 64 4 4 7 0

2014 12-12 54 1970 36.5 57 2 22 19 0

Totals 23-23 94 3738 39.8 64 6 26 26 0

Riley Mayfield • OL

6-7, 305, SOPH, 1VL CEDAR PARK, TEXAS (CEDAR PARK HS)

Career Honors• Second team pre-season all-Southland Conference, 2015

Mayfield was to return to anchor the right side of the Wildcats’ offensive line in 2015, but he will miss the entire season after suffering an off-season right knee injury. He had surgery the first week of August and should be ready to return for the 2016 season.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Mayfield started all 12 games of the season at right tackle and performed well as a redshirt freshman in his first year in the league. Mayfield helped ACU finish sixth in the Southland Conference in scoring offense (32.8 points per game), sixth in total offense (437.2 yards per game), seventh in rushing offense (161.8 ypg), and third in pass offense (275.3 ypg).


High School: Starter at offensive guard on Cedar Park’s Class 4A Division II state championship team in 2012. Voted first team all-District 25-4A and was named to second team all-Super CenTex. Also received interest from Baylor, Texas State and Central Arkansas and passed up offers from Central Arkansas and Texas State to sign with the Wildcats.

Personal: Son of Ron and Peggy Mayfield. 2013 graduate of Cedar Park High School. Born 01 April 1995.

Parker McKenzie • QB

5-11, 190, JR, 2VL SPRING BRANCH, TEXAS (SMITHSON VALLEY HS)

Career Honors• Honorable mention all-Southland Conference, 2014

Parker McKenzie in the ACU Record Book• 3,084 yards in 2014 (Eighth in ACU single-season history)• 236 completions in 2014 (Sixth in ACU single-season history)• 3,054 total offensive yards (Eighth in ACU single-season history)• Fourth straight ACU starting QB to throw for at least 3,000 yards in a season• His 3,084 yards also represent the seventh season in the last 10 Wildcat campaigns in which an ACU quarterback has thrown for at least 3,000 yards.

McKenzie was perhaps the biggest surprise of the Wildcats’ season as he passed for 3,084 yards and 22 touchdowns in leading ACU to a 6-6 record and 4-4 mark in the Southland Conference. He is the top returning QB in the Southland in several categories, including passing yards (3,084), passing TDs (22), completion percentage (64.7 percent), passing yards per game (280.4 ypg), yards per attempt (8.44) and total offense (3,054 yards).

2014 (Sophomore): McKenzie earned the starting job in summer two-a-days in August and proved worthy of the assignment from the first snap of the season. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, against FBS member Georgia State at Georgia State and in front of a national TV audience watching on ESPNU, McKenzie completed 30 of 40 passes for 403 yards and four touchdowns as he almost led the Wildcats to a win over the Panthers. ACU fell to Georgia State, 38-37, but McKenzie proved himself worthy of the starting assignment. His numbers from the game – the attempts, completions, yards and touchdown passes – are the best numbers ever posted by an ACU quarterback in his first career start. The 403-yard effort was the second-best single-game passing game by a quarterback in the Southland Conference in 2014 and is tied for the 17th-best single-game performance by a quarterback in ACU history. The 403 yards also made McKenzie the 10th quarterback in ACU history to throw for at least 400 yards in a single game, joining Jim Reese, Mitchell Gale, John David Baker, Loyal Proffitt, Clint Longley, Jim Lindsey, John Frank, Billy Malone and John Mayes on the list. He earned Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors, the

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first Wildcat football player to earn that distinction since the program moved up to the FCS level and returned to the Southland Conference. He would earn that distinction again two weeks later when he completed 25 of 34 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns as he helped rally the Wildcats from a 21-7 halftime deficit to a 38-35 win at Troy on Sept. 13. That win was ACU’s first win over an FBS-level opponent since a 1959 win at Texas-El Paso (known at the time as Texas Western). That 312-yard game was the first of five games the rest of the season that saw McKenzie throw for at least 300 yards: 312 at Troy, 329 at home in a 21-0 win over Incarnate Word (Sept. 20), 359 on the road in a 59-14 win over Houston Baptist (Sept. 27), 304 at home in a 55-14 win over Ave Maria (Oct. 11), and 352 in a 38-21 loss at Sam Houston State (Oct. 25). McKenzie was knocked around in the Sam Houston game and missed the Wildcats’ Nov. 1 win over Central Arkansas and the next week when he returned (Nov. 8) he threw three interceptions in a 34-10 home loss to Northwestern State. However, he bounced back in a big way as he and redshirt freshman De’Andre Brown (256 rushing yards) led the Wildcats to a big season-ending 37-35 win over playoff-bound Stephen F. Austin State in Nacogdoches. McKenzie completed 19 of 29 passes (no interceptions) for 267 yards and one touchdown as ACU secured its ninth straight season with both at least six wins and at least a .500 record. In the game, McKenzie caught a 2-point conversion pass from Cade Stone that actually turned out to be the difference in the game. He finished his season among Southland Conference and FCS leaders in several categories. He led the league in completion percentage (64.7 percent) and was second in passing yards (3,084), passing yards per game (280.4), passing efficiency (150.6) and total offense per game (277.6 ypg), and was fourth in touchdown passes (22). He was ninth at the FCS level in yards per game, 12th in completion percentage, yards per attempt (8.44) and passing efficiency, 14th in passing yards, 19th in total offense per game, tied for 20th in touchdown passes, and 25th in yards per completions (13.1 ypc).

2013 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in five games for the Wildcats as a backup to John David Baker. Completed 3 of 3 passes for 33 yards, including a long pass of 16 yards on Sept. 7 against McMurry. He also ran the ball four times for minus-4 yards.


High School: McKenzie is the first three-year starting quarterback in Smithson Valley HS history, leading the Rangers to a 24-7 record in 31 starts. Completed 320 of 538 passes in three seasons for 4,679 yards and 43 touchdowns while completing 59.4 percent of his passes. He set school records for career total yards (4,962) and career passing yards (4,679). He led the Rangers to back-to-back 10-2 records as both a junior and senior. He was an all-district performer in 2009, 2010 and 2010. He was also selected academic all-district in each of those seasons. He was an all-county first team quarterback in 2010 and 2011.

Personal: Son of Doug and Teri McKenzie. 2012 graduate of Smithson Valley High School. Born 09 March 1994.

Parker McKenzie Game-by-Game Passing Stats2013

Opp. Date Att.-Comp.-Int. Pct. Yds. TD Long YPG

Concordia 8-31 0-0-0 .000 0 0 0 0.0

McMurry 9-7 1-1-0 100.0 16 0 16 8.0

NM High. 9-14 0-0-0 .000 0 0 0 5.3

HBU 10-12 2-2-0 100.0 17 0 11 8.3

UIW 10-19 0-0-0 .000 0 0 0 6.6

Totals 5-0 3-3-0 100.0 33 0 16 6.6

2014

Opp. Date Att.-Comp.-Int. Pct. Yds. TD Long YPG

Ga. State 8-27 30-40-1 75.0 403 4 60 403.0

N. Ariz. 9-6 14-22-1 63.6 165 2 40 284.0

Troy 9-13 25-34-2 73.5 312 2 63 293.3

UIW 9-20 21-33-0 63.6 329 2 70 302.3

HBU 9-27 21-31-0 67.7 359 4 59 313.6

Lamar 10-4 20-35-0 57.1 182 2 38 291.7

Ave Maria 10-11 22-31-0 71.0 304 1 31 293.4

McNeese 10-18 15-30-1 50.0 141 1 32 274.4

SHSU 10-25 29-44-1 66.0 352 2 64 283.0

NW State 11-8 20-36-3 55.6 270 1 38 281.7

SFA 11-15 19-29-0 65.5 267 1 45 280.4

Totals 236-365-9 64.7 3084 22 70 280.4

Parker McKenzie Career Passing Stats

Season GP-GS Att.-Comp.-Int. Pct. Yds. TD Long YPG

2013 5-0 3-3-0 100.0 33 0 16 6.6

2014 11-11 236-365-9 64.7 3084 22 70 280.4

Totals 16-11 239-368-9 64.9 3117 22 70 194.8

Chance Rieken • OL

6-5, 310, SOPH, 1VL COMFORT, TEXAS (COMFORT HS)

Rieken is slated to return to his starting spot at left guard where he played in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman with 11 starts.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Rieken played in all 12 games of the season at left guard (11 starts) and performed well as a redshirt freshman in his first year in the league. Rieken helped ACU finish sixth in the Southland Conference in scoring offense (32.8 points per game), sixth in total offense (437.2 yards per game), seventh in rushing offense (161.8 ypg), and third in pass offense (275.3 ypg).


High School: Helped lead Comfort back from an 0- 4 non-district start to a 4-2 District 3-2A record and a berth in the Class 2A Division I state playoffs. After the season he was voted the District 3-2A Offensive Lineman of the Year and was a first team all-district selection. He was also the District 3-2A Defensive Lineman of the Year and was first team all-Hill Country.

Personal: Son of Jay Rieken. 2013 graduate of Comfort High School. Born 07 June 1995.


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Rishaad Wimbley • DE

6-1, 290, SR, 1VL FORNEY, TEXAS (FORNEY HS / SMU)

2014 (Redshirt Junior): Wimbley performed well in his first year as a Wildcat after transferring to ACU from SMU. Wimbley played in 11 games (three starts). He was starting at defensive end by the end of the season. Wimbley finished with 21 tackles (eight solo), including 4.5 tackles for loss (minus-18 yards in losses) and 2.0 sacks (minus-11 yards in losses). He also recovered one fumble and forced a fumble. Had perhaps his best game against Central Arkansas in ACU’s 52-35 win in Plano when he recorded four solo tackles with 2.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and one forced fumble.

2013 (Junior): Redshirt.

2012 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games for the Mustangs and had 10 rushes for 27 yards and one touchdown. He also had three catches for 38 yards. He ran for a touchdown in SMU’s win over Memphis.

2011 (Freshman): Wimbley played in five games and got the start in the BBVA Compass Bowl, scoring two touchdowns in the bowl victory. He had 178 yards and four touchdowns on 40 carries during the season. He rushed for a career-high 115 yards against Rice, scoring twice, including on one 39-yard TD run.

High School: A three-star Rivals.com recruit out of Forney High School. He was selected to PrepStar Magazine’s All-Midlands Region Team. Voted first team all-district as a senior and was ranked No. 84 on the Dallas Morning-News’ all-area top 100 list. Also lettered in powerlifting.

Personal: 2011 graduate of Forney High School. Born 16 June 1992.

Rishaad Wimbley Career Defensive Stats


2014 11-3 8-13-21 4.5-(-18) 2.0-(-11) 0-0

Totals 11-3 8-13-21 4.5-(-18) 2.0-(-11) 0-0

D.J. Arnold • DB

5-10, 180, JR, 2VL WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS (WICHITA FALLS RIDER HS)

Arnold ended spring training as the Wildcats’ starter at strong safety.

2014 (Sophomore): Arnold played in 11 games in 2014 with one start (Sept. 6 vs. Northern Arizona), finishing the season with 18 tackles (seven solo). Arnold’s best game of the season (and his career) came in the game against Northern Arizona when he finished with a career-best 13 tackles (six solo) and one quarterback hurry in ACU’s 27-21 loss to the nationally ranked Lumberjacks.

2013 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a true freshman, finishing with 10 tackles (nine solo stops) and one sack. Arnold had a career-best three tackles in ACU’s 69-23 win over Houston Baptist on Oct. 12. Had his only sack of the season the next week in ACU’s 40-6 win over Incarnate Word.

High School: As a senior in 2012, Arnold set the Rider single-season record with eight interceptions on his way to earning Defensive MVP honors on the Red River 22 team as selected by the Wichita Falls Times Record-News. A first team all-District 5-4A selection in 2012, Arnold finished with 92 tackles to go along with his eight interceptions. He also ran for 100 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries. He helped lead the Raiders to a Class 4A Division II state semifinal appearance in 2012. He was an honorable mention Class 4A all-state selection by both the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association. Also competed in track and field and is part of Rider’s 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

Personal: Son of Tanesha Thompson. 2013 graduate of Wichita Falls Rider High School. Born 17 February 1995.

D.J. Arnold Career Defensive Stats


2013 10-0 9-1–10 1.0-(-1) 0-0 0-0

2014 11-1 7-11-18 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 21-1 16-12-28 1.0-(-1) 0-0 0-0

Monte Green-Avery • WR

6-1, 185, SR, 2VL CUERO, TEXAS (CUERO HS)

Green-Avery ended spring training as the backup at wide receiver to returning starter Cedric Gilbert.

2014 (Junior): Played in all 12 games with two starts (at Troy and at Houston Baptist) during the season, finishing with 15 catches for 251 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard touchdown catch from wide receiver Cade Stone on Oct. 4 in ACU’s 24-21 loss to Lamar. Green-Avery’s other touchdown catch on the season was a 12-yard pass from Parker McKenzie at Troy (Sept. 13) that was the first score of the game.

2013 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games for the Wildcats, finishing the season with four catches for 97 yards and no touchdowns. His biggest play of the season came on Oct. 26 when he caught a 59-yard tipped pass from John David Baker against New Mexico State and then lateraled it off to Taylor Gabriel on the final play of the game. Gabriel was knocked out of bounds at the 6-yard line on the Wildcats’ last-gasp Hail Mary, falling to the Aggies, 34-29.

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in one game (Oct. 6 vs. Eastern New Mexico), but didn’t compile any statistics.


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High School: Three-year letterman at wide receiver and defensive back for teams with records of 11-2 as soph, 13-1 as junior and 9-3 as senior last fall. Career statistics include 66 catches for 1,039 yards and 12 TDs along with 92 tackles, 11 pass breakups and three INTs. He was first team all-district at WR as senior and first team all-district at DB as junior. Also competed in basketball with all-district honors and track and field as sprinter with 10.6 in 100 meters. Freshman letterman on 2008 Class 3A state champs in track and field. Finished third at state meet in long jump in 2010 at 22-7.75.

Personal: Son of Dawn Green. 2011 graduate of Cuero High School. Born 18 April 1993.

Monte Green-Avery Receiving Stats


2012 1-0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0

2012 10-0 4 97 24.2 0 59 9.7

2013 12-2 15 251 16.7 2 65 20.9

Totals 23-2 19 348 18.3 2 65 15.1

Quinton Baker • DB

5-9, 165, JR, 2VL MANOR, TEXAS (MANOR HS)

Baker ended spring training as the Wildcats’starter at right cornerback.

2014 (Sophomore): Played in eight games with two starts (vs. Ave Maria and Lamar), finishing the season with 10 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 tackles for loss. Baker had one interception, two passes broken up, three passes defended and one fumble recovery. He had a season-high five tackles in the Wildcats’ Oct. 4 loss to Lamar, and the next week against Ave Maria (Fla.), he h ad three tackles in a big ACU win.

2013 (Freshman): in 10 games for the Wildcats, finishing the season with 11 tackles (six solo stops), one pass breakup and one blocked kick. He had a career-high four tackles (two solo) in ACU’s season-opening 84-6 win over Concordia, Ala., on Aug. 31. He blocked a punt against Pittsburg State, Kan., on Oct. 5.

High School: Also received interest from Baylor, New Mexico, Texas State, Tulsa and UTEP. Finished his senior season with 55 tackles (34 solo), 10 passes defended and one interception for a 12-4 Manor team that went 6-1 in district play. He was a first team all-District 17-4A selection after the season. As a junior he had 50 tackles (21 solo) and one interception for a 5-6 squad. He was a second team all-District 17-4A selection after the season. As a sophomore he had 15 tackles (5 solo), one pass defended and one interception for a 4-6 team.

Personal: Son of Kaiya Schultz. 2013 graduate of Manor High School. Born 03 January 1995.

Quinton Baker Career Defensive Stats

Season GP-GS UT-Solo–Ttl TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds Int.-Yds.

2013 10-0 6-5--11 0-0 0-0 0-0

2014 8-2 5-5--10 1.0-(-1) 0-0 1-0

Totals 18-2 11-10—21 1.0-(-1) 0-0 1-0

Josh Bloom • DL

6-2, 305, JR, 2VL KINGWOOD, TEXAS (KINGWOOD PARK HS)

Bloom is slated to start the season at defensive tackle.

Football

2014 (Sophomore): Played in all 12 games with one start (season-opener at Georgia State), finishing with seven tackles (three solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss. He also had three passes broken up and three passes defended, as well as a blocked kick (vs. Northern Arizona).

2013 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 10 games in 2013 with 6 tackles (5 solo), 1 tackle for loss, 3 pass breakups for 6-5 team in first season as NCAA FCS team in Southland Conference.


Track and Field

2014 (Sophomore): During the indoor season, Bloom had the top three shot put marks for the Wildcats with a best of 50 feet, 9 inches on Jan. 25 at Oklahoma, which was good for third at the meet. He finished ninth at the Southland Conference indoor championship meet with a mark of 47-2.50. Bloom did not compete outdoors.

2013 (Freshman): Led Wildcats in shot put indoors with 45 feet, 7 inches (13.89) at Texas Tech and also threw 46-5 (14.15) in weight throw. Placed 7th in shot at LSC meet with 45-0.25 (13.72) for team champions. Improved outdoors to 50-2 (15.29) in shot put and placed 4th at LSC meet with 49-7 (15.11) for third-place team. Only 50-foot performance came at Oliver Jackson Classic in Abilene. Also threw 144-4 (44.00) in discus.

High School: Two-time District 18-4A champ in discus and also won shot as senior. Bests of 54-8 and 165-9. Also competed in football and basketball with all-district honors in football with 7 QB sacks as defensive lineman.

Personal: Son of Paul and Carrie Bloom. 2012 graduate of Park High School. Born 14 January 1994.

Josh Bloom Career Defensive Stats


2013 10-2 5-1–-6 1.0-(-1) 0-0 0-0

2014 12-1 3-4—7 2.5-(-7) 0-0 0-0

Totals 22-3 8-5—13 3.5-(-8) 0-0 0-0



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Quentin Bryant • DB

6-0, 200, SOPH, 1VL RIESEL, TEXAS (MART HS)

Bryant ended spring training as the Wildcats’ starter at free safety.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in nine games during the season (no starts), finishing the year with seven tackles (six solo) to go along with one blocked kick and one forced fumble. Bryant blocked a kick and had a forced fumble to go along with one tackle against Houston Baptist.


High School: As a senior, Bryant helped Mart reach the state semifinals and was a first team all-Central Texas defensive back and second team all-Central Texas wide receiver. He was a second team Class A all-state defensive back by the Associated Press, but was a first team all-state selection by TheOldCoach.com. As a junior he led the Panthers to a district title and a spot in the state semifinals, earning Associated Press honorable mention all-state honors at defensive back. As a senior he had 63 tackles and 5 interceptions for 107 yards in returns. He also had 1 touchdowns, 9 pass breakups, and 3 fumble recoveries. He also carried the ball 33 times for 662 yards and 11 touchdowns and had 20 catches for 540 yards and 6 touchdowns. He was a first team all-district selection at both wide receiver and defensive back and a second team all-district selection at placekicker. As a sophomore he was a starter on Mart’s Class A Division I state championship team and was an honorable mention selection on the all-Super CenTex team. As a freshman in 2009, Bryant was part of a Mart team that reached the state quarterfinals.

Personal: Son of Darnell and Jennifer Bryant. 2013 graduate of Mart High School. Born 07 February 1995.

Quentin Bryant Career Defensive Stats


2013 10-0 6-5-11 0-0 0-0 0-0

2014 9-0 6-1-7 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 19-0 12-6-18 0-0 0-0 0-0

Dylan Douglass • DE

6-4, 250, SOPH, 1VL CANYON, TEXAS (CANYON HS)

Douglass had a solid spring training and and fall camp and is scheduled to begin the season as one of the Wildcat’s starters at defensive end.

2014 (Freshman): Douglass moved from linebacker to defensive end and ended up playing in six games as a true freshman. Douglass finished with four tackles (two solo) and one quarterback hurry in his debut season. He had one tackle each against Ave Maria, Central Arkansas, Northwestern State and Stephen F. Austin State.

High School: Douglass was a first team Class 4A all-state linebacker as a senior in 2013. He led the Eagles to a 12-1 record and area

championship in 2013. He finished the season with 147 total tackles (77 solo), including 17 tackles for loss. He forced four fumbles and recorded four sacks on his way to earning first team all-District 3-4A honors. He was also the district’s Defensive MVP. As a junior in 2012, Douglass was a second team Associated Press and Texas High School Coaches’ Association all-state selection. He was the district Defensive MVP as a junior and senior. Played at Canyon for head coach Blake Bryant.

Personal: Son of Dee Jon and Jennifer Douglass. Also lettered in basketball, earning first team all-Super Team honors by the Amarillo Globe-News in 2013-14. 2014 graduate of Canyon High School. Born 12 July 1996.

Dylan Douglass Career Defensive Stats


2014 6-0 2-2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 6-0 2-2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Adrian Duncan • RB

5-10, 200, JR, 2VL CEDAR PARK, TEXAS (VISTA RIDGE HS)

In a stacked backfield, Duncan is listed as the fourth running back, but he’ll get carries in head coach Ken Collums’ offense in 2014.

2014 (Sophomore): Sealed the Wildcats’ first win over an NCAA Division I FBS program in 55 years with a big fourth quarter series at Troy. He picked up a big first down as the Wildcats were trying to put one final touchdown on the board, and then scored on a 9-yard run with 1:17 to play to seal the Wildcats’ 38-35 win over the Trojans. Duncan was in the game after De’Andre Brown and Herschel Sims each went out with injuries. The next week against Incarnate Word, Duncan got the first start of his collegiate career and he finished with 54 yards on 20 carries in ACU’s 21-0 win over the Cardinals. Duncan finished the season with 28 carries for 92 yards and two touchdowns. His other TD came on a short run against Ave Maria (Fla.).

2013 (Freshman): Appeared in four games last season for the Wildcats, finishing with 156 yards and two touchdowns on 36 carries. Had a career-best night on Oct. 12 in ACU’s 69-12 win over Houston Baptist as he ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries with a long run of 30 yards. He also had 40 yards on 16 carries in the season-opening win over Concordia, Ala., and another 27 yards on five carries in the Sept. 14 win over New Mexico Highlands

High School: Two-time captain at Vista Ridge HS in 2011 and 2012. All-district performer who helped his team win three bi-district championships.

Personal: Son of Kevin and Melanie Boates. 2013 graduate of Vista Ridge High School. Born 28 June 1995.

Adrian Duncan Career Rushing Stats


2013 4-0 36 156 4.3 2 30 39.0

2014 11-1 28 92 3.3 2 10 8.4

Totals 15-1 64 248 3.9 4 30 16.5

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Jonathan Epps • WR / CB

5-9, 170, SR, 1VL BOSWELL, TEXAS (BOSWELL HS / TYLER JC)

Career Honors• Second USA College Football Second team pre-season all-America, 2015 (return specialist) • Second team pre-season all-Southland Conference, 2015 (return specialist)• Second team all-Southland Conference, 2014 (return specialist)

Epps ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ starter at a wide receiver position, but the talented senior will also play cornerback and figures to be one of the top punt-return specialists in the country. He’s already earned pre-season all-America accolades from USA College Football.

2014 (Junior): Epps played in all 12 games for the Wildcats, earning second team all-Southland Conference honors as a return specialist after averaging 14.8 yards per punt return and 22.3 yards per kickoff return. He averaged 77.8 all-purpose yards per game. He started two games at cornerback (vs. Central Arkansas and Northwestern State) and finished the season with 30 tackles (25 solo) on defense, while catching four passes for 97 yards and one touchdown. He also had six carries for 48 yards. He had a huge game at cornerback in the Wildcats’ 52-35 win over Central Arkansas on Nov. 1, finishing with four tackles, two interceptions and one pass broken up. He returned one of the interceptions 68 yards for a touchdown on his way to earning Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors. His only offensive touchdown on the season came on Oct. 25 in ACU’s loss at Sam Houston State when he caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Parker McKenzie.

2012-13 (Tyler Junior College): Epps played defensive back as a freshman in 2012, finishing the season with five tackles (four solo). He moved to wide receiver before the 2013 season and finished the season with 26 catches for 322 yards and one TD. He helped the Apaches to a 47-21 win over Garden City (Kan.) C.C. in the Football Capital of Kansas Bowl.

High School: Played at Boswell HS where he was a first team all-District 5-4A at running back as both a junior and senior and a first team all-district pick at defensive back as a junior. In 2009, he rushed for 176 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries. As a junior in 2010, he had more than 400 yards rushing, returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and had four interceptions from his cornerback spot. He was a first team all-district pick at both RB and CB. He finished his career with 59 catches for 621 yards and 10 TDs and ran the ball 244 times for 1,465 yards and 18 TDs with a long touchdown run of 96 yards.

Personal: 2012 graduate of Boswell High School.

Jonathan Epps Career StatsReceiving


2014 12-2 4 97 24.2 1 59 8.1

Totals 12-2 4 97 24.2 1 59 8.1

Defense


2014 12-2 25-5—30 2.0-(-2) 0-0 2-97

Totals 12-2 25-5—30 2.0-(-2) 0-0 2-97

Returns

Season GP-GS PR Yds. Avg. KR Yds. Avg.

2014 12-2 15 222 14.8 21 469 22.3

Totals 12-2 15 222 14.8 21 469 22.3

Bryson Gates • LB

6-5, 215, SOPH, 1VL FAIRFIELD, TEXAS (FAIRFIELD HS)

Gates ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup to Travis Tarver II at strongside linebacker. In the Wildcats’ rotation, Gates figures to see plenty of snaps at linebacker in 2015.

2014 (Freshman): Gates played in nine games with one start (McNeese State) in his true freshman season. Gates finished with 11 tackles (seven solo) in those nine contests. Gates had a career-high three tackles against both Ave Maria (three solo stops on Oct. 11) and McNeese State (one solo).

High School: Gates helped lead Fairfield to the Class 3A Division II state championship game in 2013 where the Eagles lost to Argyle in a thriller, 38-33, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Fairfield finished the season at 15-1. As a senior, while helping lead Fairfield to the first state title game in program history, Gates finished with 61 tackles (16 solo), including eight for loss. He also had three sacks, one pass defended, two fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles. He was a first team all-District 19-3A selection as a utility player on the offensive side of the ball and a first team all-district selection at outside linebacker on the defensive side of the ball. As a junior he had 38 tackles (23 solo), including eight tackles for loss. He also had three sacks, one pass defended, one fumble recovery and three forced fumbles. As a sophomore he had 54 tackles, eight tackles for loss, three sacks, one pass defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble. He was a high school teammate of fellow ACU signee Chris Lide. Played at Fairfield for head coach John Batchel.

Personal: Son of Reshonda Gates. 2014 graduate of Fairfield High School. Born 11 April 1996.

Bryson Gates Career Defensive Stats


2014 9-1 7-4-11 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 9-1 7-4-11 0-0 0-0 0-0


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Randy Gober • RB

5-9, 205, SOPH, 1VL WACO, TEXAS (WACO LAVEGA HS)

Gober ended spring training listed as the third string running back on the Wildcats’ crowded running back depth chart.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Gober – coming off an Achilles injury suffered on the first day of practice prior to his freshman season – played in five games, finishing the season with 138 yards and three touchdowns on 35 carries. He turned in the best game of his career on Sept. 27 when he carried the ball 16 times for 80 yards and one touchdown in ACU’s win over Houston Baptist. He also had touchdown runs against Incarnate Word and Ave Maria.


High School: Signed with the Wildcats after also receiving interest from several schools, including Syracuse. As a senior he ran for 1,755 yards and 23 touchdowns, including a 7-touchdown game in a win over Connally in District 17-3A play. His play earned him District 17-3A Offensive MVP honors and a spot on the all-district first team. As a junior in 2011 he ran for 1,376 yards and 17 TDs and was the District 19-3A Offensive MVP. The Pirates finished 11-1 in 2011, losing to Tyler Chapel Hill in the second round, and finished 7-4 in 2012 with a loss to Taylor in the first round of the Class 3A Division I state playoffs. As a sophomore in 2010, Gober was a second team all-District 19-3A selection.

Personal: Son of Randy Darnell Gober Sr. 2013 graduate of Waco La Vega High School. Born 03 April 1994.

Randy Gober Career Rushing Stats


2014 5-0 35 138 3.9 3 12 27.6

Totals 5-0 35 138 3.9 3 12 27.6

Austin Hisler • OL

6-3, 295, SOPH, 1VL CEDAR PARK, TEXAS (CEDAR PARK HS)

Hisler ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ starter at center.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Hisler played in three games on the ACU offensive line, seeing actions against Houston Baptist, Ave Maria and McNeese State. Hisler was part of an offensive line that helped ACU finish sixth in the Southland Conference in scoring offense (32.8 points per game), sixth in total offense (437.2 yards per game), seventh in rushing offense (161.8 ypg), and third in pass offense (275.3 ypg).


High School: Starter at offensive guard on Cedar Park’s Class 4A Division II state championship team in 2012. Voted the District 25-4A Offensive Lineman of the Year and was a first team all-district lineman. He was a second team Class 4A all-state selection by the

Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association. First team all-state by TheOldCoach.com and first team all-Super CenTex. His father, George Hisler, played at ACU.

Personal: Son of George and Charla Hisler. 2013 graduate of Cedar Park High School. Born 16 June 1994.

Damian Howard • S

5-11, 205, SOPH, 1VL BROKEN ARROW, OKLA. (BROKEN ARROW HS)

Howard ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup to Quentin Bryant at free safety.

2014 (Freshman): Howard played in all 12 games as a true freshman, finishing the season with seven tackles (three solo), one pass broken up and one pass defended. Howard had single tackles against Georgia State, Houston Baptist, Ave Maria, McNeese State, Sam Houston State, Northwestern State and Stephen F. Austin. He had one pass breakup against Ave Maria.

High School: Helped lead Broken Arrow to a 10-3 and a spot in the state playoffs where the team lost to Oklahoma powerhouse Tulsa Union. After his senior season in 2013, Howard was selected first team all-District 6A-2 as a defensive back. Before the season he was a pre-season Class 6A all-state selection by the Daily Oklahoman. Also competed in track and field for Broken Arrow. Played at Broken Arrow for head coach Steve Spavital.

Personal: Son of Damian and LaRhonda Howard. 2014 graduate of Broken Arrow High School. Born 20 September 1995.

Damian Howard Career Defensive Stats


2014 12-0 3-4-7 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 12-0 3-4-7 0-0 0-0 0-0

Jace Hudson • WR

6-4, 205, SR, 3VL FORT WORTH, TEXAS (BRIDGEPORT HS)

Hudson ended spring training as the backup to Cade Stone at one of the Wildcats’ wide receiver spots.

2014 (Junior): Hudson turned in the best season of his career in 2014, playing in all 12 games with three starts (Northern Arizona, Troy and Stephen F. Austin), finishing the year with 31 catches for 451 yards and three touchdowns. He turned in a pair of 100-yard games with six catches for 120 yards and one touchdown against Incarnate Word before ending the season with five catches for 105 yards and one touchdown in the Wildcats’ season-ending 37-35 win at Stephen F. Austin State (Nov. 15). He ranked fourth on the team in both catches and yards.

2013 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games last season for the Wildcats, finishing with four catches for 48 yards with a long catch of 21

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yards. That 21-yard catch came on his reception of the game against Incarnate Word on Nov. 9. Had two catches for 17 yards in ACU’s 69-12 win over Houston Baptist on Oct. 12. He also had three tackles and one forced fumble on special teams.

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in seven games – mostly on special teams – finishing with two tackles. Didn’t record a catch as a redshirt freshman.


High School: Four-sport letterman in football, baseball, track and field, and basketball. As a senior he was selected first team all-district at wide receiver for a 9-2. Also all-district as kick return specialist. Also selected all-county after setting school records for TDs in game, season and career. Hudson was a four-time regional qualifier in track and field, all-district pitcher in baseball. Top sprint times include 21.6 in 200 meters.

Personal: Son of Ren and Dayna Hudson. Mother, Dayna, competed in track and field at TCU. 2011 graduate of Bridgeport High School. Born 09 September 1992.

Jace Hudson Career Receiving Stats


2012 7-0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2013 10-0 4 48 12.0 0 21 4.8

2014 12-3 31 451 14.5 3 65 37.6

Totals 29-3 35 499 14.3 3 65 17.2

Travaughn Moore • DT

6-3, 320, SOPH, 1VL TYLER, TEXAS (TYLER JOHN TYLER HS)

Moore ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ third string nose guard behind LaMarcus Allen and Dewan Edmonson.

2014 (Freshman): Moore played in three games as a true freshman, but did not record a tackle as a freshman. Played in the season-opener against Georgia State and again against Incarnate Word and, finally, against Ave Maria.

High School: Moore joins ACU as a defensive tackle after playing as an offensive lineman in 2012 and defensive tackle in 2013. As a senior in 2013, Moore finished with 23 total tackles (5 solo) and three quarterback hurries. He helped lead John Tyler HS to the district championship as a senior, and he was voted all-district. Played at Tyler John Tyler for head coach Ricklan Holmes.

Personal: Son of Victor Moore and Tracey Daniels. 2014 graduate of Tyler John Tyler High School. Born 03 January 1996.

Travaughn Moore Career Defensive Stats


2014 0-0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 0-0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

William Moore • DE

6-1, 230, SR, 1VL HOUSTON, TEXAS (MADISON HS / UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON)

Moore ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ starter at one defensive end spot.

2014 (Junior): Moore played in eight games (no starts) in his first season at ACU after transferring from Houston. He finished the season with 12 tackles (eight solo), including 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks. Had two tackles in games against Troy, Incarnate Word, Houston Baptist and Stephen F. Austin State. Played his best game of the season in his return to his hometown, helping the Wildcats to a 59-14 win at Houston Baptist. Moore finished the game with two tackles – both for loss – and one sack, as well as a forced fumble.

2013 (Redshirt Sophomore): Redshirt at Houston.

2012 (Sophomore): Moore saw action in nine games as a reserve defensive end and assisted in first career sack against Alabama-Birmingham. He recorded his first career solo sack UTEP. He also forced a fumble against the Miners.

2011 (Freshman): Moore played in eight games as a reserve linebacker and special teams performer, finishing with seven tackles, including a season-high three solo stops at Alabama-Birmingham. He opened his freshman season with assisted tackles in games against Georgia State, UTEP, East Carolina and Marshall.

High School: Moore was a first team all-District 20-5A selection in 2009 and 2010. He was also the Touchdown Club of Houston Defensive Player of the Year finalist, and he was the district’s Most Valuable Defensive Player and Most Valuable Defensive Lineman in both 2009 and 2010. As a junior in 2009 he recorded 80 tackles and had eight sacks. He also ran the anchor leg on the 4x100 relay team.

Personal: Son of Mae Moore. Younger brother of former ACU all-Lone Star Conference defensive tackle Donald Moore. 2011 graduate of Houston Madison High School. Born 27 February 1992.

William Moore Career Defensive Stats


2013 10-0 6-5-11 0-0 0-0 0-0

2014 8-0 8-4-12 3.0-(-8) 1.0-(-4) 0-0

Totals 18-0 14-9-23 3,0-(-8) 1.0-(-4) 0-0



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Kade Munden • QB / WR

6-4, 210, SOPH, 1VL WACO, TEXAS (CHINA SPRING HS)

Listed third on the Wildcats’ quarterback depth chart after undergoing off-season surgery on his right (throwing) shoulder. Did not participate in spring training, but should be ready to go through two-a-days and play the 2015 season. Because of the Wildcats’ depth at quarterback and Munden’s play-making ability, he will also see some time at wide receiver in 2015.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in six games in 2014 with one big starting assignment: Nov. 1 against Central Arkansas in Plano. Forced into the starting position because of a concussion suffered the week before by starting QB Parker McKenzie, Munden responded with his arms and legs, leading the Wildcats to a 52-35 win over the Bears. Munden carried the ball 20 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns with a long run of 31 yards. He threw the ball just eight times (completing six passes), but three of them went for touchdowns as ACU raced to a 21-0 lead and never looked back. He threw for 49 yards in the game.

2013 (Freshman): Redshirt

High School: As a senior, Munden threw for 1,599 yards and ran for another 449 yards. He also averaged 38 yards per punt. He was an academic all-state honorable mention selection and was a second team all-District 17-3A selection. He was an all-Super CenTex honorable mention selection at quarterback. He helped lead the Cougars to the playoffs where they lost in the first round to top-ranked Navasota. As a junior he was academic all-district and an all-district honorable mention selection at quarterback. After his junior season he the MVP of the Texas Quarterback Showcase Combine. Munden also played baseball and was voted all-district each of his last two seasons.

Personal: Son of Kent and Kim Munden. 2013 graduate of China Spring High School. Born 27 September 1994.

Kade Munden Career StatsPassing

Season GP-GS Att.-Comp.-Int. Pct. Yds. TD Long YPG

2014 6-1 14-17-0 82.4 109 3 22 18.2

Totals 6-1 14-17-0 82.4 109 3 22 18.2

Rushing


2014 6-1 37 169 3.8 2 31 23.2

Totals 6-1 37 169 3.8 2 31 23.2

Herschel Sims • RB

5-8, 210, SR, 1VL ABILENE, TEXAS (ABILENE HS / LAMAR UNIVERSITY)

Sims ended spring training listed as the backup running behind De’Andre Brown.

2014 (Junior): Sims had a productive first season as a Wildcat after sitting out the 2013 season because he transferred to ACU. Played in 11 games (six starts) and finished with 559 yards and four touchdowns on 106 carries. Turned in his best performance as a Wildcat on Sept. 27 in ACU’s 59-14 win at Houston Baptist when he ran for 128 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries and had another 66 yards on four receptions. In ACU’s Sept. 13 win at Troy, he had 20 carries for 96 yards before leaving the game with a knee injury. After the win at Houston Baptist, he followed up that 128-yard performance with 90 yards on 16 carries against Lamar (24-21 ACU loss on Oct. 4) and another 86 yards and one touchdown on 10 carries against Ave Maria (55-14 ACU win on Oct. 11).

2012 (Sophomore / Lamar): Played in seven games in 2012 before leaving the team in the midst of a 4-8 campaign. Still finished second on the team in rushing yards with 388 on 96 carries (4.0 yards per carry). Sims scored two touchdowns and had a long run of 25 yards on the season. He had a season-best 99 yards on 18 carries in his last game of his season, a 52-21 win over McMurry on Oct. 13 in Beaumont. He also ran for 83 yards and one touchdown in a 31-0 win over Prairie View A&M on Sept. 8.

2011 (Freshman / Oklahoma State): Played in nine games as a true freshman at Oklahoma State, finishing third on the team with 242 rushing yards. Helped the Cowboys to a 12-1 record, a Big 12 championship and a 41-38 win over Stanford in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Posted 100-yard rushing efforts against Texas Tech (111) and Baylor (104), and averaged a robust 7.8 yards per carry on the season. Ripped off an 81-yard touchdown run against Baylor for OSU’s longest play of the year and the longest in the Big 12 in 2011. Scored on a 1-yard run against Kansas for his first collegiate touchdown.

High School: Ran for 2,352 yards as a junior in 2009 and 709 during an injury-plagued senior campaign for Abilene HS. Led the Eagles to the 2009 Class 5A Division state championship as a junior, the program’s seventh state championship, but first since 1956. Ranked as the second-best all-purpose running back in the country as a senior by Rivals.com. A SuperPrep All-American, Sims was ranked as the No. 8 player in Texas and the No. 73 overall recruit in the nation by Rivals.com. First-team Associated Press all-state and was the Texas 5A Offensive Player of the Year as a junior. Ranked as the No. 5 running back in America and the No. 6 player in Texas by Scout. Placed fourth in the state meet as a sprinter.

Personal: 2011 graduate of Abilene High School. Born 17 September 1991.

Herschel Sims Career Rushing Stats


2011

(Okla. St.) 9-0 31 242 7.8 2 81 26.9

2012

(Lamar) 7-0 96 388 4.0 2 25 55.4

2014

(ACU) 11-6 106 559 5.3 4 62 50.8

Totals 27-6 233 1,189 5.1 8 81 44.0

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Myles Solsberry • LB

6-0, 230, SOPH, 1VL PLANO, TEXAS (PLANO SENIOR HS)

Solsberry ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup weaksdie linebacker behind Travis Tarver II.

2014 (Freshman): Solsberry was forced onto the field midway through the season because of injuries at the linebacker position. He ended the season playing in five games (no starts) with one tackle. That tackle game against Ave Maria (Oct. 11) in his first game.

High School: Led the Wildcats of Plano Senior HS to the playoffs in both 2012 and 2013. Solsberry was a first team all-District 10-5A selection at linebacker after his senior season. He was also a first team all-district selection by texasfootball.com and 5Atexasfootball.com. As a junior in 2012 he was an honorable mention all-district selection. Solsberry was a member of the National Merit Scholar Society who had perfect attendance throughout his school career. Played at Plano for head coach Jaydon McCullough.

Personal: Son of David and Melissa Solsberry. 2014 graduate of Plano Senior High School. Born 09 August 1996.

Myles Solsberry Career Defensive Stats


2014 5-0 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 5-0 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0

Cade Stone • WR

5-10, 170, SR, 3VL NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS (FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN HS)

Stone ended spring training listed as a starter at one of the Wildcats’ three wide receiver spots.

2014 (Junior): Stone had his best season in three years as a Wildcat, playing in 12 games (three starts). He caught 38 passes for 494 yards and five touchdowns, threw a 65-yard touchdown pass to Monte Green-Avery against Lamar, and threw a 2-point conversion pass to Parker McKenzie in ACU’s 37-35 season-ending win at Stephen F. Austin State. Stone, in fact, completed 2 of 3 passes on the season for 94 yards and the touchdown. Stone started games against Troy, Sam Houston State and Central Arkansas. He recorded the first 100-yard receiving day of his ACU career on Sept. 27 when he caught seven passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns in ACU’s 59-14 win at Houston Baptist. Two weeks later against Ave Maria (Oct. 11), he caught eight ore passes for another 121 yards and one touchdown. He also caught touchdown passes against Georgia State and Northern Arizona. Aside from the 65-yard touchdown against Lamar, he was 1 for 1 for 29 yards against Sam Houston State and 0 for 1 against Stephen F. Austin State. In the win over SFA, he caught five passes for 64 yards, including a career-long catch of 45 yards.

2013 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games for the Wildcats, finishing with two catches for 10 yards and 61 yards and one touchdown on

14 carries. He scored the first offensive touchdown of his career with an 8-yard touchdown run against Houston Baptist on Oct. 12. In that game he had 10 carries for 53 yards as he ran the offense out of the “Wildcat” formation. He also returned three kickoffs for 84 yards with a long of 41 yards against Illiinois State (Sept. 21), and returned four punts for 45 yards with a long of 33 yards against Concordia, Ala., on Aug. 31.

2012 (Freshman): Stone played in eight games as a true freshman, making his most significant impact in the return game. He returned two kickoffs for 107 yards and one touchdown (92 yards vs. Eastern New Mexico on Oct. 6) and caught one pass for 12 yards. He also carried the ball four times for 29 yards with a long run of 15 yards against ENMU. He was named the Lone Star Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Greyhounds.

High School: Prolific quarterback at Fort Worth Christian High School. He was a three-year starter who led the Cardinals to the TAPPS Division II state championship game in 2010 as a junior. In three seasons he passed for 2,949 yards and 33 touchdowns while running for 1,725 yards and 30 touchdowns. He also scored eight touchdowns on returns. As a sophomore he was voted all-district at quarterback and was the district’s Newcomer of the Year. As a senior he was first team all-district and second team all-state. Also competed in track and field with best times of 10.54 seconds in the 100 meters, 22.8 in the 200 meters and 49.0 in the 400 meters. As a sophomore he led the Cardinals to the state championship in the 4x400 relay, running the anchor leg on the title team.

Personal: Both of his parents, father Craig (1985) and mother Kellye (1988) – graduated from ACU. 2012 graduate of Fort Worth Christian High School. Born 29 April 1994.

Cade Stone Career Receiving Stats


2012 8-0 1 12 12.0 0 12 1.5

2013 10-0 2 10 5.0 0 6 1.0

2014 12-3 38 494 13.0 5 45 41.2

TOTAL 30-3 41 516 12.6 5 45 17.2

Travis Tarver II • LB

6-0, 220, SR, 2VL MCKINNEY, TEXAS (MCKINNEY HS)

Tarver ended spring training as the Wildcats’ starter at weakside linebacker.

2014 (Junior): Tarver played in 10 games with one start (Aug. 27 at Georgia State) as a junior, finishing the season with 23 tackles (20 solo), including 3.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. Played his best game of the season in the Wildcats’ season-ending 37-35 win at Stephen F. Austin State when he recorded five tackles (all solo), including 2.0 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. The week before (Nov. 1) he had five tackles (all solo) in ACU’s loss to Northwestern Stae.

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Started the season at running back, rushing for 112 yards and three touchdowns on 35 carries in five of ACU’s first six games of the season. In the season-opening win over McMurry, Tarver had 37 yards and two touchdown runs on just nine carries. However, because of injuries to the linebacker corps, Tarver moved to linebacker midway through the season and played there


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the last five games of the season. He finished with nine tackles and one fumble recovery in those games. His best game was a five-tackle performance in ACU’s 22-16 overtime win over West Alabama on Nov. 3.


High School: Competed in football and track and field. All-district and all-county in football. Top sprint times of 10.8 in 100 meters and 22.8 assignment on 4x200 relay.

Personal: Son of Travis Tarver and Vertis Boho. Cousin of former Wildcat quartermiler and wide receiver Raymond Radway. 2011 graduate of McKinney High School. Born 25 Jan 1993.

Travis Tarver II Career StatsRushing


2012 10-2 35 112 3.2 3 19 11.2

Totals 10-2 35 112 3.2 3 19 11.2

Defensive


2012 10-2 6-3-9 0.5-(0) 0-0 0-0

2014 10-1 20-3-23 3.0-(-19) 2.0-(-17) 0-0

Totals 20-3 26-6-32 3.5-(-19) 2.0-(-17) 0-0

A.J. Tolbert • DE

6-0, 235, SOPH, 1VL SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS (SOUTHLAKE CARROLL HS)

Tolbert ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup at one defensive spot behind William Moore.

2014 (Freshman): Tolbert played in all 12 games as a freshman (no starts), finishing the season with six tackles (four solo) to go along with one pass breakup and one pass defended. His best game came on Sept. 13 in ACU’s upset win at Troy when he finished with a pair of solo tackles.

High School: Tolbert was a three-year letterman for the Dragons who was part of the 2011 Class 5A Division II state championship team. As a senior, he helped the Dragons to an 11-2 district championship season. He was a first team all-district and the team’s Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2013. Tolbert finished his senior season with 81 total tackles (33 solo) and two sacks. He was a second team all-district performer as a junior in 2012, finishing the season with 37 tackles (22 solo) and three sacks. Played at Carroll for former ACU letterman and Dragons’ head coach Hal Wasson.

Personal: Son of Tony and Sasha Tolbert. His father, Tony Tolbert, was the Dallas Cowboys’ fourth-round draft pick out of UTEP in 1989. Tolbert was a nine-year starter, three-time Super Bowl champion, and NFL All-Pro selection (1996). A.J. was a 2014 graduate of Southlake Carroll High School. Born 20 September 1995.

A.J. Tolbert Career Defensive Stats


2014 10-0 4-2-6 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 10-0 4-2-6 0-0 0-0 0-0

Jamie Walker • TE

6-4, 245, SR, 3VL NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS (FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN HS)

Walker ended spring training as the Wildcats’ starter at tight end. He’ll play there and some at fullback as the Wildcats rotate several different players between those two positions.

2014 (Junior): Walker played in all 12 games in 2014 (three starts), finishing with 11 catches for 111 yards and three touchdowns. Walker started at tight end against Ave Maria, Northwestern State and Stephen F. Austin State. Had three catches for 41 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown catch. He caught three passes for 22 yards and two touchdowns in ACU’s 52-35 win over Central Arkansas on Nov. 1.

2013 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games with four starts, finishing the season with eight catches for 79 yards and six touchdowns. He was second on the team with six touchdown catches. He had two catches for 22 yards and two scores against Concordia, Ala., in the Wildcats’ 84-6 season-opening win on Aug. 31. He had one catch for three yards and one score against McMurry on Sept. 7 and an 18-yard touchdown reception in the Wildcats’ 40-6 Homecoming win over Incarnate Word on Oct. 19. He had two catches for 20 yards and two scores in the Wildcats’ 65-45 season-ending win over Prairie View A&M on Nov. 16.

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in nine games, catching four passes for 35 yards and one score. He had a long reception of 11 yards in the Wildcats’ 34-28 road win over Delta State, Miss., on Sept. 27. He caught his only touchdown pass of the season on Oct. 20, a 5-yard scoring pass from Mitchell Gale in ACU’s 35-31 Homecoming loss to Midwestern State.


High School: As senior for the Cardinals, Walker had 51 catches for 810 yards and 14 touchdowns and 53 tackles and 4 interceptions. All-district receiver as junior and senior, all-state in TAPPS as receiver as senior. Also competed in soccer. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Lori Walker. 2011 graduate of Fort Worth Christian High School. Born 20 October 1992.

Jamie Walker Career Receiving Stats


2012 9-0 4 35 8.8 1 11 3.9

2013 11-0 8 79 9.9 6 18 7.2

2014 12-3 11 111 10.1 3 23 9.2

TOTAL 32-3 23 225 10.2 10 23 7.0

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Quantence Walker • DB

6-0. 205, JR, 2VL, FORT WORTH, TEXAS (EVERMAN HS)

Walker ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup at strong safety behind D.J. Arnold.

2014 (Sophomore): Appeared in nine games (no starts), but did not record a tackle. Played mostly on special teams.

2013 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in four games for the Wildcats, recording a pair of tackles. Had one tackle against New Mexico Highlands (Sept. 14) and one more against Houston Baptist (Oct. 12).


High School: Played at Everman HS. As a senior in 2011 he recorded 60 tackles, two interceptions, three pass breakups and two sacks. As a receiver he caught two touchdown passes, including a 99-yard touchdown reception.

Personal: Son of Quantence and Chastity Walker. 2012 graduate of Everman High School. Born 14 November 1993.

Quantence Walker Career Defensive Stats


2013 4-0 2-0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

2014 9-0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Totals 13-0 2-0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Hayden Wall • OL

6-4, 285, SOPH, 1VL LONGVIEW, TEXAS (HALLSVILLE HS)

Wall ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup at left guard behind Chance Rieken.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Wall played in nine games along the Wildcats’ offensive line. Wall was part of an offensive line that helped ACU finish sixth in the Southland Conference in scoring offense (32.8 points per game), sixth in total offense (437.2 yards per game), seventh in rushing offense (161.8 ypg), and third in pass offense (275.3 ypg).


High School: Hayden Wall, who played for former Wildcat assistantcoaches Clayton and Cody Farrell at Hallsville, was a first team all-District 14-4A selection in both 2011 and 2012. As a senior he helped Hallsville to a 7-4 record, third-place district finish and a first-round playoff appearance. He was a two-time winner of Hallsville’s Offensive Lineman of the Year award. As the Hallsville left tackle, Wall graded out at 95 percent for the 2012 season, finishing with 75 pancake blocks and 56 knockdown blocks. He was a first team all-East Texas performer in 2012 and a second team all-East Texas performer in 2011. Wall also garnered interest from Central Arkansas, Sam Houston State, Louisiana Tech and Texas-San Antonio.

Personal: Son of Ken and Denise Wall. 2013 graduate of Hallsville High School. Born 22 May 1995.



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Robert Alaniz • LB

5-9, 200, SOPH, SQD ROMA, TEXAS (ROMA HS)

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see action for the Wildcats.


High School: Graduated in top 25 percent of class. Three-year varsity letterwinner. All-district at both linebacker and fullback. Credited with 134 tackles, including 13 for a loss during senior season of 2012. Recorded two quarterback sacks and a forced fumble. As a senior fullback, he had 10 catches for 102 yards.

Personal: Son of Roberto and Maribel Alaniz. 2012 graduate of Roma High School. Born 18 July 1995.

Trent Andrews • DT

6-2, 280, FR, RS WACO, TEXAS (BOSQUEVILLE HS)


High School: A two-way starter along the offensive and defensive lines in high school, Andrews is slated to play on the defensive line for the Wildcats. During his career, he finished with 429 tackles, including 71 tackles for loss, 26.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, two interceptions and 32 quarterback pressures. In three seasons on the offensive line, Andrews had 51 “pancake” blocks, 70 knockdowns and didn’t allow a sack. As a senior at Bosqueville HS, Andrews was a first team Class A all-state offensive lineman and honorable mention all-state defensive lineman. He was a Super CenTex first team selection to the offensive line and a first team all-Texas offensive line selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. As a junior in 2012, Andrews was selected first team all-state defensive lineman by both the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association. He was also tabbed a second team all-state offensive lineman by both outlets in 2012. Andrews recorded 115 tackles (27 solo), including 21 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries. Also as a junior, he was a first team Super CenTex selection at offensive guard. As a sophomore in 2011, he was a first team all-district selection at both offensive guard and nose guard. He was also a three-time regional qualifier in powerlifting. He qualified for the Texas state powerlifting meet as a junior in 2012. Played at Bosqueville for head coach Clint Zander.

Personal: Son of Marcy Andrews. Member of National Honor Society. 2014 graduate of Bosqueville High School. Born 26 September 1995.

Cole Baughman • OL

6-7, 290, FR, RS CEDAR PARK, TEXAS (CEDAR PARK HS)

Baughman ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup right tackle behind Colton King.


High School: As a two-year letterman, Baughman helped lead Cedar Park to a combined 27-4 record, the 2012 Class 4A Division II state championship and back-to-back district championships in 2012 and 2013. Baughman was a first team all-district selection as a senior in 2013, and he was also an academic all-district performer. Played at Cedar Park for head coach Joe Willis.

Personal: Son of Peter and Kari Baughman. His brother, Andrew Baughman, played football at Midwestern State from 2007-09. 2014 graduate of Cedar Park High School. Born 28 March 1996.

Gavin Burford • LB

6-0, 225, FR, RS LEWISVILLE, TEXAS (HEBRON HS)

Burford ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup middle linebacker behind Sam Denmark.


High School: As a senior in 2013, Burford – a three-year starter at LB for the Hawks of Hebron HS – finished with 126 tackles, including eight tackles for loss. He also had seven sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception. Burford was a unanimous first team all-District 5-5A selection after leading the Hawks to an 8-4 record and into the second round of the state playoffs. He was a first team Region I-5A selection at linebacker by texashighschoolfootball.com. In his first team all-district junior year, he totaled 127 tackles, including 10.0 tackles for loss. He also had three sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception. As a junior in 2012, Burford was a first team all-District 5-5A selection who was selected to the US National football team. As a sophomore in 2011 he was an all-District 8-5A honorable mention selection. Played at Hebron for head coach Brian Brazil. Also lettered in basketball and track and field.

Personal: Son of Ernest and Bonita Burford. His grandfather, Ernest Burford, was a professional boxer at the middleweight level, fighting 65 times from 1956-70 and posting an all-time record of 37-24-4. 2014 graduate of Lewisville Hebron High School. Born 19 September 1995.

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Danny Burke • DB

5-9, 190, FR, RS TULSA, OKLA. (METRO CHRISTIAN ` ACADEMY)


High School: A standout three-sport letterman at Metro Christian Academy, Burke lettered four years in soccer and three years each in football and soccer. As a football player, he led his team to an undefeated regular season (10-0), catching 49 passes and scoring 16 touchdowns on offense, picking off four passes as a defensive back and returning two punts for touchdowns. He was a first team all-state selection as a senior. As a junior in 2012, he led the state of Oklahoma with 90 receptions, which went for 1,214 yards and 14 touchdowns. Burke scored 40 touchdowns during his high school career. First team all-state soccer selection as a senior. Burke was a member of the National Honor Society with a weighted GPA of 4.45. Oklahoma Scholar and Headmaster’s Honor Roll.

Personal: Son of Robert and Kerry Burke. 2014 graduate of Metro Christian Academy. Born 28 June 1995.

Cody Ennis • QB / TE

6-5, 250, FR, RS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (MADISON HS)

Ennis could figure into two positions as a redshirt freshman: quarterback and tight end. He ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ third tight end, but he also had a solid spring at quarterback and his running ability and size could be utilized in short-yardage situations.


High School: Ennis was one of the most productive quarterbacks in the state of Texas in 2013 as he accounted for 58 total touchdowns while leading Madison to an 11-4 record and a spot in the Class 5A Division I state semifinals. As a senior, Ennis completed 212 of 336 passes (64 percent) for 3,476 yards and 37 touchdowns while rushing for 961 yards and 21 TDS on 167 carries. He was a first team all-District 26-5A selection as the utility player and punter and second team all-District 26-5A selection at quarterback. He was a second team all-area selection, academic all-state pick and team Offensive MVP. He was also a two-time Time Warner Player of the Week in San Antonio. As a junior in 2012, he led Madison to an 11-3 record, an undefeated district championship season and a spot in the state quarterfinals. Ennis battled an injury during his junior season, but still completed 88 of 130 passes (68 percent) for 1,348 yards and 14 touchdowns while rushing for 249 yards and one touchdown on 29 carries. Also lettered in track and field. Played at Madison for head coach Jim Streety.

Personal: Son of David and Diane Ennis. His father played basketball at Incarnate Word. Graduated in the top five percent of his high school class. 2014 graduate of San Antonio Madison High School. Born 11 January 1996.

Liam Flowers • TE / FB

6-3, 245, FR, RS ARLINGTON, TEXAS (LAMAR HS)

Flowers ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup tight end behind Jamie Walker.


High School: After his senior season in 2013, Flowers was a first team all-District 3-5A selection at tight end. He helped lead the Vikings to a 9-3 record and a spot in the Class 5A Division II state playoffs. Flowers has already played a game at Shotwell Stadium (ACU’s home field) and caught a 20-yard touchdown in the Vikings’ loss to Abilene Cooper High School in the second round of the 2013 state playoffs. Second team academic all-state selection. First team Region I-5A selection at tight end by texashighschoolfootball.com. Played at Arlington Lamar for head coach Trent Fuller.

Personal: Son of William and Nona Flowers. Also lettered in baseball in high school. 2014 graduate of Arlington Lamar High School. Born 28 May 1996.

Reese Gwin • DB

6-1, 190, SOPH, SQD NASHVILLE, TENN. (LIPSCOMB HS)



High School: Football and track varsity letterwinner. Played defensive back and wide receiver. Team captain. Recorded seven catches and made 70 tackles as a senior. Caught a touchdown pass and had one interception during his junior season. Two-time sectional champion and two-time state runner-up in track and field. Track team captain. Member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Kevin and Suzanne Gwin. 2013 graduate of Lipscomb Academy. Born 20 September 1994.

Mason Hite • FB 5-9, 240, FR, RS, CORINTH, TEXAS (LAKE DALLAS HS)


High School: Three-year letterwinner in football and soccer and two-year letterwinner in track and field. Played for head coach Mike Young.

Personal: Son of Dan and Miko Hite. 2014 graduate of Lake Dallas High School. Born 22 May 1995.



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Nathaniel Johnson • RB

5-9, 195, SOPH, SQD MARKHAM, ONTARIO, CANADA (BILL CROTHERS SECONDARY SCHOOL)

2014 (Redshirt freshman): Did not see actionfor the Wildcats.


High School: Running back at Bill Crothers Secondary. Rushed for more than 300 yards in a single game. Honor Student. Received York Region Student Alliances Award for Academic Excellence.

Personal: Son of Ian and Nancy Johnson. 2013 graduate of Bill Crothers Secondary. Born 10 December 1995.

Colton King • OL

6-6, 295, FR, RS RICHARDSON, TEXAS (J.J. PEARCE HS)

King could move into the starting spot at right tackle after a solid spring. With a strong summer camp, he could take over for the injured Riley Mayfield at right tackle.


High School: Two years on the varsity at Pearce HS and one season as a starter. After his senior season in 2013, King earned second team all-district and first team all-city honors. He was an academic all-district selection. Played at Pearce for head coach Randy Robertson.

Personal: Son of David King and Diana Bowles. 2014 graduate of Richardson Pearce High School. Born 21 February 1996.

Sam Lawlis • LB

6-2, 230, SOPH, SQD ROUND ROCK, TEXAS (ROUND ROCK HS / MIDWESTERN STATE)


2013 (Freshman): Spent the season as a redshirt at Midwestern State.

High School: Honorable mention selection to both the Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state teams as a senior in 2012. Voted first team all-District 16-5A at linebacker and second team punter as a senior. Recorded 122 tackles as a senior to go along with seven sacks, 22 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a punt block. Also honored as an academic all-district selection. Played for head coach Lanny Wilson.

Personal: Son of Jamie and Keith Lawlis. 2013 graduate of Round Rock High School. Born 04 September 1994.

Hunter Lees • WR

5-11, 180, FR, RS BOERNE, TEXAS (BOERNE HS)

2014 (Redshirt freshman): Did not see action for the Wildcats.

High school: Wide receiver in high school where he set the school’s single-game record for most receiving yards. As a senior in 2013, he was an all-district and all-region selection at wide receiver. Lees lettered in football, soccer and track and field. Played for head coach Mike Dormady.

Personal: Son of Harry and Robin Lees. 2014 graduate of Boerne High School. Born 10 July 1995.

Chris Lide • WR

6-0, 190, FR, RS FAIRFIELD, TEXAS (FAIRFIELD HS)

Lide ended spring training listed as the backup at the “Z” wide receiver position for the Wildcats behind Jonathan Epps.


High School: Lide was a key figure for Fairfield both offensively and defensively in the Eagles’ run to the Class 3A Division II state championship game in 2013. Fairfield lost to Argyle in a thriller, 38-33, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington to finish the season at 15-1. Lide caught two passes for 99 yards in the state championship game, including a 69-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter. In three seasons, Lide caught 81 passes for 1,229 yards and 16 TDs and had 1,392 total all-purpose yards in those three seasons. As a two-way player he had 62 tackles on defense (19 solo), four interceptions, five passes defended and six fumble recoveries in those three seasons. Last year as a senior he caught 48 passes for 856 yard and 10 touchdowns. First team all-District 19-3A selection at wide receiver. As a junior he caught 27 passes for 329 yards and five touchdowns, while as a sophomore he caught six passes for 44 yards and one score. He was a first team all-District 19-3A selection at wide receiver. Lide is a high school teammate of fellow ACU signee Bryson Gates. Played at Fairfield for head coach John Batchel.

Personal: Son of Billy and Tammy Lide. Also lettered in basketball. 2014 graduate of Fairfield High School. Born 27 December 1995.

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Jamar Mack • CB

5-10, 185, FR, RS DALLAS, TEXAS (ROOSEVELT HS)

Mack ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup at left cornerback behind Keith Barnett and should see plenty of action in the Wildcats’ secondary in 2015.


High School: A two-way player (quarterback and defensive back), Mack is slated to play in the Wildcats’ secondary at cornerback. As a senior quarterback, Mack completed 55 of 127 passes for 539 yards while rushing for 206 yards and five touchdowns on 60 carries. In the secondary he had 38 total tackles (22 solo), two interceptions and nine passes defended. District 11-3A MVP after his senior season.Played at Roosevelt for head coach Tommy Bonds.

Personal: Son of Tonja Robinson. 2014 graduate of Dallas Roosevelt High School. Born 02 June 1996.

Devondrick Meadows • DE

6-5, 290, FR, RS LUBBOCK, TEXAS (CORONADO HS)

Meadows ended spring training listed as a backup defense tackle (behind Junior Olie) and third-string defense end (behind Rishaad Wimbley and Dylan Douglass) and should see plenty of action on the Wildcats’ defensive line.


High School: As a senior in 2013, Meadows was a force along the Mustangs’ front seven for the first part of the year, but missed most of the second half with a knee injury. Sat out his junior season after recording 26 tackles as a sophomore in 2011. Meadows was also a three-year basketball letterman for the Mustangs. Meadows was a three-time first team all-district selection in basketball. Played football at Coronado for head coach Kent Jackson.

Personal: Son of Elwyn Meadows and Cora Ward. His uncle is former Washington Redskins’ cornerback Darrell Green, who is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His cousin, Darrell’s son, Jared Green, plays for the Carolina Panthers. 2014 graduate of Lubbock Coronado High School. Born 14 December 1995.

Brady Melde • OL

6-3, 285, FR, RS NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS (CANYON HS)

Melde ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup center behind Austin Hisler.


High School: Melde was a three-year letterwinner at New Braunfels Canyon HS. Melde helped lead his team to the playoffs in both 2012 and 2013. He was a second team all-District 25-5A selection after his senior season. Melde was an honorable mention all-district selection as a junior and a second team all-district selection as a junior. Played at Canyon for head coach Matthew Elliott.

Personal: Son of Stacy Morris. 2014 graduate of New Braunfels Canyon High School. Born 26 April 1996.

Tanner Morris • OL

6-3, 265, JR, SQD WINNSBORO, TEXAS (WINNSBORO HS)

2014 (Sophomore): Did not see action for the Wildcats.

2013 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw limited playing time in mop-up duty in ACU blowouts of New Mexico Highlands (52-28 on Sept. 14) and Houston Baptist (69-12 on Oct. 12).


High School: Two-year varsity letterwinner played along the offensive and defensive lines. Team captain. Morris was a irst team all-district defensive end. He was an honorable mention offensive lineman. Played varsity baseball and basketball.

Personal: Son of Sam and Brandi Morris. Great uncle, Mike Fink, played for the New Orleans Saints. 2012 graduate of Winnsboro High School. Born 22 August 1993.

Byron Proctor • WR

5-10, 175, FR, RS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (ALAMO HEIGHTS HS)


High School: Proctor finished his career with 2,983 all-purpose yards and 36 career all-purpose touchdowns on 362 carries and 52 catches. As a senior in 2013 he was the district Offensive MVP, an all-area and honorable mention all-state honoree. He also lettered in track and field with best times of 10.37 in the 100 meters and 22.52 in the 200 meters. Played football at Alamo Heights for head coach Mike Norment.



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Mike Richardson • WR

6-0, 175, FR, RS MARBLE FALLS, TEXAS (MARBLE FALLS HS / TEXAS TECH)

Richardson made the move from quarterback to wide receiver during spring training.


2013 (Grayshirt): Wasn’t on the Tech roster in the fall, but went through spring drills with the Red Raiders.

High School: Holds the Texas state record for most passing yards in a game with 724 against Coerne Champion HS in a 62-55 win on Sept. 20, 2012, while playing at Marble Falls HS for former Southlake Carroll HS and North Texas head coach Todd Dodge. That passing yardage total also ranks second in national schoolboy history. As a junior he threw for 2,190 yards at Salado. As a senior at Marble Falls, Richardson completed 224 of 338 passes for 2,764 yards and 31 touchdowns against just four interceptions. As a senior he was the team MVP. Also voted first team all-District 25-3A and was second team all-area.

Personal: Son of Paul and Tawny Richardson. 2013 graduate of Marble Falls High School. Born 18 November 1994.

Keenan Samuel • DE

6-1, 245, FR, RS MCKINNEY, TEXAS (MCKINNEY HS)

Samuel ended spring training listed as a third-string defensive end behind William Moore and A.J. Tolbert.


High School: Three-year letterman at McKinney HS where as a senior he had 14 tackles, three tackles for loss and five sacks. He suffered a season-ending knee injury during the fourth game of the season and was subsequently awarded the team’s Lion Heart Award. As a junior he had 54 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and nine sacks for the Skeeters and was second team all-district at defensive end. He was also voted the defensive line’s MVP as a junior. As a sophomore he had 25 tackles, six tackles for loss and three sacks. He also competed in powerlifting and track and field, and as a junior he finished third at the district powerlifting meet. He played at McKinney for head coach Jeff Smith.

Personal: Son of Kenneth and Shasta Samuel. 2014 graduate of McKinney High School. Born 06 June 1996.

Dallas Sealey • QB

6-1, 205, FR, RS LAWTON, OKLA. (LAWTON HS)

Sealey had an impressive spring training and ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup quarterback to Parker McKenzie.


High School: Sealey threw for 1,504 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior at Lawton HS while leading Lawton to the Class 6A quarterfinals. Sealey was incredibly efficient, completing 58 percent of his passes and not throwing an interception. Sealey was an honorable mention all-state selection by the Daily Oklahoman in 2013. Led Lawton to the District 6A-4 title and an unblezmished 10-0 regular season, the 11th perfect regular season in program history. He was the District 6A-4 Quarterback of the Year. Played at Lawton for head coach Randy Breeze.

Personal: Son of John Lavender and Sandra Sealey. Also lettered in baseball and basketball. 2014 graduate of Lawton High School. Born 22 November 1995.

Kris Thigpen • OL

6-2, 275, FR, RS ARLINGTON, TEXAS (ARLINGTON BOWIE HS)

Thigpen ended spring training listed as the Wildcats’ backup at right guard behind Riley Mayfield.


High School: Thigpen was a three-year starter for Bowie at both guard and center. During his three seasons (2011-13), the Volunteers were a combined 30-9 with an 11-2 district championship season in 2012. Thigpen was a first team all-district performer in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and a first team all-region performer in 2013. He was the district’s Sophomore of the Year in 2011 and was on the Texas Rising Stars Team in 2011. Played at Bowie for head coach Danny Dearman.

Personal: Son of Stacy and Nina Thigpen. He was a member of the National Latin Honors Society. 2014 graduate of Arlington Bowie High School. Born 04 March 1996.

Patrick Tshituka • WR

5-11, 190, SOPH, SQD ARLINGTON, TEXAS (MANSFIELD SUMMIT HS)



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Personal: Son of Alice Bereng. 2013 graduate of Summit High School. Born 12 January 1995.

Andy Valladolid • OL

6-1, 305, FR, RS SOMERSET, TEXAS (SOMERSET HS)

Valladolid will miss the 2015 season after suffering a knee injury during spring training.


High School: Three-year letterman at Somerset HS, which he helped to the Class 3A state playoffs in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Valladolid was a three-time first team all-district selection and was also selected to play in the Blue-Grey All-American Game in 2014. He also competed in powerlifting, qualifying for the regional meet in 2013. Played football for head coach Sonny Detmer at Somerset High School.

Personal: Son of Joe and Linda Mata. 2014 graduate of Somerset High School. Born 09 February 1996.

Will Weathers • TE / FB

6-1, 235, FR, RS TYLER, TEXAS (BROOK HILL ACADEMY)

Weathers will make the switch from quarterback – the position he played in high school – to the tight end / fullback position in 2015.

2014 (Freshman): Earned a medical redshirt.


High School: A two-year starter at Brook Hill School, Weathers also had an offer from Air Force. Weathers completed 100 of 144 passes for 1,420 yards, 17 touchdowns and only two interceptions in 2012, while rushing for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns on 123 carries. Weathers accounted for 2,562 total yards and 42 total touchdowns during Brook Hill’s 2011 TAPPS Division III state championship season. After moving up to TAPPS Division II for the 2012 season, Brook Hill finished 6-5 with a first-round playoff loss to Midland Christian.

Personal: Son of Ginger Durst and Wayne Weathers. 2013 graduate of Brook Hill Academy. Born 06 August 1994.

Cedric Dale • CB

5-8, 175, FR-RS, TR DALLAS, TEXAS (HEBRON HS / PURDUE)

Transferred to ACU from Purdue University and will immediately compete for a starting spot at cornerback. Could also be an explosive player in the return game, and see time at wide receiver.

2014 (Freshman): Spent the season as a redshirt at Purdue.

High School: Dale was a three-year letter winner at Hebron HS, three-star prospect by 247, ESPN and Scout, and three-time first team all-district at safety as sophomore, running back as a junior, and cornerback as a senior. He was a second team all-district as a running back as a senior and was MVP of team as a sophomore and junior. He was the captain of the team as a junior. Dale had 37 total tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble on defense as a senior. He averaged 34.5 yards on kickoff returns and 26 yards on punt returns as a senior. Dale also averaged 7.79 yards per rush and 13.8 yards per reception with five total touchdowns as a senior. He played at Hebron High School for head coach Brian Brazil.

Personal: Son of Tamal Ticey. 2014 graduate of Hebron High School. Born 21 June 1995.

Dewan Edmonson • DT

6-1, 285, SOPH, TR PEARLAND, TEXAS (MANVEL HS / UTEP)

Transferred to ACU in January after spending two seasons at Texas-El Paso. Edmonson ended spring training as the backup nose tackle behind LaMarcus Allen.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Spent the season on the scout team at UTEP.


High School: As a senior at Manvel HS in 2012, Edmonson was a second team all-District 22-5A selection He was a Top-100 Houston-area player by the Houston Chronicle. As a senior he led Manvel to an 11-2 record, including a 7-0 mark in District 22-5A play. As a senior he had 43 tackles, three sacks, three QB hurries and a forced fumble. Played for head coach Kirk Martin at Manvel High School.

Personal: Son of Dewan and LaGenia Edmonson. 2013 graduate of Manvel High School. Born 23 October 1994.

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Richard Griffin III • CB

6-1, 175, JR, TR, CONVERSE, TEXAS (CONVERSE JUDSON HS BLINN COLLEGE CISCO COLLEGE)

Transfers to ACU from Cisco College and will immediately compete for a starting spot in the secondary. Offered by both UTEP and Tulsa before choosing to transfer to ACU.

2012-14 (Blinn College / Cisco College): Played as a freshman at Blinn College in 2012 before transferring to Cisco College. He sat out the 2013 season before playing 2014 with the Wranglers and he started at cornerback.

High School: As a senior in 2010, Griffin helped Judson HS to a 7-5 record and another spot in the Class 5A state playoffs. As a junior at Converse Judson in 2009, Griffin had 51 tackles (17 solo), four passes broken up and scored one touchdown. He was voted first team all-District 27-5A and helped the Rockets to a 7-0 district mark and 9-3 overall record. He also competed in track and field at Judson and finished third in the triple jump as a senior at the District 27-5A championship meet, posting a mark of 46 feet, 9 inches. He went on to finish second at the Region IV-5A meet with a mark of 46-9 before finishing 14th at the Class 5A state championship meet with a mark of 45-5. Played football at Converse Judson for head coach Jim Rackley.

Personal: Son of Jacquelyn Veal. 2011 graduate of Converse Judson High School. Born 02 March 1993.

Frank Kee • DL

6-4, 340, JR-RS, TR, ARLINGTON, TEXAS ( TIMBERVIEW HS / TCU)

Transfers to ACU from TCU and should immediately compete for playing time and a starting spot on the defensive line.

2014 (Junior / TCU): Played in the opener versus Samford before seeing his season end due to injury. Received a medical redshirt and has two years of eligibility remaining.

2012 and 2013 (Tyler Junior College): Ranked by Scout.com as the nation’s No. 3 offensive guard. First-team all-conference selection in 2013. Chose TCU over Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State and Texas Tech.

High School: 2011 5-5A first team offensive guard as a senior. Second team all-state selection. Played for head coach Mark Walker.

Personal: Son of Frank Kee. 2012 graduate of Mansfield Timberview. Born 11 May 1994.

Bryson Martinez, OL

5-10, 245, FR-RS, TR, BEAUMONT, TEXAS (WEST BROOK HS /MCMURRY)

Spent the 2014 season as a freshman at McMurry University where he redshirted.

High School: Lettered in football, soccer and track and field at FW Christian HS. As a senior he was a first team all-district performer in both football and soccer. Played for head coach Kevin Flanigan.

Personal: Son of Herbert and Novia Leaks. 2014 graduate of Fort Worth Christian High School. Born 28 November 1995.

Hanner Shipley • OL

6-5, 300, FR-TR, HS, MEADOWLAKES, TEXAS (MARBLE FALLS HS / LSU)

Shipley signed with Louisiana State University and enrolled in January, but transferred to ACU in mid-August. Could play along ACU’s offensive line as a true freshman.

High School: Enrolled early at LSU and took part in spring drills. He was ranked as a three-star prospect by Rivals, 247Sports, Scout and ESPN. Shipley was utilized more as a blocker during high school but was able to haul in four receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown as a senior. Shipley was rated as high as the No. 42 tight end in the nation. He earned an invitation to the Offense Defense All-American Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Played for head coach Matt Green.

Personal: Son of Stephen and Ashley Shipley. His uncle, Bob Shipley, is a former player and assistant coach at ACU, and his cousins, Jordan and Jaxon Shipley, played at Texas. His cousin, Shelby (Shipley) Nunez, played basketball at ACU. His family has a long history at ACU. 2015 graduate of Marble Falls High School. Born 12 December 1996.

Carl Whitley • WR

6-2, 210, JR, TR SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (ROOSEVELT HS / CISCO COLLEGE)

Transfers to ACU from Cisco College and will immediately compete for a starting spot at the wide receiver position.

2013-14 (Cisco College): As a sophomore at Cisco, Whitely caught 35 passes for 675 yards and six touchdowns. He also returned one kick for a touchdown. As a freshman in 2013, he caught passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns.

High School: As a junior, he caught 21 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns. As a senior he caught 45 passes for 945 yards and 11 touchdowns on his way to earning first team all-District 26-5A honors. Played at Roosevelt High School for head coach Neal Iahue.

Personal: Son of Karen Brown. 2013 graduate of San Antonio Roosevelt High School. Born 19 August 1995.


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Andren Anderson • OL

6-2, 285, FR, HS LUBBOCK, TEXAS (MONTEREY HS)

High School: Second team all-District 2-6A selection for the Plainsmen in 2014. Second team academic all-state in 2014. He helped his team to the Class 5A playoffs as a sophomore and the Class 6A playoffs as a senior. … Played for head coach Wayne Hutchinson at Monterey High School.

Personal: Son of James and Helen Anderson. 2015 graduate of Lubbock Monterey High School. Born 04 September 1996.

Jabari Butler • DB

5-11, 180, FR, HS POTOMAC, MD. (LAS VEGAS BISHOP GORMAN HS)

Should compete for a starting spot in the Wildcats’ secondary when two-a-days begin in August.

High School: Played for one of the top prep programs in the country at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev. Butler started at cornerback in 2013 and 2014, combining for 63 tackles in two seasons as he helped the Gaels stretch their state championship streak to six straight (2009-14). As a senior in 2014, Butler had 38 tackles and two interceptions as the Gaels won the Division 1 state championship and were named high school national champions by USA Today. As a junior he recorded 25 tackles and three interceptions and scored one touchdown on a Division 1 state championship team. A Rivals.com 3-star recruit, Butler was a teammate at Bishop Gorman with Cordell Broadus, the 26th-ranked wide receiver in the country who signed with UCLA in February. Broadus is best known as the son of rapper Snoop Dogg. In 2013, Butler was a teammate of Randall Cunningham Jr. – the son of former NFL All-Pro Randall Cunningham – who was the quarterback at Bishop Gorman. Also an outstanding track man, Butler has career bests of 10.85w in the 100 meters and 22.84w in the 200 meters. He also ran on the 4x100 and 4x200 relays at Bishop Gorman. Played football at Bishop Gorman HS for head coach Tony Sanchez, who in December was hired as the new head coach at UNLV.

Personal: Son of Duane and Yvette Butler. 2015 graduate of Bishop Gorman High School. Born 12 April 1997.

Mitchell Cantwell • LB

6-1, 225, FR, HS, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (LA CUEVA HS)

Ended fall camp as the Wildcat’s backup middle linebacker.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at La Cueva HS. Two-time first team all-state selection at linebacker and two-time first team all-metro running back. Cantwell also played baseball. Played for head coach Brandon Back.

Personal: Son of Kevin and Kathleen Cantwell. 2015 graduate of La Cueva High School. Born 12 December 1996.

Jollie DeLeon • DL

5-10, 230, FR, HS INGLESIDE, TEXAS (INGLESIDE HS)

True freshman who will likely redshirt in 2015.

High School: Four-year letterwinner on the defensive line at Ingleside HS. Also competed in track and field. Played for head coach Graig Hesseltine.

Personal: Son of Rollie and Maria De Leon. 2015 graduate of Ingleside High School. Born 09 July 1996.

Quincy Dunn • OLB

6-0, 195, FR, HS LANCASTER, TEXAS (LANCASTER HS)

Could see time as a true freshman at outside linebacker.

High School: Played both outside linebacker and strong safety in high school, but is listed as an outside linebacker for the Wildcats. Helped Lancaster finish as the Class 4A Division II runner-up in 2012, and helped the team to a playoff spot and 7-4 record as a senior in 2014. Second team all-district selection as a senior. Also competed in track and field, posting a personal-best time of 14.16 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles. Ranked in top 10 of his senior class of 377 students. Played for head coach Christopher Gilbert at Lancaster High School.

Personal: Son of Cleda Thompson. 2015 graduate of Lancaster High School. Born 07 February 1997.

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6-2, 230, FR, HS, FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS (ARGYLE LIBERTY CHRISTIAN HS)

Could see time as a true freshman at both tight end and fullback.

High School: Played both linebacker and tight end in high school, but projects as a tight end for the Wildcats. Griffith was selected a Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) first team all-state selection at linebacker as a senior in 2014. He was an honorable mention all-state selection as an “athlete.” Was a first team all-district performer at two positions as a senior in 2014: linebacker and athlete. First team all-state linebacker and first team all-district linebacker as a junior in 2013. Second team all-district selection at tight end and linebacker as a sophomore in 2012. District Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore in 2012. Griffith also plays baseball and helped his team to a state championship as a sophomore in 2013, earning first team all-district honors. As a junior he was a first team all-state and first team all-district outfielder. He was the district’s Offensive MVP as a junior in 2014. He was a second team all-state outfielder and first team all-district selection as a sophomore in 2013. Played for head coach Barton Hundley at Argyle Liberty Christian High School.

Personal: Son of Dan and Noelle Griffith. 2015 graduate of Argyle Liberty Christian High School. Born 19 May 1997.

Chandler Hehr • WR

5-11, 160, FR, HS FONTANA, WIS. (BIG FOOT HS)


High School: Three-year letterwinner in baseball and football, and two-year letterwinner in basketball. As a football player, he started at cornerback for the state runner-team as a sophomore in 2012. As a junior in 2013, he recorded five total touchdowns and four interceptions. As a senior in 2014, he had eight touchdowns and led his conference in receiving yards. He was a two-time all-conference selection, and as a senior he was a first team all-area pick. As a baseball player he was a two-time second team all-conference outfielder.

Personal: Son of Robert and Judy Hehr. 2015 graduate of Big Foot

High School. Born 06 December 1996.

Junior Henderson • S

6-2, 180, FR, HS KATY, TEXAS (SEVEN LAKES HS)

Should see playing time as a true freshman in the Wildcats’ secondary.

High School: As a senior at Seven Lakes HS, Henderson was an Army All-America Top-500 prospect. He was a Texas Top 100 MVP. As a senior he was first team all-purpose and second team all-district at safety. As a junior in 2013, he was a first team all-district safety and first team all-district all-purpose selection. He was an honorable mention all-district choice as a sophomore in 2012. As a senior he had 58 tackles to go along with five interceptions and seven forced fumbles. As a junior he finished with 48 tackles, two interceptions and seven forced fumbles. He led his team to the first round of the playoffs and identical 8-3 records in both 2012 and 2014. Played for head coach Lydell Wilson at Seven Lakes High School.

Personal: Son of Rocksann and Jeff Springer and William Henderson Sr. 2015 graduate of Seven Lakes High School. Born 29 February 1996.

Tracy James • RB

5-11, 220, FR, HS DALLAS, TEXAS (WOODROW WILSON HS)

High School: James led Woodrow Wilson to a 9-4 record as a senior and 10-2 and district championship as a junior. As a senior he was the district MVP and Offensive MVP. In two years at Woodrow Wilson, James ran for more than 3,400 yards and scored 44 touchdowns, averaging 9.7 yards per carry. He’s been clocked at 4.6 in the 40 and also runs on the track and field team. A member of the National Honor Society, he graduated with honors and a 3.5 grade-point average. Played for head coach Bobby Estes at Woodrow Wilson.

Personal: Son of Angela Flaherty. 2015 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Born 25 January 1997 in St. Paul, Minn.

Trey Kleffner • RB

6-1, 170, FR, HS, ABILENE, TEXAS (ABILENE WYLIE HS)


High School: One of the top running backs in the Big Country before a shoulder injury cost him a big chunk of his senior season. Early in the season he ran for 357 yards and five touchdowns on 21 carries in Wylie’s win over Burnet. On the track, he went to the Class 4A state track meet in the 100 and 200 meters and as part of the 4x100 meter relay team. He was seventh in both the 100- and 200-meter finals and


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Personal: Son of Olenda Pena-Perez. 201 graduate of Abilene Wylie High School. Born 10 May 1997.

Dakota Laws • OL

6-3, 320, FR, HS DENTON, TEXAS (DENTON RYAN HS)

Laws could see playing time along the Wildcats’ offensive line as a true freshman.

High School: Standout offensive lineman for one of the top teams in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. As a senior in 2014 he was an honorable mention Class 6A all-state selection by the Texas Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) and first team all-District 5-6A pick. He recorded 58 pancake blocks and didn’t allow a sack. As a junior in 2013 he helped Ryan to an 11-3 record and was a first team all-District 5-5A selection, second team Texas APSE all-state pick and honorable mention all-state selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association. He was also an honorable mention academic all-state selection as a senior. Played for Joey Florence and Dave Henigan at Denton Ryan High School.

Personal: His parents – Scott Laws and Kyna Sinclair – are both ACU graduates. His grandfather, Ken Sinclair, is a former missions coordinator for Asia in the Halbert Institute for Missions at ACU. 2015 graduate of Denton Ryan High School. Born 14 January 1997 in Abilene.

Josh Leaks • FB

5-10, 225, FR, HS FORT WORTH, TEXAS (FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN HS)


High School: Lettered in football, soccer and track and field at Fort Worth Christian HS. As a senior in 2013-14, he was a first team all-district performer in both football and soccer. Played for head coach Scott Smiley.

Personal: Son of Herbert and Novia Leaks. 2014 graduate of Fort Worth Christian High School. Born 28 November 1995.

Zach Lehr • PK

5-11, 145, FR, HS ABILENE, TEXAS (ABILENE COOPER HS)

High School: Lehr is one of the best kickers in the history of Cooper HS football. He left Cooper as the program’s all-time leader in career PATs (160), field goals (21) and kicking points (216). He also had the most PATs in a season with 72 in 2013. Lehr tied two others for the longest field goal in Cooper history with a 48-yarder against Cedar Hill in the third round of the Class 5A playoffs in 2013. Lehr was a two-time second team all-district selection, two-time first team all-area pick, two-time first team all-Super Team pick by the Abilene Reporter-News, and two-time honorable mention all-state selection. He also played soccer at Cooper and as a senior he scored five goals with seven assists.

Personal: Son of Jamie Lehr. 2015 graduate of Abilene Cooper High School. Born 20 October 1996.

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Marcus Long • OLB

6-0, 210, FR, HS IRVING, TEXAS (MACARTHUR HS)

High School: Played both outside linebacker and free safety in high school, but projects as an OLB for the Wildcats. As a junior he had 78 tackles and two interceptions. Helped his team to a 7-4 record as a senior. Team captain. Played for head coach Brian Basil at MacArthur High School.

Personal: Son of Jody Long and Tyrone Haynes. 2015 graduate of Irving MacArthur High School in 2015. Born 28 May 1997.

Justin Miller • WR

5-8, 165, FR, HS DEL VALLE, TEXAS (AUSTIN CROCKETT HS)

Perhaps the most dynamic player in the 2015 signing class, Miller could play running back, wide receiver or cornerback for the Wildcats.

High School: Finished his three-year career at Austin Crockett HS as the leading rusher in the history of the Austin ISD, finishing with more than 4,000 career rushing yards. He ended the 2014 season just shy of 2,000 rushing yards and scored more than 20 touchdowns. He helped his team to a district runner-up finish. He was a two-time first team all-district selection and was also an all-Central Texas selection. Played for head coach John Waugh at Crockett High School.

Personal: Son of Raquel Miller. 2015 graduate of Austin Crockett High School. Born 16 October 1996.

Brad Mitchell • PK

5-11, 205, FR, HS KERRVILLE, TEXAS (KERRVILLE TIVY HS)

True freshman who could redshirt in 2015.

High School: Lettered in football, soccer and baseball at Kerrville Tivy HS. All-conference soccer player. Played for head coach David Jones.

Personal: Son of Donald and Marilyn Mitchell. 2014 graduate of Kerrville Tivy High School. Born 26 October 1995.

Kyle Moore • QB

5-11, 150, FR, HS SANTO, TEXAS (SANTO HS)


High School: As a senior, Moore was a first team all-district quarterback and all-state selection by the Texas Sports Writers Association. He threw for 525 yards and ran for another 1,995 yards. As a junior he was a first team all-district performer after passing for 522 yards and rushing for 1,005 yards. In addition, Moore was a two-time all-district performer, a four-time regional finalist in track and field and a state finalist in track and field his senior year. He was the Santo HS Athlete of the Year his senior season. Played at Santo for head coach Randy Thornton.

Personal: Son of Mike and Jill Moore. 2015 graduate of Santo High School. Born 24 January 1997.

Cameron Neef • OLB

6-0, 205, FR, HS KATY, TEXAS (SEVEN LAKES HS)

True freshman who could see playing time in 2015.

High School: Second team all-district performer as a senior in 2014. Played for head coach Lydell Wilson.

Personal: Son of Liesl McCallum. 2015 graduate of Seven Lakes High School. Born 16 August 1996.

Octavian Phelps • WR

6-2, 195, FR, HS GREENVILLE, TEXAS (GREENVILLE HS)

High School: Second team all-district selection in 2014 at Greenville HS. Clocked at 4.49 in the 40. Also competed in track and field for Greenville. Played for head coach Darren Duke at Greenville High School.

Personal: Son of Oliver and Natalie Phelps. 2015 graduate of Greenville High School. Born 05 February 1997.


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Tryce Prince • S

5-11, 200, FR, HS ADA, OKLA. (ADA HS)

The first mid-year high school signee in ACU football program history, Prince arrived on campus in January.

High School: At Ada HS, Prince played safety, wide receiver and quarterback, and also returned kicks and punts. A four-year letter winner in football, Prince also competed in basketball and track and field. As a senior he was the Class 4A District 2 Defensive Player of the Year, and he was an Oklahoma all-state selection. A member of the National Honor Society, Prince was the Student Council vice president. Played for head coach Matt Weberat Ada High School.

Personal: Son of Calvin and Traci Prince. 2015 graduate of Ada High School. Born 12 May 1997.

Brandon Richmond 5-10, 190, FR, HS CYPRESS, TEXAS (CY-FAIR HS)

True freshman who could see playing time in 2015.

High School: Three-year letterwinner in football and one year in track and field at Cy-Fair HS. As a senior he was a first team all-district performer after earning second team all-district honors as both a sophomore and junior. Helped his teams to 28 wins in three seasons. Played for head coach Ed Pustejovsky.

Personal: Son of Robert and Charisse Richmond. 2015 graduate of Cy-Fair High School. Born 28 December 1996.

Kalin Sadler • WR 5-11, 170, FR, HS LAWTON, OKLA. (LAWTON HS)

Signed with the Wildcats where he will re-join high school teammate Dallas Sealey on the ACU roster. Sealey will enter the 2015 season as a redshirt freshman at quarterback for ACU.

High School: While at Lawton, Sadler was a prolific receiver and helped his team compile a 28-7 record over three seasons and reach one state championship game. As a junior in 2013, he caught 27 passes for 455 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another 131 yards and two touchdown on 15 carries. As a senior in 2014 he caught 47 passes for 915 yards and 12 touchdowns and added another 252 yards rushing on 21 carries. He helped Lawton reach

the Class 6A-II state championship game in 2014. He was an all-state, all-district and all-conference performer at Lawton High School. He also lettered in basketball and track and field and has been clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40. Played for head coach Randy Breeze at Lawton.

Personal: Son of Shannon Sadler. His cousin is former Texas Tech all-America and current San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver Michael Crabtree. 2015 graduate of Lawton High School. Born 12 January 1997.

Robert Sawler • CB

6-3, 180, FR, HS KELLER, TEXAS (KELLER HS)


High School: Second team academic all-district performer as a senior in 2014. Played for head coach Bob DeJonge.

Personal: Son of Bob and Kimberly Sawler. 2015 graduate of Keller High School. Born 01 August 1996.

Caleb Valentine • ILB

6-2, 205, FR, HS FULSHEAR, TEXAS (SEVEN LAKES HS)


High School: Lettered as a senior in 2014. First team all-district defensive end for a Seven Lakes team that finished 8-3. Played for head coach Lydell Wilson.

Personal: Son of Ronda Valentine. 2015 graduate of Seven Lakes High School. Born 26 June 1997.

Josh Webber • FB

5-11, 210, FR, HS ROUND ROCK, TEXAS (ROUND ROCK HS)

True freshman who could redshirt in 2015.

High School: Three-year letterwinner in football. As a senior, he ran for 950 yards and scored 13 touchdowns for a 12-2 team. First team all-district selection and runner-up for the district’s Offensive MVP honor. Played for head coach Lanny Wilson.

Personal: Son of Octavia Webber. 2015 graduate of Round Rock High School. Born 13 May 1997.

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2014 Season Review


eorgia State University’s Wil Lutz kicked a 26-yard field goal with four seconds left to stun Abilene Christian University 38-37 in a thrilling season-opening game nationally telecast by ESPNU from the Georgia Dome.

The Panthers overcame a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to end a 16-game losing streak dating back to 2012. They had to overcome a sterling effort by ACU quarterback Parker McKenzie, who completed 30 of 40 passes for 403 yards and four touchdowns. GSU junior transfer quarterback Nick Arbuckle barely bested the Wildcat sophomore by completing 31 of 47 passes for 414 yards and four TDs, two of them in the fourth quarter when the Panthers mounted their comeback.

ACU, in its first official season in the FCS Southland Conference since 1972, lost its first season opener in seven years, while GSU, a member of the Sun Belt Conference, won for the first time since beating the University of Rhode Island two seasons ago. Until the last-second field goal, the Wildcats, who played most of the last three decades in NCAA Division II, looked to be on the way to their first win over a FBS opponent in 51 years.

McKenzie, a Georgia native making his first collegiate start for ACU, completed 10 of his first 15 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and added three more scoring passes in the second half. Nine Wildcats caught McKenzie passes, led by senior wide receiver Demarcus Thompson, who had nine for 156 yards.

ACU forced three Panther turnovers and standout defensive end Nick Richardson had two sacks. Sophomore Nik Grau kicked field goals of 25, 42 and 33 yards.

GSU wide receiver Joel Ruiz caught seven passes for 111 yards and two TDs, none bigger than his 9-yarder with 4:31 left in the game. Lynquez Blair caught eight Arbuckle passes for 118 yards and one score. Krysten Hammon led the Panthers in rushing with 13 carries for 74 yards.

Wildcat junior running back Herschel Sims, playing his first game for his hometown university, ran for 37 yards before leaving the game with an ankle injury early in the fourth quarter. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalAbilene Christian 3 13 14 7 – 37Georgia State 7 14 0 17 – 38

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter ACU – Grau, Nik 25 yd field goal ........................................................ACU 3, GSU 0 GSU – Ruiz, Joel 34 yd pass from Arbuckle, Nick (Lutz kick) ...................ACU 3, GSU 7

2nd Quarter GSU – Lytle, Jonathan 2 yd run (Lutz kick) .........................................ACU 3, GSU 14 ACU – Grau, Nik 42 yd field goal ......................................................ACU 6, GSU 14 ACU – Gilbert, Cedric 60 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ... ACU 13, GSU 14 ACU – Grau, Nik 33 yd field goal, ................................................... ACU 16, GSU 14 GSU – Sweeting, Avery 41 yd pass from Arbuckle, Nick (Lutz kick) ...... ACU 16, GSU 21

3rd Quarter ACU – Walker, Jamie 23 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) .... ACU 23, GSU 21 ACU – Hudson, Jace 24 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) .....ACU 30, GSU 21

4th Quarter GSU – Blair, Lynquez 27 yd pass from Arbuckle, Nick (Lutz kick) .........ACU 30, GSU 28 ACU – Stone, Cade 7 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ........ ACU 37, GSU 28 GSU – Ruiz, Joel 9 yd pass from Arbuckle, Nick (Lutz kick) ................. ACU 37, GSU 35 GSU – Lutz, Wil 26 yd field goal, ..................................................... ACU 37, GSU 38

Game 1 vs. Georgia StateGeorgia State’s last-second field goal edges ACU 38-37 in Georgia Dome

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yren Poe’s 293 yards of passing helped 25th-ranked Northern Arizona University build a 24-7 third-quarter lead and hold on to beat Abilene Christian University 27-21 Saturday night in the Wildcats’ 2014 home opener in Shotwell Stadium.

Down 27-21 with 2:48 left in the game, ACU blocked a 37-yard field goal attempt by NAU’s Ryan Hawkins and marched downfield in an attempt to win the game. But ACU sophomore quarterback Parker McKenzie was stopped at the Lumberjack 28-yard line on a fourth-and-17 scramble with 48 seconds to play.

NAU, which was 9-3 last year and qualified for the FCS playoffs from the Big Sky Conference, evened its record at 1-1 on the season. ACU’s loss – the second straight week it had a chance to win in the closing seconds – gave the Southland Conference member an 0-2 mark for the first time since 2002.

“We’re close,” ACU head coach Ken Collums said after the game. “We’re right there with a chance to beat a top-25 team. But they played a cleaner game than we played. We’ve got to learn to win close games because we’ve got a chance to be a good team. But we’ve got to learn how to play down the stretch and come out on top in these types of games.”

Both teams scored on their second drives of the game. NAU took a 3-0 lead at the end of the first quarter on a 27-yard field goal by Hawkins and ACU went on top 7-3 with 10:01 left in the second quarter when McKenzie scored on a 1-yard run to cap an 11-play, 75-yard drive.

The Lumberjacks regained the lead with 3:54 left in the half when Poe connected with wide receiver Alex Holmes for a 24-yard touchdown pass to put NAU back on top, 10-7. Poe kept the drive alive when he completed a 15-yard pass to Hunter Burton, turning a fourth-and-14 play into a first down deep in ACU territory. Poe sprinted around left end for a 3-yard scoring run with 17 seconds remaining to give Northern Arizona a 17-7 halftime advantage.

Parker McKenzie was intercepted at the ACU 45-yard line by Lumberjack safety Eddie Horn on the Wildcats’ second play of the second half, and NAU used the turnover to take a 24-7 lead five plays later when running back Corbin Jountti dove over the line for a 1-yard TD with 13:02 remaining.

Wide receiver Cedric Gilbert drew ACU to within 10 points when he caught a pass from McKenzie and sprinted down the left sideline with a 39-yard TD pass at the 1:20 mark of the third quarter, narrowing NAU’s lead to 24-14. Gilbert has caught two passes on the season, both for touchdowns. He caught a 60-yarder in last week’s 38-37 loss at Georgia State and the 39-yard touchdown pass Saturday night against NAU.

The Lumberjacks grew their lead to 27-14 with a 35-yard field goal by Hawkins with 9:48 left in the game, but ACU roared back to 27-21 with a three-play scoring drive punctuated by a 40-yard TD pass from McKenzie to junior wide receiver Cade Stone.

ACU was led in rushing by freshman De’Andre Brown’s 109 yards on 14 carries. Junior Herschel Sims, playing before a hometown crowd at Shotwell Stadium for the first time since he starred at Abilene High School in 2010, added 54 yards on the ground.

McKenzie completed 14 of 22 passes for 165 yards and two TDs.Holmes led Northern Arizona in receiving with nine catches

for 119 yards and one score. Casey Jahn topped the Lumberjacks in rushing with 81 yards on 12 carries. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalNorthern Arizona 3 14 7 3 – 27Abilene Christian 0 7 7 7 – 21

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter NAU – Ryan Hawkins 27 yd field goal.................................................ACU 0, NAU 3

2nd Quarter ACU – McKenzie, Parker 1 yd run (Grau kick) ...................................... ACU 7, NAU 3 NAU – Alex Holmes 24 yd pass from Kyren Poe (Hawkins kick) .............ACU 7, NAU 10 NAU – Kyren Poe 3 yd run (Hawkins kick) ..........................................ACU 7, NAU 173rd Quarter NAU – Corbin Jountti 1 yd run (Hawkins kick) ....................................ACU 7, NAU 24 ACU – Gilbert, Cedric 39 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ...ACU 14, NAU 24

4th Quarter NAU – Ryan Hawkins 35 yd field goal ACU 14, NAU 27 ACU – Stone, Cade 40 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau, Nik kick) ACU 21, NAU 27

Game 2 vs. Northern ArizonaNAU builds 24-7 lead, holds off ACU charge for 27-21 win

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CS member Abilene Christian University twice rallied from 14-point deficits and used a 27-yard field goal from Nik Grau to stun Troy University 38-35 Saturday night in Veterans Memorial Stadium, its first victory over an FBS-level opponent in 55 years.

The Wildcats’ last win over a team that was at the time playing at the highest level of college football and is currently an FBS member was Nov. 14, 1959, when the Wildcats went to El Paso and knocked off UTEP, 28-22, at the Sun Bowl. ACU had a chance to knock off FBS member Georgia State two weeks ago in the season-opener, but couldn’t finish the game in a 38-37 loss.

But Saturday night on a rainy, muggy night in the deep South, the Wildcats finished a huge win over a team that has made five bowl appearances in the last 10 full seasons. And they did it by overcoming a 21-7 halftime deficit and 28-14 third-quarter hole.

“We’ve talked about finishing games, and we were able to put things together tonight to get it done,” said ACU head coach Ken Collums, the first ACU head coach since N.L. Nicholson to direct the Wildcats to a win over an FBS program. “We probably should have had one of these FBS wins last year (a 34-29 loss at New Mexico State) and let another one slip away at Georgia State. But this is a huge win because this team (Troy) has won a lot of games at this level.”

The Trojans spotted ACU a 7-0 lead in the game, which started an hour late because of two lightning delays. The Wildcats gave up big third-down plays to help Troy log three straight touchdowns and take a 21-7 lead just before half. But ACU roared back, accumulating 237 yards of offense and three touchdowns in the third quarter, finally tying Troy with 1:49 left.

Grau’s field goal with 6:10 remaining in the game proved the deciding points, and the Wildcats employed a fake 47-yard field goal to set up a 9-yard touchdown run by sophomore third-string running back Adrian Duncan with 1:17 left. On the fourth-down play, the Wildcats lined up for a field goal only to see the holder (quarterback Parker McKenzie) pick up the ball and roll right, firing for tight end Jonathan Parker beyond the first-down marker. The ball fell incomplete, but Troy was whistled for pass interference, giving the Wildcats an automatic first down. Duncan scored a few plays later to make it 38-28. Troy rallied for a touchdown with 25 seconds left to close the score to 38-35, but lost an onside kick and ACU ran out the clock.

Duncan was forced into the game after fourth-quarter injuries to both Herschel Sims (20 carries for 96 yards) and De’Andre Brown (eight carries for 72 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown run). Duncan came into the game shortly after the fake field goal and ran for a big first down and then capped the Wildcats’ scoring with the 9-yard touchdown run.

Despite the late touchdown by Troy, the Wildcats were able to walk out of the stadium with the biggest win of Collums’ three-year tenure and one of the biggest regular-season wins in the 93-year history of the program.

The director of the comeback was McKenzie, who finished the game 25 of 34 for 312 yards and two scores, including going 13 for 18 for 218 yards and one touchdown in the second half.

“I’m just proud of our guys for sticking with it and coming together in the second half,” McKenzie said. “We had some hiccups in the second quarter, but we just kept battling and finally finished a game.”

The Wildcats (1-2) begin Southland Conference play next Saturday after three close games, including losses against Georgia State and Northern Arizona. The Trojans (0-3) lost to Alabama-Birmingham and Duke to open the season and had a 14-0 record over FCS teams since moving to FBS membership in 2001.

ACU forced Troy to punt on its first drive, then marched 85 yards in 11 plays – largely behind the running of Sims – to take a 7-0 lead on a 12-yard touchdown pass McKenzie to wide receiver Monte Avery-Green with 8:26 left in the quarter.

Troy evened the score at 7-7 just before the end of the first quarter when Brandon Silvers ran 5 yards on a quarterback keeper. A 53-yard pass play from Silvers to running back Brandon Burks was the key play in the 90-yard, eight-play drive.

The Trojans converted a third-and-18 situation on their way to taking their first lead when Silvers ran for his second short-yardage touchdown of the night, a 1-yarder with 3:13 on the clock. Troy struck again with 1:39 left in the half, capitalizing on an interception deep in ACU territory when Silvers hit Burks for a 12-yard TD pass.

ACU bounced back to start the second half, breaking out a big-play offense and scoring on three of hits first four drives of the third quarter. The first was set up by a 49-yard pass play from McKenzie to Green-Avery and capped with Demarcus Thompson’s 3-yard reverse at the 12:25 mark.

After Troy scored on an eight-play, 80-yard drive to go back up 28-14, the Wildcats struck again three plays later when wide receiver Cedrick Gilbert took a pass from McKenzie and raced 63 yards for his third TD of the season with 8:06 left in the third quarter. ACU finally evened the score at 28-28 when freshman running back De’Andre Brown raced 47 yards for a TD with 1:49 left in the third quarter. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalAbilene Christian 7 0 21 10 – 38Troy 7 14 7 7 – 35

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter ACU – Green-Avery, Monte 12 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ........................................................................... ACU 7, TROY 0 TROY – Silvers, B. 5 yd run (Kay kick) ............................................... ACU 7, TROY 7

2nd Quarter TROY – Silvers, B. 1 yd run (Kay, Ryan kick) ......................................ACU 7, TROY 14 TROY – Burks, Brandon 12 yd pass from Silvers, B. (Kay kick) ............. ACU 7, TROY 21

3rd Quarter ACU – Thompson, Demarcus 3 yd run (Grau, Nik kick) .....................ACU 14, TROY 21 TROY – Franklin, Khary 11 yd run (Kay, Ryan kick) .......................... ACU 14, TROY 28 ACU – Gilbert, Cedric 63 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ACU 21, TROY 28 ACU – Brown, De’Andre 47 yd run (Grau kick) ................................ ACU 28, TROY 28

4th Quarter ACU – Grau, Nik 27 yd field goal ...................................................ACU 31, TROY 28 ACU – Duncan, Adrian 9 yd run (Grau kick) .................................... ACU 38, TROY 28 TROY – Burks, Brandon 1 yd run (Kay kick) .................................... ACU 38, TROY 35

Game 3 vs. TroyACU stuns FBS-member Troy with second-half comeback, 38-35

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ophomore quarterback Parker McKenzie threw for 329 yards and a stingy defense helped ACU blank the University of the Incarnate Word 21-0 Saturday afternoon in the two teams’ 2014 Southland Conference opener at rainy Shotwell Stadium, the Wildcats’ first shutout since a 51-0 win over McMurry in the 2012 season-opener.

ACU outgained UIW 256-62 in total yards in the first half while building a 14-0 lead, and coasted the rest of the way while its top two running backs recover from injuries. Freshman linebacker Sam Denmark led the Wildcat defense with two interceptions. Abilene Christian outgained the Cardinals 415 yards to 133 in the game, and held them to nine first downs.

The Wildcats (1-0 in the Southland) evened their overall record at 2-2 in the game, billed as the P4X Foundation Challenge to benefit pediatric cancer research. UIW fell to 0-4 and 0-1 in the Southland to continue a stretch of futility that has seen the Cardinals outscored 117-3 since a 49-13 season-opening loss to Sacramento State.

ACU junior wide receiver Jace Hudson had big catches on his team’s first two drives, none larger than a 65-yarder on the second drive in which he broke tackles, reversed field and scored to put the Wildcats up 7-0 with 5:36 left in the first quarter.

On the subsequent drive, Wildcat defensive end Nick Richardson blocked a 49-yard field goal try by Ramon Cato and three plays later, the Wildcats threw deep again with McKenzie hitting wide receiver Cedric Gilbert in stride on a 70-yard touchdown pass at the 1:18 mark. Gilbert, a junior, entered the game leading the nation in yards per catch at 36.6, and the touchdown was the fourth in his first seven catches this season.

An interception by linebacker Sam Denmark set up the Wildcats at the UIW 33-yard line, but the Cardinal defense stiffened and ACU’s Nik Grau missed a 43-yard field goal with 11:51 remaining in the half after hitting his first 12 attempted field goals of the season.

Grau missed another field goal attempt with 21 seconds left before halftime, this time a 25-yarder during a downpour.

The Wildcats built a 21-0 lead with 10 seconds left in the third quarter when redshirt freshman runningback Randy Gober wrapped up a 14-play, 54-yard drive that chewed up more than six minutes of the clock. The 1-yard touchdown run was Gober’s first of his career after missing all of last year with an injury.

ACU looked to be on its way to another score in the fourth quarter, thanks to a 49-yard catch and run by senior wide receiver Demarcus Thompson. The drive stalled when Hudson dropped a potential 27-yard scoring pass in the left corner of the end zone, and Grau missed his third field goal of the game, a 44-yarder.

McKenzie completed 21 of 33 passes in the game. ACU’s top rusher was sophomore Adrian Duncan with 54 yards on 20 carries. Hudson had six catches for 120 yards, Gilbert caught five for 92 and Thompson had four for 67.

UIW quarterback Brey McCollum completed eight of 24 passes for 73 yards and was intercepted once. The Cardinals managed 60 yards on the ground, led by Joseph Sadler’s 27 yards on three carries. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalIncarnate Word 0 0 0 0 – 0Abilene Christian 14 0 7 0 – 21

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter ACU – Hudson, Jace 65 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) .........ACU 7, UIW 0 ACU – Gilbert, Cedric 70 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) .....ACU 14, UIW 0

3rd Quarter ACU – Gober, Randy 1 yd run (Grau kick) ..........................................ACU 21, UIW 0

Game 4 vs. Incarnate WordACU begins Southland play with 21-0 win over Incarnate Word

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CU running back Herschel Sims had his first 100-yard rushing game as a Wildcat as he and a potent passing attack led the Wildcats to a dominating 59-14 win against Houston Baptist in a Southland Conference game at Husky Stadium.

The Wildcats have now won three straight to run their record to 3-2 overall and 2-0 in league play, while HBU falls to 1-3 and 0-1. ACU will return to Shotwell Stadium next weekend for a conference game against Lamar. Kickoff between the Wildcats and Cardinals is set for 6 p.m.

Sims — who ran for 96 yards on 20 carries against Troy before leaving the game with a concussion and then missed last week’s game against Incarnate Word — ran for 128 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries to lead an ACU offense that finished the game with 659 yards. He scored on touchdown runs of 3, 2 and 4 yards and had a long run of 62 yards on one of those touchdown drives.

ACU sophomore quarterback Parker McKenzie had another spectacular night, completing 21 of 31 passes for 385 yards and four touchdowns, his fourth game with at least 300 yards passing on the season. McKenzie has now thrown for 1,594 yards and 14 touchdowns this season, both of which lead the Southland Conference. He hit nine different receivers — including himself for a 14-yard gain on a ball batted back toward him — in the game as he led the Wildcats to their first 50-point game of the season.

McKenzie’s main target Saturday night was junior Cade Stone, who recorded the first 100-yard receiving game of his career with seven catches for 121 yards and a pair of scores in the game.

ACU gave up a 46-yard touchdown pass on HBU’s second offensive play of the night, but then the Wildcats reeled off 31 straight points to take a 31-7 lead midway through the second quarter. McKenzie hit Cedric Gilbert with a 9-yard touchdown pass with 5:26 left in the first quarter to give ACU a 10-7 lead and then Sims scored each of ACU’s next two touchdowns before McKenzie hit Stone with a 20-yard touchdown pass with 6:15 left in the half to make it 31-7.

After Houston Baptist scored on a 77-yard strike from Ka’Darius Baker to Darian Lazard to make it 31-14 with 4:48 left int he half, the Wildcats responded with a four-play, 73-yard drive that was capped by a 4-yard touchdown run from Sims to make it 38-14 at halftime. The key play in the drive was a 59-yard completion from McKenzie to Jonathan Epps to move the ball down to the HBU 14-yard line.

ACU then salted the game away on the first two plays of the third quarter.

After freshman linebacker Sam Denmark recovered a fumble by Taylor Thompson on the opening kickoff, McKenzie hit Stone on the ensuing play for a 19-yard touchdown just 16 seconds into the half to push the lead to 45-14. McKenzie finished his night with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Gilbert in the fourth quarter, and Randy Gober picked up his second rushing touchdown of the season with 5:30 to play to cap the scoring.

While ACU was rolling up 659 yards of total offense, the Wildcat defense was busy limiting the Huskies to just 300 yards on 58 plays. Of those 300 yards, 187 of them came on four pass plays, giving the Huskies just 113 yards of total offense on their other 54 plays. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalAbilene Christian 10 28 7 14 – 59Houston Baptist 7 7 0 0 – 14

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter HBU – Bibbins, Kennet 46 yd pass from Fleming, Jonath (Shinn kick) ..... ACU 0, HBU 7 ACU – Grau, Nik 33 yd field goal ....................................................... ACU 3, HBU 7 ACU – Gilbert, Cedric 9 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) .......ACU 10, HBU 7

2nd Quarter ACU – Sims, Herschel 3 yd run (Grau kick) ......................................... ACU 17, HBU 7 ACU – Sims, Herschel 2 yd run (Grau kick) ........................................ ACU 24,HBU 7 ACU – Stone, Cade 20 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) .........ACU 31, HBU 7 HBU – Lazard, Darian 77 yd pass from Baker, Ka’Dariu (Shinn kick)..... ACU 31, HBU 14 ACU – Sims, Herschel 4 yd run (Grau kick) .......................................ACU 38, HBU 14

3rd Quarter ACU – Stone, Cade 19 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) .......ACU 45, HBU 14

4th Quarter ACU – Gilbert, Cedric 13 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ...ACU 52, HBU 14 ACU – Gober, Randy 12 yd run (Hynds kick) ..................................... ACU 59, HBU 14

Game 5 vs. Houston BaptistSims leads ACU offensive explosion as Wildcats roll past HBU

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amar University quarterback Caleb Berry rallied his team with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes Saturday night, leading the Cardinals to a 24-21 Southland Conference win over Abilene Christian University at Shotwell Stadium.

The Cardinals (4-2 overall and 1-1 in conference) held ACU’s Parker McKenzie -- the league’s top passer -- to just 182 yards and sacked him five times. McKenzie entered the game averaging better than 318 yards per game through the air.

The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for ACU (3-3 overall and 2-1 in the Southland), but also marked the resumption of a series between the two teams for the first time in 42 years. The Wildcats and Cardinals were founding members of the Southland in 1963, and Lamar has now won the last three games played between the teams (1971-72, 2014).

Lamar began its fourth-quarter rally after ACU took a 21-10 lead with 10:29 to play, powered by a 43-yard run by Kade Harrington that took the Cardinals to the ACU 15-yard line. Berry threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Payden McVey at the 7:52 mark to pull Lamar to within 21-16, and a sucesssful 2-point conversion pass from Berry to wide receiver Mark Roberts made the score 21-18.

The Cardinals forced ACU to punt, taking over at their 18-yard-line with 4:03 left. Lamar went back on top 24-21, thanks to a drive that started and ended on big pass plays. Wide receiver Reggie Begelton snagged a 35-yarder and Roberts leaped to catch a 14-yard scoring pass with 2:35 remaining in the game. The extra point attempt by Davis failed but Lamar had its hard-fought lead back.

A last-chance drive for ACU began at its 31-yard line. On fourth-and-8 from the ACU 49, a pass on the left sideline sailed too high to wide receiver Demarcus Thompson, giving the ball back to Lamar with 1:28 remaining.

The Wildcats forced the Cardinals to punt, taking over on their 10-yard-line with 38 seconds on the clock and no timeouts. But ACU could advance no farther than its 25 before time expired.

ACU and Lamar played a mostly defensive first half, with the Cardinals maintaining only a three-point lead despite running nearly twice the number of plays. By game’s end, defensive end Nick Richardson had 1.5 of ACU’s three sacks of Berry, and 10 tackles overall. Lamar noseguard Omar Tebo made life miserable for McKenzie with seven tackles and two of his team’s five sacks.

Junior wide receiver Cedric Gilbert opened the Wildcats’ scoring when he wrestled a pass away from a defender and caught his seventh touchdown pass of the season – on only 15 catches – a 38-yarder with 7:38 left in the first quarter. The play was set up by a 24-yard punt return and 9-yard pass reception by fullback Jonathan Parker.

The Cardinals answered on their next drive, a 12-play, 75-yarder capped by Kade Harrington’s 3-yard run at the 2:26 mark.

Lamar used a 41-yard drive to set up its next score, a 19-yard field goal by Josh Davis with 3:59 left in the first half. The short drive stalled when Berry overthrew wide receiver Deyonn Brown in the end zone on third down, but the field goal put Lamar back on top, 10-7.

After Davis misfired on a 35-yard field goal with 9:37 left in the third quarter, ACU also missed a golden opportunity to forge ahead on the scoreboard. A 34-yard run by Sims, a late hit penalty on Lamar and a 20-yard pass play from McKenzie to wide receiver Jace Hudson

set up the Wildcats on the Cardinals’ 4-yard line. But Lamar’s defense stiffened and stopped Sims on a fourth-and-goal run from the LU 1-yard line at the 6:17 mark.

The Wildcats redeemed themselves with some trickery on their next drive. On second-and-8 from his own 26-yard-line, McKenzie lateraled to wide receiver Cade Stone, who spun and completed a 65-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Monte Green-Avery. The play with 1:51 left in the quarter put ACU in the lead, 14-10. Stone was a high school quarterback at Fort Worth Christian.

ACU padded its lead with 10:29 left in the game with a 10-yard touchdown pass from McKenzie to tight end Noah Cheshire. The Wildcats converted a big fourth-and-4 play on the 78-yard drive when Stone caught a 6-yard pass from McKenzie.

De’Andre Brown rushed for 107 yards and Herschel Sims added 90 to headline an ACU ground game that totaled 202 yards. Green-Avery led the Wildcats with 72 yards in receptions.

Berry completed 23 of 46 passes for 316 yards and the two late touchdowns. Harrington rushed 20 times for 147 yards and a TD. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalLamar 7 3 0 14 – 24Abilene Christian 7 0 7 7 – 21

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter ACU – Gilbert, Cedric 38 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ......... ACU 7, LU 0 LU – Harrington, Kad 3 yd run (Davis kick) ............................................. ACU 7, LU 7

2nd Quarter LU – Davis, Josh 19 yd field goal ..........................................................ACU 7, LU 10

3rd Quarter ACU – Green-Avery, Monte 65 yd pass from Stone, Cade (Grau kick) .....ACU 14, LU 10

4th Quarter ACU – Cheshier, Noah 10 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) .....ACU 21, LU 10 LU – McVey, Payden 12 yd pass from Berry, Caleb (Roberts pass from Berry) ACU 21, LU 17 LU – Roberts, Mark 14 yd pass from Berry, Caleb (Davi kick failed) ........ACU 21, LU 24

Game 6 vs. lamarWildcats drop disappointing 24-21 decision to Lamar

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e’Andre Brown ran for three touchdowns and Cade Stone caught eight passes for 121 yards and a score Saturday to help ACU to a 55-14 Homecoming afternoon win over Ave Maria University in a non-conference game in Shotwell Stadium.

The Wildcats of the FCS Southland Conference rolled to 513 yards of total offense while the Gyrenes of The Sun Conference (NAIA) ran into a second-half brick wall in falling to 1-5.

ACU quarterback Parker McKenzie completed 22 of 31 passes for 304 yards and a score in just three quarters of action. The Wildcats allowed the Gyrenes 315 yards of offense and two touchdowns in the first half, but no points, 39 yards of offense and two first downs in the final two quarters.

The Wildcats got on the scoreboard at the 9:46 mark of the first quarter with a 36-yard field goal by Nik Grau after the Gyrenes, backed deep into their own territory, managed only an 18-yard punt to their own 31-yard line.

Defensive back Angel Lopez intercepted Clayton Uecker on the first play of AMU’s next drive, and Brown ran 8 yards around left end on the Wildcats’ subsequent play, giving ACU a 10-0 lead just 18 seconds after their first score.

AMU broke out a big play with 7:56 left in the quarter when Uecker hit wide receiver Travis Makauskas on a 48-yard touchdown pass, cutting ACU’s lead to 10-7.

The Wildcats responded with a four-play, 85-yard drive capped by running back Herschel Sims bulling his way 39 yards up the middle with 11:19 remaining in the first half to put his team up 17-7. The score was Sims’ first touchdown in Shotwell Stadium since Oct. 8, 2010, when he led Abilene High School to a 49-21 win over Odessa High School.

The Gyrenes used another big play – a 52-yard pass from Uecker to wide receiver Frank Garcia – to set up their next touchdown, a 22-yard pass from Uecker to wide receiver Brian Byrd with 8:37 left that cut the ACU lead to 17-14. ACU’s offense again rolled out its four-play-drive offense, moving 43 yards in 1:27 to set up Brown’s second touchdown of the afternoon, a 5-yard run that made the score 24-14.

A bad snap caused AMU to fumble away a field goal try with 1:15 remaining in the half, giving ACU the ball at the Gyrene 33-yard line. Thirty-one seconds and five plays later – three of them passes to wide receiver Cade Stone – the Wildcats forged ahead 31-14 on Stone’s 15-yard reception.

Uecker totaled 262 yards passing in the first half for AMU but ACU held him to 14 in the third quarter before Bob Orban replaced him.

Grau’s second field goal of the game, a 28-yarder on ACU’s first drive of the third quarter, built the Wildcat lead to 34-14 at the 12:11 mark. After a 19-yard punt by the Gyrenes gave the Wildcats the ball at the AMU 41-yard line, Brown ran for his third touchdown of the game. The 32-yarder on fourth-and-2 put ACU up 41-14 with 2:53 left in the quarter.

Running back Adrian Duncan padded the Wildcat fourth-quarter lead to 48-14 when he ran one yard for his second touchdown of the season with 11:38 remaining.

A little more than a minute later, linebacker Nick Richardson recovered a Gyrene fumble at the AMU 31-yard line. Running back Randy Gober’s 8-yard scoring run converted the turnover into the final 55-14 lead at the 5:47 mark.

ACU rushed for 168 yards, led by Sims’ 86 yards on 10 carries and Brown’s 58 on 10 carries. Tight end Noah Cheshier caught five passes for 60 yards and linebacker Justin Stephens’ 12 tackles led the Wildcats’ suffocating second-half defense.

Uecker also led AMU in rushing with six carries for 47 yards and O’Rourke caught six passes for 72 yards. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalAve Maria 7 7 0 0 – 14Abilene Christian 10 21 10 14 – 55

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter ACU – Grau, Nik 36 yd field goal ...................................................... ACU 3, AMU 0 ACU – Brown, De’Andre 8 yd run (Grau kick) .......................................ACU 10, AMU 0 AMU – T. Makauskas 48 yd pass from Clayton Uecker (Leon kick) .......ACU 10, AMU 7

2nd Quarter ACU – Sims, Herschel 39 yd run (Grau kick) ...................................... ACU 17, AMU 7 AMU – Brian Byrd 22 yd pass from Clayton Uecker (Leon kick) .......... ACU 17, AMU 14 ACU – Brown, De’Andre 5 yd run (Grau kick) ..................................ACU 24, AMU 14 ACU – Stone, Cade 15 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ...... ACU 31, AMU 14

3rd Quarter ACU – Grau, Nik 28 yd field goal ...................................................ACU 34, AMU 14 ACU – Brown, De’Andre 32 yd run (Grau kick) ................................. ACU 41, AMU 14

4th Quarter ACU – Duncan, Adrian 1 yd run (Grau kick) .....................................ACU 48, AMU 14 ACU – Gober, Randy 8 yd run (Hynds kick) ......................................ACU 55, AMU 14

Game 7 vs. Ave MariaBrown’s three TDs lead Wildcats to 55-14 Homecoming win

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cNeese State jumped out to a 17-0 first-quarter lead Saturday night and held on to knock off Abilene Christian University, 31-20, in a Southland Conference contest in front of 14,464 fans at Cowboy Stadium.

The Cowboys (4-2 overall and 2-1 in the Southland) dominated the opening 15 minutes of the contest as quarterback Daniel Sams passed for one score and ran for 25 yards in the first quarter to lead his team to the big first-quarter lead. McNeese added another touchdown in the second quarter and carried a 24-6 lead into halftime.

But the Wildcats — in their first season as full members of the Southland Conference since 1972 — took advantage of six McNeese State turnovers to outscore the Cowboys 14-7 in the second half. The Wildcats drove for a touchdown on the legs of De’Andre Brown and then took advantage of a fumble return to the McNeese State 2-yard line to score again and cut the lead to 31-20 with 5:47 to play.

ACU (4-4 and 2-2) got its first touchdown of the night after Justin Stewart forced a fumble by Ryan Ross and recovered it early in the fourth quarter. Four plays later, the Wildcats had the ball at the McNeese 49-yard line when Brown went 26 yards on first down and then finished off the drive on the next play with a 23-yard touchdown run to make it a 31-13 game with 10:28 to play.

The Wildcats then forced another turnover when Keith Barnett stripped Jere McGilvery at the ACU 44-yard line, picked it up and returned it 54 yards to the McNeese State 2-yard line. After a loss of one on a carry by quarterback Parker McKenzie and a 5-yard penalty, McKenzie threw his only touchdown pass of the night on third-and-goal as he hit Demarcus Thompson for an 8-yard scoring pass to make it 31-19.

ACU converted the two-point play, but it was called back for offensive pass interference and Nik Grau came in and booted home the extra point. The Wildcats went for the onside kick, but McNeese recovered the ball with 5:47 left in the contest.

But the ACU defense — which played a solid second half — forced a punt from McNeese, giving the ball back to the Wildcat offense at the 20-yard line after Jean Breaux’s punt went into the end zone. McKenzie threw two incompletions on the ensuing drive before hitting Cade Stone with a 6-yard pass to bring up a fourth down play. McKenzie’s pass for Cedric Gilbert along the near sideline fell incomplete with 2:43 to play and McNeese took over on downs and was able to run out the clock.

McNeese made things look easy in the first quarter as the Cowboys jumped out to that 17-0 lead. Alex Kjellsten got the Cowboys on the board with a 25-yard field goal with 9:07 left in the first quarter and then ACU’s offense went three-and-out to immediately turn the ball back over to Sams and the McNeese State offense.

Sams — an honorable mention all-Big 12 quarterback at Kansas State last season — went 3 for 3 through the air on the ensuing drive, capping it with a 7-yard touchdown strike to David Bush to make it 10-0 with 4:39 left in the first quarter.

After ACU went three-and-out again, McNeese needed just four plays and 1:53 to travel 45 yards to make it a 17-0 game. Derrick Milton capped the scoring drive with a 33-yard touchdown run and McNeese looked well on its way to a blowout win in front of a large Homecoming crowd.

ACU finally got on the board with 11:16 left in the second quarter when Grau capped a nine-play, 64-yard drive with a 37-yard field goal to make it a 17-3 game. On the second play after the kickoff, Justin Stephens pressured Tyler Bolfing into a bad throw and it was picked by Stewart and returned 32 yards to the McNeese State 34-yard line.

The Wildcats moved the ball to the McNeese 20-yard line before the drive stalled and Grau banged home his second 37-yard field goal with eight minutes left in the first half. Khalil Thomas returned the ensuing kickoff 61 yards to the ACU 39 and after Sams was dropped for a loss of one yard he hit Jere McGilvery for a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 24-6 lead with 7:01 left in the first half.

ACU got the ball to start the second half, but McKenzie’s pass on the fourth play of the second half was intercepted by Aaron Sam and returned to the McNeese 32-yard line. McNeese needed just six plays to move 68 yards as Sams ran for nine yards and one play later threw a 37-yard touchdown to Zach Hetrick to make it 31-6 with 10:45 left in the third quarter.

The game stayed there until ACU was finally able to crack the end zone early in the fourth quarter and then again a few minutes later.

Brown finished with 109 yards and one score, his third 100-yard rushing game of the season. McKenzie — the league leader in almost every meaningful passing category — completed just 15 of 30 passes for a season-low 141 yards and one touchdown against a stingy Cowboys’ defense.

Sams finished the night 10 of 16 for 184 yards and three touchdowns through the air and another 112 yards rushing as he topped 100 yards on the ground for the third straight game. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalAbilene Christian 0 6 0 14 – 20McNeese State 17 7 7 0 – 31

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter MSU – Kjellsten, Alex 25 yd field goal ................................................ACU 0, MSU 3 MSU – Bush, David 7 yd pass from Sams, Daniel (Kjellsten kick) .......... ACU 0, MSU 10 MSU – Milton, Derrick 33 yd run (Kjellsten kick) ................................ ACU 0, MSU 17

2nd Quarter ACU – Grau, Nik 37 yd field goal ..................................................... ACU 3, MSU 17 ACU – Grau, Nik 37 yd field goal ..................................................... ACU 6, MSU 17 MSU – McGilvery, Jere 40 yd pass from Sams, Daniel (Kjellsten kick) ... ACU 6, MSU 24

3rd Quarter MSU – Hetrick, Zach 37 yd pass from Sams, Daniel (Kjellsten kick) ...... ACU 6, MSU 31

4th Quarter ACU – Brown, De’Andre 23 yd run (Grau kick) ..................................ACU 13, MSU 31 ACU – Thompson, Demarcus 8 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ACU 20, MSU 31

Game 8 vs. McNeese State McNeese State makes early lead stand up in 31-20 victory

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CU’s offense turned the ball over four times Saturday afternoon and the Sam Houston State defense returned two of them for touchdowns as the Bearkats rolled to a 38-21 win over the Wildcats in a Southland Conference action at Bowers Stadium.

The Wildcats hadn’t lost a fumble all season entering Saturday’s game, but lost three in the game – two by quarterback Parker McKenzie and one by Noah Cheshier – their first lost fumbles since John David Baker was sacked and fumbled on ACU’s final offensive play of the game in a Nov. 9, 2013, loss at Incarnate Word.

The first turnover of the game – a Parker McKenzie pass that was intercepted by Eric Agbaroji – was returned 28 yards for a touchdown to give the Bearkats a 17-0 lead with 10 minutes left in the first half. ACU rallied for two late first-half touchdowns before Keshaw Hill scored on a 1-yard plunge with 1:34 left in the half to give Sam Houston a 24-14 lead at the break.

ACU’s defense — which gave up 314 yards in the first half, including 227 passing yards by Jared Johnson – stiffened in the second half, allowing just 138 yards and five first downs. But two crucial fumbles proved to be ACU’s undoing.

The Wildcats forced three straight three-and-outs, but the offense couldn’t answer with scoring drives. After the third three-and-out, ACU took over on its own 28-yard line with 3:45 left in the third and still trailing just 24-14. But on the first play of the drive, McKenzie was sacked by P.J. Hall, who knocked the ball loose on the sack. A.J. Davis scooped up the loose ball and returned it 27 yards for a score to push Sam Houston’s lead to 31-14.

Then early in the fourth quarter — after ACU’s defense had forced another punt — the Wildcats were moving smartly from their own 9-yard line when McKenzie hit Noah Cheshier over the middle of the field. Cheshier — who caught a 64-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter — rumbled down to the Sam Houston 40-yard line where he was hit and fumbled. The ball was scooped up by Trenier Orr and returned 51 yards, and the Bearkats had thwarted yet another ACU drive.

Two drives later, Sam Houston tacked on a 34-yard scoring strike from Johnson to Gerald Thomas to make it 38-14 with 4:38 to play. ACU answered with an eight-play, 74-yard drive that took 2:24 off the clock and ended with a 14-yard touchdown pass from McKenzie to Jonathan Epps, making the final 38-21.

Sam Houston got on the board first as the Bearkats took the opening drive of the game and moved 75 yards on 10 plays to a 4-yard touchdown run by Hill to make it 7-0. ACU — which struggled to move the ball in the first half — couldn’t do much of anything offensively while the defense was starting to settle in a bit.

The Bearkats tacked on a field goal to make it 10-0 with 10:07 to play in the first half, and on the first play after the kickoff, Agbaroji picked off McKenzie’s pass into the right flat and returned it for a touchdown.

But the ACU offense answered with a seven-play, 64-yard drive that was capped by a 5-yard touchdown run by De’Andre Brown, cutting the Sam Houston lead to 17-7 with 6:21 left in the first half. After the ACU defense forced a punt, the Wildcats needed just one play for McKenzie to hit Cheshier for a 64-yard scoring pass to make

it a 17-14 game with 4:08 left in the first half.That set up Sam Houston State’s final drive of the first half, which

resulted in the 1-yard run by Hill to give the Bearkats the 10-point halftime lead.

McKenzie finished the game 29 of 44 for 385 yards and two touchdowns, but he was sacked five times by the Bearkats. Sam Houston State’s defense limited ACU to just 31 yards rushing and had the four takeaways. Cedric Gilbert caught eight passes for 98 yards for the Wildcats.

Johnson, meanwhile, completed 26 of 34 passes for 277 yards and one score and ran for another 86 yards on 15 carries for the Bearkats. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalAbilene Christian 0 14 0 7 – 21Sam Houston State 7 17 7 7 – 38

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter SHSU – Hill, Keshawn 4 yd run (Swimberghe kick) .............................. ACU 7, SHSU 0

2nd Quarter SHSU – Swimberghe, Luc 20 yd field goal ............................................ ACU 7, SHSU 7 SHSU – Agbaroji, Eric 28 yd interception return (Swimberghe kick) ..... ACU 14, SHSU 7 ACU – Brown, De’Andre 5 yd run (Grau kick) ..................................ACU 14, SHSU 10 ACU – Cheshier, Noah 64 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) . ACU 21, SHSU 10 SHSU – Hill, Keshawn 1 yd run (Swimberghe kick) ...........................ACU 21, SHSU 10

3rd Quarter SHSU – Davis, A. J. 27 yd fumble recovery ........................................ ACU 45, SHSU 31

4th Quarter SHSU – Thomas, Gerald 34 yd pass from Johnson, Jared (Swimberghe kick) ............................................................ACU 52, SHSU 31 ACU – Epps, Jonathan 14 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ACU 65, SHSU 45

Game 9 vs. Sam Houston StateFour turnovers doom Wildcats in 38-21 loss

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Redshirt freshman quarterback Kade Munden ran for 100 yards and two touchdowns and threw for three others in his first collegiate start to lead Abilene Christian University to a 52-35 upset win Saturday over the University of Central Arkansas in a neutral-site game in John Clark Stadium.

ACU recorded its lowest passing total – 53 yards – in five years but rushed for 286 yards and rode a ball-hawking defense to even its record to 3-3 in the Southland Conference and 5-5 overall. The Bears came into the game as co-leaders of the conference but fell to 4-2 and 5-5 overall.

De’Andre Brown rushed 28 times for 171 yards to lead the Wildcat ground attack, and he also threw a touchdown pass on a halfback option pass. Munden completed only 6 of 8 passes for 49 yards as ACU was held below 100 yards passing for the first time since a 19-14 win over Northwest Missouri State on Aug. 27, 2009. Defense, however, was the key to ACU’s game, with the Wildcats recording five sacks, four interceptions and recovering three of four UCA fumbles in building a first-half lead it never relinquished.

The win was ACU’s first over UCA in seven tries, and marked a homecoming of sorts for Wildcat head coach Ken Collums, who was a former record-setting quarterback for the Bears from 1991-94 and led them to a NAIA national title as a freshman. He later served on UCA’s coaching staff. Collums left UCA for Abilene in 2005 and became its head coach in 2011.

Munden’s first three scoring passes of this game went to tight ends as the Wildcats built a 21-7 first-quarter and 31-14 first-half lead. ACU forced turnovers on five of the Bears’ first seven drives and converted three of them into touchdowns.

UCA running back Willie Matthews put the Bears on the scoreboard first, capping their 12-play, 73-yard opening-game drive with a 14-yard run up the middle at the 11:40 mark.

Munden drove the Wildcats to a game-tying score, moving the Wildcats 75 yards with some clutch running and then a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jonathan Parker with 8:01 left. Munden’s 31-yard sprint on third-and-1 from the UCA 41-yard line was the key.

ACU defensive tackles stymied UCA on the ensuing drive when Rishaad Wimbley sacked quarterback Ryan Howard on first down and LaMarcus Allen forced Howard to fumble on third down, with linebacker Justin Stephens recovering the ball at the Bears’ 37-yard line. Five plays later, Munden threw his second scoring pass of the quarter on a 7-yarder to tight end Noah Chessier at the 4:48 mark.

The Bears’ turnover problems continued on the next series when Terry Ausborne stripped the ball from UCA wide receiver Damien Watts and recovered it at the 42-yard line. Munden’s third scoring pass was a 19-yarder to Jamie Walker with 2:51 left.

On UCA’s next drive, the Wildcats allowed Howard to move his team deep into ACU territory, but the turnover bug struck again when Stephens intercepted the ball in the end zone. The Bears’ defense finally stopped the Wildcats, forcing them to punt for the first time in the half.

Central Arkansas pulled to within 21-14 on its next drive when running back Dominique Thomas caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from Howard at the 6:37 mark. Following an ACU punt, Wimbley recorded his second sack of the half, forcing a fumble that linebacker

Nick Richardson recovered at the Bears’ 19-yard line.Following a false-start penalty, Munden then ran for 21 yards

to the Bears’ 3-yard line, and 2 yards for a touchdown to put the Wildcats up 28-14 with 2:31 remaining in the half.

ACU defensive back Jonathan Epps intercepted quarterback Hayden Hildebrand on the ensuing drive, and his 29-yard return put the Wildcats in UCA territory. Munden advanced his team to the 21-yard line, where a pass interference call made it possible for Nik Grau’s 23-yard field goal with two seconds left to give ACU a 31-14 halftime lead.

UCA needed just two plays to open its third quarter with a score when Dezmin Lewis caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Howard at the 12:48 mark. But the Wildcats roared back to take a 38-21 lead six minutes later when De’Andre Brown took a pitch from Munden and tossed a four-yard touchdown pass to Walker. Brown set up the score with a 56-yard run as the centerpiece of ACU’s five-play, 73-yard drive.

ACU committed its first turnover via a bad snap on an attempted punt, giving UCA possession at the Wildcat 36-yard line with 13:36 on the clock in the fourth quarter. The Bears converted the opportunity into points, pulling to within 10 points when Howard tossed his second touchdown pass of the game, a 3-yarder to Watts that made the score 38-28.

But the Wildcat defense rose to the occasion again when Epps came up with ACU’s sixth turnover – and his second interception of the game – returning a Howard pick 68 yards for a touchdown with 7:50 left to give his team a 45-28 lead.

Central Arkansas answered back with a quick five-play, 51-yard drive capped by Howard’s 31-yard touchdown pass to Lewis with 6:38 remaining that made the score 45-35.

Munden sealed the win with a 10-yard scoring run, his second of the day, with 2:12 left to give ACU a 52-35 final margin. Ausborne recorded the Wildcats’ fourth interception of the game with 17 seconds left. n


Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalCentral Arkansas 7 7 7 14 – 35Abilene Christian 21 10 7 14 – 52

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter UCA – Matthews, Willie 14 yd run (Camara kick) ....................................ACU 0, UCA ACU – Parker, Jonathan 2 yd pass from Munden, Kade (Grau kick) ............ ACU 7, UCA 7 ACU – Cheshier, Noah 7 yd pass from Munden, Kade (Grau kick)..........ACU 14, UCA 7 ACU – Walker, Jamie 19 yd pass from Munden, Kade (Grau kick) ..........ACU 21, UCA 7

2nd Quarter UCA – Thomas, Dominique 2 yd pass from Howard, Ryan (Camara kick) ACU 21, UCA 14 ACU – Munden, Kade 1 yd run (Grau kick) .......................................ACU 28, UCA 14 ACU – Grau, Nik 23 yd field goal ....................................................ACU 31, UCA 14

3rd Quarter UCA – Lewis, Dezmin 45 yd pass from Howard, Ryan (Camara kick) .......ACU 31, UCA 21 ACU – Walker, Jamie 4 yd pass from Brown, De’Andre (Grau kick) ......ACU 38, UCA 21

4th Quarter UCA – Watts, Damien 3 yd pass from Howard, Ryan (Camara kick) ........ACU 38, UCA 28 ACU – Epps, Jonathan 68 yd interception return (Grau kick) ....................ACU 45, UCA 28 UCA – Lewis, Dezmin 30 yd pass from Howard, Ryan (Camara kick) .......ACU 45, UCA 35 ACU – Munden, Kade 10 yd run (Grau, Nik kick), ..................................ACU 52, UCA 35

Game 10 vs. Central ArkansasGround game, defense pave way for 52-35 victory over UCA

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ach Adkins threw for 238 yards and Daniel Atzenweiler scored three touchdowns to lead Northwestern State University to a 34-10 win Saturday afternoon over Abilene Christian University in a Southland Conference game in Shotwell Stadium.

After forcing seven turnovers last week, ACU (3-4 in the Southland and 5-6 overall) commited five of its own in its final home game of 2014. NSU evened its overall record to 5-5 and 3-3 in the league.

The Demons’ win broke a 10-game Southland road losing streak that dates back to 2012 while the Wildcats turned in their most meager offensive performance in Shotwell in 11 years. Abilene Christian scored its fewest points at home since a 10-7 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville and recorded its worst loss since a 41-7 defeat by Tarleton State – both in 2003.

ACU committed four first-half turnovers in helping NSU build a 20-0 halftime lead, the Wildcats’ largest deficit after two quarters since a 70-28 loss to Midwestern State in 2011.

After scoring 52 points last week against Southland co-leader Central Arkansas, ACU – alternating quarterbacks and employing running plays from the Wildcat formation – could only generate 29 yards of offense in the first quarter and 117 in the first half, and just seven first downs.

Both opponents struggled early, combining for three turnovers in the first five minutes. ACU recovered its own opening onside kick but Parker McKenzie’s pass on the second play of the afternooon was intercepted by linebacker Tyler Roussel. Wildcat defensive tackle Damon Williams blocked a 39-yard field goal by Chris Moore at the 8:49 mark.

Northwestern State opened the scoring when runningback Garrett Atzenweiler’s 2-yard run put the Demons on top 7-0 with 50 seconds left in the opening quarter. A 30-yard pass from Adkins to Eagen set the pace for the 80-yard, 11-play drive.

Moore’s 38-yard field goal with 4:35 remaining in the second quarter upped the NSU lead to 10-0.

The Demons converted an Adam Jones interception of McKenzie at the 3:43 mark into more points when Adkins ran 27 yards for a touchdown. NSU took only four plays to cover 52 yards and move to a 17-0 advantage over the Wildcats.

ACU’s most productive drive of the half looked promising until McKenzie threw his third interception, a diving pick by Imoan Claiborne at the Demon 23-yard line with 1:24 left. Northwestern State moved quickly back down the field and extended its lead to 20-0 with Moore’s 24-yard field goal as time expired.

The Wildcats posted their first points on the opening drive of the second half, using a Nik Grau 36-yard field goal at the 9:46 mark to cut the Demon lead to 20-3.

After forcing NSU to punt on its first possession, ACU scored again with 4:26 left in the third. McKenzie hit wide receiver Demarcus Thompson with a 2-yard touchdown pass, capping a 78-yard drive on which the Wildcat quarterback completed passes to four different receivers.

But the Wildcats couldn’t stop the Demons’ the rest of the half, while its sputtering offense returned to haunt. NSU allowed ACU only three possessions the rest of the way.

NSU answered on its next drive. Atzenweiler caught a swing pass from Adkins and ran 10 yards untouched for a touchdown with 11 seconds on the clock in the quarter, making the new score 27-10.

McKenzie threw a 38-yard pass to wide receiver Jace Hudson and a 23-yarder to tight end Jamie Walker on the first two plays of its next drive, setting up a scoring opportunity for the Wildcats. But McKenzie fumbled before crossing the goal line on a 2-yard run, and Demon linebacker Marion Chapman recovered in the end zone.

NSU ran its advantage to 34-10 with Atzenweiler’s third touchdown, a 16-yard run with 4:49 left in the game.

Backup quarterback Kade Munden (35 yards) led ACU in rushing after the Wildcats rolled up 286 yards last week in the win over Central Arkansas. McKenzie bounced back from a rough first half to complete 20 of 36 passes for 270 yards, but was sacked three times and intercepted three times. Cedric Gilbert had six catches for 65 yards and Thompson added 70 yards.

Atzenweiler led NSU with 52 yards rushing on 10 carries. Eagen caught 13 passes from Adkins for 126 yards, giving him 364 yards receiving in the last two games.

NSU outgained ACU in total yardage, 425-373, and the two teams were whistled for only five penalties. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalNorthwestern State 7 13 7 7 – 34Abilene Christian 0 0 10 0 – 10

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter NWLA – Atzenweiler, Garrett 2 yd run (Moore kick) ...........................ACU 0, NWLA 7

2nd Quarter NWLA – Moore, Chris 38 yd field goal ............................................ACU 0, NWLA 10 NWLA – Adkins, Zach 27 yd run (Moore kick) .................................ACU 0, NWLA 17 NWLA – Moore, Chris 24 yd field goal ............................................ACU 0, NWLA 20

3rd Quarter ACU – Grau, Nik 36 yd field goal .....................................................ACU 3, NWLA 20 ACU – Thompson, Demarcus 3 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ...................................................................... ACU 10, NWLA 20 NWLA – Atzenweiler, Garrett 10 yd pass from Adkins, Zach (Moore kick) ................................................................. ACU 10, NWLA 27

4th Quarter NWLA – Atzenweiler, Garrett 16 yd run (Moore kick) ..................... ACU 10, NWLA 34

Game 11 vs. Northwestern StateDemons capitalize on five ACU turnovers to roll to 34-10 win

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n its first season back in the Southland Conference in 40 years, the ACU Wildcats

suffered their fair share of heartbreaking losses, including in the season-opener at Georgia State.

So it was poetic justice for the Wildcats that they would end the 2014 season Saturday by breaking the collective hearts of their opponent.

Stephen F. Austin State – playing with a chance to stay among the league leaders and still vying for an NCAA Division I FCS playoff spot — gave up 256 rushing yards to ACU redshirt freshman running back De’Andre Brown and saw Jordan Wiggs miss a potential game-winning 27-yard field goal with 1:19 to play as the Wildcats knocked off the Lumberjacks, 37-35.

The win washes away the sting of narrow losses to Georgia State (38-37 on a field goal as time expired), Northern Arizona (27-21) and Lamar (24-21 after ACU led 21-10 late in the fourth quarter). The victory also pushes ACU to 6-6 overall and 4-4 in the Southland Conference, securing the program’s record ninth straight season with at least a .500 record, breaking the record established from 1938-48 (missing three seasons because of World War II).

“We’ve had some tough losses, but we’ve also had some unbelievable wins,” said ACU head coach Ken Collums, who improved to 19-15 in three seasons. “We’ve got a lot of guys who will fight and will compete for 60 minutes. We’ve still got a lot to prove in the Southland Conference, but this was a good way to end the season.”

ACU had to rally twice in the second half to pick up arguably its biggest win of the season. The Lumberjacks (7-4 and 4-3) trailed 26-21 at halftime, but came out on its first drive of the second half and put together a six-play, 66-yard touchdown drive that was capped by a 39-yard touchdown pass from Zach Conque to Tyler Boyd to put the ‘Jacks on top, 28-26.

After the teams exchanged punts, the Wildcats had to start inside their own 1-yard line. But on second-and-9, Brown shook loose for a 53-yard run to get ACU out of trouble. One play later, Brown completed a 13-yard pass to Noah Cheshier out of the Wildcat formation, and then on third-and-2 from the SFA 23-yard line, Brown picked up a big first down with a 5-yard run.

One play later, Brown scored from 18 yards out — again out of the Wildcat formation — to give ACU a 32-28 lead. The Wildcats then went with a little bit of razzle dazzle on the 2-point play as quarterback Parker McKenzie moved to behind right tackle Riley Mayfield as if to change the play. The ball was then snapped to Brown, who handed off to Cade Stone coming around the end. Stone then flipped it to McKenzie, who caught the ball for the two points to put ACU up 34-28.

The Lumberjacks answered on their next drive as they pounded the ball down the field with the run, throwing only one pass on an eight-play, 76-yard drive that took the game into the fourth quarter. Gus Johnson — the league’s leading rusher with 1,282 yards going into the game — finished the drive with a 31-yard touchdown run to give SFA a 35-34 lead with 14:25 left in the fourth quarter.

After ACU was forced to punt on its next possession, the ACU defense stood up and forced a three-and-out, thanks to a pair of tackles from Justin Stephens. The senior linebacker finished with a career-high 16 tackles and wore the No. 17 worn by his father, Stan Stephens, when he quarterbacked the Wildcats in the late 1980s.

SFA punter Nick Bruno only got off a 16-yard punt to the Lumberjacks’ 41-yard line to give ACU great field possession with 9:14 to play and only trailing by one point. The big play in the drive was a pass interference call against SFA cornerback Maurice Poulard on ACU receiver Cedric Gilbert. Nik Grau then capped the drive with his third field goal of the game, a 31-yarder that gave ACU a 37-35 lead with 5:48 left in the game.

The Lumberjacks started their next drive on their own 10-yard line and were staring at second-and-21 after a Travis Tarver when Conque hit Boyd for a 26-yard pass play to get them out of a hole. SFA then methodically moved the ball down the field, milking the clock at the same time because ACU was down to one timeout.

But on third-and-7 from the ACU 9-yard line, Conque was hurried by Nick Richardson and his thrown went out of the back of the end zone to stop the clock and force the field goal attempt. Wiggs pulled the ball wide left to leave the Wildcats ahead, 37-35.

On ACU’s ensuing possession, Brown broke off a 24-yard run, but ran out of bounds to stop the clock. Armed with three timeouts, SFA was able to stop the clock three times, including one final time after a Brown run with 11 seconds to play. Austin Kilcullen got off his best punt of the day — a 42-harder angled toward the corner — to pin the Lumberjacks back at their own 8-yard line.

Richardson — who had one sack in the game to finish second all-time at ACU in that category with 32.5 — put the cap on his great career by hurrying Conque into an incompletion on the game’s final play.

Brown’s 256 yards are the seventh-best single-game total in ACU program history and make him only the third running back in school history to top 250 yards in a game, joining Bernard Scott and Don Harr in that exclusive club. He finished the season with 961 yards nine touchdowns after he rushed for three touchdowns in the win.

McKenzie was efficient for the Wildcats, completing 19 of 29 passes for 267 yards and one touchdown as he became just the sixth quarterback in ACU to throw for at least 3,000 yards in a season. n

Score By Quarter 1 2 3 4 – FinalAbilene Christian 10 16 8 3 – 37Stephen F. Austin State 7 14 7 7 – 35

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter SFA – Johnson, Gus 8 yd run (Wiggs kick) ............................................ ACU 0, SFA 0 ACU – Brown, De’Andre 66 yd run (Grau kick) .......................................ACU 7, SFA 7 ACU – Grau, Nik 35 yd field goal .......................................................ACU 10, SFA 7

2nd Quarter SFA – Ward, DJ 39 yd pass from Conque, Zach (Wiggs kick) ................ ACU 10, SFA 14 ACU – Hudson, Jace 36 yd pass from McKenzie, Parker (Grau kick) ...... ACU 17, SFA 14 SFA – Conque, Zach 30 yd run (Wiggs kick) ...................................... ACU 17, SFA 21 ACU – Brown, De’Andre 19 yd run (Grau kick failed) ..........................ACU 23, SFA 21 ACU – Grau, Nik 27 yd field goal .....................................................ACU 26, SFA 21

3rd Quarter SFA – Boyd, Tyler 39 yd pass from Conque, Zach (Wiggs kick) .............ACU 26, SFA 28 ACU – Brown, De’Andre 18 yd run (McKenzie, Parker pass from Stone, Cade) ........................................................ACU 34, SFA 28

4th Quarter SFA – Johnson, Gus 31 yd run (Wiggs kick) .......................................ACU 34, SFA 35 ACU – Grau, Nik 31 yd field goal ..................................................... ACU 37, SFA 35

Game 12 vs. S. F. Austin StateWildcats wrap up 2014 season with thrilling 37-35 win over SFA

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2014 Results (6-6 Overall, 4-4 Southland)

Date Opponent Result RecordWed., Sept. 27 at Georgia State. . . . . . . . . . . . L, 38-37 0-1Sat., Sept. 6 vs. Northern Arizona. . . . . . . . L, 27-21 0-2Sat., Sept. 13 at Troy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W, 38-35 1-2Sat., Sept. 20 * vs. Incarnate Word . . . . . . . . W, 21-0 2-2, 1-0Sat., Sept. 27 * at Houston Baptist . . . . . . . . W, 59-14 3-2, 2-0Sat., Oct. 4 * vs. Lamar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L, 24-21 3-3, 2-1Sat., Oct. 11 ! vs. Ave Maria (Fla.) . . . . . . . . W, 55-14 4-3Sat., Oct. 18 * at McNeese State . . . . . . . . . L, 31-20 4-4, 2-2Sat., Oct. 25 * at Sam Houston State. . . . . . L, 38-21 4-5, 2-3Sat., Nov. 1 * vs. Central Arkansas . . . . . . . W, 52-35 5-5, 3-3Sat., Nov. 8 * vs. Northwestern State . . . . L, 34-10 5-6, 3-4Sat., Nov. 15 * at Stephen F. Austin State . . W, 37-35 6-6, 4-4

! – ACU Homecoming game

Individual Statistics

RushingName GP-GS Att. Gain Loss Yds Avg TD Long YPGBrown, De’Andre ......... 10-5 137 993 31 962 7.0 9 66 96.2 Sims, Herschel ...............11-6 106 574 15 559 5.3 4 62 50.8 Munden, Kade ...............6-1 37 169 30 139 3.8 2 31 23.2 Gober, Randy ................ 5-0 35 138 0 138 3.9 3 12 27.6 Duncan, Adrian .............11-1 28 102 10 92 3.3 2 10 8.4 Thompson, Demarcus 12-9 5 49 0 49 9.8 1 16 4.1 Epps, Jonathan .............12-2 6 48 0 48 8.0 0 15 4.0 Parker, Jonathan ........... 9-8 3 14 0 14 4.7 0 5 1.6 Johnson, Nathaniel ...... 1-0 4 10 0 10 2.5 0 4 10.0 TEAM ............................. 6-0 10 0 29 -29 -2.9 0 0 -4.8 McKenzie, Parker .........11-11 71 156 186 -30 -0.4 1 17 -2.7Total ............................... 12 442 2,253 301 1,952 4.4 22 66 162.7 Opponents ..................... 12 435 2,138 361 1,777 4.1 18 43 148.1 PassingName GP-GS Com.-Att.-Int. Pct Yds TD Long YPGMcKenzie, Parker ...........11-11 236-365-9 64.7 3,084 22 70 280.4 Munden, Kade .................6-1 14-17-0 82.4 109 3 22 18.2 Stone, Cade .....................12-3 2-3-0 66.7 94 1 65 7.8 Brown, De’Andre ............10-5 2-2-0 100.0 17 1 13 1.7 TEAM ............................... 6-0 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Total .................................. 12 254-388-9 65.5 3,304 27 70 275.3 Opponents ....................... 12 271-445-12 60.9 3,278 23 77 273.2

ReceivingName GP-GS No. Yds Avg. TD Long YPGThompson, Demarcus .......... 12-9 54 650 12.0 2 49 54.2 Gilbert, Cedric ....................... 12-9 38 667 17.6 7 70 55.6 Stone, Cade ........................... 12-3 38 494 13.0 5 45 41.2 Hudson, Jace ......................... 12-3 31 451 14.5 3 65 37.6 Cheshier, Noah ..................... 12-9 27 298 11.0 3 64 24.8 Green-Avery, Monte ............ 12-2 15 251 16.7 2 65 20.9 Sims, Herschel ....................... 11-6 13 109 8.4 0 34 9.9 Brown, De’Andre .................. 10-5 12 91 7.6 0 29 9.1 Walker, Jamie ........................ 12-3 11 111 10.1 3 23 9.2 Parker, Jonathan .................... 9-8 9 63 7.0 1 12 7.0 Epps, Jonathan ..................... 12-2 4 97 24.2 1 59 8.1 McKenzie, Parker ..................11-11 1 14 14.0 0 14 1.3 Duncan, Adrian ......................11-1 1 8 8.0 0 8 0.7 Total ......................................... 12 254 3,304 13.0 27 70 275.3 Opponents .............................. 12 271 3,278 12.1 23 77 273.2

Total OffenseName GP Plays Rush Pass Total AYPGMcKenzie, Parker ............................ 11 436 -30 3,084 3,054 277.6 Brown, De’Andre ............................ 10 139 962 17 979 97.9 Sims, Herschel ................................. 11 106 559 0 559 50.8 Munden, Kade ................................. 6 54 139 109 248 41.3 Gober, Randy ................................... 5 35 138 0 138 27.6 Stone, Cade ..................................... 12 3 0 94 94 7.8 Duncan, Adrian ............................... 11 28 92 0 92 8.4 Thompson, Demarcus .................... 12 5 49 0 49 4.1 Epps, Jonathan ............................... 12 6 48 0 48 4.0

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Parker, Jonathan .............................. 9 3 14 0 14 1.6 Johnson, Nathaniel ......................... 1 4 10 0 10 10.0 TEAM ................................................ 6 11 -29 0 -29 -4.8 Total ................................................. 12 830 1,952 3,304 5,256 438.0 Opponents ...................................... 12 880 1,777 3,278 5,055 421.2 All-PurposeName G Rush Recv PR KR IntRet Total YPGCantu-Harkless, Darr ........ 11 376 484 29 475 0 1,364 124.0 Brown, De’Andre .............. 10 962 91 0 185 0 1,238 123.8 Epps, Jonathan ................. 12 48 97 222 469 97 933 77.8 Thompson, Demarcus ...... 12 49 650 0 0 0 699 58.2 Sims, Herschel ................... 11 559 109 0 0 0 668 60.7 Gilbert, Cedric ................... 12 0 667 0 0 0 667 55.6 Stone, Cade ....................... 12 0 494 0 0 0 494 41.2 Hudson, Jace ..................... 12 0 451 0 0 0 451 37.6 Green-Avery, Monte ........ 12 0 251 0 54 0 305 25.4 Cheshier, Noah ................. 12 0 298 0 0 0 298 24.8 Duncan, Adrian ................. 11 92 8 0 56 0 156 14.2

Team Statistics ACU OPPSCORING ..............................................................................392 325 Points Per Game .............................................................32.7 27.1 FIRST DOWNS ..................................................................... 261 266 Rushing ...............................................................................92 111 Passing ..............................................................................146 139 Penalty ................................................................................23 16 RUSHING YARDAGE ........................................................1,952 1,777 Yards gained rushing ...................................................2,253 2,138 Yards lost rushing ............................................................301 361 Rushing Attempts............................................................442 435 Average Per Rush .............................................................4.4 4.1 Average Per Game ........................................................162.7 148.1 TDs Rushing........................................................................22 18 PASSING YARDAGE .........................................................3,304 3,278 Comp-Att-Int ........................................................254-388-9 271-445-12 Average Per Pass ...............................................................8.5 7.4 Average Per Catch ..........................................................13.0 12.1 Average Per Game ........................................................275.3 273.2 TDs Passing .........................................................................27 23 TOTAL OFFENSE ...............................................................5,256 5,055 Total Plays ........................................................................830 880 Average Per Play ...............................................................6.3 5.7 Average Per Game ........................................................438.0 421.2 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards ...............................................40-806 65-1,257 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards ............................................. 19-234 16-112 INT RETURNS: #-Yards ..................................................12-249 9-85 KICK RETURN AVERAGE ................................................... 20.1 19.3 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE ..................................................12.3 7.0 INT RETURN AVERAGE ......................................................20.8 9.4 FUMBLES-LOST ..................................................................11-7 26-13 PENALTIES-Yards .......................................................... 64-665 90-849 Average Per Game ..........................................................55.4 70.8 PUNTS-Yards .............................................................. 55-2,022 68-2767 Average Per Punt ............................................................36.8 40.7 Net punt average ...........................................................34.0 35.8 KICKOFFS-Yards ......................................................... 74-4,291 59-3,346 Average Per Kick ............................................................58.0 56.7 Net kick average .............................................................38.3 36.7 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game ........................................ 30:26 29:33 3RD-DOWN Conversions ............................................. 63/162 78/184 3rd-Down Pct ................................................................. 39% 42% 4TH-DOWN Conversions ..................................................7/18 12/19 4th-Down Pct ................................................................. 39% 63% SACKS BY-Yards .............................................................26-182 36-205 MISC YARDS ............................................................................2 -13 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED ......................................................50 43 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ................................................14-17 8-13 ON-SIDE KICKS ....................................................................1-1 1-3 RED-ZONE SCORES ..............................................(46-49) 94% (30-42) 71% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS ................................. (32-49) 65% (23-42) 55% PAT-ATTEMPTS ....................................................(48-49) 98% (41-42) 98% ATTENDANCE .................................................................39,004 58,401 Games/Avg Per Game ...............................................5/7,801 6/9,734 Neutral Site Games ................................................................ 1/8,435


2014 ACU Statistics

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Munden, Kade ................... 6 139 0 0 0 0 139 23.2 Gober, Randy ..................... 5 138 0 0 0 0 138 27.6 Walker, Jamie .................... 12 0 111 0 6 0 117 9.8 Parker, Jonathan ................ 9 14 63 0 35 0 112 12.4 Ausborne, Terry ................ 12 0 0 0 0 80 80 6.7 Stewart, Justin .................. 12 0 0 0 0 32 32 2.7 Lopez, Angel ..................... 11 0 0 0 0 22 22 2.0 Denmark, Sam .................. 10 0 0 0 0 18 18 1.8 Chapa, Tyler ....................... 6 0 0 12 0 0 12 2.0 Johnson, Nathaniel ........... 1 10 0 0 0 0 10 10.0 Solsberry, Myles ................. 5 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.2 McKenzie, Parker .............. 11 -30 14 0 0 0 -16 -1.5 TEAM .................................. 6 -29 0 0 0 0 -29 -4.8Total ................................... 12 1,952 3,304 234 806 249 6,545 545.4Opponents ........................ 12 1,777 3,278 112 1257 85 6,509 542.4

Scoring

[---------- PAT ----------]Name TD FGs Kick Rush Rcf Pass DXP Sft PtsGrau, Nik ............................ 0 14-17 46-47 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 88 Brown, De’Andre ............... 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 54 Gilbert, Cedric .................... 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 42 Stone, Cade ........................ 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1-1 0 0 30 Sims, Herschel .................... 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 24 Hudson, Jace ...................... 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Cheshier, Noah .................. 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Thompson, Demarcus ....... 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Walker, Jamie ..................... 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Gober, Randy ..................... 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Green-Avery, Monte ......... 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Munden, Kade ................... 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Duncan, Adrian .................. 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Epps, Jonathan .................. 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 McKenzie, Parker ............... 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0-0 0 0 8 Parker, Jonathan ................ 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Hynds, Ben ......................... 0 0-0 2-2 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 2 Total ................................... 50 14-17 48-49 0-0 1 1-1 0 0 392 Opponents ........................ 43 8-13 41-42 0-0 1 1-1 0 0 325

Score by Quarters 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q OT – TotalAbilene Christian ..................................82 115 98 97 0 – 392 Opponents ............................................83 117 49 76 0 – 325

Field GoalsName M-A Pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 LongGrau, Nik ...........14-17 82.4 0-0 5-6 8-8 1-3 0-0 42 Field Goal SequenceGame Abilene Christian Opponents Georgia State .................................. (25),(42),(33) (26) Northern Ariz. ........................................... - (27),(35),27 Troy .......................................................... (27) - Incarnate Word ................................... 43,25,44 49 Houston Baptist ...................................... (33) - Lamar .......................................................... - (19),35 Ave Maria ............................................ (36),(28) - McNeese .............................................. (37),(37) (25) Sam Houston State .................................... - (20) Central Arkansas .................................... (23) - NWLA ...................................................... (36) 39,(38),(24) Stephen F. Austin State ...................(35),(27),(31) 27

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

PuntingName No. Yds Avg. Long TB FC I20 50+ BKKilcullen, Austin ............... 54 1,970 36.5 57 2 22 19 3 0 McKenzie, Parker ............... 1 52 52.0 52 0 0 1 1 0Total ................................... 55 2,022 36.8 57 2 22 20 4 0 Opponents ........................ 68 2,767 40.7 61 5 11 23 11 1

Punt ReturnsName No. Yds Avg. TD LongEpps, Jonathan .......................................................15 222 14.8 0 39 Chapa, Tyler .............................................................3 12 4.0 0 7 Brown, De’Andre .....................................................1 0 0.0 0 0Total .........................................................................19 234 12.3 0 39 Opponents ..............................................................16 112 7.0 0 312 Kickoff ReturnsName No. Yds Avg. TD LongEpps, Jonathan .......................................................21 469 22.3 0 42 Brown, De’Andre .....................................................7 185 26.4 0 41 Green-Avery, Monte ...............................................4 54 13.5 0 31 Duncan, Adrian ........................................................3 56 18.7 0 28 Walker, Jamie ...........................................................2 6 3.0 0 6 Parker, Jonathan ......................................................2 35 17.5 0 19 Solsberry, Myles .......................................................1 1 1.0 0 1Total .........................................................................40 806 20.1 0 42 Opponents ..............................................................65 1,257 19.3 0 61

InterceptionsName No. Yds Avg. TD LongLopez, Angel ............................................................2 22 11.0 0 12 Epps, Jonathan ........................................................2 97 48.5 1 68 Denmark, Sam .........................................................2 18 9.0 0 14 Stewart, Justin .........................................................2 32 16.0 0 32 Stephens, Justin .......................................................2 0 0.0 0 0 Baker, Quinton.........................................................1 0 0.0 0 0 Ausborne, Terry .......................................................1 80 80.0 0 80Total .........................................................................12 249 20.8 1 80 Opponents ...............................................................9 85 9.4 1 28



Defensive Statistics [------------------ Tackles ------------------] [-- Sacks --] [---- Pass Def. -----] [----- Fumbles -----] Blk

No. Player GP-GS Solo Ast. Total TFL-Yds. No.-Yds. Int.-Yds. PBU PD QBH FR-Yds. FF Kick Safety

20 Stephens, Justin 11-11 53 47 100 7.0-28 3.0-23 2-0 2 4 5 1-0 . . .

3 Stewart, Justin 12-12 63 32 95 3.0-4 . 2-32 3 5 . 2-0 1 . .

21 Lopez, Angel 11-11 61 25 86 2.5-19 . 2-22 3 5 2 . 1 . .

34 Denmark, Sam 10-9 36 41 77 4.0-26 2.0-17 2-18 3 5 . 1- 0 . . .

5 Richardson, Nick 12-12 41 21 62 17.0-85 9.0-64 . 2 2 7 2- 0 1 1 .

7 Grady, Lynn 9-9 31 21 52 7.0-19 . . 2 2 2 . 1 . .

96 Williams, Damon 12-12 23 24 47 5.5-25 1.5-9 . 4 4 4 1-0 3 1 .

13 Ausborne, Terry 12-7 29 11 40 1.5- 4 . 1-80 1 2 . 1-0 1 . .

4 Epps, Jonathan 12-2 25 5 30 2.0-2 . 2- 97 4 6 . . . . .

49 Summers, Chris 11-1 14 15 29 1.5-1 1.0-1 . . . . . . . .

45 Rudd, Blake 11-4 18 9 27 4.0- 22 1.0-16 . 1 1 2 . . . .

9 Tarver, Travis 10-1 20 3 23 3.0-19 2.0-17 . 1 1 2 . 1 . .

90 Allen, LaMarcus 9-3 11 10 21 4.0- 17 3.0-15 . . . . . 2 . .

24 Barnett, Keith 9-8 15 6 21 . . . 1 1 . 1-54 1 . .

69 Wimbley, Rishaad 11-3 8 13 21 4.5-18 2.0-11 . . . . 1-0 1 . .

31 Arnold, D.J. 11-1 7 11 18 . . . . . 1 . . . .

98 Finley, Josh 9-8 7 8 15 0.5- 0 . . 1 1 . . . . .

29 Chapa, Tyler 6-5 11 3 14 1.0-1 . . 4 4 . . . . .

47 Moore, William 8-0 8 4 12 3.0-8 1.0-4 . . . 1 . 1 . .

33 Boyd, Rob 7-7 2 9 11 1.5-6 0.5-5 . . . . . . . .

12 Gates, Bryson 9-1 7 4 11 . . . . . . . . . .

30 Baker, Quinton 8-2 5 5 10 1.0-1 . 1-0 2 3 . 1-0 . . .

94 Dornak, Brandon 12-0 5 4 9 . . . . . . . . . .

95 Bloom, Josh 12-1 3 4 7 2.5-7 . . 3 3 . . . 1 .

27 Bryant, Quentin 9-0 6 1 7 . . . . . . . 1 1 .

26 Howard, Damian 12-0 3 4 7 . . . 1 1 . . . . .

92 Tolbert, A.J. 12-0 4 2 6 . . . 1 1 . . . . .

37 Douglass, Dylan 6-0 2 2 4 . . . . . 1 . . . .

43 Grau, Nik 12-0 3 1 4 0.5-2 . . . . . . . . .

86 Cheshier, Noah 12-9 3 1 4 . . . . . . . . . .

80 Green-Avery, Monte 12-2 3 . 3 . . . . . . . . . .

91 Briscoe, Cameron 7-2 . 3 3 . . . 1 1 . . . . .

17 Hudson, Jace 12-3 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . . .

6 Thompson, Demarcus 12-9 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . . .

23 Sims, Herschel 11-6 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . .

19 Parker, Jonathan 9-8 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . .

76 Carnes, Colton 12-12 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . .

78 Hoppenrath, Logan 12-12 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . .

52 Oputa, Chuck 8-0 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . .

35 Solsberry, Myles 5-0 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . .

89 Morris, Tanner 2-0 . 1 1 0.5-2 . . . . . . . . .

TM TEAM 6-0 . . . . . . . . . 1- 0 . . .

Totals 12-0 534 353 887 77-316 26-182 12- 249 40 52 27 12-54 15 4 .

Opponents 12-0 491 335 826 78-288 36-205 9-85 39 48 13 7-45 3 . .

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Miscellaneous StatisticsGame-by-Game Starting Offense QB FB RB TE LT LG C RG RT WR WR WR WR / TEGeorgia State McKenzie Cheshier Sims Parker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert ThompsonNorthern Arizona McKenzie Cheshier Brown Parker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Hudson ThompsonTroy (Ala.) McKenzie Sims Parker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Hudson Green-Avery StoneIncarnate Word McKenzie Cheshier Duncan Parker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert ThompsonHouston Baptist McKenzie Sims Parker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert Thompson Green-AveryLamar McKenzie Parker Sims Cheshier Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert ThompsonAve Maria McKenzie Cheshier Sims Walker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert ThompsonMcNeese State McKenzie Cheshier Sims Parker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert Thompson Sam Houston State McKenzie Brown Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert Thompson Stone ThompsonCentral Arkansas Munden Parker Brown Cheshier Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert StoneNorthwestern State McKenzie Cheshier Brown Walker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert ParkerStephen F. Austin State McKenzie Cheshier Brown Walker Funk Rieken Hoppenrath Carnes Mayfield Gilbert Thompson

Game-by-Game Starting Defense DE DT NG DE OLB MLB OLB CB FS SS CBGeorgia State Richardson Williams Bloom Boyd Tarver Rudd Grady Barnett Stewart Lopez ChapaNorthern Arizona Richardson Williams Finley Boyd Stephens Denmark Grady Barnett Stewart Arnold ChapaTroy (Ala.) Richardson Williams Finley Boyd Stephens Denmark Grady Barnett Stewart Lopez ChapaIncarnate Word Richardson Williams Finley Boyd Stephens Denmark Grady Barnett Stewart Lopez ChapaHouston Baptist Richardson Williams Finley Boyd Stephens Denmark Grady Barnett Stewart Lopez ChapaLamar Richardson Williams Finley Boyd Stephens Denmark Grady Ausborne Stewart Lopez BakerAve Maria Richardson Williams Finley Briscoe Stephens Denmark Rudd Ausborne Stewart Lopez BakerMcNeese State Richardson Williams Finley Briscoe Stephens Denmark Gates Barnett Stewart Lopez AusborneSam Houston State Richardson Williams Finley Boyd Stephens Denmark Grady Barnett Stewart Lopez AusborneCentral Arkansas Richardson Williams Allen Wimbley Stephens Rudd Grady Epps Stewart Lopez AusborneNorthwestern State Richardson Williams Allen Wimbley Stephens Rudd Grady Epps Stewart Lopez AusborneStephen F. Austin State Richards Williams Allen Wimbley Stephens Denmark Summers Barnett Stewart Lopez Ausborne

Game-by-Game Notables Coin Kickoff / ACU Game Game JerseyGame Captains Toss Receive 1st Poss. Time Length Combo ResultGeorgia State Stewart, Richardson, Parker, Lopez GSU wins ACU receives FG 7:05 p.m. 3:43 White / White L, 38-37Northern Arizona Richardson, Parker, Stephens, Rudd NAU wins NAU receives Punt 6 p.m. 2:42 Black / Black L, 27-21 Troy (Ala.) Richardson, Parker, Cheshier, Williams ACU wins Troy receives TOUCHDOWN 7 p.m. 3:33 White / White W, 38-35Incarnate Word Richardson, Parker, Stephens, Boyd ACU wins UIW receives Punt 3:01 p.m. 2:53 Purple / Black W, 21-0Houston Baptist Stewart, Richardson, Parker, Stephens HBU wins ACU receives Punt 7 p.m. 3:04 White / White W, 59-14Lamar Richardson, Parker, Stephens, Boyd ACU wins Lamar receives Punt 6 p.m. 3:15 Purple / White L, 24-21Ave Maria Stewart, Rudd, Summers, Cheshier ACU wins Ave Maria receives Punt 2 p.m. 3:08 Purple / Black W, 55-14McNeese State Richardson, Parker, Stephens, Lopez ACU wins McNeese St. receives Punt 6 p.m. 3:06 White / White L, 31-20Sam Houston State Stewart, Parker, Boyd, Cheshier ACU wins SHSU receives Punt 3 p.m. 2:55 White / White L, 38-21Central Arkansas Parker, Stephens, Lopez, Cheshier ACU wins UCA receives TOUCHDOWN 2:05 p.m. 3:28 White / White W, 52-35 Northwestern State Richardson, Parker, Stephens, Lopez ACU wins NWLa. receives Interception 2 p.m. 2:55 Black / Black L, 34-10Stephen F. Austin State Stewart, Richardson, Stephens, Cheshier SFA wins ACU receives Fumble 3 p.m. 3:00 White / White W, 37-35

Turnovers = Points Here’s a game-by-game look at how many points ACU and its opponents scored off turnovers in 2014:

ACU TOs Opp. Pts. Opp. TOs ACU Pts.Georgia State 1 7 3 3Northern Arizona 1 7 0 0Troy (Ala.) 2 7 0 0Incarnate Word 0 0 2 0Houston Baptist 0 0 2 7Lamar 0 0 1 0Ave Maria 0 0 2 14McNeese State 1 7 6 7Sam Houston State 4 21 0 0Central Arkansas 1 7 7 31Northwestern State 5 10 1 0 Stephen F. Austin State 1 7 1 0TOTAL 16 73 25 62

Opening Acts Here’s a look at how ACU and its opponents fared on their opening drives in each game of the 2014 season:

ACU OpponentGeorgia State Field Goal InterceptionNorthern Arizona Punt Punt Troy (Ala.) TOUCHDOWN Punt Incarnate Word Punt PuntHouston Baptist Punt TOUCHDOWN Lamar Punt Punt Ave Maria Punt Punt McNeese State Punt Field Goal Sam Houston State Punt TOUCHDOWN Central Arkansas TOUCHDOWN TOUCHDOWN Northwestern State Interception Punt Stephen F. Austin State Fumble TOUCHDOWN


Miscellanous Played an overtime game: Sept. 28, 2013 (Tarleton State 41, ACU 34, 2 OT)Won an overtime game: Nov. 3, 2012 (ACU 22, #21 West Alabama 16)Lost an overtime game: Sept. 28, 2013 (Tarleton State 41, ACU 34, 2 OT)Played a tie game: Oct. 19, 1985 (ACU 24, NW Missouri State 24)Defeated a Top 25 Opponent: Nov. 15, 2014 (ACU 37, #24 S. F. Austin State 35)Defeated a Top 25 Opponent on the road: Nov. 15, 2014 (ACU 37, #24 Stephen F. Austin State 35)Defeated a Top 10 Opponent: Oct. 9, 2010 (#5 ACU 31, #8 Midwestern State 28)Defeated a Top 10 Opponent on the road: Oct. 2, 2010 (#5 ACU 31, #6 Texas A&M-Kingsville 24)Defeated a Top 5 Opponent: Aug. 27, 2009 (#8 ACU 19, #2 NW Missouri St. 14)Defeated a Top 5 Opponent on the road: Oct. 18, 2008 (#3 ACU 52, #4 West Texas A&M 35)Shut out an opponent: Sept. 20, 2014 (ACU 21, Incarnate Word 0)Shut out an opponent at Shotwell Stadium: Sept. 20, 2014 (ACU 21, Incarnate Word 0)Shut out a conference opponent at Shotwell Stadium: Sept. 20, 2014 (ACU 21, Incarnate Word 0)Shut out an opponent on the road: Sept. 30, 2006 (ACU 21, Eastern N.M. 0)Was shutout: Oct.13, 2012 (West Texas A&M 36, ACU 0)Was shut out at Shotwell Stadium: Sept. 20, 1997 (Central Oklahoma 28, ACU 0)Was shut out in a road game: Oct. 13, 2012 (at West Texas A&M 36, ACU 0)Shut out a non-conference opponent: Sept. 9, 1995 (ACU 35, Prairie View A&M 0)Shut out a non-conference opponent at Shotwell Stadium: Sept. 9, 1995 (ACU 35, Prairie View A&M 0)Shut out a non-conference opponent on the road: Sept. 27, 1980 (ACU 16, NW Oklahoma State 0)Was shut out by a non-conference opponent: Sept. 16, 1995 (Northern Arizona 62, ACU 0)Was shut out by a non-conference opponent at Shotwell Stadium: Sept. 15, 1962 (East Texas State 3, ACU 0)Was shut out by a non-conference opponent on the road: Sept. 16, 1995 (Northern Arizona 62, ACU 0)

RushingHad 400 or more yards rushing in a game: * 427 yards vs. West Texas A&M (Nov. 22, 2008)Had 300-399 yards rushing in a game: 333 vs. McMurry (Sept. 7, 2013)Had negative rushing yards in game: Minus-40 yards vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (Oct. 31, 1992)Had six or more rushing touchdowns in a game: 6 TDs vs. Ave Maria (Oct. 11, 2014)

PassingHad 500 yards or more in a game: * Nov. 19, 2011 (506 at Washburn)Had 400-499 yards in a game: Aug. 27, 2014 (403 yards at Georgia State)Had 300-399 yards in a game: Oct. 25, 2014 (381 yards at Sam Houston State)Had 60 or more attempts in a game: Oct. 24, 1970 (65 attempts vs. Arkansas St.) Had 50-59 attempts in a game: Oct. 22, 2011 (56 attempts vs. Midwestern State)Had 40-49 attempts in a game: Oct. 25, 2014 (45 attempts at Sam Houston St.)Had six or more passing TDs in a game: Aug. 31, 2013 (7 vs vs. Concordia, Ala.)Had five passing TDs in a game: Sept. 14, 2013 (5 vs. New Mexico Highlands)Had four passing TDs in a game: Sept. 27, 2014 (4 at Houston Baptist)

Total OffenseHad 30 or more first downs in a game: Nov. 16, 2013 vs. Prairie View A&M (30)Had 25-29 first downs in a game: Oct. 11, 2014, vs. Ave Maria (25)Had 700+ yards of offense in a game: * Nov. 22, 2008 (810 vs. West Texas A&M)Had 600-699 yards of offense in a game: Sept. 27, 2014 (659 vs. Houston Baptist)Had 500-599 yards of offense in a game: Nov. 15, 2014, at S. F. Austin State (532 total yards; 251 rushing, 281 passing)

ScoringScored 90+ points: * Nov. 22, 2008 (#2 ACU 93, #9 West Texas A&M 68)Scored 80+ points: Aug.31,2013 (ACU 84,Concordia, Ala., 6)Scored 70+ points: * Nov. 24, 2007 (#2 Chadron State 76, #15 ACU 73, 3 OT)Scored 60-69 points: Nov. 16, 20113 (ACU 65, Prairie View A&M 45)Scored 50-59 points: Oct. 11, 2014 (ACU 55, Ave Maria 14)Scored 40-49 points: Oct. 19, 2013 (ACU 40, Incarnate Word 6)Consecutive games scored: 25 (121-game streak ended with 36-0 shutout at West Texas A&M on Oct. 13, 2012; prior to that game, last game shutout was Oct. 13, 2001; 31-0 at Angelo State)Scored an offensive 2-point conversion: Cade Stone pass to Parker McKenzie at Stephen F. Austin State, Nov. 15, 2014Scored a defensive 2-point conversion: Jesse Harper vs. Concordia, Aug. 13, 2013 (blocked PAT return)Allowed an offensive 2-pt conversion: Mark Roberts pass from Caleb Berry, Lamar (Oct. 4, 2014)Allowed a defensive 2-pt conversion: Cody Moncure returned fumbled snap, Houston Baptist (Oct. 12, 2013)Recorded a safety: Oct. 31, 2009 vs. TexasA&M-Kingsville (Fred Thompson sack in end zone)Allowed a safety: Oct.13, 2012, vs. West Texas A&M (Shane Pennix sacks Mitchell Gale in end zone)Scored a defensive touchdown: Oct. 5, 2013, vs. Pittsburg State (Tyler Chapa 32 INT return); Sept. 14, 2013, vs. New Mexico Highlands (Nick Finney 18 fumble return); Aug. 31, 2013, vs. Concordia, Ala. (Tyler Chapa 31 INT return)Returned an interception for a touchdown: Oct. 5, 2013, vs. Pittsburg State (Tyler Chapa 32 INT return)Returned a fumble for a touchdown: Sept. 14, 2013, vs. New Mexico Highlands (Nick Finney 18-yard return)Allowed a defensive touchdown: Oct. 25, 2014, at Sam Houston StateOpponent returned an interception for a touchdown: Oct. 25, 2014 (Eric Agbaroji, Sam Houston State, 28 yards)Opponent returned a fumble for a touchdown: Oct. 25, 2014 (A.J. Davis, Sam Houston State, 27 yards)


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Former wide receiver Jerale Badon played for the Wildcats from 2004-07 and is the program’s all-time leader in both receptions and receiving yards.

2014SEASON


Efficency, TurnoversDid not allow a sack in a game: Sept. 25, 2014, vs. Houston Baptist (last time previous was Oct. 12, 2013, vs. Houston Baptist)Did not allow a sack in consecutive games: Nov. 1, 2008, at Texas A&M-Kings-ville and Nov. 8, 2008 vs. Midwestern StateHad three or more fumbles in a game: Oct. 25, 2014, at Sam Houston StateLost three or more fumbles in a game: Oct. 25, 2015, at Sam Houston State (4 fumbles, 3 fumbles lost)Did not commit a turnover in a game: Oct. 11, 2014, vs. Ave MariaDid not commit a turnover in consecutive games: Oct. 11, 2014, vs. Ave Maria; Oct. 4, 2014, vs. Lamar; Sept. 27, 2014, vs. Houston Baptist; Sept. 20, 2014, vs. Incarnate WordForced five or more turnovers in a game: Nov. 1, 2014, vs. Central Arkansas (4 INTs, 3 FR)Recovered three or more fumbles in a game: Nov. 1, 2014, vs. Central Arkansas (3 FR) Intercepted three or more passes in a game: Nov. 1, 2014, vs. Central Arkansas (4 INTs)Did not force a turnover in a game: Oct. 25, 2014, at Sam Houston State

Special TeamsBlocked a PAT attempt: Nov. 9, 2013 vs. Incarnate Word (Damon Williams)Blocked a field goal: Sept. 20, 2014 (Nick Richardson vs. Incarnate Word)Blocked a punt: Sept. 27, 2014, vs. Houston Baptist (Quentin Bryant)Had a PAT blocked: Oct. 26, 2013, by New Mexico State (Darien Johnson)Had a field goal blocked: Oct. 20, 2012, vs. Midwestern State (Armonti Yharbrough)Had a punt blocked: Oct. 2, 2010 at Texas A&M-Kingsville (Roman Pula)Returned a punt for a touchdown: Oct. 1, 2011, Taylor Gabriel vs. W. Oregon (55 yds)Returned a blocked punt for a touchdown: Sept. 11, 2010 vs. NE State (Caleb Withrow recovered blocked punt in the end zone); Sept. 11, 2010 vs. NE State (Nate Bailey, 20 yards)Returned a kickoff for a touchdown: Oct. 6, 2012, vs. Eastern New Mexico (Cade Stone, 92 yards)Allowed a punt return for a touchdown: Sept. 21, 2013 at Illinois State (Anthony Warrum, 64 yards)Allowed a blocked punt to be returned for a TD: Oct. 31, 2009, vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville (Corey Robertson 22-yard return)Allowed a kickoff return for a TD: * Nov. 22, 2008 (85 yards by Wayne McKnight, West Texas A&M)Returned the opening kickoff for a TD: Oct. 6, 2012, vs. Eastern New Mexico (Cade Stone, 92 yards)

Allowed an opening kickoff for a touchdown: Sept. 1, 1990 (85 yards by Darron Johnson, Angelo St.)ACU recovered an onside kick: Sept. 13, 2014 (by Keith Barnett at Troy)Opponent recovered an onside kick: Sept. 20, 2014 (by Ramon Coto, UIW)

Total DefenseHeld an opponent to less than 10 first downs: Sept. 20, 2014, vs. Inc. Word (9)Held an opponent to 100-199 yards of offense: Sept. 20, 2014, vs. Incarnate Word (133 total yards)Held an opponent to less than 50 yards: Nov. 1, 2003, vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (49 total yards; minus-15 rushing, 64 passing)Recorded at least six quarterback sacks: Sept. 1, 2012, vs. McMurry (10 sacks, minus-74 yards)Allowed 70+ points in game: Oct. 22, 2011 (70-28 loss at Midwestern State)Allowed 50-69 points in game: * Nov. 19, 2011 vs. Washburn (lost 52-49)Allowed 40-49 points in game: Nov. 16, 2013, vs. Prairie View A&M (ACU 65, Prairie View A&M 45)Allowed 400+ rushing yards in a game: Oct. 22, 2007 (436 yards by Midwestern State)Allowed 300-399 rushing yards in a game: Oct. 18, 2014, at McNeese State (50 carries, 304 yards)Allowed 200-299 rushing yards in a game: Nov. 15, 2015, at Stephen F. Austin State (49 carries, 283 yards)Allowed 500+ passing yards in a game: * Nov. 22, 2008 vs. West Texas A&M (595 yards, 42-64-0)Allowed 400-499 passing yards in a game: Aug. 27, 2014, at Georgia State (30-40-1, 413 yards, 4 TDs)Allowed 300-399 passing yards in a game: Nov. 1, 2014, vs. Central Arkansas (37-512-4, 396 yards, 4 TDs)Allowed at least 100 offensive plays in a game: * Nov. 24, 2007, vs. Chadron State (116 plays)Allowed 90-99 offensive plays in a game: Nov. 16, 2013, vs. Prairie View A&M (92 plays)Allowed 80-89 offensive plays in a game: Nov. 15, 2015, at Stephen F. Austin (80 plays, 538 yards of total offense)Allowed 700+ yards of total offense in a game: Oct. 22, 2011 vs. Midwestern State (740 yards)Allowed 600-699 yards of total offense in a game: Nov. 10, 2007, vs. Midwestern State (654 yards)Allowed 500-599 yards of total offense in a game: Nov. 15, 2014, at Stephen F. Austin State (538 yards)



RushingRushed for 300 or more yards: # * Nov. 24, 2007, Bernard Scott at Chadron State (22-303-5 TDs)Rushed for 200-299 yards in a game: Nov. 15, 2014 (De’Andre Brown at Stephen F. Austin State, 256 yards)Rushed for 150-199 yards in a game:; Nov. 1, 2014 (De’Andre Brown vs. Central Arkansas, 171 yards)Rushed for 100-149 yards in a game: Oct. 18, 2014 (De’Andre Brown at McNeese State, 109 yards) Rushed for 200+ yards in a road game: Oct. 18, 2008 (Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M, 275yards)Had at least 100 yards rushing and receiving in a game: * Nov. 19, 2011, (Daryl Richardson vs. Washburn, 16-132-1 rushing and 10-115-1 receiving)Scored 5+ rushing touchdowns in a game: * Nov. 22, 2008 Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (6 TDs)Had an 80-yard touchdown run: Sept. 11, 2010, Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. NE State (83 yards)Had a touchdown run of 70-79 yards: Nov. 12, 2011, Charcandrick West vs. Incarnate Word (71 yards)Had a touchdown run of 60-69 yards: Nov. 15, 2014, De’Andre Brown at Stephen F. Austin State (66 yards)Two Wildcats rush for more than 100 yards in the same game: Nov. 1, 2014, vs. Central Arkansas (De’Andre Brown, 28-171-0; Kade Munden, 20-100-2)

PassingPassed for 500 or more yards in a game: * Nov. 19, 2011, Mitchell Gale at Washburn (29-48-3, 506 yards, 4 TDs)Passed for 400 or more yards in a game: Aug. 27, 2014, Parker McKenzie at Georgia State (30-40-1, 403 yards, 4 TDs)Passed for 350-399 yards in a game: Oct. 25, 2014, Parker McKenzie at Sam Houston State (29-44-1, 352 yards, 2 TDs)Passed for 300-349 yards in a game: Oct. 11, 2014, Parker McKenzie vs. Ave Maria (22-31-0, 304 yards, 1 TD)Threw 5+ touchdown passes in a game: Sept. 14, 2013, John David Baker vs. New Mexico Highlands (5 TDs); Aug., 13, 2003, JD Baker vs. Concordia (7 TDs)Completed an 80-yard pass: Sept. 14, 2013, John David Baker to Darian Hogg vs. New Mexico Highlands (87 yards); Aug. 13, 2013, John David Baker to Darian Hogg vs. Concordia (88 yards)Completed a 70-yard pass: Sept. 20, 2014, Parker McKenzie to Cedric Gilbert (TD) vs. Incarnate Word (70 yards)Completed a 60-yard pass: Oct. 25, 2014, Parker McKenzie to Noah Cheshier (TD) at Sam Houston State (64 yards)Completed a 50-yard pass: Sept. 27, 2014, Parker McKenzie to Jonathan Epps (59 yards vs. Houston Baptist); Parker McKenzie to Herschel Sims (57 yards vs. Houston Baptist)

ReceivingCaught 12 more passes in a game: Oct. 26, 2013, Taylor Gabriel at New Mexico State (15 catches, 188 yards, 0 TD)Caught 10 or more passes in a game: Oct. 5, 2013, Taylor Gabriel at Pittsburg State (10 catches, 117 yards, 1 TD); Aug. 13, 2013, Darian Hogg vs. Concordia (10 catches, 208 yards, 2 TDs)Had 200 yards receiving in a game: Aug. 13, 2013, Darian Hogg vs. Concordia (10 catches, 208 yards, 2 TDs)Had 150-199 yards receiving in a game: Oct. 26, 2013, Taylor Gabriel at New Mexico State (15 catches, 188 yards, 0 TD)Had 150 yards receiving in a half: Aug. 13, 2013, Darian Hogg vs. Concordia (9 catches, 191 yards, 1 TD in the first half)Caught three or more TD passes in a game: Oct. 12, 2013, at Houston Baptist (Taylor Gabriel, 3 TDs); Sept. 14, 2013, at N.M.Highlands (Taylor Gabriel, 3 TDs)Had two 100-yard receivers in the same game: * Nov. 19, 2011, vs. Washburn (Daryl Richardson, 10-115-1 TD; Taylor Gabriel, 6-119-2 and Darrell Cantu-Harkless, 5-117-0)

Had one receiver with 200 yards and another with 100 yards: Oct. 18, 2008 at West Texas A&M (Johnny Knox, 10 catches, 203 yards, 2 TD; Bernard Scott (7 catches, 141 yards, 1 TD)

Special TeamsKicked a field goal of at least 50 yards: Nov. 12, 2011, Morgan Lineberry at Incarnate Word (54 yards) Kicked a field goal of 40-49 yards: Aug. 27, 2014, at Georgia State (Nik Grau, 42 yards)Kicked four or more field goals in a game: Nov. 8, 2008, Matt Adams vs. Midwestern State (4 FGs)Made a game-winning field goal: Nov. 15, 2014, Nik Grau at Stephen F. Austin State (31-yard field goal with 5:48 to play to give ACU A 37-35 lead)Made a game-winning field goal, game’s final play: Nov. 4, 2006, Matt Adams at Texas A&M-Kingsville (25-yard FG to win 41-38)Had a 70-yard punt: Oct. 6, 2001, Brad Raphelt vs. SE Oklahoma State (74 yards)Had a 60-yard punt: Sept. 28, 2013, Austin Kilcullen vs. Tarleton State (60 yards); Sept. 21, 2013, Austin Kilcullen at Illinois State (64 yards)

* NCAA Division II playoff game# Statsistics voided by NCAA because of rules violations

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2014SEASON


2015Opponents


HOUSTON BAPTIST HEAD COACHVIC SHEALY

FRESNO STATE HEAD COACHTIM DERUYTER

Game 1

Fresno State Bulldogs

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 • 7 P.M. (PT) BULLDOG STADIUM • FRESNO, CALIF.

Quick FactsStadium: Bulldog Stadium (41,031 / FieldTurf)Press box phone: 559-287-3304 Nickname: Bulldogs Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Mountain West Conference) Enrollment: 23,060Location: Fresno, Calif. Colors: Red and Blue Coach: Tim DeRuyter (Air Force, 1985) Coach’s FSU record: 26-14 (4th season)Coach’s overall record: SameCoach’s phone: 559-278-3015 Sports Information football contact: Jason ClaySID office phone: 559-278-6577 SID cell phone: 559-287-3304 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: gobulldogs.com 2014 record: 6-8 (5-3, 1st in Moutain West, West Division)Series: Tied 2-2 Lettermen returning: 29 Starters returning: 14 (6 offense, 5 defense, 3 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Zack Greenlee, 6-1, 200, soph (18-41-0, 213 yds, 1 TD)Rushing: Marteze Waller, 5-11, 210, sr (225 carries, 1,368 yds, 11 TDs)Receiving: Aaron Peck, 6-3, 215, sr (32 catches, 419 yds, 3 TDs)Tackles: Kyrie Wilson, LB, 5-2, 240, sr (90 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks)


Sept. 3 vs. Abilene Christian Fresno, Calif. 7 p.m. (PT)

Sept. 12 at Ole Miss Oxford, Miss. 2:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 vs. Utah Fresno, Calif. 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 at San Jose State* San Jose, Calif. 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 3 at San Diego State* San Diego, Calif. 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10 vs. Utah State* Fresno, Calif. 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 vs. UNLV* Fresno, Calif. 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 24 at Air Force* Colo. Springs, Colo. TBA

Nov. 5 vs. Nevada* Fresno, Calif. 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 14 at Hawai’i* Honolulu, Hawaii TBA

Nov. 21 at BYU* Provo, Utah TBA

Nov. 28 vs. Colorado State* Fresno, Calif. 6 p.m.

*Conference game

Game 2

Houston Baptist Huskies

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • 6 P.M. SHOTWELL STADIUM • ABILENE

Quick FactsStadium: Husky Stadium (5,000 / FieldTurf)Press box phone: 291-923-0813Nickname: Huskies Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference)Enrollment: 3,128 Location: Houston Colors: Royal Blue and Orange Coach: Vic Shealy (Richmond, 1984Coach’s HBU record: 2-9 (3rd season)Coach’s overall record: 29-23-1 (7th season)Coach’s phone: 281-649-3870Sports Information football contact: Russ Reneau SID office phone: 281-649-3098 SID cell phone: 291-923-0813 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: hbuhuskies.com 2014 record: 2-9 (1-7, 10th in Southland Conference) Series: ACU leads 2-0 Lettermen returning: 55 Starters returning: 20 (9 offense, 9 defense, 2 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Jonathan Fleming, 6-2, 210, sr (93-176-10, 1,051 yds, 11 TDs)Rushing: B.J. Kelly, 5-9, 180, soph (150 carries, 735 yards, 3 TDs)Receiving: Wesley Lewis, 6-6, 210, soph (17 catches, 170 yards, 1 TD)Tackles: Garrett Dolan, LB, 6-2, 235, soph (82 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks)


Sept. 5 vs. Bethany College Houston 7 p.m.

Sept. 12 vs. Northern Colorado Houston 7 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Abilene Christian* Abilene 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 at Sam Houston State* Huntsville TBA

Oct. 3 vs. College of Faith Houston 7 p.m.

Oct. 10 vs.Central Arkansas* Houston 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 17 at Nicholls State* Thibodaux, La. 3 p.m.

Oct. 24 vs. Southeastern La.* Houston 2 p.m.

Oct. 31 vs. Lamar* Houston 2 p.m.

Nov. 14 at Stephen F. Austin State* Nacogdoches 3 p.m.

Nov. 21 vs. Incarnate Word* Houston 2 p.m.

*Conference game

2015OPPONENTS


STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE HEAD COACHCLINT CONQUE

CENTRAL ARKANSAS HEAD COACHSTEVE CAMPBELL

Game 3

S. F. Austin State Lumberjacks

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • 2:30 P.M. SHOTWELL STADIUM • ABILENE

Quick FactsStadium: Homer Bryce Stadium (14,575 / Hellas Matrix)Press box phone: 936-468-2606Nickname: Lumberjacks Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference) Enrollment: 12,955 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Colors: Purple and White Coach: Clint Conque (Nicholls, 1983) Coach’s SFA record: 8-5 (2nd season)Coach’s overall record: 113-64 (15th season)Coach’s phone: 936-468-2606 Sports Information football contact: Rand Champion SID office phone: 936-468-2606 SID cell phone: 936-468-2606 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: sfajacks.com2014 record: 8-5 (5-3, t-3rd in Southland Conference)Series: ACU leads 9-6 Lettermen returning: 41 Starters returning: 14 (7 offense, 5 defense, 2 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Zach Conque, 6-6, 235, jr (249-385-9, 2,733 yards, 15 TDs)Rushing: Zach Conque, 6-6, 235, jr (154 carries, 626 yards, 13 TDs)Receiving: Aaron Thomas, 6-1, 190l, sr (53 catches, 703 yards, 2 TDs)Tackles: Justin Owens, 6-1, 210, sr (80 tackles, 6.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks)


Sept. 5 vs. Northern Arizona Nacogdoches 6 p.m.

Sept. 12 at TCU Fort Worth TBA

Sept. 19 vs. McNeese State* Nacogdoches 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 at Abilene Christian* Abilene 2:30 p.m.

Oct. 3 vs. Sam Houston State* Houston 3 p.m.

Oct. 10 vs. Nicholls State* Nacogdoches 3 p.m.

Oct. 17 at Southeastern La.* Hammond, La. 7 p.m.

Oct. 31 vs. Incarnate Word* Nacogdoches 3 p.m.

Nov. 7 at Central Arkansas* Conway, Ark. 3 p.m.

Nov. 14 vs. Houston Baptist* Nacogdoches 3 p.m.

Nov. 21 at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 3 p.m.

*Conference game

Game 4

Central Arkansas Bears

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 • 6 P.M. ESTES STADIUM • CONWAY, ARK.

Quick FactsStadium: First Security Field at Estes Stadium (9,000 / GeoTurf)Press box phone: 501-450-5743 Nickname: Bears Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference)Enrollment: 11,758 Location: Conway, Ark.Colors: Purple and Gray Coach: Steve Campbell (Troy, 1987) Coach’s UCA record: 6-6 (2nd season)Coach’s overall record: 44-14 (5th season)Coach’s phone: 501-450-3153 Sports Information football contact: Steve East SID office phone: 501-450-5743 SID cell phone: 501-450-5743 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: ucasports.com 2014 record: 6-6 (5-3, t-3rd in Southland Conference)Series: Central Arkansas leads 5-1-1 Lettermen returning: 56 Starters returning: 16 (5 offense, 8 defense, 3 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Taylor Reed, 6-3, 215, sr (75-116-2, 869 yards, 7 TDs)Rushing: Dom. Thomas, 5-10, 215, soph (54 rushes, 340 yds, 5 TDs)Receiving: Desmon Smith, 6-1, 200, jr (46 catches, 616 yards, 7 TDs)Tackles: George Odum, 6-2, 185, soph (77 tackles, 8.0 TFL)


Sept. 3 at Samford Birmingham, Ala. TBA

Sept. 12 at Oklahoma State Stillwater, Okla. 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 26 at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 3 vs. Abilene Christian* Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 10 at Houston Baptist* Houston 7 p.m.

Oct. 17 vs. McNeese State* Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 24 at Lamar* Beaumont 6 p.m.

Oct. 31 vs. Southeastern La.* Conway, Ark. 7 p.m.

Nov. 7 vs. Stephen F. Austin State* Conway, Ark. 3 p.m.

Nov. 14 at Nicholls State* Thibodaux, La. 3 p.m.

Nov. 21 vs. Sam Houston State* Conway, Ark. 7 p.m.

*Conference game



LAMAR HEAD COACHRAY WOODARD

SAM HOUSTON STATE HEAD COACHK. C. KEELER

Game 5

Lamar Cardinals

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 • 7 P.M. PROVOST UMPHREY STADIUM BEAUMONT

Quick FactsStadium: Provost Umphrey Stadium (16,000 / Matrix Turf)Press box phone: 409-880-7489 Nickname: Cardinals Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference) Enrollment: 14,052Location: Beaumont, TexasColors: Red and White Coach: Ray Woodard (Sam Houston State, 1988) Coach’s Lamar record: 26-32 (6th season)Coach’s overall record: SameCoach’s phone: 409-880-7157 Sports Information football contact: James Dixon SID office phone: 409-880-8329 SID cell phone: 936-552-1171 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: lamarcardinals.com 2014 record: 8-4 (5-3, t-3rd in Conference) Series: Lamar leads 10-7 Lettermen returning: 47 Starters returning: 16 (6 offense, 8 defense, 2 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: N/ARushing: Kade Harrington, 5-9, 180, jr (154 carries, 740 yards, 11 TDs)Receiving: Reggie Begelton, 6-2, 200, sr (67 catches, 860 yards, 6 TDs)Tackles: Ronnie Jones, 6-0, 235, sr (99 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 5.0 sacks)


Sept. 5 Bacone College Beaumont 7 p.m.

Sept. 12 at Baylor Waco TBA

Sept. 19 at Sam Houston State* Huntsville TBA

Oct. 1 at Southeastern La.* Hammond, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 10 vs. Abilene Christian* Beaumont 7 p.m.

Oct. 17 at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 24 vs. Central Arkansas* Beaumont 6 p.m.


Nov. 7 vs. Nicholls State* Beaumont 6 p.m.

Nov. 14 at Incarnate Word* San Antonio TBA

Nov. 21 vs. McNeese State* Beaumont 6 p.m.

*Conference game

Game 6

Sam Houston State Bearkats

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 • 2 P.M. SHOTWELL STADIUM • ABILENE

Quick FactsStadium: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium (12,975 / RealGrassPro)Press box phone: 936-294-1838 Nickname: Bearkats Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference)Enrollment: 19,719 Location: Huntsville, Texas Colors: Orange and White Coach: K.C. Keeler (Delaware, 1981) Coach’s SHSU record: 11-5 (2nd season)Coach’s overall record: 185-78-1 (22nd season)Coach’s phone: 936-294-1735 Sports Information football contact: Paul Ridings SID office phone: 936-294-1764 SID cell phone: 936-355-1059 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: gobearkats.com 2014 record: 11-5 (1st in Southland Conference, FCS semifinals) Series: ACU leads 12-8-1 Lettermen returning: 54 Starters returning: 21 (9 offense, 10 defense, 2 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Jared Johnson, 6-1, 215, sr (260-453-12, 3,054 yards, 21 TDs)Rushing: Jared Johnson, 6-1, 215, sr (214 carries, 999 yards, 6 TDs)Receiving: Yedidiah Louis, 5-8, 190, soph (71 catches, 803 yards, 1 TD)Tackles: Tristan Eche, 5-10, 200, sr (108 tackles, 16.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks)


Sept. 5 at Texas Tech Lubbock TBA

Sept. 19 vs. Lamar* Huntsville TBA

Sept. 26 vs. Houston Baptist* Huntsville TBA

Oct. 3 vs. Stephen F. Austin State* Houston 3 p.m.

Oct. 10 vs. Incarnate Word* Huntsville TBA

Oct. 17 at Abilene Christian* Abilene 2 p.m.

Oct. 24 vs. Nicholls State* Huntsville TBA

Oct. 31 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce Huntsville TBA

Nov. 7 at McNeese State* Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.

Nov. 14 vs. Northwestern State* Huntsville TBA

Nov. 21 at Central Arkansas* Conway, Ark. 7 p.m.

*Conference game

2015OPPONENTS


INCARNATE WORD HEAD COACHLARRY KENNAN

McNEESE STATE HEAD COACHMATT VIATOR

Game 7

Incarnate Word Cardinals

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 • 2 P.M. BENSON STADIUM • SAN ANTONIO

Quick FactsStadium: Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium (6,000 / Hellas Matrix)Press box phone: 210-283-6462 Nickname: Cardinals Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference) Enrollment: 9,940Location: San Antonio, TexasColors: Red, Black and White Coach: Larry Kennan (La Verne, 1966) Coach’s UIW record: 10-23 (4th season)Coach’s overall record: 34-41 (8th season)Coach’s phone: 210-829-2722 Sports Information football contact: Shane Meling SID office phone: 210-805-3071 SID cell phone: 903-399-0455 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: uiwcardinals.com 2014 record: 2-9 (2-6, 9th in Southland Conference) Series: ACU leads 5-1Lettermen returning: 49 Starters returning: 17 (7 offense, 7 defense, 3 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Jordan Scelfo, 5-10, 190, sr (74-157-9, 947 yards, 8 TDs)Rushing: Junior Sessions, 5-10, 215, jr (123 rushes, 462 yards, 4 TDs)Receiving: Daryl Brooks, 6-3, 195, jr (22 catches, 207 yards, 3 TDs)Tackles: Robert Johnson, 5-11, 195, sr (69 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.0 sacks)


Sept. 5 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville San Antonio 2 p.m.

Sept. 12 at McNeese State* Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 19 vs. Nicholls State* San Antonio 2 p.m.

Sept. 26 at UTEP El Paso TBA

Oct. 3 vs. Northwestern State* San Antonio 2 p.m.

Oct. 10 at Sam Houston State* Huntsville TBA

Oct. 24 vs. Abilene Christian* San Antonio 2 p.m.

Oct. 31 at Stephen F. Austin State Nacogdoches 3 p.m.

Nov. 7 at Southeastern La.* Hammond, La. TBA

Nov. 14 vs. Lamar San Antonio 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 at Houston Baptist* Houston 2 p.m.

*Conference game

Game 8

McNeese State Cowboys

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 • 2 P.M. SHOTWELL STADIUM • ABILENE

Quick FactsStadium: Louis Bonnette Field at Cowboy Stadium (17,610 / Artificial)Press box phone: 337-475-5225 Nickname: Cowboys Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference)Enrollment: 8,900 Location: Lake Charles, La.Colors: Blue and Gold Coach: Matt Viator (McNeese State, 1986) Coach’s McNeese record: 68-32 (10th season)Coach’s overall record: SameCoach’s phone: 337-475-5214 Sports Information football contact: Matthew Bonnette SID office phone: 337-475-5207 SID cell phone: 337-263-48225 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: mcneesesports.com 2014 record: 6-5 (4-4, t-6th in Southland) Series: McNeese State leads 2-0 Lettermen returning: 64 Starters returning: 16 (5 offense, 10 defense, 1 special team)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Daniel Sams, 6-2, 210, sr (46-97-4, 624 yards, 7 TDs)Rushing: Daniel Sams, 6-2, 210, sr (104 carries, 711 yards, 2 TDs)Receiving: Khalil Thomas, 5-9, 185, jr (18 catches, 271 yards, 5 TDs)Tackles: Brent Spikes, 6-1, 195, sr (83 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks)


Sept. 5 at LSU Baton Rouge, La. TBA

Sept. 12 vs. Incarnate Word* Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Stephen F. Austin State* Nacogdoches 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 vs. Mississippi College Lake Charles 6 p.m.


Oct. 10 vs. Southeastern La.* Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 17 at Central Arkansas* Conway, Ark. 6 p.m.

Oct. 24 vs. Northwestern State* Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 31 at Abilene Christian* Abilene 2 p.m.

Nov. 7 vs. Sam Houston State* Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.

Nov. 21 at Lamar* Beaumont 6 p.m.

*Conference game



NORTHWESTERN STATE HEAD COACHJAY THOMAS

SE LOUISIANA HEAD COACHRON ROBERTS

Game 9

Northwestern State Demons

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • 6 P.M. TURPIN STADIUM • NATCHITOCHES, LA.

Quick FactsStadium: Turpin Stadium (15,971 / Artificial)Press box phone: 318-357-4529 Nickname: Demons Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference) Enrollment: 9,002Location: Natchitoches, La. Colors: Purple, Orange and White Coach: Jay Thomas (Southern Mississippi, 1988) Coach’s NSU record: 12-12 (3rd season)Coach’s overall record: 39-47 (9th season)Coach’s phone: 318-357-5252 Sports Information football contact: Doug Ireland SID office phone: 318-357-6467 SID cell phone: 318-471-2086 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: hsudemons.com 2014 record: 6-6 (4-4, t-5th in Southland Conference) Series: ACU leads 5-4 Lettermen returning: 53 Starters returning: 15 (8 offense, 3 defense, 4 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Daniel Hazlewood (3-4-0, 31 yards, 0 TDs)Rushing: De’Mard Llorens, 5-9, 195, jr (87 carries, 429 yards, 3 TDs)Receiving: Ed Eagan, 5-10, 180, sr (73 catches, 908 yads, 6 TDs)Tackles: Adam Jones, S, 6-2, 195, jr (85 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.0 sacks)


Sept. 3 vs. Southeastern La.* Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 12 at Louisiana-Lafayette Lafayette, La. 6 p.m

Sept. 19 at Mississippi State Starkville, La. 3 p.m.

Sept. 26 vs. Central Arkansas* Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 3 at Incarnate Word* San Antonio 6 p.m.

Oct. 17 vs. Lamar* Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 24 at McNeese State* Lake Charles, La. 6 p.m.


Nov. 7 vs. Abilene Christian* Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Nov. 14 at Sam Houston State* Huntsville TBA

Nov. 21 vs. Stephen F. Austin State* Natchitoches, La. 3 p.m.

*Conference game

Game 10

Southeastern Louisiana Lions

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 • 2 P.M. SHOTWELL STADIUM • ABILENE

Quick FactsStadium: Strawberry Stadium (7,408 / UBU-Speed Series-S5-M)Press box phone: 985-549-2443 Nickname: Lions Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Southland Conference) Enrollment: 15,802 Location: Hammond, La. Colors: Green and Gold Coach: Ron Roberts (Tennessee-Martin, 1990) Coach’s SELa. record: 24-13 (4th season)Coach’s overall record: 72-29 (9th season)Coach’s phone: 985-549-5550Sports Information football contact: Kemmler Chapple SID office phone: 985-549-3221 SID cell phone: 985-974-5466 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: lionsports.net 2014 record: 9-4 (7-1, t-1st in Southland Conference) Series: Tied 1-1 Lettermen returning: 46 Starters returning: 13 (5 offense, 6 defense, 2 special teams)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: D’Shaie Landor, 6-1, 195, jr (5-8-1, 151 yards, 0 TDs)Rushing: Kody Sutton, 5-8, 200, sr (142 carries, 640 yards, 6 TDs)Receiving: Jeff Smiley, 5-9, 175, sr (39 catches, 601 yards, 7 TDs)Tackles: Micah Eugene, DB, 5-10, 190, sr (65 tackles, 3.0 TFL)


Sept. 3 at Northwestern State* Natchitoches, La. 6 p.m.

Sept. 12 Florida Tech Hammond, La. TBA

Sept. 19 at Ohio University Athens, Ohio 1 p.m.

Oct. 1 vs. Lamar* Hammond, La. 6 p.m.

Oct. 10 at McNeese State* Lake Charles, La. TBA

Oct. 17 vs. Stephen F. Austin State* Hammond, La. TBA


Oct. 31 at Central Arkansas* Conway, Ark. 7 p.m.

Nov. 7 vs. Incarnate Word* Hammond, La. TBA

Nov. 14 at Abilene Christian* Abilene, Texas 2 p.m.

Nov. 19 vs. Nicholls State* Hammond, La. 6 p.m.

*Conference game

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NORTHERN COLORADO HEAD COACHEARNEST COLLINS JR.

Game 11

Northern Colorado Bears

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • NOON (MT) NOTTINGHAM FIELD • GREELY, COLO.

Quick FactsStadium: Nottingham Field (8,500 / FieldTurf)Press box phone: 970-673-3755 Nickname: Bears Member: NCAA Division I-FCS (Big Sky Conference) Enrollment: 12,000 Location: Greeley, Colo.Colors: Blue and GoldCoach: Earnest Collins Jr. (Northern Colorado, 1996)Coach’s Troy record: 9-25 (4th season)Coach’s overall record: SameCoach’s phone: 970-351-1733Sports Information football contact: Kobee Stalder SID office phone: 970-351-1065 SID cell phone: 970-673-3755 SID email: [email protected] Athletics website: uncbears.com 2014 record: 3-8 (2-6, 10th in Big Sky Conference) Series: ACU leads 10-4-1 Lettermen returning: 23 Starters returning: 9 (5 offense, 4 defense)

Returning Statistical LeadersPassing: Jonathan Newsom, 6-2, 200, sr (54-93-2, 617 yards, 4 TDs)Rushing: Darius Graham, 6-1, 230, jr (75 carries, 248 yards, 3 TDs)Receiving: Stephen Miller, 6-3, 195, jr (45 catches, 586 yards, 3 TDs)Tackles: Brandon Lenoir, CB, 5-10, 170, jr (70 tackles, 1.5 TFL)


Sept. 5 vs. Western State Greeley, Colo. 1:35 p.m.

Sept. 12 at Houston Baptist Houston 7 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Southern Utah* Cedar City, Utah 6 p.m.

Sept. 26 vs. Weber State* Greeley, Colo. 1:35 p.m.

Oct. 3 at Sacramento State* Sacramento, Calif. TBA

Oct. 17 vs. Cal-Davis* Greeley, Colo. 1:35 p.m.

Oct. 24 vs. Eastern Washington* Greeley, Colo. 1:35 p.m.

Oct. 31 at Northern Arizona* Flagstaff, Ariz. TBA

Nov. 7 vs. Portland State* Greeley, Colo. Noon

Nov. 14 at North Dakota* Grand Forks, N.D. TBA

Nov. 21 vs. Abilene Christian Greeley, Colo. Noon (MT)

*Conference game



Southland Mileage Map

TEAM ACU UCA HBU UIW LU MCN UNO NICH NSU SHSU SLU SFA AMCC

Abilene Christian — 523 409 245 461 526 702 670 436 341 669 364 390

Central Arkansas 523 — 464 624 430 464 473 589 310 415 500 321 754

Houston Baptist 409 464 — 198 88 144 348 316 229 70 314 142 219

Incarnate Word 245 624 198 — 284 340 544 512 424 226 510 324 143

Lamar 461 430 88 284 — 60 261 231 157 112 226 124 307

McNeese State 526 464 144 340 60 — 206 171 121 172 166 161 363

New Orleans 702 473 348 544 261 206 — 65 272 392 58 388 566

Nicholls State 670 589 316 512 231 171 65 — 229 343 88 329 536

Northwestern State 436 310 229 424 157 121 272 229 — 180 208 109 488

Sam Houston State 341 415 70 226 112 172 392 343 180 — 338 94 290

SE Louisiana 669 500 314 510 226 166 58 88 208 338 — 311 535

Stephen F. Austin State 364 321 142 324 124 161 388 329 109 94 311 — 361

Texas A&M-CC 390 754 219 143 307 363 566 536 488 209 535 361 —

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The Southland Conference

ell into its sixth decade of service, the Southland Conference continues to be a model of innovation, stability and consistent achievement as it celebrates the academic and athletic accomplishments of its member institutions and approximately 4,200 student-athletes.

Having commemorated its 50th anniversary in 2013, the Southland Conference has transformed itself into a dynamic and respected consortium of 13 member universities in three states. Beginning with a historic meeting of five institutions in Dallas on March 15, 1963, the Southland Conference set on an extraordinary course that has proven successful well into the 21st century.

The successful transformation continues, as the Southland Conference welcomed four additional members in 2013: Abilene Christian University, Houston Baptist University, the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, and the University of New Orleans.

In addition to its newest members, the Southland also consists of the University of Central Arkansas, Lamar University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Sam Houston State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

An original Southland member from 1963-73, Abilene Christian rejoined the league as one of the most decorated athletics programs in NCAA history, and the addition of Houston Baptist, UIW and New Orleans gives the Southland a regular competitive presence in the key metropolitan areas of Houston, San Antonio and New Orleans. Southland cities encompass approximately 14 million people, and six of its television markets rank among the top 100 in the U.S.

All told, the membership of the Southland encompasses nearly 140,000 current students and an alumni base of nearly 800,000. Famous alums from current Southland Conference schools include former CBS news anchor Dan Rather (Sam Houston State), NBA executive Joe Dumars (McNeese State), ABC news anchor Robin Roberts (Southeastern Louisiana), Major League Baseball star Wade Miley (Southeastern Louisiana), NBA legend Scottie Pippen (Central Arkansas), and track and field Olympians Kenta Bell (Northwestern State), and Bobby Morrow and Billy Olson (both Abilene Christian).

Other notable alums from current members include Grammy Award-winning musicians Frank Ocean (New Orleans), Don Henley and Rodney Crowell (both Stephen F. Austin State), television personality and actress Ellen DeGeneres (New Orleans), current NFL standouts Lardarius Webb (Nicholls State) and Terrence McGee (Northwestern State), professional golfers Shawn Stefani and Chris Stroud (both Lamar) and Colin Montgomerie (HBU), award-winning filmmaker Richard Linklater (Sam Houston State), American Idol winner Kris Allen (Central Arkansas), NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Harris (Northwestern State), former NFL standouts Bobby Hebert (Northwestern State), Gary Barbaro (Nicholls State), Wilbert Montgomery (Abilene Christian) and Gary Reasons (Northwestern State), former MLB stars Darryl Hamilton (Nicholls State) and Kevin Millar (Lamar), NCAA football coach Charlie Strong (Central Arkansas), actors John Larroquette (New Orleans), Ricardo Chavira (UIW) and Jesse Borrego (UIW),

the late NFL coaching legend O.A. “Bum” Phillips (Lamar and Ste-phen F. Austin State), and Ebola fighter Kent Brantly, M.D. (Abilene Christian), Time magazine’s 2014 Person of the Year.

The Southland sponsors 17 full championship sports, all at the NCAA Division I level. The eight men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. The women compete for nine championships in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. The conference earns automatic qualification to NCAA championships in baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, and volleyball. The Southland Bowling League, an affiliated Conference sport, originated in 2015, and four of its members filled out half of the eight-team bracket, with Stephen F. Austin advancing to the national title match.

Continuing its tradition of innovation, the league launched the Southland Conference Television Network in the fall of 2008 and has broadcast more than 160 events. The network has expanded its reach to roughly 13 million households throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma in recent years, and has also gained national viewership through ESPN3 and Fox College Sports. In its first seven years, the network has received recognition for its work, earning numerous College Sports Media and Telly Awards.

The Southland Conference, in conjunction with the city of Frisco, Texas, and Hunt Sports Group, also serves as the host to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Game in Frisco, which has been home to the conference headquarters since 2006. The game is played at Frisco’s Toyota Stadium, and after a successful three-year run, the partnership was rewarded with a three-year renewal to serve as the national championship host site through the 2015 season.

Southland Conference football ranks among the best Football Championship Subdivision leagues in the nation, and enjoys an annual expectation of competing for the national championship with multiple teams advancing to the NCAA playoffs each year. In 2014, three Southland teams – Southeastern Louisiana, Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin State – all qualified for the NCAA Division I Football Championship, and in 2011 and 2012, Sam Houston advanced to the national championship game. Also, in 2002 and 2003, McNeese State finished the regular season ranked No. 1 in the nation, and advanced to the 2002 national championship contest. The conference has been represented in eight national championship games since the league joined the FCS (formerly I-AA) in 1982. All told, Southland teams have played in 115 Division I playoff games in 33 years, winning 56 of the contests.

Historically, the Southland’s successful football heritage has sustained itself through numerous membership and classification changes. The Southland joined the NCAA College Division in 1964, and was designated as NCAA Division II in 1973 before joining Divi-sion I in 1975. The Southland was an NCAA Division I-A league from 1978-81, before joining the ranks of FCS in 1982, its home ever since.

During its tenure as a Division I and I-A conference, the Southland initiated the startup of the Shreveport, La.-based


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Independence Bowl in 1976. The Southland representative served as the host team of the bowl until 1980, compiling a 2-3 record in those contests.

The Conference can lay claim to five national championships, including College Division championships through former members Arkansas State (1970, UPI) and Louisiana Tech (1972, National Football Foundation). Louisiana Tech also won the first NCAA-sanctioned national title, winning the Division II playoffs in 1973. Tech followed that with the UPI’s Division II national championship in 1974. Louisiana-Monroe won the 1987 Division I-AA national championship.

McNeese State, which has made 15 appearances in the NCAA Division I playoffs, played in the 1997 NCAA Championship game, while Sam Houston State has earned eight trips to the football playoffs, most recently advancing to the 2014 national semifinals. Stephen F. Austin played in the 1989 NCAA title contest and has seven total playoff appearances, including 2009, 2010 and 2014. Northwestern State has advanced to the NCAA playoffs six times, Nicholls State has participated three times in postseason, Southeastern Louisiana played in the 2013 and 2014 NCAA Championships, and Central Arkansas made consecutive playoff appearances in 2011 and 2012. On six occasions, the Southland has placed three teams in the NCAA playoffs.

The Southland has produced 177 first-team football All-Americans during its history and in 2010, Stephen F. Austin State quarterback Jeremy Moses became the first player in Southland history to receive the Walter Payton Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding football player at the FCS level.

The Southland is one of five FCS conferences with at least 200 selections (208) in the National Football League draft. There have been 28 Southland players taken in the draft since 2000, including Southeastern Louisiana defensive back Robert Alford, who was picked as the first FCS player in the second round of the 2013 draft. There are more than 15 former Southland players on NFL rosters heading into the 2015 season.

Southland Conference alums in the NFL include Cleveland’s Josh McCown (Sam Houston State), who has been in the league for the last 12 seasons, and Baltimore’s Lardarius Webb, who is currently the second-longest tenured player with six seasons of experience. Other recent NFL additions from the Southland include New England’s Kevin Hughes (Southeastern Louisiana) and Dax Swanson (Sam Houston State), Seattle’s Jeremy Lane (Northwestern State), Chicago’s Malcolm Bronson (McNeese State), Atlanta’s Robert Alford (Southeastern Louisiana) and Washington’s Chase Dixon (Central Arkansas).

The Southland has seen former Nicholls State players win Super Bowl rings in recent seasons, as former Colonel Antonio Robinson was a member of the Green Bay Packers’ Super Bowl XLV champions. And, Nicholls-ex Webb was a member of the Super Bowl XLVII champion Baltimore Ravens.

Among the former NFL stars from the Southland include Fred Dean, who was inducted to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 2008 to become the first former Southland Conference player to earn induction in Canton. Other great NFL players from the Southland include Super Bowl XXIX quarterback Stan Humphries, Bill Bergey, Mike Barber, Fred Barnett, Bubby Brister, Ray Brown, Roger Carr, Larry Centers, Bruce Collie, Jackie Harris, Buford Jordan, Tim McKyer, Kavika Pittman, Billy Ryckman, Rickey Sanders, Eugene Seale, Rafael Septien, Terrance Shaw, Leonard Smith, Marcus Spears, Pat Tilley and Marvin Upshaw. Both Dean and Smith are recent inductees to the College Football Hall of Fame.

The Southland Conference has also seen its share of great coaches during its history in Maxie Lambright, Ernie Duplechin, Sam Goodwin, Jack Doland, Bennie Ellender, Bobby Keasler, Larry Lacewell, Bill Davidson, Dennis Franchione, Pat Collins, and Ron Randleman.

In addition to football, the Southland Conference can point to a number of accomplishments in all sports.

Men’s basketball has experienced a tremendous amount of success during the Southland’s 52 seasons. The league has sent four teams to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, as well as a squad to the NIT Final Four. Basketball stars Karl Malone, Joe Dumars, Jeff Foster, Dwight “Bo” Lamar, Andrew Toney and Mike Oliver played in the Southland Conference.

In 2013-14, Stephen F. Austin State set numerous Southland records, including marks for victories in a season (32) and consecutive wins overall (29 straight) and in Conference play (23 in a row), and playing as a 12th seed, knocked off fifth-seeded Virginia Commonwealth, 77-75, in the NCAA’s Second Round. In 2006, Northwestern State, playing as the No. 14 seed in the NCAA tournament, defeated No. 3 seed Iowa, 64-63, in first-round action. The league saw a record five men’s basketball teams reach the postseason in 2015.

Coaches such as Billy Tubbs, Mike Vining, Scotty Robertson, Jack Martin, Andy Russo, Bob Marlin, Danny Kaspar, Mike McConathy, Bobby Paschal and Pat Foster have led very successful teams in the Southland.

In women’s basketball, the Southland also has its share of tradition with former member Louisiana-Monroe advancing to the 1985 NCAA Women’s Final Four, and Stephen F. Austin State sustaining itself as one of the most successful programs in the history of the sport. In 2014, the Ladyjacks became the fifth program in NCAA Division I history to record more than 950 wins.

In each of the last six seasons, at least three Southland teams reached the postseason, and in 2013, four women’s squads earned postseason berths. A Southland team has played in the WNIT 15 times, including each of the last nine years. Women’s basketball all-stars have included Eun Jung Lee, Lisa Ingram, Portia Hill, Deneen Parker, Katrina Price, and Joskeen Garner, and coaches such as Gary Blair, Linda Sharp, James Smith and Linda Harper.

Baseball has emerged as a constant Southland Conference strength with the league earning numerous national rankings and NCAA tournament berths. The Southland consistently ranks among the top-10 conferences in the country. In 2011, 50 of the league’s 150 non-conference victories came against the Big 12, Conference USA, Sun Belt and SEC. Major leaguers such as Wade Miley, Paul Goldschmidt, Ben Sheets, Micah Hoffpauir, Hunter Pence, David Segui, Brian Lawrence, Ben Broussard, Chuck Finley, Jerald Clark, and Terry Matthews once played in the Southland.

In 2012, Southeastern Louisiana’s Stefan Lopez became the league’s second winner of the national Stopper of the Year Award, which is selected by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers. Sam Houston State’s Luke Prihoda won the award in 2007. Only the Big 12 has had more players win this award.

The Southland also fares well each year in the Major League Draft, but for the first time in conference history, two Southland players were selected in the first round of the 2013 draft. Stephen F. Austin shortstop Hunter Dozier was picked eighth by the Kansas City Royals making the Southland player and hitter of the year the league’s top draft pick in any sport. Later in the first round, the Texas Rangers selected Oral Roberts right-handed pitcher Alex Gonzalez, Southland pitcher of the year, with the 23rd overall pick. The Southland has had eight first-round picks in its history.

In 2014, Lamar mentor Jim Gilligan became the first Southland coach to reach 1,300 career victories, ranking him sixth-best in the NCAA among active Division I coaches and 14th all-time. He leads an impressive list of coaches who have patrolled Southland Conference dugouts, including Mark Johnson, Mike Bianco, John Cohen, Mitch Gaspard, Smoke Laval, Butch McBroom, Pat Patterson, David Pierce, Tony Robichaux, Dave Van Horn and Jim Wells.

Softball continues to enjoy success on a national level, beating nationally-ranked opponents every year since 1995, including McNeese State’s win at No. 1 Arizona State early in the 2012 season.



In 2013, the league had six wins against ranked opponents, including wins by McNeese State at No. 7 Alabama and No. 8 Texas A&M. In NCAA tournament competition, the Southland has 15 wins.

The Southland also has a proud history in volleyball with former member Texas-Arlington representing the conference numerous times in the NCAA tournament, including a run to the NCAA Volleyball Final Four in 1989.

Track and field has also served as a proud asset for the Southland Conference as the league has produced numerous national champions and Olympic medalists. The Southland boasts 28 men and four women student-athletes who have won NCAA track and field national championships, including Stephen F. Austin State’s Demi Payne, who won the 2015 women’s pole vault, Northwestern State’s Trecey Rew, who won the women’s discus in 2011, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi’s Shadrack Songok (men’s 10,000-meter run) in 2007 and 2008 and McNeese State’s Brad Gebauer (men’s pole vault) in 2007. The league has also produced U.S. Olympic track and field medalists Earl Bell, Thomas Hill, Al Joyner, Charles Austin, and Liudmila Litvinova, along with other Olympians. With the addition of 10 more All-Americans in 2012, the league continues to find national success in both indoor and outdoor track and field. In the indoor circuit, the Southland boasts 66 unique all-time All-Americans that have won a combined 11 national championships. Likewise, in the outdoor season, the league has seen 158 different All-Americans, including 128 men and 30 women, who have combined to win 21 national championships.

Golf has traditionally been a strong sport as exemplified by Lamar men’s golfer Chris Stroud, who finished third individually at the 2003 NCAA national championship and has 21 top 10 PGA finishes since joining pro tour in 2007.

Another Lamar alum, Shawn Stefani, had a pair of top seven finishes on the 2013 PGA tour. The league has sent multiple teams into postseason play on numerous occasions, including in 2012 when three Southland teams – Lamar, Southeastern Louisiana and Texas-Arlington – competed in the NCAA tournament. Additionally, during the past five seasons the Southland has sent 12 golfers to compete as individuals in regional play with five in 2009, three more in 2010, one each in 2011 and 2012 and two in 2013. Lamar won a pair of NCAA Division II national championships in 1967 and 1968.

In 2005, Lamar’s Dawie Van Der Walt finished fourth individually and Lamar tied for 12th place at the men’s hampionship, before the Cardinals tied for ninth in 2006 and tied for third in 2007.

In women’s tennis, Southeastern Louisiana won 46 consecutive conference matches during a four-year period that began in 2005, while in men’s tennis Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has played in the NCAA tournament seven times in the last nine years.

The conference has increased sponsorship and championship opportunities for female student-athletes in recent years, adding women’s golf and soccer as league sports.

In women’s soccer, Stephen F. Austin State midfielder Kylie Louw became the first player in conference history to earn All-America honors, when she earned third-team mention by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. A member of the South Africa Olympic team during the 2012 London Olympics, she also garnered first-team Academic All-America Honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America. Abilene Christian’s Brie Buschman was a first-team Academic All-American in 2013, and Stephen F. Austin State’s Megan Glick earned the same honor in 2014.

In women’s golf, the Southland sent two teams to 2012 NCAA regional play for the first time since the league added the sport in 2002. Lamar has a league-best six Southland championships during that span.

The Southland has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to the academic and athletic success of its student-athletes. With the F.L. McDonald Postgraduate Scholarship Award, the league annually honors male and female scholar-athletes with a stipend for postgraduate study. The Scholar-Athlete Award is given to each

institution’s male and female student-athlete with the highest grade-point average. The Steve McCarty Citizenship Award, initiated in 2005-06 and named after the former Stephen F. Austin State athletics director, properly recognizes accomplishments off the court for a male and female student-athlete. Also, student-athletes with grade-point averages above 3.0 are honored on the Southland’s annual All-Academic teams and Commissioner’s Honor Roll. A total of 856 student-athletes appeared on the honor roll following the 2013 spring semester, and total of 1,553 student-athletes earned a spot on the honor roll at the end of the fall and spring semesters during the 2012-13 academic year.

While successful on the fields and courts, the Southland has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to the academic and athletic success of its student-athletes.

The conference continues to make great strides in the classroom. During the last decade, no other Division I conference has improved its Academic Progress Rate as well as the Southland Conference has. In fact, in 2009-10, the Southland ranked 10th among the 31 Division I leagues in men’s basketball APR. The academic progress the league has shown ultimately leads to higher graduation rates for our stu-dent-athletes.

In addition to providing opportunities for student-athletes, the Southland Conference and its member institutions are very involved in various community outreach programs. Many of these programs provide positive life skills training such as academics, citizenship and leadership to school-aged students in Southland communities.

Southland Conference Football Champions* Indicates former Southland Conference member

Southland Year-by-Year Champions * Indicates former Southland Conference member

TEAM TITLES13 .............. McNeese State8................ * Louisiana Tech7................ * Arkansas State6................ Sam Houston State4................ Lamar4................ Northwestern State4................ Stephen F. Austin State4................ * Louisiana-Monroe

3................ * Texas-Arlington 3............... * Troy2................ SE Louisiana 2................ * Texas State2................ * North Texas1................ Central Arkansas1................ Nicholls State1................ * Trinity

2014..........Sam Houston State SE Louisiana2013 ..........SE Louisiana2012 ..........Central Arkansas Sam Houston State2011 ..........Sam Houston State2010 .........Stephen F. Austin State2009 .........McNeese State Stephen F. Austin State2008 .........Texas State2007 .........McNeese State2006 .........McNeese State2005 .........Nicholls State Texas State2004 .........Northwestern State Sam Houston State2003 .........McNeese State2002 .........McNeese State2001 .........Sam Houston State McNeese State2000 .........Troy1999 .........Troy Stephen F. Austin State1998 .........Northwestern State1997 .........McNeese State Northwestern State1996 .........Troy1995 .........McNeese State1994 .........North Texas1993 .........McNeese State1992 .........Louisiana-Monroe1991 .........McNeese State Sam Houston State

1990 .........Louisana-Monroe1989 .........Stephen F. Austin State1988 .........Northwestern State1987 .........Louisiana-Monroe1986 .........Arkansas State1985 .........Arkansas State1984 .........Louisiana Tech1983 .........North Texas Louisiana-Monroe1982 .........Louisiana Tech1981 .........Texas-Arlington1980 .........McNeese State1979 .........McNeese State1978 .........Louisiana Tech Arkansas State1977 .........Louisiana Tech1976 ..........McNeese State1975..........Arkansas State1974 ..........Louisiana Tech1973..........Louisiana Tech1972 .........Louisiana Tech1971 ..........Louisiana Tech Lamar Trinity1970..........Arkansas State1969 .........Arkansas State1968 .........Arkansas State1967 .........Texas-Arlington1966 .........Texas-Arlington Lamar1965 .........Lamar1964 .........Lamar

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2014 Southland Statistics

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Final 2014 Standings

Conference Pct. PF PA Overall Pct. PF PA Home Away Neutral Streak

Southeastern La. 7-1 0.875 378 133 9-4 0.692 523 230 6-0 3-4 0-0 L1

Sam Houston State 7-1 0.875 341 162 11-5 0.688 543 450 5-1 5-4 1-0 L1

Lamar 5-3 0.625 302 247 8-4 0.667 475 357 5-2 3-2 0-0 W2

Stephen F. Austin State 5-3 0.625 288 232 8-5 0.615 425 371 5-2 3-2 0-1 L1

Central Arkansas 5-3 0.625 363 264 6-6 0.500 488 406 5-1 1-4 0-1 L1

McNeese State 4-4 0.500 223 196 6-5 0.545 356 250 4-2 2-3 0-0 L3

Abilene Christian * 4-4 0.500 241 211 6-6 0.500 392 325 2-3 3-3 1-0 W1

Northwestern State 4-4 0.500 271 220 6-6 0.500 385 378 3-2 3-4 0-0 L1

Incarnate Word * 2-6 0.250 148 273 2-9 0.182 164 418 1-4 1-5 0-0 L2

Houston Baptist 1-7 0.125 101 464 2-9 0.182 210 524 1-4 1-5 0-0 L3

Nicholls State 0-8 0.000 127 381 0-12 0.000 163 602 0-5 0-7 0-0 L1

NCAA Division I-FCS PlayoffsFirst Round • Nov. 29

Fordham 44, Sacred Heart 22Indiana State 36, Eastern Kentucky 16

Northern Iowa 44, Stephen F. Austin State 10Montana 52, San Diego 14

Sam Houston State 21, Southeastern Louisiana 17Liberty 26, James Madison 21

Richmond 46, Morgan State 24South Dakota State 47, Montana State 40

Second Round • Dec. 6Sam Houston State 37, Jacksonville State 26

Villanova 29, Liberty 22Coastal Carolina 36, Richmond 15

North Dakota State 27, South Dakota State 24New Hampshire 44, Fordham 19

Tenn.-Chattanooga 35, Indiana State 14Illinois State 41, Northern Iowa 21

Eastern Washington 37, Montana 20

Quarterfinals • Dec. 12-13New Hampshire 35, Tenn.-Chattanooga 30

Illinois State 59, Eastern Washington 46Sam Houston State 34, Villanova 31

North Dakota State 39, Coastal Carolina 32

Semifinals • Dec. 19-20Illinois State 21, New Hampshire 18

North Dakota State 35, Sam Houston State 3

National Championship Game Saturday, Jan. 10 • Toyota Stadium • Frisco, Texas

North Dakota State 29, Illinois State 27

2014 All-Southland ConferenceFirst Team Offense

Pos. Name Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown

QB Bryan Bennett, SE La. 6-3 215 Sr. Granada Hills, Calif.

RB Gus Johnson, SFA 5-10 224 Sr. Gilmer, Texas

RB Keshawn Hill, SHSU 5-10 200 Sr. Klein, Texas

TE Noah Cheshier, ACU 6-3 240 Sr. Farmersville, Texas

WR Dezmin Lewis, UCA 6-4 212 Sr. Mesquite, Texas

WR Mark Roberts, Lamar 6-3 190 Sr. Orange, Texas

WR Ed Eagan, NW State 5-10 181 Jr. New Orleans, La.

OL Cole Caruthers, UCA 6-4 292 Sr. Sugar Land, Texas

OL Antoine Everett, McN State 6-3 325 Sr. Richmond, Texas

OL Donald Jackson III, SHSU 6-2 277 Jr. Kilgore, Texas

OL Jonathan Braddock, SE La. 6-4 285 Sr. Ripley, Miss.

OL Byron Williams, SFA 6-4 302 Jr. Dickinson, Texas

AP Ed Eagan, NW State 5-10 181 Jr. New Orleans, La.

PK Ryan Adams, SE La. 6-2 205 Sr. Dayton, Ohio

First Team DefensePos. Name Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown

DL P.J. Hall, SHSU 6-1 270 Fr. Seguin, Texas

DL Jonathan Woodard, UCA 6-6 271 Jr. Brentwood, Tenn.

DL Kevin Dorn, McN State 5-10 263 Sr. Pineville, La.

DL Nick Richardson, ACU 6-1 240 Sr. Waco, Texas

LB Isiah Corbett, SE La. 6-3 250 Sr. Belle Glade, Fla.

LB Collin Garrett, SFA 6-2 214 Sr. Beaumont, Texas

LB Marion Chapman, NW St. 5-10 205 Sr. Waynesboro, Miss.

DB Imoan Claiborne, NW St. 5-11 187 Sr. Alexandria, La.

DB Aaron Sam, McN St. 5-9 182 Sr. Lake Charles, La.

DB Trenier Orr, SHSU 5-11 180 Jr. Orlando, Fla.

DB Michael Wade, SHSU 5-11 195 Sr. Arp, Texas

DB Harlan Miller, SE La. 6-1 180 Jr. Kentwood, La.

P Lachlan Edwards, SHSU 6-5 214 Jr. Victoria, Australia

KR Jatavious Wilson, UCA 5-9 171 So. Bastrop, La.

PR Ed Eagan, NW State 5-10 181 Jr. New Orleans, La.



Second Team OffensePos. Name Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown

QB Caleb Berry, Lamar 6-2 205 Sr. Needville, Texas

RB De’Andre Brown, ACU 5-9 190 Fr. Lewisville, Texas

RB Michael Henry, Nicholls 6-2 225 Jr. Baton Rouge, La.

TE Kenneth Bibbins, HBU 6-5 242 Sr. Sugar Land, Texas

WR Devante Scott, SE La. 5-11 195 Sr. Ferriday, La.

WR Reggie Begelton, Lamar 6-2 200 Jr. Beaumont, Texas

WR Cedric Gilbert, ACU 6-2 215 Jr. Lancaster, Texas

OL Pace Murphy, NW State 6-6 279 Jr. Houston, Texas

OL Quentin Marsh, McN St. 6-3 310 Jr. Dickinson, Texas

OL CJ Simon, UCA 6-3 296 Sr. Kingwood, Texas

OL Codey Funk, ACU 6-5 320 So. Gridley, Ill.

OL Brandon DeWitt, SHSU 6-3 277 So. Lawton, Okla.

AP Xavier Roberson, SE La. 5-9 180 Jr. Atlanta, Ga.

PK Luc Swimberghe, SHSU 6-0 197 So. Tyler, Texas

Second Team DefensePos. Name Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown

DL Jacob Newman, SE La. 6-2 275 Sr. Visalia, Calif.

DL Leroy Armstrong, NW State 6-1 242 Jr. Natchitoches, La.

DL Corey Lee, UIW 6-0 285 So. Humble, Texas

DL Omar Tebo, Lamar 6-0 315 So. Liberty, Texas

LB Wallace Scott, NcN State 6-1 211 Jr. Weyanoke, La.

LB Bo Brown, McN State 6-1 232 Jr. Katy, Texas

LB Myke Chatman, SHSU 6-2 216 So. Sealy, Texas

DB Denzel Thompson, SE La. 6-3 200 Jr. Tampa, Fla.

DB Tyler Stoddard, SE La. 6-2 210 Sr. Westlake, La.

DB Brent Spikes, McN State 6-1 196 Jr. Newton, Texas

DB Adam Jones, NW State 6-2 196 So. Katy, Texas

DB Xavier Bethany, Lamar 6-1 195 So. Burton, Texas

P Christian Guzman, HBU 5-9 160 Fr. Brookshire, Texas

KR Xavier Roberson, SE La. 5-9 180 Jr. Atlanta, Ga.

PR Jonathan Epps, ACU 5-10 165 Jr. Fort Worth, Texas.

Honorable Mention• Quarterback: Zach Conque, Stephen F. Austin; Zach Adkins, Northwestern State; Parker McKenzie, Abilene Christian; Jared Johnson, Sam Houston State; Ryan Howard, Central Arkansas. • Running Back: Garrett Atzenweiler, Northwestern State; B.J. Kelly, Houston Baptist. • Tight End/H-Back: Cole Wick, UIW. • Wide Receiver: Tyler Boyd, Stephen F. Austin; Yedidiah Louis, Sam Houston State; Demarcus Thompson, Abilene Christian; Cody Jones, Northwestern State; Casey Jennings, UIW; Jereon McGilvery, McNeese State; Desmond Smith, Central Arkansas; Jeff Smiley, Southeastern La. • Offensive Linemen: Bret Treadway, Lamar; Terran Vaughn, Stephen F. Austin State; Joe Graves, Southeastern La.; Chris Bordelon, Nicholls; Tramon Shead, Lamar; Rafe Plaisance, Nicholls; Bridge Blount, Sam Houston State; Austin Douglas, Northwestern State; Kyle Stouffer, Central Arkansas; Chance McCormack, Lamar; Anthony Pullins, Stephen F. Austin State. • Offensive All-Purpose: Keenan Canty, Nicholls. • Defensive Linemen: Ishmiah Miles, Stephen F. Austin State; Everett Ellefsen, McNeese State; Joe Okafor, Lamar; Damon Williams, Abilene Christian; Damon Medcafe, Northwestern State; Lance Skyler, Stephen F. Austin State; Mouf Abedo, Sam Houston State; Brian Hine, McNeese State; Keith Curran, Lamar; A.J. Bowen, Southeastern La.; Jacobi Hunter, Sam Houston State; Donald Bryant, Stephen F. Austin State. • Linebackers: Davin Bovie, Nicholls; Ricky Wyatt, Central Arkansas; Drew Misita, Southeastern La.; Blake Childress, Central Arkansas; Garrett Dolan, Houston Baptist; Ronnie Jones, Lamar; Padyn Giebler, UIW; Justin Stephens, Abilene Christian; Tyler Roussel, Northwestern State.

• Defensive Back: Jordan Batiste, Southeastern La.; Gabe Hamner, McNeese State; Bobby Watkins, Central Arkansas; Patrick Martin; Stephen F. Austin State; Keavon Madison, Stephen F. Austin State; Mikel Everette, Sam Houston State; Kobie Douglas, UIW; Justin Stewart, Abilene Christian; Micah Eugene, Southeastern Louisiana; Eric Amoako, Houston Baptist, Dominique Hill, McNeese State; Byron Cobb, Nicholls; B.T. Sanders, Nicholls. • Placekicker: Nik Grau, Abilene Christian. • Punter: Spencer Matthew, Central Arkansas. • Kick Return Specialist: Ed Eagan, Northwestern State. • Punt Return Specialist: Aaron Thomas, Stephen F. Austin State.

2014 Southland Conference Individual Award Winners

Player of the YearGus Johnson, Stephen F. Austin State (RB)

Offensive Player of the YearBryan Bennett, Southeastern Louisiana (QB)

Defensive Player of the YearJonathan Woodard, Central Arkansas (DE)

Offensive Lineman of the YearCole Carruthers, Central Arkansas (LT)

Freshman of the YearP.J. Hall, Sam Houston State (DE)

Newcomer of the YearZach Conque, Stephen F. Austin State(QB)

Coach of the YearClint Conque, Stephen F. Austin State

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ACURecord Book


Individual RecordsMost Total Yards Gained Career: ......12,177 Mitchell Gale, 2009-12 Season: ......3,920 Mitchell Gale, 2011 Game: ........... 526 Mitchell Gale vs. Washburn, 2011

Most Yards Gained Rushing Career: .......3,047 Wilbert Montgomery, 1973-76 * 4,321 Bernard Scott, 2007-08 Season: ...... 2,156 Bernard Scott, 2008 * 2,165 Bernard Scott, 2007 Game: ........... 292 Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 * 303 Bernard Scott vs. Chadron State, 2007

Most Yards Gained Passing Career: ..... 12,109 Mitchell Gale, 2009-12 Season: ...... 3,914 Billy Malone, 2007 Game: ...........564 Jim Reese vs. Angelo State, 1976

Most Passes Attempted Career: ........1,513 Mitchell Gale, 2009-12 Season: ......... 458 Mitchell Gale, 2011 Game: ............. 63 Jim Lindsey vs. Arkansas State, 1970

Most Passes Completed Career: .......... 931 Mitchell Gale, 2009-12 Season: ......... 276 Mitchell Gale, 2010 and 2011 Game: ............. 35 Loyal Proffitt vs. S.F. Austin State, 1983

Most TD Passes Thrown Career: ...........114 Billy Malone, 2005-08 Season: ........... 38 Mitchell Gale, 2010 Game: ............... 7 John David Baker vs. Concordia (Ala.), 2013

Most Passes Caught Career: ............ 35 Jerale Badon, 2004-07 Season: ........... 82 Ronnie Vinson, 1969 Game: ............. 15 Taylor Gabriel vs. New Mexico State, 2013

Most Yards Gained Pass Receiving Career: ....... 3,311 Jerale Badon, 2004-07 Season: ...... 1,241 Ronnie Vinson, 1969 Game: ........... 232 Johnny Knox vs. West Texas A&M, 2008

Most TD Passes Caught Career: ............ 27 Arthur Culpepper, 1983-86 27 Edmond Gates, 2007-10 * 30 Johnny Knox, 2007-08 Season: ........... 14 Arthur Culpepper, 1986 * 17 Johnny Knox, 2007 Game: ............... 4 Scooter Phillips vs. Northern Colorado, 1985; Johnny Knox vs. Angelo State, 2008

Most Interceptions Career: ............ 21 Mark Wilson, 1981-84 Season: ........... 10 Victor Burke, 1997 Game: ............... 4 David Fuller vs. McMurry, 1966 Mark Wilson vs. Angelo State, 1983

Best Punting Average Career: .........40.4 Spencer Covey, 2011-12 Season: ........44.2 Austin Kilcullen, 2013

Most Points Scored Career: .......... 458 Wilbert Montgomery, 1973-76 Season: ........204 Bernard Scott, 2008 * 234 Bernard Scott, 2007 Game: ............. 42 Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M, 2008

Most Touchdowns Scored Career: ............ 76 Wilbert Montgomery,1973-76 Season: ........... 34 Bernard Scott, 2008 * 39 Bernard Scott, 2007 Game: ............... 7 Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M, 2008

Longest Run from Scrimmage 98 (TD) Dennis Hagaman vs. Texas-Arlington, 1963 Longest Run-Pass Play 92 (TD), Clint Longley to Richard Williams vs. Arkansas State, 1973 92 (TD), Billy Malone to Robb Spells vs. Central Okla., 2005

Longest Interception Return 99 , Stacy Brown vs. New Mexico Highlands, 1996 Mike Kern vs. SE Oklahoma State (TD), 2008

Longest Kickoff Return 100 (TD), Steve Parker vs. Angelo State, 1982

Longest Punt Return 99 (TD), Wilbert Montgomery vs. Sam Houston St., 1975

Longest Punt 75, Michael Freeman vs. Midwestern State, 1998

Longest Field Goal 69, Ove Johansson vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 1976

Team Game Records

Most Points by ACU 93 vs. West Texas A&M (93-68), 2008

Most Points by Opponent 76, Chadron State, 2007 (Chadron State 76, ACU 73, 3 ot)

Most Rushing Attempts 73 vs. Midwestern State, 1951

Most Yards Rushing 444 vs. Texas-Arlington, 1963

Most Passes Attempted 65 vs. Arkansas State, 1970

Most Passes Completed 35 vs. S.F. Austin State, 1983

Most Yards Gained Passing 564 vs. Angelo State, 1976

Most Total Yards Gained 810 vs. West Texas A&M, 2008

Team RecordsLongest Winning Streak: 11, 1950 (11-0), 1973 (11-1), 2008 (11-1)Longest Losing Streak: 10, 1936-37Most Consecutive Shutouts by ACU: 5, 1933 (5-3-2)Most Consecutive Shutouts by Opponents: 5, 1936 (1-7-1)

Team Season RecordsMost Wins: 11, 1950 (11-0), 1973 (11-1), 1977 (11-1-1), 2008 (11-1), 2010 (11-1)Most Losses: 9, 1937 (0-9), 1990 (1-9), 1991 (1-9), 2000 (1-9)Most Shutouts by ACU: 7, 1933 (5-3-2)Most Losses: 9, 1937 (0-9), 1990 (1-9), 1991 (1-9), 2000 (1-9)Most Shutouts by ACU: 7, 1933 (5-3-2)Most Shutouts by Opponents: 6, 1934 (1-7-2)Most Points by ACU: 639 (13 games), 2007Most Points by Opponents: 409, 2002 (3-8)Fewest Points by ACU: 37, 1932 (2-6-1)Fewest Points by Opponents: 10, 1920 (4-0-1)Most Interceptions: 29, 1950 (11-0)

* Record vacated because of NCAA violations

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Longest Plays in ACU History

Longest Runs from Scrimmage

98 (TD) Dennis Hagaman vs. Texas-Arlington, 196394 (TD) Jimmy Hirth vs. McMurry, 1957* 90 (TD) Bernard Scott vs. Chadron State, 200788 (TD) Kelly Kent vs. Howard Payne, 197788 (TD) Cleotha Montgomery vs. East Texas State, 197488 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Western Colorado, 194888 (TD) Elbert Anderson vs. Daniel Baker, 193285 (TD) Bailey Woods vs. Austin College, 195085 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Southwest Texas State, 194783 (TD) Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. Northeastern State, 201083 (TD) Tommy Hinson vs. Howard Payne, 195181 Don Harr vs. Trinity, 197080 (TD) Bernard Scott vs. SE Oklahoma State, 2008* 80 (TD) Bernard Scott vs. Angelo State, 200780 (TD) Richard Whitaker vs. Fort Lewis, 200380 (TD) Don Harr vs. McMurry, 197079 (TD) Jimmy Hirth vs. Arkansas State, 195478 (TD) Daryl Richardson vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 201177 (TD) Rodney Mathis vs. West Texas A&M, 198377 (TD) Jimmy Hirth vs Austin College, 195276 (TD) Bernard Scott vs. Eastern New Mexico, 200876 (TD) Taber Minner vs. West Texas A&M, 200676 (TD) Alex Davis vs. Stephen F. Austin State, 197676 Shane Freels vs. Tarleton State, 199575 (TD) Lembia Kinsler vs. Northwest Louisiana, 198275 (TD) Gene Boyd vs. Florida State, 195375 (TD) Trent Lancaster vs. Howard Payne, 196874 (TD) Taber Minner vs. Central Oklahoma, 200674 (TD) Eric Polk vs. SE Oklahoma, 2001* 73 (TD) Bernard Scott vs. Tarleton State, 200773 (TD) Edmund Gates vs. Tarleton State, 200773 (TD) Leondous Fry vs. Lamar, 195473 (TD) Ted Sitton vs. Howard Payne, 195073 (TD) Mick Mason vs. Austin College, 194872 (TD) Glenn Brock vs. Austin College, 194272 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Southwest Oklahoma, 194671 (TD) Charcandrick West vs. Incarnate Word, 201171 (TD) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Langston, 197371 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Southwestern Oklahoma, 194671 Johnnie Connel vs. North Texas, 1935

Longest Pass Plays

92 (TD) Billy Malone to Robb Spells vs. Central Oklahoma, 200592 (TD) Clint Longley to Richard Williams vs. Arkansas State, 197391 (TD) Colby Freeman to Don Hooks vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 200288 (TD) John David Baker to Darian Hogg vs. Concordia, 201388 (TD) Jim Reese to Johnny Perkins vs. East Texas State, 197588 (TD) Don Davis to Gary Cohn vs. Trinity, 196187 (TD) John David Baker to Darian Hogg vs. New Mexico Highlands, 201387 (TD) Mitchel Gale to Charcandrick West vs. Incarnate Word, 201285 (TD) Mitchell Gale to Darian Hogg vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 201284 (TD) Billy Malone to John Brock vs. West Texas A&M, 200684 (TD) Jim Reese to Johnny Perkins vs. Cameron, 197682 (TD) Aaron Birdwell to Rodney Vanduren vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 200082 (TD) Jim Reese to Johnny Perkins vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 197582 (TD) Don Davis to Gary Cohn vs. Trinity, 196181 (TD) Colby Freeman to Lawrence Hardman vs. Eastern New Mexico, 200381 Cody Cox to M.C. Walker vs. A&M-Kingsville, 199880 (TD) Mitchell Gale to Darian Hogg vs. Incarnate Word, 201280 (TD) Stan Stephens to Randy Arnold vs. Tenn. Tech, 198780 (TD) Rex Lamberti to Reggie McGowan vs. Stephen F. Austin State, 198580 (TD) Jim Lindsey to Ronnie Vinson vs. N. Colorado, 197077 (TD) Aaron Birdwell to Rodney Vanduren vs. West Texas A&M, 200077 (TD) Jim Reese to Wilbert Montgomery vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 197476 John Paul Webber to Sean Grady vs. East Texas State 198876 (TD) John Mayes to Cleotha Montgomery vs. NW Oklahoma,197776 (TD) Greg Wiggins to Warren Rogers vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 200476 (TD) David Fuller to V.T. Smith III vs. Arkansas State, 196775 Mitchell Gale to Ben Gibbs vs. West Texas A&M, 2011* 75 (TD) Billy Malone to Johnny Knox vs. Mesa State, 200775 (TD) Billy Malone to Kebron Lampkin vs. Northeastern State, 200775 (TD) Colby Freeman to Lawrence Hardman vs. Fort Lewis, 200375 (TD) John Mayes to Johnny Perkins vs. Howard Payne, 197674 (TD) Billy Malone to Edmund Gates vs. Eastern New Mexico, 200874 (TD) Loyal Proffitt to Boo Jones vs. Texas A&I, 1983

74 (TD) E.H. Cheves to Garland Keyes vs. Texas Tech, 192974 (TD) Mike Fuller to Darius Jones vs. East Texas State, 199273 (TD) Mitchell Gale to Demarcus Thompson vs. Washburn, 201173 (TD) Colby Freeman to Danieal Manning vs. West Texas A&M, 200373 (TD) Josh Rabe to Cody Walton vs. A&M-Kingsville, 199773, Colby Freeman to Dillon Cobb vs. West Texas A&M, 200272 (TD) Mitchell Gale to Edmund Gates vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 200972 (TD) Loyal Proffitt to Boo Jones vs. Sam Houston, 198272 (TD) Clint Longley to Toby York vs. Tarleton State, 197371 (TD) John David Baker to Taylor Gabriel vs. Houston Baptist, 201371 (TD) Mitchell Gale to Taylor Gabriel vs. Washburn, 201171 Jerale Badon to Andrew Hansen vs. SE Okla. State, 200571 (TD) Jim Reese to Johnny Perkins vs. Tarleton State, 197571 (TD) Ted Sitton to Jimmy Hirth vs. Sam Houston State, 195271 (TD) Charles Reynolds to Trent Lancaster vs. Angelo State, 196671 Jim Lindsey to Ronnie Vinson vs. Arkansas State, 196970 (TD) Parker McKenzie to Cedric Gilbert vs. Incarnate Word, 201470 (TD) Clint Longley to Richard Williams vs. Stephen F. Austin State, 197370 (TD) Russell Coffee to J.D. Brown vs. Austin College, 1948

Longest Interception Returns

99 (TD) Mike Kern vs. SE Oklahoma State, 200899 Stacy Brown vs. New Mexico Highlands, 199698 (TD) Jan Brown vs. Howard Payne, 197397 (TD) Jasper Davis vs. Southwest Texas State, 198695 (TD) Victor Burke vs. A&M-Commerce, 199792 (TD) Glenn Labhart vs. Northwestern Oklahoma, 197692 (TD) Von Morgan vs. Austin College, 195386 (TD) Mark Jackson vs. S.F. Austin State, 198285 (TD) Drew Cuffee vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 200983 (TD) Robert Cain vs. East Texas State, 197080 Terry Ausborne vs. Central Arkansas, 201476 (TD) Corey Jordan vs. SW Oklahoma State, 200675 (TD) Von Morgan vs. East Texas State, 195475 (TD) Bernard Erickson vs. Northwest Louisiana, 196470 (TD) Mike Funderburg vs. Stephen F. Austin State, 198270 (TD) Harold Nutall vs. Sam Houston State, 197770 Jake Gray vs. Tarleton State, 193368 (TD) Jonathan Epps vs. Central Arkansas, 201466 Don Harber vs. Southern Mississippi, 195365 Hayden Pyeatt vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 193365 (TD) James Burton vs. Lubbock Army School, 194264 Mark Wilson vs. Northwest Oklahoma, 198160 Dezmond Powers vs. Concordia (Ala.), 201360 (TD) Chuck Sitton vs. Cameron, 197659 (TD) Eddy Mendl vs. East Texas State, 197058 (TD) Aston Whiteside vs. Tarleton State, 201056 (TD) Quintin Wilson vs. Angelo State, 200855 (TD) Jody Clayton vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 199853 (TD) Nate Bailey vs. Incarnate Word, 201151 Josh Henry vs. Angelo State, 200850 Craig Harris vs. Fort Lewis, 200950 (TD) Johnnie Connel vs. North Texas, 193350 Bill Ayers vs. Eastern New Mexico, 1950

Longest Punt Returns

99 (TD) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Sam Houston State, 197592 (TD) Leondous Fry vs. Arkansas State, 195491 (TD) Von Morgan vs. Youngstown, 195490 (TD) Chuck Sitton vs. Sul Ross State, 197588 (TD) M.C. Walker vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State, 199880 (TD) Taylor Gabriel vs. Tarleton State, 201080 (TD) Kendrick Johnson vs. Northeastern State, 201079 (TD) Dennis Hagaman vs. Lamar, 196378 (TD) Dennis Hagaman vs. Northwest Louisiana, 196478 (TD) Eddy Mendl vs. Eastern New Mexico, 197077 (TD) Jasper Davis vs. Eastern New Mexico, 198674 (TD) Jimmy Hirth vs. Southwest Texas State, 195374 (TD) Jan Brown vs. Southwest Louisiana, 197173 (TD) Kendrick Johnson vs. Fort Lewis, 200973 (TD) Dawon Gentry vs. Angelo State, 200473 (TD) Danieal Manning vs. Tarleton State, 200473 (TD) Chuck Sitton vs. Western New Mexico, 197772 Taylor Gabriel vs. McMurry, 201372 (TD) Jimmy Thomas vs. East Texas State, 195671 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Arkansas, 194870 (TD) Bernard Shelansky vs. Southwestern, 193670 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Southwestern, 1948



68 (TD) Denson Moody vs. Fresno State, 196067 (TD) Kendrick Walker vs. Midwestern State, 200265 (TD) Leondous Fry vs. Arkansas State, 195364 Cleotha Montgomery vs. Central Arkansas, 197464 (TD) Jimmy Hirth vs. Arkansas State, 195460 (TD) Goober Keyes vs. Southwest Texas State, 192860 (TD) Jimmy Thomas vs. Howard Payne, 1957

Longest Kickoff Returns

100 (TD) Justin Johnson vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2009100 (TD) Steve Parker vs. Angelo State, 1982100 (TD) John Hooper vs. East Texas State, 199499 (TD) Dennis Hagaman-Bubba Brown vs. Texas-Arlington, 196498 (TD) Arthur Williams vs. Northern Colorado, 198597 (TD) Dennis Campbell vs. Midwestern State, 200997 (TD) Danieal Manning vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 200396 (TD) Pat Nichols vs. West Texas A&M, 199496 (TD) Eugene Sykes vs. Southwestern Oklahoma, 199995 (TD) DaRay Sims vs. Central Arkansas, 200293 Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. Washburn, 201093 (TD) Dennis Hagaman vs. North Texas, 196392 (TD) Cade Stone vs. Eastern New Mexico, 201291 (TD) Danieal Manning vs. Angelo State, 200491 (TD) Thayne McKnight vs. McMurry, 196190 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 194690 (TD) Johnny Hughes vs. Lamar, 196690 (TD) Nicky Pruitt vs. Eastern New Mexico, 196989 (TD) Thayne McKnight vs. Fresno State, 196388 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Southwest Texas State, 194786 (TD) Jerry Mullins vs. Austin College, 195085 (TD) V.T. Smith vs. Southwest Texas State, 194784 (TD) Steve Parker vs. Northern Colorado, 198179 Jimmy Hirth vs. East Texas State, 195378 (TD) Danieal Manning vs. Central Oklahoma, 200577 Caleb Withrow vs. West Texas A&M, 201076 Jan Brown vs. Arkansas State, 197175 Pat Holder vs. East Texas State, 196975 Pat Holder-Nicky Pruitt vs. Howard Payne, 197072 (TD) David Wallace vs. Lamar, 196870 V.T. Smith III vs. Northwest Louisiana, 1968

Longest Scoring Plays

100 Justin Johnson (kickoff return) vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2009100 Steve Parker (kickoff return) vs. Angelo State, 1982100 John Hooper (kickoff return) vs. East Texas State, 199499 Mike Kern (interception return) vs. SE Oklahoma State, 200899 Wilbert Montgomery (punt return) vs. Sam Houston State, 197599 Dennis Hagaman-Bubba Brown (kickoff return) vs. UTA, 196498 Aurthur Williams (kickoff return) vs. Northern Colorado, 198598 Jan Brown (interception return) vs. Howard Payne, 197398 Dennis Hagaman (rush) vs. Texas-Arlington, 196397 Dennis Campbell (kickoff return) vs. Midwestern State, 200997 Danieal Manning (kickoff return) vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 200397 Jasper Davis (interception return) vs. Southwest Texas State, 198696 Pat Nichols (kickoff return) vs. West Texas A&M, 199495 DaRay Sims (kickoff return) vs. Central Arkansas, 200296 Eugene Sykes (kickoff return) vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State, 199995 Victor Burke (INT return) vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, 199794 Jimmy Hirth (rush) vs. McMurry, 195793 Dennis Hagaman (kickoff return) vs. North Texas, 196392 Cade Stone (kickoff return) vs. Eastern New Mexico, 201292 Billy Malone to Robb Spells (pass) vs. Central Oklahoma, 200592 Von Morgan (interception return) vs. Austin College, 195392 Leondous Fry (punt return) vs. Arkansas State, 195492 Clint Longley to Richard Williams (pass) vs. Arkansas State, 197392 Glenn Labhart (interception return) vs. Northwestern Oklahoma, 197691 Danieal Manning (kickoff return) vs. Angelo State, 200491 Colby Freeman to Don Hooks (pass) vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 200291 Von Morgan (punt return) vs. Youngstown, 195491 Thayne McKnight (kickoff return) vs. McMurry, 1961* 90 Bernard Scott (run) vs. Chadron State, 200790 Chuck Sitton (punt return) vs. Sul Ross State, 197590 V.T. Smith (kickoff return) vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 194690 Johnny Hughes (kickoff return) vs. Lamar, 196690 Nicky Pruitt (kickoff return) vs. Eastern New Mexico, 1969

ACU Total Offense [ Single Game ]

Yards Opponent Date Result Pass Rush^ 810 ..... West Texas A&M ..............Nov. 22, 2008 W, 93-68 383 427740 ........ Howard Payne ..................Nov. 27, 1952 W, 62-6 442 298715 ......... Tarleton State ...................Oct. 27, 2007 W, 70-63 345 370707......... Angelo State.....................Oct. 13, 2007 W, 52-28 383 324692 ........ Prairie View A&M ............Nov. 16, 2013 W, 65-45 485 207^ 688 ..... Washburn .........................Nov. 19, 2011 L, 52-49 506 182687 ........ West Texas A&M ..............Oct. 18, 2008 W, 52-35 386 301677 ........ Tarleton State ...................Nov. 8, 1975 W, 35-21 292 385675 ........ Texas A&M-Kingsville ......Nov. 3, 2007 W, 59-31 370 305671......... Eastern New Mexico ........Oct. 10, 1970 W, 61-7 273 398^ 653 ..... Chadron State ..................Nov. 24, 2007 L, 76-73 (3ot) 361 292637 ........ Sam Houston State ..........Nov. 4, 1978 W, 34-10 427 210633 ........ Houston Baptist ...............Sept. 27, 2014 W, 59-14 377 256633 ........ Lamar Tech .......................Oct. 17, 1970 W, 42-27 372 261620 ........ Fort Lewis .........................Sept. 13, 2003 W, 46-7 296 324620 ........ SE Oklahoma State ..........Oct. 6, 2001 L, 52-38 387 233616 ......... Stephen F. Austin State ...Oct. 22, 1983 W, 24-10 466 150612 ......... Concordia (Ala.) ...............Aug. 31, 2013 W, 84-6 322 290612 ......... Northeastern State ..........Oct. 7, 2006 W, 45-20 310 302** 605 ... Elon College .....................Dec. 8, 1973 W, 42-14 341 264601 ........ SW Oklahoma State .........Sept. 22, 2007 W, 50-14 320 281600 ........ Texas-Arlington ................Nov. 8, 1963 W, 55-14 156 444598 ........ Texas A&M-Kingsville ......Nov. 5, 2011 W, 42-34 408 190595 ........ East Central ......................Oct. 4, 2008 W, 66-7 383 212595 ........ Tarleton State ...................Nov. 3, 1973 W, 49-7 356 239594 ........ Incarnate Word ................Nov. 12, 2011 W, 61-16 342 252589 ........ Houston Baptist ...............Oct. 12, 2013 W, 69-12 306 283589 ........ Eastern New Mexico ........Sept. 26, 2009 W, 44-33 227 362585 ........ Angelo State.....................Oct. 30, 1976 W, 26-0 564 21581 ........ SE Oklahoma State ..........Sept. 20, 2008 W, 59-10 336 245575 ........ Eastern New Mexico ........Oct. 23, 2010 W, 53-14 362 213574 ......... New Mexico State ............Oct. 26, 2013 L, 34-29 428 146573 ........ Arkansas State..................Sept. 8, 1973 L, 56-46 433 140571......... Midwestern State ............Nov. 8, 2008 W, 47-17 293 278567 ........ McMurry ...........................Sept. 7, 2013 W, 60-17 234 333563 ........ SE Oklahoma State ..........Oct. 1, 2005 L, 42-24 488 75562 ........ Howard Payne ..................Sept. 27, 1969 W, 36-27 342 220560 ........ TX A&M-Commerce.........Sept. 13, 2008 W, 45-14 397 163559......... East Central ......................Sept. 18, 2010 W, 47-7 308 251558 ........ West Texas A&M ..............Nov. 14, 1988 W, 36-29 401 157555......... Angelo State.....................Nov. 23, 1968 W, 60-14 379 176554 ........ Texas A&M-Kingsville ......Nov. 4, 2006 W, 41-38 404 150553 ........ Drake .................................Oct. 31, 1970 W, 33-13 402 151551 ......... Eastern New Mexico ........Sept. 29, 2007 W, 45-20 270 281548 ........ Howard Payne ..................Nov. 19,1977 W, 42-24 232 316547 ........ Midwestern State ............Oct. 22, 2011 L, 70-28 413 134543 ........ East Texas State ................Oct. 23, 1982 L, 26-25 423 120540 ........ SW Texas State .................Sept. 29, 1973 W, 41-7 437 103538 ........ East Central ......................Oct. 3, 2009 W, 43-6 300 238537 ........ Fort Lewis .........................Sept. 5, 2009 W, 58-10 310 227537 ........ Troy State ..........................Sept. 13, 1975 W, 34-7 355 18536 ........ Stephen F. Austin State ...Oct. 6, 1973 W, 57-50 375 161535 ........ Northeastern State ..........Sept, 15, 2001 W, 31-21 303 232532 ........ Stephen F. Austin State ...Nov. 15, 2014 W, 37-35 281 251532 ........ Northern Colorado ..........Oct. 3, 1970 W, 38-7 376 156527 ........ West Texas A&M ..............Nov. 6, 2010 W, 41-34 296 231526 ........ Incarnate Word ................Oct. 16, 2010 W, 54-17 419 107526 ........ Tarleton State ...................Sept. 25, 2010 W, 65-3 357 169522 ........ Texas A&M-Kingsville ......Nov. 1, 2008 W, 42-17 350 172519 ......... Northwest Louisiana .......Sept. 26, 1981 W, 18-3 333 186518 ......... Howard Payne ..................Nov. 1, 1986 W, 41-22 382 136517 ......... Sul Ross State ....................Oct. 20, 1973 W, 29-0 224 293516 ......... NW Missouri State ...........Aug. 30, 2008 W, 44-27 293 223515 ......... Howard Payne ..................Nov. 18, 1978 W, 38-7 286 229515 ......... Midwestern State ............Oct. 27, 1951 W, 21-13 107 408515 ......... Austin College ..................Nov. 10, 1951 W, 50-33 180 335513 ......... Ave Maria (Fla.) ................Oct. 11, 2014 W, 55-14 345 168513 ......... Sam Houston State ..........Nov. 7, 1981 W, 27-13 282 231^ 511 ...... Mesa State .......................Nov. 17, 2007 W, 56-12 312 199508 ........ New Mexico Highlands ...Sept. 14, 2013 W, 52-28 397 111508 ........ West Texas A&M ..............Nov. 11, 1989 W, 38-20 280 228507 ........ West Texas A&M ..............Nov. 16, 2002 W, 35-31 378 129504 ........ Southwest Texas State.....Nov. 12, 1977 W, 36-30 403 101503 ........ Western Oregon ..............Oct. 1, 2011 W, 51-35 356 147503 ........ McMurry ...........................Oct. 20, 1951 L, 58-13 116 387501 ........ Montana ...........................Sept. 8, 1984 L, 42-28 213 288500 ........ Howard Payne ..................Nov. 23, 1950 W, 27-6 165 335

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ACU 100-Yard Rushing Games Date Player and Opponent Att Yds TDs^* Nov. 24, 2007 ...Bernard Scott vs. Chadron State ....................... 22 303 5^ Nov. 22, 2008 .....Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M ...................19 292 6* Oct. 27, 2007 ......Bernard Scott vs. Tarleton State ....................... 29 283 6Nov. 30, 1970 .........Don Harr vs. McMurry ........................................29 275 5Oct. 18, 2008 .........Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M ...................27 268 2Oct. 25, 2008 .........Bernard Scott vs. Tarleton State ........................27 259 3Nov. 15, 2014 .........De’Andre Brown at Stephen F. Austin State ....22 256 3Sept. 25, 1999........Adrian Rascon vs. SW Oklahoma State .............32 246 2Sept. 26, 2009 .......Reggie Brown vs. Eastern New Mexico .............26 235 3* Oct. 13, 2007 ......Bernard Scott vs. Angelo State ..........................18 231 3Nov. 10, 1951 .........Tommy Hinson vs. Austin College .....................21 230 2Oct. 16, 2004 .........Rashon Myles vs. West Texas A&M ...................32 220 1Nov. 15, 2003 .........Richard Whitaker vs. West Texas A&M .............32 216 3Nov. 8, 1975 ...........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Tarleton State ...........27 213 2Oct. 6, 2001 ...........Eric Polk vs. SE Oklahoma State .........................24 206 2Oct. 16, 1948 .........V.T. Smith vs. Western Colorado ........................15 205 3Oct. 9, 1982 ...........Anthony Thomas vs. Texas A&M .......................35 203 3Nov. 8, 2008 ..........Bernard Scott vs. Midwestern State ..................27 201 1Oct. 22, 1994 .........Marquies Lewis vs. West Texas A&M ................31 200 2** Dec. 3, 1977 ......Kelly Kent vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point .............22 200 3Oct. 23, 1954 .........Paul Goad vs. Youngstown State .......................21 198 2* Nov. 3, 2007 .......Bernard Scott vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...........18 194 2Sept. 8, 1984 .........Anthony Thomas vs. Montana...........................19 191 1Nov. 16, 1946 .........V.T. Smith vs. Austin College ..............................22 189 1Sept. 13, 2003........Richard Whitaker vs. Fort Lewis College ..........21 188 1Nov. 19, 1977 .........Kelly Kent vs. Howard Payne .............................24 188 2Nov. 6, 1982 ...........Anthony Thomas vs. Sam Houston State ..........27 184 0Nov. 22, 1951 .........Tommy Hinson vs. Howard Payne .....................27 181 3Oct. 14, 1949 .........Alton Green vs. Tampa .......................................25 180 3* Sept. 29, 2007 ....Bernard Scott vs. Eastern New Mexico .............23 179 1* Nov. 10, 2007......Bernard Scott vs. Midwestern State ..................27 178 3Aug. 30, 2008 ........Bernard Scott vs. NW Missouri State .................29 177 2Sept. 15, 2001........Eric Polk vs. Northeastern State ........................32 175 1Sept. 28, 1965 .......Trent Lancaster vs. Howard Payne ....................21 175 3Nov. 9, 1963 ...........Dennis Hagaman vs. Texas-Arlington ...............12 175 2Oct. 18, 2003 .........Willie Williams vs. Angelo State ........................24 172 1Nov. 17, 1984 .........Anthony Thomas vs. East Texas State ...............35 172 2Nov. 1, 2014 ...........De’Andre Brown vs. Central Arkansas ..............28 171 0Nov. 14, 1970 .........Don Harr vs. Trinity .............................................25 171 2Oct. 29, 2011 .........Daryl Richardson vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ....18 170 2Oct. 5, 1996 ...........David Bennett vs. Eastern New Mexico ............28 170 0Nov. 29, 2008 ........Bernard Scott vs. NW Missouri State .................26 169 2Sept. 4, 1999 .........George Fisher vs. Stephen F. Austin State ........17 168 2** Dec. 1, 1973 ......Wilbert Montgomery vs. Langston ...................24 168 4Nov. 3, 1973 ...........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Tarleton State ...........21 168 4Nov. 8, 1952 ...........Jimmy Hirth vs. Austin College ..........................14 167 1* Sept. 15, 2007 ....Bernard Scott vs. SE Oklahoma State ................20 165 2

Oct. 27, 1973..........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Angelo State ............22 165 3Oct. 19, 1956 .........Eddie Campbell vs. Tenn.-Chattanooga ..........20 164 0Oct. 7, 2006 ...........Chancy Campbell vs. Northeastern State ......... 11 163 0Oct. 19, 1996 .........David Bennett vs. Angelo State .........................40 163 1Sept. 20, 2008 .......Bernard Scott vs. SE Oklahoma State ................14 161 2Nov. 14, 1998 .........Cody Walton vs. West Texas A&M .....................37 161 0Sept. 8, 2001 .........Eric Polk vs. California-Davis ..............................27 159 2** Dec. 8, 1973 ......Wilbert Montgomery vs. Elon College .............21 159 1Oct. 22, 2005 .........Taber Minner vs. Tarleton State ........................31 158 1** Dec. 10, 1977 ....Kelly Kent vs. SW Oklahoma State ...................27 158 0Oct. 27, 2001 .........Eric Polk vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ..................37 154 0Sept. 25, 1982 .......Lembia Kinsler vs. Northwestern Louisiana .....15 154 1Oct. 4, 2003 ...........Richard Whitaker vs. Eastern New Mexico .......27 153 2Nov. 16, 2013 .........Charcandrick West vs. Prairie View A&M .........13 151 4Nov. 1, 1952 ...........Don Smith vs. Texas A&I .....................................21 151 2Oct. 27, 1997 .........David Bennett vs. East Central ..........................29 149 2Oct. 30, 2004 .........Rashon Myles vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...........32 148 0Sept. 15, 1984........Anthony Thomas vs. Northern Colorado..........26 148 1Sept. 27, 2008........Bernard Scott vs. Eastern New Mexico .............17 147 3Nov. 7, 1981 ...........Anthony Thomas vs. Sam Houston ...................30 147 2Oct. 26, 1973 .........Wilbert Montgomery vs. S. F. Austin State ......17 146 6Oct. 7, 2000 ...........Adrian Rascon vs. SE Oklahoma State ..............19 144 1Oct. 5, 1957 ...........Jimmy Hirth vs. McMurry .....................................9 144 1Oct. 3, 2009 ...........Daryl Richardson vs. East Central ......................18 143 3Sept. 26, 2009 .......Daryl Richardson vs. Eastern New Mexico ........21 143 0Oct. 23, 2004 .........Rashon Myles vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .........21 143 1Oct. 22, 1983 .........Bob Shipley vs. East Texas State .........................23 141 1Nov. 2, 2002 ..........Eric Polk vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ..................23 140 3Sept. 12, 1987 ........Gerald Todd vs. Northern Colorado ..................25 140 2Sept. 7, 2013 ..........Charcandrick West vs. McMurry ........................20 139 4Sept. 22, 1973 ........Hubert Pickett vs. Texas A&I ..............................15 139 1Oct. 23, 1965 .........Jacky Roland vs. Arkansas State ........................14 139 1Nov. 7, 1987 ...........Gerald Todd vs. East Texas State........................17 138 0Nov. 7, 1987 ...........Gerald Todd vs. East Texas State........................17 138 0Oct. 6, 1962 ...........Owen Morrison vs. Fresno State ........................ 11 138 2Oct. 29, 2005 .........Taber Minner vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...........27 137 0Sept. 18, 1999........Trent Lancaster vs. Lamar Tech ..........................23 137 1Oct. 9, 1976 ...........Wilbert Montgomery vs. S. F. Austin State ......10 137 1Oct. 23, 1948 .........V.T. Smith vs. McMurry .......................................18 137 1Sept. 11, 2004 ........Mark Gaines vs. Northeastern State .................28 136 0Sept. 19, 1987 ........Gerald Todd vs. Tennessee Tech ........................19 136 3Nov. 16, 1974 .........Ron McMullin vs. Sam Houston State ...............22 136 1* Sept. 8, 2007 ......Bernard Scott vs. Texas State .............................22 135 3Oct. 12, 1957 .........Bill Lovelace vs. North Texas ..............................21 135 0Oct. 25, 1980 .........Willie Kerley vs. East Texas State .......................16 134 1Oct. 21, 1995 .........Sammie Overton vs. Tarleton State ...................19 133 1* Sept. 22, 2007 ....Bernard Scott vs. SW Oklahoma State ..............20 132 2Sept. 24, 1988 .......Gerald Todd vs. Alcorn State ..............................28 132 1Sept. 17, 1949 ........Alton Green vs. SW Oklahoma State ................14 132 3

Former ACU running back Bernard Scott set the school record for 100-yard rushing games with 23 in 25 career games as a Wildcat from 2007-08.



Nov. 12, 1949 .........Alton Green vs. Austin College..........................32 132 1Oct. 24, 1981 .........Lembia Kinsler vs. East Texas State .................. 27 131 1Sept. 24, 1977 ........Alex Davis vs. Cameron.......................................21 131 1Oct. 27, 1956 .........Jimmy Thomas vs. Southwest Texas State ........10 131 0Nov. 12, 2011 .........Charcandrick West vs. Incarnate Word .............12 130 2Sept. 18, 1999........George Fisher vs. SE Oklahoma State ...............24 130 1Sept. 7, 2002 ..........Eric Polk vs. Central Arkansas ............................24 129 0Sept. 27, 2014 ........Herschel Sims at Houston Baptist ......................15 128 3Oct. 4, 2008 ..........Bernard Scott vs. East Central ............................17 128 1Oct. 18, 1997 .........Cody Walton vs. Angelo State ...........................10 128 1Sept. 9, 1995 ..........Sammie Overton vs. Prairie View A&M ............16 128 0Oct. 19, 2002 .........Eric Polk vs. Angelo State ...................................30 127 1Nov. 17, 1973 .........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Howard Payne ..........26 127 3Oct. 30, 1954 .........Jimmy Hirth vs. Lamar Tech................................15 127 3Oct. 4, 1952 ...........Jimmy Hirth vs. Midwestern State.....................14 127 2Oct. 18, 1997 .........Cody Walton vs. Angelo State ...........................10 126 1Sept. 10, 1988 .......Gerald Todd vs. Northern Colorado ..................21 126 1Sept. 4, 1982 .........Anthony Thomas vs. West Texas State ..............21 126 0Sept. 19, 1964........Dennis Hagaman vs. East Texas State ...............16 126 1Aug. 31, 2013.........Charcandrick West vs. Concordia (Ala.) ............12 125 1^ * Nov. 17, 2007 ...Bernard Scott vs. Mesa State .............................12 125 3Sept. 29, 1990 .......Darrell Ridge vs. Eastern New Mexico ..............20 125 0Nov. 2, 1974 ...........Cleotha Montgomery vs. Angelo State ............17 125 1Oct. 18, 1952 .........Jimmy Hirth vs. McMurry ...................................13 125 2Nov. 16, 2002 ........Eric Polk vs. West Texas A&M.............................20 124 2Nov. 3, 1951 ...........Tommy Hinson vs. Texas A&I ..............................22 124 1^ Nov. 18, 2006 .....Taber Minner vs. West Texas A&M ....................18 123 1Oct. 6, 1997 ...........Rodney Lauderdale vs. SW Oklahoma State. ...15 123 0Sept. 13, 2008 .......Bernard Scott vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .........17 121 2Nov. 17, 1979 .........Steve Worthey vs. Howard Payne ......................24 121 2Oct. 29, 1955 .........Paul Goad vs. Southwest Texas State ................15 121 2Oct. 21, 1950 .........Alton Green vs. McMurry ...................................23 121 1* Sept. 1, 2007.......Bernard Scott vs. Central Oklahoma .................13 120 0Nov. 1, 1975 ...........Hubert Pickett vs. Angelo State ........................17 120 1Oct. 16, 1975 .........Wilbert Montgomery vs. East Texas State ........21 120 1Oct. 7, 1949 ...........Alton Green vs. Southwestern ...........................14 120 0Oct. 25, 1986 .........Freddie Powers vs. Angelo State .......................14 119 0Sept. 21, 1978 ........Kelly Kent vs. East Texas State ...........................31 119 3Nov. 20, 1965 .........Jacky Roland vs. Angelo State .............................9 119 1Sept. 7, 2006 ..........Taber Minner vs. Central Oklahoma .................12 118 1Sept. 2, 1995 ..........Sammie Overton vs. N.M. Highlands ................24 118 2Oct. 25, 1952 .........Jimmy Hirth vs. West Texas State ......................14 118 1Oct. 9, 2010 ...........Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. Midwestern State...17 117 1Oct. 11, 2008 .........Bernard Scott vs. Angelo State ..........................22 117 1Nov. 3, 1984...........Anthony Thomas vs. Sam Houston State ..........28 117 0Nov. 27, 1952 .........Jerry Mullins vs. Howard Payne .........................18 117 1^ Nov. 14, 2009 .....Reggie Brown vs. Midwestern State .................21 116 0Nov. 1, 2008...........Bernard Scott vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...........24 116 3Sept. 10, 1983........Anthony Thomas vs. West Texas State ..............18 116 0Nov. 20, 1982.........Anthony Thomas vs. Howard Payne .................20 116 0Sept. 19, 1981 ........Larry Henderson vs. NW Oklahoma ................. 11 115 1Oct. 25, 1975 .........Hubert Pickett vs. Sul Ross State .......................19 115 2Oct. 6, 1951 ...........Jerry Mullins vs. Texas Western .........................27 115 0Oct. 25, 1952 .........Red Rushing vs. West Texas State ......................20 115 0Oct. 7, 2006 ...........Taber Minner vs. Northeastern State ................14 114 2Sept. 1, 2001 ..........Eric Polk vs. Central Arkansas ............................20 114 2Nov. 8, 1975 ...........Hubert Pickett vs. Tarleton State.......................24 114 0Nov. 13, 2010 .........Charcandrick West vs. SW Oklahoma State ..... 11 113 2Nov. 16, 1974 .........Cle Montgomery vs. Sam Houston State ..........16 113 1Oct. 26, 1946 .........Buster Dixon vs. McMurry ..................................20 113 3Nov. 11, 1989 .........Jimmy Hays vs. West Texas A&M .......................26 112 0Oct. 17, 1970 ..........Don Harr vs. Lamar .............................................16 112 1Oct. 30, 1954 .........Leondus Fry vs. Lamar Tech ..................................9 112 1Sept. 18, 2010 ........Charcandrick West vs. East Central ..................10 111 0Oct. 12, 2002 .........Eric Polk vs. Central Oklahoma ..........................28 111 0Nov. 11, 1989 .........Eric Brown vs. West Texas A&M .........................24 111 0Nov. 3, 2001...........Eric Polk vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ....................27 110 1Nov. 7, 1959 ...........Veon Scott vs. Southwestern Louisiana ............17 110 0Oct. 18, 2014 .........De’Andre Brown at McNeese State ...................13 109 1Sept. 6, 2014 ..........De’Andre Brown vs. Northern Arizona .............14 109 0Nov. 5, 2011 ...........Daryl Richardson vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville .....23 109 2Nov. 4, 2006 ..........Taber Minner vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...........17 109 2Sept. 2, 1978 ..........Kelly Kent vs. East Central ..................................22 109 0Sept. 21, 1974 ........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Nebraska-Omaha .....17 109 2Nov. 10, 1973 .........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Sam Houston ...........16 109 4Sept. 27, 1957 ........Jimmy Thomas vs. Tenn.-Chattanooga ............13 108 0Nov. 20, 1954.........Jimmy Hirth vs. Arkansas State ............................5 108 2Oct. 30, 1954 .........Gene Boyd vs. Lamar Tech ....................................9 108 0Oct. 11, 1951 ..........Tommy Hinson vs. Carswell AFB ........................19 108 0

Oct. 14, 2006 .........Chancy Campbell vs. Angelo State ....................12 107 2Nov. 11, 1997 .........Ryan Benn vs. West Texas A&M .........................23 107 0Nov. 18, 1961 .........Duane Hale vs. Trinity .........................................10 107 1Nov. 16, 1957 .........Jimmy Hirth vs. Trinity ........................................13 107 2Oct. 6, 1951 ...........Tommy Hinson vs. Texas Western ......................22 107 2Oct. 4, 2014 ...........De’Andre Brown vs. Lamar .................................13 106 0Oct. 31, 2009 .........Reggie Brown vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..........24 106 2Oct. 28 ,1995 .........Sammie Overton vs. East Texas State ................26 106 0Nov. 10, 1984 .........Anthony Thomas vs. Texas A&I ..........................26 106 1Oct. 13, 1984 .........Anthony Thomas vs. West Texas State ..............22 106 1Nov. 4, 1978 ...........Kelly Kent vs. Sam Houston State ......................22 106 1Nov. 4, 1978 ...........Steve Worthey vs. Sam Houston State ..............16 106 0Sept. 10, 2005 .......Rashon Myles vs. Northeastern State ...............16 105 1Oct. 14, 2000 .........Adrian Rascon vs. Angelo State .........................18 105 0Sept. 30, 2000 .......Adrian Rascon vs. Eastern New Mexico ............17 105 0Nov. 19, 1983 .........Lembia Kinsler vs. Howard Payne......................14 105 0Oct. 27, 1956 .........Eddie Campbell vs. Southwest Texas State.......15 105 2Oct. 14, 1968 .........Trent Lancaster vs. Northwestern Louisiana ....21 105 2Oct. 27, 1951 ..........Red Rushing vs. Midwestern State ....................14 105 0Nov. 7, 2009 ...........Reggie Brown vs. Midwestern State ................. 11 104 0Oct. 2, 1999 ...........George Fisher vs. Eastern New Mexico .............24 104 1Sept. 27, 1980 ........Willie Kerley vs. Northwestern Oklahoma .......17 104 0Nov. 12, 1977 .........Kelly Kent vs. Southwest Texas State ................14 103 1Nov. 24, 1955 .........Paul Goad vs. Howard Payne .............................20 103 0Oct. 3, 1953 ...........Leondus Fry vs. Midwestern State ....................10 103 1Sept. 7, 2013 ..........John David Baker vs. McMurry ..........................10 102 1Oct. 26, 2013 .........Charcandrick West vs. New Mexico State .........15 102 1Sept. 18, 2004 .......Rashon Myles vs. Tarleton State ........................14 102 1Sept. 29, 2001 .......Eric Polk vs. Eastern New Mexico ......................28 102 3Nov. 23, 1985.........Leo Stallworth vs. East Texas State ...................16 102 0Oct. 19, 1974..........Wilbert Montgomery vs. East Texas State ........23 102 2Oct. 1, 2011 ............Daryl Richardson vs. Western Oregon ..............15 101 1Oct. 29, 1983 .........Bob Shipley vs. Stephen F. Austin State ............21 101 0Nov. 11, 1978 .........Kelly Kent vs. Southwest Texas State ................21 101 0Sept. 13, 1975 ........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Troy State ..................14 101 3Oct. 5, 1974 ...........Wilbert Montgomery vs. SW Texas State .........19 101 3Oct. 14, 1950 .........Alton Green vs. East Texas State .......................24 101 1Nov. 1, 2014 ...........Kade Munden vs. Central Arkansas ..................20 100 2Oct. 17, 2009 .........Daryl Richardson vs. West Texas A&M ..............22 100 2

ACU 250-Yard Passing Games

Date Player and Opponent A-C-I Yds. TDOct. 30, 1976 .........Jim Reese vs. Angelo State ........................ 26-39-1 564 2^ Nov. 19, 2011 ......Mitchell Gale vs. Washburn ......................29-48-3 506 4Nov. 16, 2013 .........John David Baker vs. Prairie View A&M ..31-42-0 485 4Oct. 29, 1983 .........Loyal Proffitt vs. S. F. Austin State ........... 35-49-3 466 3Sept. 29, 1973 ........Clint Longley vs. SW Texas State ............... 19-28-1 434 4Sept. 8, 1973 ..........Clint Longley vs. Arkansas State ...............22-40-2 433 6Nov. 14, 1981 .........Loyal Proffitt vs. SW Texas State ............. 23-44-2 431 4Oct. 26, 2013 .........John David Baker vs. New Mexico State ..33-49-1 428 3Oct. 23, 1982 .........Loyal Proffitt vs. East Texas State ............ 25-45-2 423 2Oct. 2, 2010 ...........Mitchell Gale vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...34-51-0 417 3Oct. 24, 1970 .........Jim Lindsey vs. Arkansas State ..................33-63-1 414 3Oct. 22, 2011 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Midwestern State.......... 32-55-1 413 3Oct. 24, 1998 .........John Frank vs. Tarleton State .................... 31-53-1 410 3Nov. 10, 2012 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Incarnate Word ............. 25-36-1 408 2Nov. 5, 2011 ...........Mitchell Gale vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...30-42-0 408 3Nov. 4, 2006 ..........Billy Malone vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ....18-35-0 404 2Aug. 27, 2014 .........Parker McKenzie at Georgia State ...........30-40-1 403 4Nov. 12, 1977 .........John Mayes vs. Southwest Texas State ....21-40-3 403 3Oct. 31, 1970 .........Jim Lindsey vs. Drake ................................. 27-57-3 402 2Sept. 14, 2013 ........John David Baker vs. N.M. Highlands ......25-36-0 392 5Sept. 17, 2011 ........Mitchell Gale vs. North Alabama .............33-59-2 390 2Sept. 13, 2008 .......Billy Malone vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ..24-39-2 390 2Oct. 5, 1985 ...........Rex Lamberti vs. S. F. Austin State ............20-35-1 390 3Oct. 19, 2006 .........Billy Malone vs. West Texas A&M ............. 23-36-1 388 6Oct. 6, 2001 ...........Greg Wiggins vs. SE Oklahoma ................29-52-2 387 2Oct. 18, 2008 .........Billy Malone vs. West Texas A&M .............24-41-0 386 3Nov. 9, 1968 ...........Jim Lindsey vs. Texas-Arlington ................29-56-4 384 2^ Nov. 22, 2008 .....Billy Malone vs. West Texas A&M .............16-25-0 383 6Oct. 13, 2007 .........Billy Malone vs. Angelo State ...................27-38-0 383 2Nov. 1, 1986 ...........Rex Lamberti vs. Howard Payne ...............23-38-2 382 5Oct. 16, 2010 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Incarnate Word ..............17-26-1 379 5Nov. 16, 2002 ........Colby Freeman vs. West Texas A&M ........ 19-41-3 378 2Oct. 30, 2010 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Angelo State .................. 27-41-0 377 4Oct. 6, 1973 ...........Clint Longley vs. S. F. Austin Satet ............26-38-2 375 2Sept. 13, 1986 ........Rex Lamberti vs. Southwest Texas State ...19-29-2 373 4Oct. 12, 1985 .........Rex Lamberti vs. SE Missouri State ...........23-43-2 373 2

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Oct. 17, 1970 ..........Jim Lindsey vs. Lamar .................................25-42-3 372 4Sept. 20, 1969 .......Jim Lindsey vs. East Texas State ................ 28-47-1 372 2Oct. 23, 2010 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Eastern New Mexico .....23-41-0 362 5Nov. 3, 2007 ..........Billy Malone vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville .... 20-31-2 362 3Oct. 2, 1993 ...........Rex Lamberti vs. ENMU .............................19-38-2 362 4^ Nov. 24, 2007 .....Billy Malone vs. Chadron State .................23-38-1 361 5Sept. 27, 2014 ........Parker McKenzie at Houston Baptist ....... 21-31-0 359 4^ Nov. 27, 2010 ......Mitchell Gale vs. Central Missouri .............27-51-1 358 5Nov. 23, 1968 ........Jim Lindsey vs. Angelo State ..................... 23-37-1 358 5Oct. 4, 2008 ...........Billy Malone vs. East Central ..................... 17-23-0 357 5Oct. 3, 1970 ...........Jim Lindsey vs. Northern Colorado .......... 17-33-4 357 1Oct. 1, 2011 ............Mitchell Gale vs. Western Oregon ...........29-43-0 356 2Sept. 11, 1982 ........Loyal Proffitt vs. Northern Colorado .......26-55-2 356 2Oct. 8, 2005 ...........Billy Malone vs. Angelo State ...................23-38-2 354 2Oct. 28, 2006 .........Billy Malone vs. Tarleton State ................. 32-41-1 353 4Oct. 25, 2014 .........Parker McKenzie at Sam Houston State ..29-44-1 352 2Nov. 1, 2008...........Zach Stewart vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...24-34-0 350 3Oct. 19, 1985 .........Rex Lamberti vs. NW Missouri State ........29-53-2 346 3Oct. 18, 1975 .........Jim Reese vs. East Texas State ...................19-38-3 346 3Oct. 20, 2007 .........Billy Malone vs. West Texas A&M ............ 28-49-0 345 1Sept. 25, 2010 ........Mitchell Gale vs. Tarleton State ................25-38-0 344 2Oct. 6, 2007 ...........Billy Malone vs. Northeastern State ......... 17-24-0 343 4Oct. 1, 2005 ...........Billy Malone vs. SE Oklahoma State .........24-36-0 343 3Sept. 27, 1969 ........Jim Lindsey vs. Howard Payne ..................20-50-4 342 1Sept. 13, 1975 ........Jim Reese vs. Troy State ............................. 19-25-1 341 2** Dec. 8, 1973 ......Clint Longley vs. Elon College ...................20-38-1 341 4Nov. 2, 1968 ...........Jim Lindsey vs. Eastern New Mexico ........19-40-1 339 2Sept. 23, 1978 ........John Mayes vs. Cameron .......................... 24-41-1 338 0Nov. 11, 2000 .........Aaron Birdwell vs. West Texas A&M ........ 24-31-1 336 1Oct. 20, 2012 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Midwestern State..........26-38-0 335 3Sept. 1, 2011 ..........Mitchell Gale vs. Tarleton State ................26-49-2 335 3Oct. 26, 1981 .........Loyal Proffitt vs. NW Louisiana ................19-38-2 333 4Nov. 23, 1985.........Rex Lamberti vs. East Texas State .............23-38-2 332 3Sept. 20, 2014 ........Parker McKenzie vs. Incarnate Word ....... 21-33-0 329 2Nov. 10, 1990 .........Mike Fuller vs. West Texas State ............... 15-26-1 328 0 Nov. 15, 1986 .........Rex Lamberti vs. Texas A&I ....................... 21-41-2 328 2Oct. 26, 1968 .........Jim Lindsey vs. Arkansas State ..................21-44-3 328 1Nov. 16, 1968 .........Jim Lindsey vs. Trinity ................................24-47-5 328 1Nov. 12, 2011 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Incarnate Word .............29-48-3 327 2Sept. 24, 1977 ........John Mayes vs. Cameron ........................... 13-26-3 327 2Oct. 25, 1969 .........Jim Lindsey vs. Arkansas State .................. 21-37-4 327 1Oct. 19, 2002 .........Colby Freeman vs. Angelo State ...............23-30-1 325 2Aug. 31, 2013.........John David Baker vs. Concordia (Ala.) ..... 17-20-0 322 7Sept. 3, 1977 ..........John Mayes vs. Northwestern Okla.......... 14-21-0 321 2Sept. 22, 2007 .......Billy Malone vs. SW Oklahoma State ....... 22-27-0 320 4Oct. 11, 2008 .........Billy Malone vs. Angelo State ................... 13-23-1 319 5Sept. 16, 2006 .......Billy Malone vs. SE Oklahoma State .........26-34-1 319 3Sept. 20, 2008 .......Billy Malone vs. SE Oklahoma State ..........17-19-1 317 3Nov. 1, 1969 ...........Jim Lindsey vs. Eastern New Mexico ....... 23-40-0 315 5Sept. 8, 1990 .........Mike Fuller vs. Northern Colorado ...........21-40-2 313 0

Nov. 12, 1988 .........Stan Stephens vs. West Texas A&M .......... 17-27-0 313 4Sept. 19, 1987 ........Stan Stephens vs. Tennessee Tech ........... 23-44-0 313 1Nov. 22, 1975 .........Jim Reese vs. Howard Payne ..................... 19-37-3 313 3Sept. 13, 2014 ........Parker McKenzie at Troy ............................25-34-2 312 2Nov. 7, 1998 ...........John Frank vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... 18-35-1 311 2Dec. 4, 1976 ...........Jim Reese vs. Harding ................................26-36-2 311 1Oct. 7, 2006 ...........Billy Malone vs. Northeastern State ......... 23-32-1 310 2Sept. 22, 2012 ........Mitchell Gale vs. Angelo State .................. 17-42-1 308 3Nov. 8, 1969 ...........Jim Lindsey vs. Texas-Arlington ............... 24-45-4 308 1Oct. 2, 1993 ...........Rex Lamberti vs. Central Oklahoma ......... 19-37-0 307 4Oct. 8, 1983 ...........Loyal Proffitt vs. Texas A&I ....................... 19-36-1 306 3Oct. 15, 2011..........Mitchell Gale vs. West Texas A&M ........... 18-31-0 305 2Oct. 11, 2014 ..........Parker McKenzie vs. Ave Maria (Fla.) ....... 22-31-0 304 1Nov. 10, 2007.........Billy Malone vs. Midwestern State ........... 21-30-3 304 2Oct. 2, 1976 ...........Jim Reese vs. Southwest Texas State ........ 22-35-2 304 1Sept. 15, 2001........Colby Freeman vs. Northeastern State ... 20-29-0 303 2Nov. 3, 1973 ...........Clint Longley vs. Tarleton State ................15-29-0 302 2Oct. 3, 2009 ...........Mitchell Gale vs. East Central ...................20-28-1 300 3Sept. 6, 1986 .........Rex Lamberti vs. N. Colorado ...................23-41-0 300 4Oct. 17, 1998 .........John Frank vs. Angelo State ......................20-30-2 299 2Sept. 10, 1977 ........John Mayes vs. Northern Colorado .......... 12-27-0 299 2Nov. 6, 2010 ...........Mitchell Gale vs. West Texas A&M ........... 22-36-1 296 1Oct. 8, 2011 ...........Mitchell Gale vs. Eastern New Mexico .....23-39-0 295 3Nov. 14, 1998 .........Cody Cox vs. West Texas A&M .................. 16-29-1 295 4Sept. 3, 2005 .........Billy Malone vs. Central Oklahoma ..........15-34-4 294 3Sept. 1, 1979 ..........John Mayes vs. East Central ......................18-25-3 294 2Aug. 30, 208 ..........Billy Malone vs. NW Missouri State ..........18-25-0 293 4Sept. 1, 2012 ..........Mitchell Gale vs. McMurry ........................ 19-28-1 290 1Oct. 31, 2009 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...24-34-0 289 2Nov. 18, 1978 .........John Mayes vs. Howard Payne ..................22-38-2 286 1Sept. 22, 1979 ........John Mayes vs. Northern Colorado ..........19-35-3 285 1Nov. 3, 2012 ...........Mitchell Gale vs. West Alabama ...............24-42-0 284 1Oct. 29, 1988 .........Stan Stephens vs. East Texas State ........... 21-33-1 284 3Sept. 18, 1999........John Frank vs. SE Oklahoma State ............17-32-1 283 3Nov. 7, 1981 ...........Loyal Proffitt vs. Sam Houston State .......16-28-2 282 1Sept. 19, 1970 ........Jim Lindsey vs. East Texas State ................ 25-41-2 282 3Nov. 4, 1989 ...........Stan Stephens vs. Texas A&I ......................15-38-0 280 0Nov. 9, 2013 ...........John David Baker vs. Incarnate Word ...... 19-27-2 279 2Sept. 15, 2012 ........Mitchell Gale vs. Tarleton State ................27-42-0 279 2Oct. 27, 2007 .........Billy Malone vs. Tarleton State ................. 17-33-3 279 2Oct. 25, 1997 .........Josh Rabe vs. Tarleton State ......................20-30-2 279 2Oct. 21, 1978 .........John Mayes vs. East Texas State ................ 18-33-1 278 1Nov. 11, 1972 .........Clint Longley vs. Sam Houston State ........ 22-34-1 275 1Oct. 7, 1989 ...........Stan Stephens vs. Central Oklahoma .......16-30-2 274 3Nov. 8, 1986...........Rex Lamberti vs. East Texas State .............23-45-2 274 1Oct. 12, 2013 .........John David Baker vs. Houston Baptist .....16-20-0 273 4Nov. 17, 1973 .........Clint Longley vs. Howard Payne ............... 17-28-1 273 2Oct. 12, 2002 .........Colby Freeman vs. Angelo State ...............18-28-2 278 3Sept. 29, 2007 .......Billy Malone vs. Eastern New Mexico ....... 18-27-1 272 4Sept. 4, 1982 .........Loyal Proffitt vs. West Texas State ...........18-52-4 272 3

Former ACU quarterback Rex Lamberti threw for a career-high 382 yards in a

1986 game against Howard Payne.



^ Nov. 17, 2007 ......Billy Malone vs. Mesa State ....................... 18-22-1 271 4Nov. 8, 2014 ...........Parker McKenzie vs. NW State (La.) .........20-36-3 270 1Nov. 10, 1979 .........John Mayes vs. Southwest Texas State .... 21-42-1 270 1Oct. 26, 1985 .........Rex Lamberti vs. Howard Payne ............... 24-41-1 269 3^ Nov. 29, 2008 .....Billy Malone vs. NW Missouri State ..........21-45-2 269 2Oct. 27, 1979..........John Mayes vs. Stephen F. Austin State ...20-38-2 269 1Oct. 28, 1978 .........John Mayes vs. Stephen F. Austin State ...19-40-3 269 2Nov. 15, 2014 .........Parker McKenzie at Stephen F. Austin .....19-29-0 267 1Nov. 11, 1978 .........John Mayes vs. Southwest Texas State ....16-35-2 267 1Sept. 2, 1978 ..........John Mayes vs. East Central ...................... 15-23-2 267 2Oct. 25, 1986 .........Rex Lamberti vs. Angelo State ..................20-36-1 265 4Sept. 30, 1972 ........Clint Longley vs. Louisiana Tech ...............16-30-3 265 1Nov. 8, 1975 ...........Jim Reese vs. Tarleton State ......................15-29-2 264 2Oct. 19, 2013 .........John David Baker vs. Incarnate Word ......20-31-0 263 3Oct. 9, 2010 ...........Mitchell Gale vs. Midwestern State..........27-39-0 263 3Sept. 18, 2010 ........Mitchell Gale vs. East Central ...................23-32-0 263 5Nov. 11, 2006 .........Billy Malone vs. Midwestern State ........... 25-47-1 263 3Oct. 6, 1990 ...........Lance Landry vs. Central Oklahoma ........ 15-31-3 263 0Nov. 5, 1977 ...........David Hanson vs. Sam Houston State ...... 15-33-1 263 3Nov. 8, 2008 ..........Billy Malone vs. Midwestern State ........... 19-32-1 262 4Sept. 13, 2003........Colby Freeman vs. Fort Lewis College ...... 18-32-1 261 2Nov. 2, 1985 ...........Rex Lamberti vs. Angelo State .................. 20-33-1 261 1Oct. 5, 2013 ...........John David Baker vs. Pittsburg State ....... 25-42-1 260 2Sept. 4, 2004 .........Greg Wiggins vs. Central Oklahoma ........19-42-2 260 3Sept. 28, 1968 .......Jim Lindsey vs. Howard Payne .................. 22-38-1 260 4Sept. 1, 2007..........Billy Malone vs. Central Oklahoma .......... 17-34-1 258 2Nov. 7, 1970 ...........Jim Lindsey vs. Texas-Arlington ................ 21-36-2 256 1Sept. 30, 2006 .......Billy Malone vs. Eastern New Mexico .......19-29-0 255 1Nov. 9, 2002...........Colby Freeman vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville 15-28-1 255 1Oct. 2, 1999 ...........Steve Brenan vs. Eastern New Mexico .....16-33-0 255 1Nov. 3, 1979 ...........John Mayes vs. Sam Houston State ...........12-22-1 255 2Sept. 21, 1968 ........Jim Lindsey vs. East Texas State ............... 21-41-0 255 3Oct. 29, 2011 .........Mitchell Gale vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ..19-31-1 254 2Sept. 20, 1986 .......Rex Lamberti vs. Central Oklahoma .........19-38-2 253 4Oct. 10, 1992 .........Lance Landry vs. Central Oklahoma.........16-34-2 253 2Oct. 6, 2012 ...........Mitchell Gale vs. Eastern New Mexico .....18-28-0 252 4Oct. 5, 1991 ...........Mike Fuller vs. Eastern New Mexico .........25-39-2 250 2

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Date Player and Opponent No. Yds. TDOct. 11, 2008 .........Johnny Knox vs. Angelo State .............................6 232 4Oct. 5, 1985 ...........Reggie McGowan vs. Stephen F. Austin State ....9 228 3Nov. 14, 1981 .........Quinton Smith vs. Southwest Texas State ........ 11 221 1Nov. 7, 1981 ...........Quinton Smith vs. Sam Houston State .............. 11 220 1Oct. 18, 1975 .........Johnny Perkins vs. East Texas State .....................8 217 2Nov. 12, 1977 .........Cle Montgomery vs. Southwest Texas State ....10 210 2Aug. 31, 2013.........Darian Hogg vs. Concordia (Ala.) ......................10 208 2Oct. 1, 2005 ...........Jerale Badon vs. SE Oklahoma State .................13 205 1Oct. 18, 2008 .........Johnny Knox vs. West Texas A&M .....................10 203 2Nov. 5, 2005 ..........Robb Spells vs. Midwestern State........................7 203 3Oct. 23, 1976 .........Greg Stirman vs. Angelo State .............................9 202 0Oct. 3, 1970 ...........Ronnie Vinson vs. Northern Colorado ................6 194 1Sept. 20, 1969 .......Ronnie Vinson vs. East Texas State ....................10 194 1Nov. 2, 1968 ...........Bill Lockey vs. Eastern New Mexico .....................8 194 2Oct. 24, 1970 .........Ronnie Vinson vs. Arkansas State ......................13 193 3Oct. 26, 2013 .........Taylor Gabriel vs. New Mexico State .................15 188 0Oct. 26, 1968 .........Bill Lockey vs. Arkansas State .............................10 187 1Sept. 8, 1973 ..........Richard Williams vs. Arkansas State ....................6 186 2Sept. 24, 1977 ........Kirby Jones vs. Cameron .......................................6 185 1Nov. 22, 1975 .........Johnny Perkins vs. Howard Payne .....................10 185 3* Oct. 20, 2007 ......Johnny Knox vs. West Texas A&M .......................8 183 1Sept. 3, 2005 .........Robb Spells vs. Central Oklahoma .......................3 183 2Oct. 17, 1970 ..........Ronnie Vinson vs. Lamar .................................... 11 183 2Nov. 20, 1976 .........Johnny Perkins vs. Howard Payne .......................6 180 2Nov. 15, 1986 .........Reggie McGowan vs. Texas A&I ...........................8 179 1^ Nov. 24, 2007 .....Jerale Badon vs. Chadron State .........................10 178 1Nov. 27, 1952 .........Stanley Staples vs. Howard Payne .......................6 178 2Oct. 25, 1975 .........Johnny Perkins vs. Sul Ross State .........................4 176 2Oct. 12, 2013 .........Taylor Gabriel vs. Houston Baptist ......................7 174 3Oct. 4, 2008 ...........Bernard Scott vs. East Central ..............................7 173 3* Nov. 3, 2007 .......Johnny Knox vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..............5 173 2Oct. 31, 1970 .........Ronnie Vinson vs. Drake .......................................9 173 0Nov. 1, 1986 ...........Arthur Culpepper vs. Howard Payne ..................8 172 3Oct. 6, 2001 ...........Jacob Pruitt vs. Southeastern Oklahoma .........10 167 1Oct. 29, 1988 .........Sean Grady vs. East Texas State ...........................7 166 1Nov. 4, 2006 ..........Jerale Badon vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..............4 165 1Sept. 27, 2008........Edmund Gates vs. Eastern New Mexico ..............8 164 2* Sept. 8, 2007 ......Johnny Knox vs. Texas State .................................8 164 2

Oct. 2, 1993 ...........Angel Alvarez vs. Eastern New Mexico ...............7 164 2Sept. 14, 2013 ........Taylor Gabriel vs. New Mexico Highlands ..........9 160 3Oct. 19, 2006 .........John Brock vs. West Texas A&M ..........................4 160 3Nov. 17, 1979 .........Odis Dolton vs. Howard Payne ............................8 160 2Sept. 8, 1990 .........Sean Grady vs. Northern Colorado .....................6 159 0Nov. 8, 1969 ...........Ronnie Vinson vs. Texas-Arlington ....................12 159 1Aug. 27, 2014 .........DeMarcus Thompson at Georgia State ...............9 156 0Nov. 5, 2011 ...........Darian Hogg vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...............9 156 1Nov. 7, 1998 ...........M.C. Walker vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ................3 156 0Dec. 4, 1976 ...........Johnny Perkins vs. Harding ................................ 11 156 1Nov. 4, 1978 ...........Steve Worthey vs. Sam Houston State ................7 155 0Oct. 31, 1992 .........Darius Jones vs. East Texas State .........................5 151 1Oct. 25, 1986 .........Reggie McGowan vs. Angelo State .....................8 151 2Oct. 25, 1969 .........Ronnie Vinson vs. Arkansas State ........................7 151 0Nov. 16, 1968 .........Bill Lockey vs. Trinity ...........................................13 151 0Nov. 5, 1988...........Sean Grady vs. Texas A&I ......................................5 150 1Oct. 13, 2007 .........Jerale Badon vs. Angelo State .............................9 149 1Sept. 30, 2006 .......Jerale Badon vs. Eastern New Mexico .................7 148 0Oct. 28, 2006 .........Jerale Badon vs. Tarleton State .........................14 147 1Oct. 23, 1976 .........Johnny Perkins vs. Angelo State ..........................5 147 1Sept. 13, 1969 ........Ronnie Vinson vs. Arkansas Tech .........................6 146 2Oct. 29, 1983 .........Boo Jones vs. Stephen F. Austin State .................8 145 1Oct. 21, 1978 .........Kirby Jones vs. East Texas State ...........................9 143 0Sept. 3, 1977 ..........Cle Montgomery vs. NW Oklahoma ...................3 143 2Oct. 14, 1978 .........Tim Purnell vs. Angelo State ................................4 142 0Oct. 30, 1976 .........Johnny Perkins vs. Cameron ................................4 142 1Oct. 18, 2008 .........Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M .....................7 141 1Sept. 20, 2008 .......Johnny Knox vs. SE Oklahoma State ...................6 140 1Oct. 22, 2011 .........Taylor Gabriel vs. Midwestern State .................10 138 3Sept. 4, 2010 ..........Edmond Gates vs. Washburn ...............................5 138 2Sept. 2, 1978 ..........Tim Purnell vs. East Central ..................................6 138 2Nov. 15, 1975 .........Ike O’Bryant vs. Sam Houston State ....................5 136 2Sept. 17, 2011 ........Taylor Gabriel vs. North Alabama .......................8 135 2Oct. 2, 2010 ...........Edmond Gates vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville.......... 11 135 1Oct. 23, 1976 .........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Stephen F. Austin .......8 135 1Nov. 10, 1990 .........Sean Grady vs. West Texas State ..........................6 133 0Oct. 28, 1989 .........Sean Grady vs. East Texas State ...........................5 133 1Oct. 28, 1972 .........Richard Williams vs. Eastern New Mexico ..........9 133 1Sept. 27, 1969 ........Pat Holder vs. Howard Payne ...............................6 133 1Nov. 23, 1985.........Reggie McGowan vs. East Texas State ................8 132 2Nov. 16, 2013 .........Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. Prairie View A&M ....6 131 0Sept. 22, 2012 ........DeMarcus Thompson vs. Angelo State ...............5 131 1Sept. 13, 2008 .......Bernard Scott vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...........6 131 1Nov. 5, 2005 ..........Jerale Badon vs. Midwestern State ...................10 131 1Oct. 17, 1959 ..........Robert McLeod vs. Howard Payne ......................9 131 3Sept. 1, 2007..........Jerale Badon vs. Central Oklahoma ....................7 130 1Oct. 12, 1985 .........Reggie McGowan vs. SE Missouri State ..............6 130 1Nov. 16, 2002 ........Dillon Cobb vs. West Texas A&M .........................5 129 0Oct. 9, 1983 ...........Angel Alvarez vs. Central Oklahoma ..................6 129 2Nov. 3, 1973 ...........Greg Stirman vs. Tarleton State ...........................5 129 0Nov. 22, 1969 .........Ronnie Vinson vs. Angelo State.........................13 129 0Nov. 17, 1973 .........Richard Williams vs. Howard Payne ....................7 128 1Nov. 1, 1969 ...........Ronnie Vinson vs. Eastern New Mexico ............10 128 3Nov. 3, 1979 ...........Steve Thomas vs. Sam Houston State..................4 127 0Sept 13, 1975 .........Greg Stirman vs. Troy State ..................................5 127 1Oct. 26, 1973 .........Richard Williams vs. Stephen F. Austin State......5 127 2Nov. 9, 1968 ...........Ronnie Vinson vs. Texas-Arlington .................... 11 127 0Sept. 26, 2009 .......Edmund Gates vs. Eastern New Mexico ..............6 126 1Oct. 8, 2005 ...........Robb Spells vs. Angelo State ................................5 126 2Nov. 15, 2003 .........Danieal Manning vs. West Texas A&M ...............3 126 1Nov. 11, 2000 .........Rodney Vanduren vs. West Texas A&M ..............6 126 1^ Nov. 22, 2008 .....Johnny Knox vs. West Texas A&M .......................5 125 1Oct. 11, 1975 ..........Johnny Perkins vs. Stephen F. Austin State ........6 125 1Oct. 30, 2010 .........Edmond Gates vs. Angelo State ..........................6 124 1Oct. 23, 2010 .........Edmond Gates vs. Eastern New Mexico ..............7 124 3Aug. 30, 2008 ........Edmund Gates vs. NW Missouri State .................5 122 0Nov. 4, 2006 ..........Chris Morris vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ................7 122 1Oct. 12, 1991 .........Ethan Sheffield vs. Central Oklahoma ................6 122 1Oct. 29, 1983 .........Arthur Culpepper vs. Stephen F. Austin State ...7 122 0Nov. 3, 1973 ...........Toby York vs. Tarleton State.................................4 122 2Sept. 27, 2014 ........Cade Stone at Houston Baptist ............................7 121 2Oct. 16, 2010 .........Edmond Gates vs. Incarnate Word ......................3 121 2Nov. 9, 2002...........Don Hooks vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..................4 121 1Sept. 23, 1978 ........Tim Purnell vs. Cameron .......................................6 121 0Oct. 11, 2014 ..........Cade Stone vs. Ave Maria (Fla.) ...........................8 121 1Sept. 20, 2014 ........Jace Hudson vs. Incarnate Word..........................6 120 1Sept. 20, 1975 ........Johnny Perkins vs. Texas A&I ...............................4 120 1^ Nov. 19, 2011 ......Taylor Gabriel vs. Washburn ................................6 119 2

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Oct. 8, 2005 ...........Jerale Badon vs. Angelo State .............................8 119 0Oct. 14, 2000 .........Jacob Pruitt vs. Angelo State ...............................5 119 0Sept, 19, 1981 ........Quinton Smith vs. Northwest Oklahoma ...........4 119 2Dec. 8, 1973 ...........Richard Williams vs. Elon College ........................5 119 1Sept. 8, 1973 ..........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Arkansas State ...........5 119 2Nov. 27, 1952 .........Ray Hansen vs. Howard Payne .............................3 119 2^ * Nov. 17, 2007 ...Johnny Knox vs. Mesa State .................................5 118 3Oct. 5, 2013 ...........Taylor Gabriel vs. Pittsburg State ......................10 117 1Oct. 27, 2012 ..........Darian Hogg vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .............4 117 2Nov. 19, 2011 .........Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. Washburn .................5 117 0^ Nov. 27, 2010 ......Edmond Gates vs. Central Missouri .....................6 117 1Nov. 11, 2006 .........Jerale Badon vs. Midwestern State .....................8 117 2Nov. 4, 2000 ..........Rodney Vanduren vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ......3 117 1Nov. 11, 1978 .........Robbie Tindol vs. Southwest Texas State ...........5 117 1Oct. 20, 2012 .........Taylor Gabriel vs. Midwestern State ...................9 116 2Nov. 8, 1975 ...........Johnny Perkins vs. Tarleton State ........................4 116 1Nov. 26, 1959 .........David Rucker vs. McMurry ..................................12 116 1Oct. 17, 1998 .........Casey Whittle vs. Angelo State ............................6 115 0Sept. 17, 1977 ........Cle Montgomery vs. Western New Mexico ........4 115 1Oct. 25, 1997 .........Craig Cole vs. Tarleton State ................................5 114 2Sept. 19, 1970 ........Pat Holder vs. East Texas State ............................7 114 2Nov. 3, 2012 ...........Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. West Alabama ..........9 113 1Nov. 7, 1998 ...........Mike McCullough vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ......6 113 2Oct. 10, 1970 .........Ronnie Vinson vs. Eastern New Mexico ..............6 113 0Oct. 6, 2012 ...........Taylor Gabriel vs. Eastern New Mexico ...............8 112 0Oct. 3, 2009 ...........Edmond Gates vs. East Central ............................5 112 1Oct. 27, 1990 .........Sean Grady vs. East Texas State ...........................6 112 1Oct. 25, 1985 .........Reggie McGowan vs. Howard Payne ..................8 112 2Nov. 12, 2011 .........Taylor Gabriel vs. Incarnate Word .......................5 111 1Oct. 31, 2009 .........Edmond Gates vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville............5 111 1Sept. 18, 1999........Casey Whittle vs. Southeastern Oklahoma ........5 111 2Nov. 14, 1959 .........Robert McLeod vs. Texas Western .......................4 111 2Oct. 25, 1969 .........Pat Holder vs. Arkansas State ..............................7 110 1Nov. 10, 2012 .........Charcandrick West vs. Incarnate Word ...............4 109 1Nov. 5, 2011 ...........Taylor Gabriel vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville.............7 109 1Oct. 9, 1999 ...........Eugene Sykes vs. Midwestern State ....................5 109 1Oct. 15, 1977 .........Cle Montgomery vs. Angelo State ......................6 109 1Oct. 2, 1965 ...........Mike Hubbard vs. McMurry .................................3 109 1Sept. 1, 2012 ..........Taylor Gabriel vs. McMurry ..................................7 108 1Sept. 16, 2006 .......John Brock vs. SE Oklahoma State ......................8 108 1Sept. 7, 2006 ..........Jerale Badon vs. Central Oklahoma ....................6 108 0Oct. 4, 2003 ...........Lawrence Hardman vs. Eastern New Mexico .....3 108 1Nov. 11, 1989 .........Sean Grady vs. West Texas State ..........................6 108 2Sept. 29, 2007 .......Jerale Badon vs. Eastern New Mexico .................6 107 0Oct. 13, 1987 .........Roderick Johnson vs. Texas Lutheran..................7 107 2Sept. 19, 1987 ........Roderick Johnson vs. Tennessee Tech .................4 107 0Oct. 10, 1970 .........Pat Holder vs. Eastern New Mexico .....................7 107 2Nov. 11, 2006 .........Chris Morris vs. Midwestern State .......................8 106 0Sept. 15, 2001........Rodney Vanduren vs. Northeastern State ..........5 106 1Oct. 10, 1987 .........Randy Arnold vs. Eastern New Mexico ...............8 106 0Oct. 2, 1976 ...........Ricky Felts vs. Southwest Texas State ..................5 106 1Sept. 11, 1976 ........Johnny Perkins vs. Northern Colorado ...............5 106 0Nov. 15, 2014 .........Jace Hudson at Stephen F. Austin State ..............5 105 1Oct. 8, 2011 ...........Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. E. New Mexico ..........8 105 1Oct. 24, 1987 .........Roderick Johnson vs. Angelo State .....................6 105 2Oct. 23, 1982 .........Steve Parker vs. East Texas State..........................5 105 0Sept. 21, 1974 ........Wilbert Montgomery vs. Nebraska-Omaha .......3 105 3Nov. 26, 1953 .........Leondus Fry vs. Howard Payne ............................4 105 0Oct. 9, 2010 ...........Edmond Gates vs. Midwestern State ..................8 104 1Oct. 19, 1987 .........Randy Arnold vs. Tennessee Tech ........................3 103 1Sept. 13, 1975 ........Cle Montgomery vs. Troy State............................7 103 1Nov. 10, 2012 .........Darrell Cantu-Harkless vs. Incarnate Word ........9 102 0^ Nov. 21, 2009 .....Edmond Gates vs. NW Missouri State .................8 102 0Oct. 2, 1976 ...........Cle Montgomery vs. Southwest Texas State ......7 102 0Nov. 15, 1975 .........Greg Stirman vs. Sam Houston State ..................5 102 1Nov. 1, 2008...........Johnny Knox vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..............6 101 2Oct. 16, 1982 .........Steve Parker vs. Angelo State ..............................7 101 0Oct. 27, 1979..........Steve Thomas vs. Stephen F. Austin State ..........6 101 0Oct. 16, 1976 .........Johnny Perkins vs. East Texas State .....................6 101 0Sept. 8, 1973 ..........Reggie Hunter vs. Arkansas State .......................3 100 2Nov. 15, 1969 .........Pat Holder vs. Trinity .............................................9 100 1Nov. 1, 1969 ...........Nicky Pruitt vs. Eastern New Mexico ...................4 100 1

** NAIA Division I playoff games^ NCAA Division II playoff game* Record vacated because of NCAA violations

ACU Single-Game Bests [ 1946-2014 ]

^ NCAA Division II playoff game

OffenseTotal OffenseYards Opponent Date Result Pass Rush^ 810 ..... West Texas A&M ................. Nov. 22, 2008 W, 93-68 383 427740 ........ Howard Payne ..................... Nov. 27, 1952 W, 62-6 442 298715 ......... Tarleton State ...................... Oct. 27, 2007 W, 70-63 345 370707......... Angelo State........................ Oct. 13, 2007 W, 52-28 383 324692 ........ Prairie View A&M ............... Nov. 16, 2013 W, 65-45 485 207^ 688 ..... Washburn ............................ Nov. 19, 2011 L, 52-49 506 182687 ........ West Texas A&M ................. Oct. 18, 2008 W, 52-35 386 301677 ........ Tarleton State ...................... Nov. 8, 1975 W, 35-21 292 385675 ........ Texas A&M-Kingsville ......... Nov. 3, 2007 W, 59-31 370 305671......... Eastern New Mexico ........... Oct. 10, 1970 W, 61-7 273 398^ 653 ..... Chadron State ..................... Nov. 24, 2007 L, 76-73 (3ot) 361 292 Pass OffenseDate Opponent C-A-I TDs YardsOct. 30, 1976 ......... Angelo State ...........................................26-39-1 2 564^ Nov. 19, 2011 ...... Washburn ................................................29-49-3 4 506Oct. 1, 2005 ........... Southeastern Oklahoma State ..............24-36-0 3 488Nov. 16, 2013 ......... Prairie View A&M ...................................31-42-0 4 485Oct. 22, 1983 ......... Stephen F. Austin State ......................... 35-49-3 3 466Nov. 27, 1952 ......... Howard Payne ..........................................17-27-1 6 442Sept. 29, 1973 ........ Southwest Texas State ...........................20-34-1 4 437Sept. 8, 1973 .......... Arkansas State ........................................ 22-41-2 6 433Nov. 14, 1981 ......... Southwest Texas State .......................... 23-44-2 4 431Nov. 7, 1999 ........... Texas A&M-Kingsville ............................21-43-2 3 430Oct. 26, 2013 ......... New Mexico State ...................................33-49-1 3 428Nov. 4, 1978 ........... Sam Houston State .................................23-39-0 3 427Oct. 24, 1998 ......... Tarleton State ..........................................33-59-2 3 424Oct. 23, 1982 ......... East Texas State .......................................25-46-2 2 423Oct. 16, 2010 ......... Incarnate Word ...................................... 22-32-1 5 419Oct. 2, 2010 ........... Texas A&M-Kingsville ...........................34-51-0 3 417Oct. 29, 1988 ......... East Texas State .......................................27-45-3 3 417Oct. 24, 1970 ......... Arkansas State ........................................33-65-2 3 414Oct. 22, 2011 ......... Midwestern State ................................... 32-56-1 3 413Nov. 10, 2012 ......... Incarnate Word .......................................25-36-1 2 408Nov. 5, 2011 ........... Texas A&M-Kingsville ........................... 30-42-0 3 408Nov. 4, 2006 .......... Texas A&M-Kingsville ............................18-36-0 2 404Aug. 27, 2014 ......... Georgia State ..........................................30-41-1 4 403

Most attempts in one game: 65 vs. Arkansas State (Oct. 24, 1970)Most completions in one game: 35 vs. Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 22, 1983) Most TDs in one game: 7 vs. Concordia, Ala. (Aug. 31, 2013)Most INTs thrown in one game: 6 vs. Southwest Texas State (Nov. 12, 1983)

Rush OffenseDate Opponent YardsNov. 9, 1963 ........... Texas-Arlington ....................................................................444^ Nov. 22, 2008 ..... West Texas A&M ...................................................................427 Nov. 1, 1952 ........... Texas A&I ............................................................................... 419 Oct. 27, 1951 .......... Midwestern State .................................................................408 Oct. 30, 1954 ......... Lamar Tech ............................................................................405Nov. 20, 1954......... Arkansas State ......................................................................401Oct. 10, 1970 ......... Eastern New Mexico .............................................................398 Nov. 8, 1975 ........... Tarleton State ........................................................................385 Oct. 25, 1958 ......... Southwest Texas State .........................................................381Sept. 23, 1950 ....... Sul Ross State College .......................................................... 376Oct. 27, 2007 ......... Tarleton State ........................................................................ 370Sept. 26, 2009 ....... Eastern New Mexico .............................................................362Oct. 18, 1952 ......... McMurry ................................................................................358Oct. 21, 1995 ......... Tarleton State ........................................................................353Nov. 22, 1951 ......... Howard Payne .......................................................................353

Most carries in one game: 82 for 313 yards vs. Texas Western (Oct. 6, 1951)

First Down OffenseDate Opponent First DownsNov. 8, 1975 ........... Tarleton State .......................................................................... 33Nov. 8, 2008 .......... Midwestern State ...................................................................32Sept. 22, 2007 ....... SW Oklahoma State................................................................32Sept. 7, 2013 .......... McMurry .................................................................................. 31Oct. 22, 2011 ......... Midwestern State ................................................................... 31Sept. 12, 1987 ........ Northern Colorado ................................................................. 31Nov. 19, 1977 ......... Howard Payne ......................................................................... 31Oct. 10. 1970 ......... Eastern New Mexico ............................................................... 31



Nov. 16, 2013 ......... Prairie View A&M ...................................................................30Aug. 31, 2013......... Concordia (Ala.) ......................................................................30Nov. 5, 2011 ........... Texas A&M-Kingsville ............................................................30^ Nov. 22, 2008 ..... West Texas A&M .....................................................................30Oct. 6, 2001 ........... Southeastern Oklahoma State ..............................................30Nov. 14, 1998 ......... West Texas A&M .....................................................................30Nov. 11, 1989 ......... West Texas A&M .....................................................................30Nov. 18, 1978 ......... Howard Payne .........................................................................30Sept. 8, 1973 .......... Arkansas State ........................................................................30

Defense

Total DefenseYards Opponent Date Result Rush Pass26........... Howard Payne .....................Nov. 9, 1946 W, 19-0 8 18 44 .......... Trinity ...................................Oct. 26, 1963 W, 41-6 (-17) 61 44 .......... Howard Payne .....................Nov. 23, 1950 W, 27-6 (-33) 77 48 .......... Howard Payne .....................Nov. 22, 1980 W, 20-0 18 30 49 .......... Texas A&M-Commerce .......Nov. 1, 2003 W, 21-7 (-15) 64 54 .......... Southwest Texas State........Oct. 26, 1957 W, 47-0 35 1961 ........... Sul Ross State .......................Oct. 29, 1973 W, 29-0 (-11) 7263 .......... NW Oklahoma .....................Sept. 27, 1980 W, 16-0 50 13 65........... Howard Payne .....................Sept. 12, 1964 W, 24-6 (-2) 67 72........... East Central .........................Sept. 2, 1978 W, 14-3 3 69

Pass DefenseDate Opponent C-A-I YardsSept. 29, 2007 ....... Eastern New Mexico ............................................ 0-1-0 0Oct. 30, 1971 ......... Lamar .................................................................... 0-3-0 0Nov. 9, 1957 ........... West Texas State .................................................. 0-4-1 0 Nov. 4, 1950 ........... Texas A&I ..............................................................0-5-0 0 Oct. 21, 1950 ......... McMurry ...............................................................0-8-4 0 Oct. 22, 1949 ......... McMurry ............................................................... 0-3-0 0Nov. 6, 1948........... Hardin College .................................................... 0-4-1 0 Oct. 16, 1948 ......... Western Colorado ...............................................0-8-0 0 Oct. 4, 1947 ........... Arizona State ....................................................... 0-6-1 0 Oct. 4, 1997 ........... Eastern New Mexico .............................................1-7-3 3Oct. 3, 1959 ........... Lamar Tech ........................................................... 1-6-0 5

Rush DefenseDate Opponent YardsOct. 30, 1993 ......... Texas A&M-Commerce ....................................................... (-52)Nov. 23, 1950 ......... Howard Payne ..................................................................... (-33)Oct. 24, 2009 ......... Tarleton State ...................................................................... (-27)Oct. 30, 2010 ......... Angelo State ....................................................................... (-23)Oct. 26, 1963 ......... Trinity ....................................................................................(-17)Sept. 16, 1986 ....... Northern Colorado ............................................................. (-16)Nov. 1, 2003 ........... Texas A&M-Commerce ....................................................... (-15)Sept. 18, 2010 ........ East Central ......................................................................... (-12)Sept. 26, 2009 ....... Eastern New Mexico ............................................................(-11)Oct. 29, 1973 ......... Sul Ross State .......................................................................(-11)Oct. 4, 2008 ........... East Central ........................................................................... (-9)Nov. 30, 1963......... Fresno State .......................................................................... (-7)Sept. 17, 1994 ........ Adams State (Colo.) ............................................................. (-3)Oct. 22, 1977 ......... East Texas State .................................................................... (-3)

First Down Defense Date Opponent First DownsSept. 12, 1964 ........ Howard Payne ........................................................................... 2Nov. 20, 1954......... Arkansas State .......................................................................... 2Nov. 9, 1946 ........... Howard Payne ........................................................................... 2Oct. 26, 1957 ......... Southwest Texas State ............................................................. 3Oct. 2, 1948 ........... Pensacola Naval Air Station ..................................................... 3Nov. 1, 2003 ........... Texas A&M-Commerce ............................................................. 4Oct. 29, 1973 ......... Sul Ross State ............................................................................ 4Nov. 4, 1950 ........... Texas A&I ................................................................................... 4Oct. 7, 1950 ........... Southwestern ............................................................................ 4Nov. 22, 1980 ........ Howard Payne ........................................................................... 5Sept. 27, 1980 ........ Northwestern Oklahoma ......................................................... 5Sept. 25, 1965........ Howard Payne ........................................................................... 5

Opponents’ Single-Game Bests [ 1946-2014 ]

^ NCAA Division II playoff game

OffenseTotal OffenseYards Opponent Date Rush Pass740 ........ Oct. 22, 2011 ............................. Midwestern State 436 304721......... ^ Nov. 22, 2008 ......................... West Texas A&M 126 595716 ......... ^ Nov. 24, 2007 ......................... Chadron State 273 443681 ........ Sept. 1, 2001 ............................. Central Arkansas 261 420654 ........ Nov. 10, 2007 ............................ Midwestern State 467 187602 ........ Oct. 27, 2007 ............................. Tarleton State 163 439586 ........ Nov. 7, 1998 .............................. Texas A&M-Kingsville 375 211572 ........ Nov.16, 2013.............................. Prairie View A&M 282 290556 ........ Aug. 27, 2014 ............................ Georgia State 153 413556 ........ Sept. 15, 2012 ........................... Tarleton State 179 377553 ........ ^ Nov. 27, 2010 ......................... Central Missouri 76 477548 ........ ^ Nov. 19, 2011 ......................... Washburn 124 424545 ........ Oct. 14, 1989............................. Angelo State 396 149542 ........ Nov. 4, 1989 .............................. Texas A&I 354 188542 ........ Sept. 28, 1974 ........................... Texas A&I 413 129541 ........ Sept. 8, 1973 ............................. Arkansas State 488 53540 ........ Sept. 25, 1976 ........................... Texas A&I 396 144538 ........ Nov. 15, 2014 ............................ Stephen F. Austin State 283 255534 ........ Nov. 5, 2005 .............................. Midwestern State 379 155533 ........ Oct. 6, 2001 .............................. SE Oklahoma State 242 292531......... Nov. 5, 2011 .............................. Texas A&M-Kingsville 278 253530 ........ Sept. 20, 1986 ........................... Central Oklahoma 398 132530 ........ Sept. 8, 1984 ............................. Montana 165 365526 ........ Oct. 19, 1994 ............................. Texas A&M-Commerce 378 148525 ........ Oct. 6, 1979 ............................... Texas A&I 303 222528 ........ Nov. 15, 1986 ............................ Texas A&I 388 140528 ........ Sept. 28, 1968 ........................... Howard Payne 310 218527 ........ Oct. 13, 2007............................. Angelo State 212 315527 ........ Nov. 5, 1988 .............................. Texas A&I 324 203526 ........ Nov. 16, 2002 ............................ West Texas A&M 227 299521......... Sept. 27, 1969 ........................... Howard Payne 470 51513 ......... Nov. 5, 1960 .............................. Memphis State 374 139512 ......... Sept. 2, 1989 ............................. Northern Arizona 293 219511 ......... Oct. 20, 2007 ............................ West Texas A&M 151 360510 ......... Oct. 20, 2012 ............................. Midwestern State 389 121509 ........ Nov. 11, 2000 ............................ West Texas A&M 173 336508 ........ Sept. 14, 1968 ........................... Northwestern Louisiana 283 225507 ........ Oct. 18, 2014 ............................. McNeese State 304 203504 ........ Sept. 1, 1994 ............................. North Texas 297 207 503 ........ Sept. 24, 2011 ........................... Angelo State 57 446503 ........ Sept. 21, 1968 ........................... East Texas State 370 133502 ........ Oct. 16, 2004 ............................ West Texas A&M 72 430502 ........ Oct. 22, 1949 ............................ McMurry 502 0

Pass OffenseDate Opponent C-A-I Yards^ Nov. 22, 2008 .....West Texas A&M ..............................................42-64-0 595^ Nov. 27, 2010 ......Central Missouri ...............................................29-46-1 477Sept. 24, 2011 ........Angelo State ..................................................... 39-67-2 446Nov. 6, 2010 ...........West Texas A&M ..............................................39-60-3 446^ Nov. 24, 2007 .....Chadron State ................................................... 37-62-3 443Oct. 27, 2007 .........Tarleton State ................................................... 32-50-2 439Oct. 16, 2004 .........West Texas A&M .............................................. 41-59-0 430Sept. 19, 1987 ........Tennessee Tech .................................................14-38-0 436^ Nov. 19, 2011 ......Washburn ..........................................................23-39-0 424Sept. 1, 2001 ..........Central Arkansas ..............................................26-49-0 420Oct. 18, 2008 .........West Texas A&M .............................................. 33-50-3 415Aug. 27, 2014 .........Georgia State .................................................... 31-49-2 413Oct. 19, 2006 .........West Texas A&M .............................................. 35-55-1 405Sept. 11, 1982 ........West Texas State................................................21-41-3 401Nov. 1, 2014 ...........Central Arkansas ...............................................37-51-4 396Oct. 22, 1994 .........West Texas A&M ..............................................26-47-4 396Oct. 1, 2011 ............Western Oregon ............................................... 22-39-0 387Oct. 13, 2012 .........West Texas A&M ..............................................33-48-0 383Nov. 3, 2007 ..........Texas A&M-Kingsville ......................................29-45-2 383Sept. 14, 2013 ........New Mexico Highlands .....................................37-52-1 381Sept. 15, 2012 ........Tarleton State ................................................... 39-52-1 377Sept. 8, 2012 ..........Texas A&M-Kingsville ......................................33-50-0 372Nov. 8, 1986...........East Texas State ................................................ 25-61-3 367Sept. 8, 1984 .........Montana ...........................................................25-38-0 365Nov. 22, 1986.........West Texas State............................................... 37-54-2 362Oct. 17, 2009 .........West Texas A&M .............................................34-48-0 358

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Nov. 10, 1951 .........Austin College .................................................. 18-30-2 355 Oct. 31, 1992 .........Texas A&M-Commerce .................................... 23-35-2 354Aug. 31, 1996 ........New Mexico Highlands .................................... 23-49-1 352

Most Attempts in one game: 67 by Angelo State (Sept. 24, 2011) Most Completions in one game: 42 by West Texas A&M (Nov. 22, 2008) Most TDs in one game: 7 by West Texas A&M (Nov. 22, 2008)Most INTs thrown in one game: 6 by Angelo State (Sept. 3, 1983)

Rush OffenseDate Opponent YardsOct. 22, 1949 ......... McMurry ................................................................................502Sept. 8, 1973 .......... Arkansas State ......................................................................488Sept. 27, 1969 ........ Howard Payne ...................................................................... 470Nov. 10, 2007......... Midwestern State .................................................................467Oct. 22, 2011 ......... Midwestern State .................................................................436Sept. 28, 1974 ........ Texas A&I ............................................................................... 413Nov. 3, 1990 ........... Texas A&M-Kingsville .......................................................... 411Sept. 20, 1986 ....... Central Oklahoma ................................................................398Oct. 23, 1965 ......... Arkansas State ......................................................................397Oct. 14, 1989 ......... Angelo State .........................................................................396Sept. 25, 1976 ........ Texas A&I ...............................................................................396Nov. 15, 1986 ......... Texas A&I ...............................................................................388

First Down OffenseDate Opponent First Downs^ Nov. 24, 2007 ..... Chadron State ......................................................................... 41^ Nov. 22, 2008 ..... West Texas A&M .....................................................................34Aug. 27, 2014 ......... Georgia State .......................................................................... 33Nov. 16, 2013 ......... Prairie View A&M ................................................................... 33Nov. 15, 2014 ......... Stephen F. Austin State ..........................................................32Sept. 24, 2011 ........ Angelo State ...........................................................................32Nov. 10, 2007......... Midwestern State ...................................................................32Oct. 27, 2007 ......... Tarleton State .........................................................................32Oct. 20, 2012 ......... Midwestern State ...................................................................30Sept. 15, 2012 ........ Tarleton State ..........................................................................30Nov. 6, 2010 ........... West Texas A&M .....................................................................30^ Nov. 29, 2008 ..... Northwest Missouri State ......................................................30Oct. 22, 2011 ......... Midwestern State ...................................................................29Oct. 29, 1994 ......... Texas A&M-Commerce ...........................................................29Oct. 31, 1992 ......... Texas A&M-Commerce ...........................................................29

Defense

Total OffenseYards Opponent Date Rush Pass37........... Arkansas ..................................................Sept. 18, 1948 23 14 49 .......... Texas A&M-Commerce ...........................Nov. 1, 2003 (-15 )64 64 .......... Angelo State............................................Oct. 15, 1994 (-4) 6865........... Texas A&M-Kingsville .............................Nov. 5, 1994 49 16

72........... Texas A&M-Commerce ...........................Sept. 15, 1962 59 1374 ........... Texas A&M-Commerce ...........................Sept. 19, 1952 35 3984 .......... Eastern New Mexico ...............................Oct. 3, 1992 (-56) 14088 .......... Tenn.-Chattanooga ................................Sept. 26, 1952 76 1289 .......... Southern Mississippi ...............................Nov. 5, 1955 54 3591 ........... Texas A&M-Commerce ...........................Sept. 19, 1959 79 12 95 .......... North Texas .............................................Sept. 5, 1992 (-6) 101

Pass OffenseDate Opponent C-A-I YardsOct. 24, 1964 ......... Arkansas State ..................................................... 0-5-1 0Oct. 31, 1959 ......... Trinity .................................................................... 0-8-1 0Nov. 9, 1957 ........... West Texas State ..................................................0-8-4 0Oct. 3, 1953 ........... Midwestern State ................................................0-4-0 0Oct. 6, 1951 ........... Texas Western ...................................................... 0-7-0 0Oct. 3, 1959 ........... Lamar .................................................................... 1-2-0 6Sept. 1, 1994 .......... North Texas .......................................................... 1-8-0 7Oct. 11, 1947.......... Southwestern ........................................................2-7-1 8Oct. 15, 1960 ......... Howard Payne .......................................................1-5-1 9Nov. 1, 1952 ........... Texas A&I ...............................................................1-9-1 11

Rush DefenseDate Opponent YardsOct. 5, 1968 ........... McMurry .............................................................................. (-77)Oct. 3, 1992 ........... Eastern New Mexico ........................................................... (-56)Nov. 4, 1989 ........... Texas A&I .............................................................................(-44)Oct. 31, 1992 ......... Texas A&M-Commerce .......................................................(-40)Nov. 9, 1985 ........... Eastern New Mexico ........................................................... (-37)Nov. 6, 1993 ........... Texas A&M-Kingsville ........................................................ (-36)Nov. 16, 1968 ......... Trinity ................................................................................... (-27)Sept. 1, 1990 .......... Angelo State ....................................................................... (-22)Oct. 14, 1978 ......... Angelo State ....................................................................... (-17)

First Down DefenseDate Opponent First DownsNov. 15, 1947 ......... Austin College ........................................................................... 2Nov. 1, 2003 ........... Texas A&M-Commerce ............................................................ 4Nov. 5, 1994 ........... Texas A&M-Kingsville .............................................................. 4Oct. 27, 1962 ......... Southern Mississippi ................................................................. 4Sept. 19, 1952 ........ East Texas State ......................................................................... 4Sept. 18, 1948 ....... Arkansas .................................................................................... 4Oct. 23, 1999 ......... Tarleton State ............................................................................ 5Sept. 15, 1962 ........ East Texas State ......................................................................... 5Sept. 19, 1959 ........ East Texas State ......................................................................... 5Nov. 8, 1997 ........... Texas A&M-Kingsville .............................................................. 6Oct. 10, 1953 ......... Florida State .............................................................................. 6Oct. 3, 1953 ........... Midwestern State ..................................................................... 6Sept. 26, 1952........ Tennessee-Chattanooga .......................................................... 6



ACU Total OffenseYear Player Plays Rush Pass Total1946 .....V.T. Smith, hb ........................................121 956 0 9561947 .....V.T. Smith, hb ........................................110 628 0 6281948 .....V.T. Smith, hb ........................................132 951 121 1,0721949 .....Alton Green, fb.....................................170 833 0 833 1950 .....Alton Green, fb.....................................195 949 0 9491951 ......Tommy Hinson, fb ................................185 1,083 0 1,0831952 .....Jimmy Hirth, hb ....................................117 727 57 7841953 .....Leondous Fry, qb ..................................169 418 622 1,0401954 .....Paul Goad, fb ........................................118 684 0 6841955......Paul Goad, fb ........................................107 579 0 5791956 .....Eddie Campbell, hb ..............................126 800 0 8001957 .....Bill Lovelace, fb .....................................117 599 0 5991958 .....Bill Lovelace, fb ..................................... 111 496 0 4961959......Veon Scott, hb ........................................86 436 0 4361960 .....Don Davis, qb .......................................161 115 519 6341961 ......Don Davis, qb ........................................141 118 867 9851962 .....Owen Morrison, tb .................................91 532 0 5321963 .....Dennis Hagaman, tb ..............................74 459 0 4591964 .....Charles Reynolds, qb ...........................156 210 497 7071965 .....Jacky Roland, qb ...................................198 598 635 1,2331966 .....Jacky Roland, qb ...................................207 138 503 6411967 .....David Fuller, qb ....................................239 139 1,003 1,1421968 .....Jim Lindsey, qb......................................515 23 2,717 2,7401969 .....Jim Lindsey, qb......................................450 -40 2,686 2,6461970 ......Jim Lindsey, qb..................................... 440 -53 2,707 2,6541971 ......Ron Lauterbach, qb ..............................241 92 962 1,0541972......Clint Longley, qb.................................. 409 160 2,062 2,2221973 ......Clint Longley, qb.................................. 444 251 3,167 3,4181974 ......Jim Reese, qb ........................................172 3 949 9521975 ......Jim Reese, qb ....................................... 298 118 2,355 2,4731976 ......Jim Reese, qb ........................................358 -140 2,620 2,4801977......John Mayes, qb .................................... 360 -61 2,539 2,4781978......John Mayes, qb .................................... 408 -110 2,535 2,4241979......John Mayes, qb .....................................395 -63 2,415 2,3521980 .....Baylor Brown, qb ..................................166 95 664 7591981 .....Loyal Proffitt, qb ................................. 344 -107 2,306 2,1191982 .....Loyal Proffitt, qb ..................................430 -151 2,243 2,0921983 .....Loyal Proffitt, qb ..................................330 -92 1,696 1,6041984 .....Loyal Proffitt, qb ..................................314 -137 1,579 1,4421985 .....Rex Lamberti, qb ..................................427 -206 3,010 2,8041986 .....Rex Lamberti, qb ..................................422 -75 2,790 2,7151987 .....Gerald Todd, fb .....................................191 0 855 8551988 .....Stan Stephens, qb .................................324 -93 1,663 1,5701989 .....Stan Stephens, qb .................................337 -59 1,961 1,9021990 .....Lance Landry, qb ..................................240 51 1,038 1,0891991......Mike Fuller, qb ......................................253 -137 1,070 9331992 .....Lance Landry, qb ..................................220 -49 831 7821993 .....Rex Lamberti, qb ................................. 344 -115 2,052 1,9371994 .....Andy Newberry, qb ..............................205 -17 1,133 1,1161995 .....Sammie Overton, rb .............................186 811 0 8111996 .....Misael Alvarado, qb .............................269 83 1,324 1,4071997 .....Josh Rabe, qb ..........................................99 -1 589 5881998 .....John Frank, qb ......................................289 -99 1,768 1,6691999 .....Steve Brenan, qb ..................................258 -64 1,251 1,1872000 .....Aaron Birdwell, qb ...............................335 11 1,705 1,7162001 .....Greg Wiggins, qb .................................236 -31 1,342 1,3112002 .....Colby Freeman, qb .............................. 308 39 2,093 2,1322003 .....Colby Freeman, qb ...............................251 105 1,294 1,3992004 .....Greg Wiggins, qb ................................ 300 -44 1,396 1,3522005 .....Billy Malone, qb ................................... 280 90 1,749 1,8392006 .....Billy Malone, qb ....................................412 -29 3,136 3,1072007 .....Billy Malone, qb ....................................435 -42 3,914 3,8722008 .....Billy Malone, qb ....................................312 49 3,213 3,2622009 .....Mitchell Gale, qb ..................................303 -35 1,709 1,6742010......Mitchell Gale, qb ..................................479 62 3,595 3,6572011 ......Mitchell Gale, qb ..................................524 97 3,823 3,9202012 ......Mitchell Gale, qb ................................. 449 -56 2,982 2,9262013 ......John David Baker, qb ......................... 468 256 3,376 3,6322014 ......Parker McKenzie, qb ............................436 -30 3,084 3,054

Rushing Leaders* Record vacated because of NCAA violations

Year Player Attempts Yards Avg1946 .....V.T. Smith ..................................................................121 956 7.91947 .....V.T. Smith ..................................................................110 628 5.71948 .....V.T. Smith ................................................................. 129 951 7.41949 .....Alton Green .............................................................170 833 4.91950 .....Alton Green ............................................................ 195 949 4.91951 ......Tommy Hinson ........................................................ 185 1,083 5.91952 .....Jimmy Hirth ..............................................................114 727 6.41953 .....Gene Boyd ............................................................... 105 541 5.21954 .....Paul Goad .................................................................118 684 5.81955......Paul Goad ................................................................ 107 579 5.41956 .....Eddie Campbell....................................................... 126 800 6.41957 .....Bill Lovelace .............................................................117 599 5.11958 .....Bill Lovelace .............................................................111 496 4.51959......Veon Scott ................................................................. 85 436 5.11960 .....Denson Moody ......................................................... 69 345 5.01961 ......Duane Hale ............................................................... 71 315 4.41962 .....Owen Morrison ........................................................ 91 532 5.81963 .....Dennis Hagaman .......................................................74 459 6.21964 .....Dennis Hagaman .....................................................111 487 4.41965 .....Jacky Roland ............................................................111 598 5.41966 .....Kenneth Smith .......................................................... 84 531 6.31967 .....Kenneth Smith .......................................................... 99 629 5.31968 .....Trent Lancaster ........................................................118 629 5.31969 .....Jim Lee Williams ..................................................... 103 452 4.41970 ......Don Harr .................................................................. 182 1,106 6.11971 ......Nicky Pruitt ............................................................... 81 363 4.51972......Dan Cobb................................................................. 107 375 3.51973 ......Wilbert Montgomery............................................. 181 1,181 6.51974 ......Wilbert Montgomery............................................. 143 657 4.61975 ......Hubert Pickett .........................................................112 629 5.61976 ......Wilbert Montgomery............................................. 108 597 5.51977......Kelly Kent ................................................................ 232 1,184 5.11978......Kelly Kent ................................................................ 194 743 3.81979......Steve Worthy .......................................................... 192 653 3.41980 .....Willie Kerley ............................................................ 128 532 4.21981 .....Anthony Thomas .................................................... 125 575 4.61982 .....Anthony Thomas .................................................... 195 1,014 5.21983 .....Bob Shipley ............................................................. 132 649 4.91984 .....Anthony Thomas .................................................... 230 1,096 4.81985 .....Rodney Mathis .......................................................... 89 346 3.91986 .....Gerald Todd .............................................................. 94 414 4.41987 .....Gerald Todd .............................................................191 855 4.51988 .....Gerald Todd ............................................................ 190 805 4.21989 .....Eric Brown ................................................................115 384 3.31990 .....Darrell Ridge .......................................................... 140 479 3.41991......Ethan Sheffield ......................................................... 96 353 3.71992 .....Rickie Harris ............................................................ 106 274 2.61993 .....Keven Green ............................................................. 96 557 5.81994 .....Sergio Gomez ......................................................... 147 494 3.41995 .....Sammie Overton ..................................................... 186 811 4.41996 .....David Bennett ..........................................................211 879 4.21997 .....David Bennett ..........................................................116 502 4.31998 .....Cody Walton ........................................................... 134 553 4.11999 .....Adrian Rascon ......................................................... 143 697 4.92000 .....Adrian Rascon ......................................................... 130 648 5.02001 .....Eric Polk ................................................................... 257 1,211 4.72002 .....Eric Polk ................................................................... 201 898 4.52003 .....Richard Whitaker ................................................... 143 747 5.2 2004 .....Rashon Myles .......................................................... 169 865 5.12005 .....Taber Minner .......................................................... 120 577 4.82006 .....Taber Minner .......................................................... 136 818 6.02007 .....Taber Minner ............................................................ 57 299 5.2 * Bernard Scott ....................................................... 251 2,165 8.62008 .....Bernard Scott .......................................................... 266 2,156 8.12009 .....Daryl Richardson .................................................... 199 961 4.8 Reggie Brown ......................................................... 182 955 5.22010......Darrell Cantu-Harkless ............................................. 88 539 6.1 Daryl Richardson .....................................................115 517 4.52011 ......Daryl Richardson .................................................... 139 825 5.92012 ......Charcandrick West ................................................... 98 422 4.32013 ......Charcandrick West ................................................. 145 906 6.22014 ......De’Andre Brown ..................................................... 137 962 7.0

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Passing LeadersYear Player Att. Comp. Int. Yards TD1949 .....Bill Ayers .........................................107 42 9 481 2 1950 .....Ted Sitton .........................................51 25 7 482 51951 ......Ted Sitton .........................................70 25 7 464 61952 .....Bobby Campbell ..............................47 22 3 335 41953 .....Leondous Fry....................................83 41 6 622 71954 .....Leondous Fry................................... 55 29 6 351 41955......Ed Cheek...........................................39 16 4 273 21956 .....Don Harber ......................................70 38 7 471 01957 .....Don Harber ......................................72 32 8 563 71958 .....Don Harber ......................................79 37 7 435 41959......Bobby Powell ...................................51 27 2 327 21960 .....Don Davis .......................................100 39 7 519 21961 ......Don Davis .........................................98 50 4 867 31962 .....Jerry Gibson .....................................38 23 1 342 11963 .....Charles Reynolds .............................45 24 3 374 31964 .....Charles Reynolds .............................86 39 9 497 11965 .....Jacky Roland ....................................87 40 8 635 41966 .....Jacky Roland .................................. 119 42 12 503 51967 .....David Fuller ....................................159 73 15 1,003 61968 .....Jim Lindsey .....................................396 204 19 2,717 181969 .....Jim Lindsey .....................................391 207 19 2,686 191970 .....Jim Lindsey .....................................369 198 20 2,707 221971 .....Ron Lauterbach .............................150 59 12 962 41972 .....Clint Longley ..................................332 161 21 2,062 91973 .....Clint Longley ..................................360 195 18 3,167 281974 .....Jim Reese ........................................134 65 9 949 71975 .....Jim Reese ........................................255 135 17 2,355 171976 .....Jim Reese ........................................282 163 22 2,620 131977 .....John Mayes ....................................272 138 12 2,539 151978 .....John Mayes .................................... 317 164 16 2,535 141979 .....John Mayes ....................................326 173 17 2,415 131980 .....Baylor Brown .................................106 39 9 664 41981 .....Loyal Proffitt ..................................272 139 18 2,306 161982 .....Loyal Proffitt ..................................358 149 27 2,243 71983 .....Loyal Proffitt ..................................265 139 19 1,696 121984 .....Loyal Proffitt ..................................262 123 16 1,579 91985 .....Rex Lamberti ..................................427 228 17 3,010 241986 .....Rex Lamberti ..................................378 206 12 2,790 321987 .....John Paul Webber .........................164 74 6 804 71988 .....Stan Stephens ................................269 127 11 1,663 141989 .....Stan Stephens ................................278 142 14 1,961 171990 .....Lance Landry ..................................181 79 12 1,038 41991......Mike Fuller .....................................209 103 17 1,070 41992 .....Mike Fuller .....................................172 88 14 882 21993 .....Rex Lamberti ..................................304 156 15 2,052 281994 .....Andy Newberry .............................168 68 11 1,133 111995 .....Andy Newberry ............................. 116 47 6 605 31996 .....Misael Alvarado .............................227 102 9 1,324 121997 .....Josh Rabe .........................................83 43 5 589 51998 .....John Frank ......................................234 128 8 1,768 121999 .....Steve Brenan .................................. 217 92 7 1,251 82000 .....Aaron Birdwell ...............................244 137 10 1,705 102001 .....Greg Wiggins ................................. 213 106 17 1,342 62002 .....Colby Freeman ...............................250 138 10 2,093 122003 .....Colby Freeman ............................... 213 94 9 1,294 62004 .....Greg Wiggins .................................259 117 10 1,396 152005 .....Billy Malone ...................................230 126 11 1,749 142006 .....Billy Malone ...................................386 245 6 3,136 272007 .....Billy Malone ................................... 411 264 14 3,914 372008 .....Billy Malone ...................................293 183 8 3,213 362009 .....Mitchell Gale ..................................250 151 7 1,709 102010......Mitchell Gale ..................................425 276 3 3,595 382011 ......Mitchell Gale ..................................458 276 9 3,823 282012 ......Mitchell Gale ..................................380 228 7 2,982 212013 ......John David Baker ...........................369 247 5 3,376 352014 ......Parker McKenzie ............................365 236 9 3,084 22

Receiving LeadersYear Player Catches Yards TDs1949 .....Pete Ragus ................................................................. 18 189 11950 .....Pete Ragus ................................................................. 16 340 21951 ......Ray Hansen ................................................................ 19 384 51952 .....Ray Hansen ................................................................ 24 407 61953 .....Von Morgan .............................................................. 28 566 10 1954 .....Von Morgan .............................................................. 16 207 0

1955......Charles Smith ............................................................ 20 222 11956 .....Robert Nickerson .......................................................17 234 01957 .....Robert Nickerson .......................................................11 185 31958 .....Robert McLeod ......................................................... 26 355 31959......Robert McLeod ......................................................... 32 422 61960 .....Robert McLeod ......................................................... 20 197 11961 ......A.M. Dycus ................................................................ 22 327 01962 .....A.M. Dycus ................................................................ 23 364 21963 .....Bubba Brown .............................................................. 7 170 21964 .....Jacky Roland ..............................................................11 208 01965 .....Mike Hubbard ............................................................12 244 31966 .....Trent Lancaster ......................................................... 19 321 51967 .....Riley Dunn ................................................................. 27 418 31968 .....Bill Lockey .................................................................. 66 982 91969 .....Ronnie Vinson ........................................................... 82 1,214 91970 ......Ronnie Vinson ........................................................... 60 1,042 91971 ......Stan Williams ............................................................ 31 421 11972......Richard Williams ....................................................... 34 514 31973 ......Richard Williams ....................................................... 50 1,054 141974 ......Greg Stirman ............................................................. 25 330 11975 ......Johnny Perkins .......................................................... 50 1,195 121976 ......Johnny Perkins .......................................................... 48 995 61977......Cleotha Montgomery .............................................. 57 1,168 101978......Kirby Jones ................................................................ 37 561 11979......Steve Thomas ............................................................ 39 638 11980 .....Bobby Scheihing ....................................................... 23 355 21981 .....Quinton Smith .......................................................... 49 863 71982 .....Steve Parker .............................................................. 37 711 61983 .....Arthur Culpepper ..................................................... 30 429 51984 .....Arthur Culpepper ..................................................... 32 530 21985 .....Reggie McGowan ..................................................... 54 957 111986 .....Arthur Culpepper ..................................................... 55 931 14 Reggie McGowan ..................................................... 55 825 101987 .....Roderick Johnson ..................................................... 42 624 61988 .....Gerald Todd .............................................................. 34 288 11989 .....Roderick Johnson ..................................................... 41 626 101990 .....Sean Grady ................................................................ 45 801 11991......Ethan Sheffield ......................................................... 44 384 11992 .....Ethan Sheffield ......................................................... 48 363 11993 .....Chris Thomsen .......................................................... 34 426 81994 .....Angel Alvarez ........................................................... 23 499 11 Pat Nichols ................................................................. 23 467 51995 .....John Hooper ..............................................................17 206 31996 .....Craig Cole .................................................................. 23 344 31997 .....Craig Cole .................................................................. 38 456 51998 .....Casey Whittle ............................................................ 43 579 31999 .....Casey Whittle ............................................................ 28 506 42000 .....Eugene Sykes ............................................................ 38 364 2 Jacob Pruitt ............................................................... 37 484 3 Rodney Vanduren ..................................................... 22 459 42001 .....Jacob Pruitt ............................................................... 39 551 3 Rodney Vanduren ..................................................... 38 609 32002 .....DaRay Sims ................................................................ 27 447 2 Don Hooks................................................................. 25 459 4 Dillon Cobb ............................................................... 23 430 12003 .....Lawrence Hardman .................................................. 15 280 2 Dillon Cobb ............................................................... 18 265 1 Danieal Manning ........................................................ 6 191 22004 .....Jerale Badon ............................................................. 40 521 3 Dillon Cobb ............................................................... 30 353 52005 .....Jerale Badon ............................................................. 59 783 4 Robb Spells ................................................................ 27 705 82006 .....Jerale Badon ............................................................. 63 973 5 Chris Morris ............................................................... 42 539 3 John Brock ................................................................. 38 530 92007 .....Jerale Badon ............................................................. 73 1,034 7 * Johnny Knox .......................................................... 62 1,158 172008 .....Johnny Knox ............................................................. 56 1,069 13 Bernard Scott ............................................................ 47 826 6 Jonathan Ferguson .................................................. 35 573 3 Edmond Gates .......................................................... 31 716 82009 .....Edmond Gates .......................................................... 49 702 5 Dennis Campbell ...................................................... 30 355 0 Kendrick Johnson ..................................................... 26 264 22010......Edmond Gates .......................................................... 66 1,182 132011 ......Taylor Gabriel ........................................................... 64 988 102012 ......Darrell Cantu-Harkless ............................................. 56 651 2



Taylor Gabriel ........................................................... 52 684 7 Darian Hogg .............................................................. 37 578 5 DeMarcus Thompson ............................................... 34 451 22013 ......Taylor Gabriel ........................................................... 73 1,060 10 Darian Hogg .............................................................. 48 747 6 Darrell Cantu-Harkless ............................................. 37 484 42014 ......Demarcus Thompson ............................................... 54 650 2 Cedric Gilbert ............................................................ 38 667 7 Cade Stone ................................................................ 38 494 5 Jace Hudson .............................................................. 31 451 3

Interception LeadersYear Player INTs Team Total1950 .....Ayres, Smith, Mier ................................................................6 271951 ......Joe Powell .............................................................................5 141952 .....James Muns ...........................................................................4 191953 .....Von Morgan ..........................................................................3 171954 .....Morgan, Hirth, Powell, Boyd...............................................2 111955......Fry, Horne ..............................................................................3 151956 .....Green, Campbell, Thomas ...................................................1 31957 .....Bobby Powell ........................................................................3 131958 .....Harber, Lovelace ...................................................................3 161959......Bill Locke ...............................................................................3 101960 .....Davis, Colwell ........................................................................3 151961 ......Charles McCook ....................................................................3 91962 .....Rawls, Welch, Owen.............................................................2 71963 .....Larry Parker ...........................................................................5 241964 .....Erickson, Anderson, Roland, Honey ...................................1 41965 .....Jim Breckenridge ................................................................151966 .....David Fuller ...........................................................................8 171967 .....Mack Scoggins ......................................................................3 81968 .....Ronnie Green ........................................................................4 131969 .....Travis Horne ..........................................................................7 241970 ......Travis Horne ..........................................................................6 221971 ......Travis Horne ..........................................................................5 131972......Laminack, Lepard, Tuttle .....................................................2 101973 ......Jan Brown..............................................................................6 241974 ......Monty Tuttle .........................................................................5 201975 ......Bob Strader ...........................................................................5 171976 ......Chuck Sitton ..........................................................................5 191977......Harold Nutall ........................................................................6 201978......Scott Guyer, Tim Simpson ....................................................2 111979......Freeman, Ford, Harmon.......................................................2 121980 .....Mark Jackson ........................................................................3 91981 .....Mark Wilson ..........................................................................6 191982 .....Mark Wilson ..........................................................................5 181983 .....Mark Wilson ..........................................................................7 171984 .....Thomas Wilson, Terry Barrington .......................................3 101985 .....Todd Williams .......................................................................5 211986 .....Jason Watson, Theoplis Hickman .......................................5 221987 .....Jesse Bonner .........................................................................4 121988 .....Richard Meister ...................................................................2 71989 .....Brian Thompson, Randy Arnold .........................................2 101990 .....Jay Jones ................................................................................3 141991......Davis, Wright, Gunn, Whitt .................................................2 121992 .....Rusty Whitt, Tyrone Davis, Joseph Crook ..........................3 171993 .....Selwyn Dews .........................................................................4 91994 .....Selwyn Dews .........................................................................5 131995 .....Stacy Brown, Rickie Harris ...................................................3 111996 .....Victor Burke ..........................................................................4 91997 .....Victor Burke ........................................................................10 171998 .....Brandon Bonds, Jody Clayton Troy McLaurin, Justin Lucas .................................................2 101999 .....DaQuan Davis, Duane Hosea, Raylon Horn .......................2 102000 .....Casey Hummel, Troy McLaurin ............................................2 82001 .....Jody Clayton .........................................................................4 12 2002 .....Steven Riddley ......................................................................3 102003 .....Danieal Manning ..................................................................6 112004 .....Danieal Manning ..................................................................2 12 Doug Barnett ........................................................................2 122005 .....Danieal Manning ..................................................................3 472006 .....Corey Jordan .........................................................................4 932007 .....E.J. Whitley ...........................................................................6 232008 .....Craig Harris, Drew Cuffee....................................................3 172009 .....Major Culbert .......................................................................3 18 Tony Harp, Drew Cuffee .............................................2 each 18 Craig Harris, Reggie Mathis

2010......Darien Williams ....................................................................4 112011 ......L.B. Suggs, Nate Bailey, Mike Wallace, ..............................2 13 Derek Drummond2012 ......Mike Wallace .........................................................................5 122013 ......Angel Lopez, Blake Rudd ....................................................2 14 Thor Woerner, Tyler Chapa2014 ......Angel Lopez, Jonathan Epps, Sam Denmark ....................2 12 Justin Stewart, Justin Stephens

Punting LeadersYear Player Punts Yards Avg.1949 .....Wally Bullington ....................................................... 24 899 37.41950 .....Wally Bullington ....................................................... 44 1,474 34.01951 ......Jerry Mullins .............................................................. 42 1,241 29.51952 .....Jerry Mullins .............................................................. 24 858 35.71953 .....Leondous Fry............................................................. 33 1,184 35.81954 .....Leondous Fry............................................................. 41 1,514 36.91955......Leondous Fry ............................................................ 33 1,243 37.71956 .....Leondous Fry............................................................. 34 1,399 41.11957 .....Bill Lovelace .............................................................. 25 889 35.61958 .....Bill Lovelace .............................................................. 23 854 37.11959......Thurman Neill ........................................................... 32 1,241 38.81960 .....Thurman Neill ........................................................... 58 2,027 34.91961 ......Charles Bottoms ....................................................... 28 1,004 5.91962 .....Gary Cohn ................................................................. 32 1,199 7.51963 .....Cramer Adams .......................................................... 40 1,489 37.21964 .....Mike Love ................................................................. 24 806 33.71965 .....Johnny Hughes ......................................................... 14 531 37.91966 .....Johnny Hughes ........................................................ 44 1,651 37.51967 .....Johnny Hughes ......................................................... 53 2,151 30.61968 .....John Thompson ........................................................ 50 1,761 35.21969 .....Pat Holder ................................................................. 48 1,627 34.01970 ......Pat Holder ................................................................. 45 1,675 37.21971 ......Todd Walker ............................................................. 57 2,157 37.81972 .....Todd Walker ...............................................................61 2,295 37.61973 ......Gary Stirman ............................................................. 57 2,009 35.21974 ......Johnny Perkins .......................................................... 33 1,299 39.41975 ......Johnny Perki.............................................................. 30 1,174 39.11976 ......Johnny Perkins ......................................................... 16 609 38.11977......Kelly Davidson .......................................................... 72 2,558 35.51978......Hal Wasson ............................................................... 44 1,658 38.31979......Hal Wasson ................................................................ 55 2,090 38.01980 .....Bryan Bailey .............................................................. 60 2,454 40.91981 .....Bryan Bailey .............................................................. 32 1,167 36.51982 .....Loyal Proffitt ............................................................ 62 2,363 38.11983 .....Loyal Proffitt ............................................................ 62 2,299 37.11984 .....Loyal Proffitt ............................................................. 65 2,416 37.21985 .....Mark Turner .............................................................. 76 2,859 37.61986 .....Mark Turner .............................................................. 57 2,083 36.51987 .....Bobby Coulson .......................................................... 84 2,945 35.11988 .....Kevin Kaufman ......................................................... 42 1,394 33.21989 .....Darren Mooneyham ................................................. 39 1,398 35.81990 .....Oscar Shorten ........................................................... 55 1,903 34.61991......Barry Reese ............................................................... 53 1,820 34.31992 .....Barry Reese ............................................................... 67 2,407 35.91993 .....Barry Reese ............................................................... 58 2,340 40.31994 .....Barry Reese ................................................................. 5 1,229 35.11995 .....Andy Newberry .........................................................51 1,663 32.61996 .....Michael Freeman ...................................................... 39 1,381 35.41997 .....Todd Fitzgerald......................................................... 75 2,485 33.11998 .....Michael Freeman .......................................................61 2,183 35.81999 .....Brad Raphelt ............................................................. 67 2,423 36.22000 .....Brad Raphelt ............................................................. 48 1,940 40.42001 .....Brad Raphelt ............................................................. 56 2,469 44.12002 .....Chase Fishback ...........................................................51 1,847 36.22003 .....Chase Fishback .......................................................... 57 2,194 38.52004 .....Chase Fishhback ........................................................61 2,306 37.82005 .....Chase Fishback .......................................................... 43 1,672 38.92006 .....Brock Pierce............................................................... 45 1,562 37.22007 .....Mark Kelley ............................................................... 46 1,604 34.92008 .....Sean McGlothlin ....................................................... 32 1,136 35.52009 .....Mark Sprague ............................................................61 2,425 39.82010......Mark Sprague ........................................................... 43 1,739 40.42011 ......Spencer Covey ........................................................... 36 1,426 39.62012 ......Spencer Covey ........................................................... 38 1,560 41.12013 ......Austin Kilcullen......................................................... 40 1,768 44.2 2014 ......Austin Kilcullen......................................................... 54 1,970 36.5

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CAREER, Passing

Yards1. Mitchell Gale (2009-12) ................................12,1092. Billy Malone (2005-2008) ............................12,0123. Jim Lindsey (1967-70) .....................................8,5214. Rex Lamberti (1984-86, 1993) .......................7,9345. Loyal Proffitt (1981-84)..................................7,8246. John Mayes (1976-79) ....................................7,8107. Clint Longley (1971-73) ...................................6,0378. Jim Reese (1973-76) ....................................... 5,9469. Stan Stephens (1987-89) ............................... 4,48410. Colby Freeman (2001-2003) ........................4,132

Completions1. Mitchell Gale (2009-12) .....................................9312. Billy Malone (2005-08) .....................................8183. Jim Lindsey (1967-70) ........................................6424. Rex Lamberti (1984-86, 1993) ..........................5955. Loyal Proffitt (1981-84).....................................5506. John Mayes (1976-79) .......................................4947. Clint Longley (1971-73) ......................................4128. Jim Reese (1973-76) ...........................................3649. Stan Stephens (1987-89) ...................................34610. Colby Freeman (2001-2003) ...........................292

Attempts1. Mitchell Gale (2009-12) ..................................1,5132. Billy Malone (2005-08) ..................................1,3203. Jim Lindsey (1967-70) .....................................1,2374. Loyal Proffitt (1981-84) ................................. 1,157(tie) Rex Lamberti (1984-86, 1993) ................... 1,1336. John Mayes (1976-79) .......................................9487. Clint Longley (1971-73) .....................................8148. Stan Stephens (1987-89) ...................................7069. Jim Reese (1973-76) ...........................................67910. Colby Freeman (2001-2003) ...........................567

Touchdowns1. Billy Malone (2005-08) ..................................... 1142. Mitchell Gale (2009-12).......................................973. Rex Lamberti (1984-86, 1993) ............................844. Jim Lindsey (1967-70) ..........................................615. John Mayes (1976-79) .........................................44(tie) Loyal Proffitt (1981-84) ..................................447. Clint Longley (1971-73) ........................................438. Jim Reese (1973-76) .............................................379. Stan Stephens (1987-89) .....................................3210. Greg Wiggins (2001-04) ...................................23

Interceptions 1. Loyal Proffitt (1981-84) .......................................802. Jim Lindsey (1967-70) ..........................................693. Clint Longley (1971-73) .......................................504. Jim Reese (1973-76) .............................................485. John Mayes (1976-79) .........................................456. Rex Lamberti (1984-86, 1993) ............................447. Mike Fuller (1989-92) ..........................................418. Billy Malone (2005-08) .......................................399. Lance Landry (1990-92) ......................................3310. Stan Stephens (1987-89) ...................................30

CAREER, Rushing

Yards* 1. Bernard Scott (2007-08) .............................4,3212. Wilbert Montgomery (1973-76) ....................3,0473. Anthony Thomas (1981-84) .......................... 2,8454. V.T. Smith Jr. (1946-48) ..................................2,656

5. Daryl Richardson (2009-11) .......................... 2,3036. Gerald Todd (1985-88) .................................. 2,2947. Jimmy Hirth (1952-54, 57) ..............................2,1398. Kelly Kent (1976-78) .......................................2,1249. Eric Polk (2001-02) ..........................................2,10910. Charcandrick West (2010-13) ..................... 2,058

Carries 1. Anthony Thomas (1981-84) ..............................5792. Gerald Todd (1985-88) ......................................5503. Wilbert Montgomery (1973-76) .......................546* 4. Bernard Scott (2007-08) ................................5175. Kelly Kent (1976-78) ..........................................4676. Erkc Polk (2001-02) ............................................4587. Daryl Richardson (2009-11) ...............................4538. Mike Love (1963-66) ..........................................4479. David Bennett (1995-98) ..................................42710. Alton Green (1948-50) ....................................365

Touchdowns1. Wilbert Montgomery (1973-76) .........................66* 2. Bernard Scott (2007-2008) ..............................633. Daryl Richardson (2009-11) ................................344. Charcandrick West (2010-13) .............................285. V.T. Smith Jr. (1946-48) .......................................276. Gerald Todd (1985-88) ........................................23(tie) Mike Love (1963-66) ........................................238. Kelly Kent (1976-78) ............................................22(tie) Jimmy Hirth (1952-54, 57) ..............................22(tie) Taber Minner (2005-08) .................................22

CAREER, Receiving

Yards1. Jerale Badon (2004-07) ..................................3,3112. Taylor Gabriel (2010-13).................................3,0273. Edmond Gates (2007-10) .............................. 2,8854. Johnny Perkins (1974-76) ...............................2,5295. Arthur Culpepper (1983-86) .........................2,4516. Ronnie Vinson (1969-71) ................................2,431 * 7. Johnny Knox (2007-08) .............................. 2,227

8. Cle Montgomery (1974-77)............................2,1589. Sean Grady (1987-90) .....................................2,12210. Richard Williams (1971-73) ..........................1,946

Catches1. Jerale Badon (2004-07) .....................................2352. Taylor Gabriel (2010-13)....................................2153. Arthur Culpepper (1983-86) ............................1664. Edmond Gates (2007-10) ..................................1585. Pat Holder (1968-70) .........................................1556. Ronnie Vinson (1969-71) ...................................1537. Darrell Cantu-Harkles (2010-13) ......................1478. Darian Hogg (2010-13) .....................................1289. Greg Stirman (1972-75) .....................................12510. Demarcus Thompson (2011-14) ......................120

Touchdowns* 1. Johnny Knox (2007-08) ....................................302. Taylor Gabriel (2010-13) .....................................27(tie) Edmond Gates (2007-10) ................................27(tie) Arthur Culpepper (1983-86) ..........................275. Angel Alvarez (1993-95) .....................................246. Johnny Perkins (1974-76) ....................................227. Reggie McGowan (1985-86) ...............................218. Jerale Badon (2004-07).......................................19(tie) Ronnie Vinson (1969-71) .................................19(tie) Richard Williams (1971-73) .............................19

CAREER, Scoring

Points* 1. Bernard Scott, rb (2007-08) ...........................438# 2. Wilbert Montgomery, rb (1973-76) ..............4223. Matt Adams, pk (2005-08) ...............................3394. Morgan Lineberry, pk (2009-12) ......................2905. Daryl Richardson, rb (2009-11) ........................2286. Eben Nelson, pk (2001-04) ...............................2257. Charcandrick West, rb (2010-13) ......................2108. Edmond Gates, wr (2007-10) ............................1949. Taylor Gabriel, wr (2010-13) .............................186(tie) Johnny Knox, wr (2007-08) ..........................186

Total Offense LeadersCAREER Plays Rush Pass *Total* 1. Mitchell Gale, qb (2009-2012) ........................................................ 1,755 68 12,109 12,177 * 2. Billy Malone, qb (2005-08) .............................................................1,439 53 12,012 12,0653. Jim Lindsey, qb (1967-70) ...................................................................1,460 -182 8,521 8,3594. Rex Lamberti, qb (1984-86, 93) ........................................................1,223 -388 7,934 7,546* 5. John Mayes, qb (1976-79) ...............................................................1,204 -362 7,810 7,4486. Loyal Proffitt, qb (1981-84) ............................................................... 1,418 -487 7,824 7,337* 7. Clint Longley, qb (1971-73) ............................................................. 1,011 382 6,037 6,419* 8. Jim Reese, qb (1973-76) .....................................................................840 8 5,946 5,954 9. Colby Freeman, qb (2001-2003) ........................................................... 714 326 4,132 4,458 * # 10. Bernard Scott, rb (2007-08) .......................................................... 519 4,321 66 4,387

SEASON Plays Rush Pass *Total* 1. Mitchell Gale (2011) ............................................................................ 524 97 3,823 3,920* 2. Billy Malone, qb (2007) ....................................................................... 435 -57 3,914 3,857* 3. Mitchell Gale, qb (2010) ...................................................................... 479 62 3,595 3,6574. John David Baker, qb (2013) .................................................................. 468 256 3,376 3,632* 5. Clint Longley, qb (1973) ...................................................................... 444 251 3,167 3,418* 6. Billy Malone, qb (2008) ....................................................................... 312 49 3,213 3,262* 7. Billy Malone, qb (2006) ....................................................................... 412 -29 3,136 3,1078. Parker McKenzie, qb (2014) ................................................................... 436 -30 3,084 3,0549. Mitchell Gale, qb (2012) ......................................................................... 449 -56 2,982 2,92610. Rex Lamberti, qb (1985) ....................................................................... 427 -206 3,010 2,804

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11. Nik Grau (2013-present) ..................................17412. Martin Perry, pk (1978-81)..............................16313. V.T. Smith, rb (1946-48) ..................................162(tie) Arthur Culpepper, wr (1983-86) ..................162

Touchdowns1. Wilbert Montgomery (1973-76) .........................762. Bernard Scott (2007-2008) .................................733. Daryl Richardson (2009-11) ................................384. Charcandrick West (2010-13) .............................355. Edmond Gates (2007-10) ....................................326. Taylor Gabriel (2010-13)......................................31(tie) Johnny Knox (2007-2008) ...............................318. Arthur Culpepper (1983-86) ..............................27(tie) V.T. Smith Jr. (1946-48) ...................................2710. Taber Minner (2005-08) ...................................26(tie) Alex Davis (1976-77) ........................................26(tie) Kelly Kent (1976-78) ........................................26

SEASON, Passing

Yards1. Billy Malone (2007) ........................................3,9142. Mitchell Gale (2011) ...................................... 3,8233. Mitchell Gale (2010) .......................................3,5954. John David Baker (2013) ................................3,3765. Billy Malone (2008) ........................................3,2136. Clint Longley (1973) .......................................3,1677. Billy Malone (2006) ........................................3,1368. Parker McKenzie (2014) ................................ 3,0849. Rex Lamberti (1985) .......................................3,01010. Mitchell Gale (2012) .................................... 2,982

Completions1. Mitchell Gale (2011) ..........................................276(tie) Mitchell Gale (2010) ......................................2763. Billy Malone (2007) ...........................................2644. John David Baker (2013) ...................................2475. Billy Malone (2006) ...........................................2456. Parker McKenzie (2014) ....................................2367. Mitchell Gale (2012) ..........................................228 (tie) Rex Lamberti (1985) ......................................2289. Jim Lindsey (1969) .............................................20710. Rex Lamberti (1986) ........................................206

Attempts1. Mitchell Gale (2011) ..........................................4582. Rex Lamberti (1985) ..........................................4273. Mitchell Gale (2010) ..........................................4254. Billy Malone (2007) ........................................... 4115. Jim Lindsey (1968) .............................................3966. Jim Lindsey (1969) .............................................3917. Billy Malone (2006) ...........................................3868. Mitchell Gale (2012) ..........................................3809. Rex Lamberti (1986) .........................................37810. John David Baker (2013) .................................369(tie) Jim Lindsey (1970) .........................................369

Touchdowns1. Mitchell Gale (2010) ............................................382. Billy Malone (2007) .............................................373. Billy Malone (2008) .............................................36

4. John David Baker (2013) .....................................355. Rex Lamberti (1986) ............................................326. Mitchell Gale (2011) ............................................28(tie) Rex Lamberti (1993) ........................................28(tie) Clint Longley (1973) ........................................289. Billy Malone (2006) .............................................2710. Rex Lamberti (1985) ..........................................24

Interceptions1. Loyal Proffitt (1982) ............................................272. Jim Reese (1976) ..................................................223. Clint Longley (1972) ............................................214. Jim Lindsey (1970) ...............................................205. Jim Lindsey (1968) ...............................................19(tie) Jim Lindsey (1969) ...........................................197. Clint Longley (1973) .............................................18(tie) Loyal Proffitt (1981) ........................................189. Jim Reese (1975) ..................................................17(tie) John Mayes (1979) ...........................................17(tie) Rex Lamberti (1985) ........................................17(tie) Mike Fuller (1991) ............................................17(tie) Greg Wiggins (2001) .......................................17

SEASON, Rushing

Yards* 1. Bernard Scott (2007) ...................................2,1652. Bernard Scott (2008) ......................................2,1563. Eric Polk (2001) ...............................................1,2114. Kelly Kent (1977) ............................................1,1845. Wilbert Montgomery (1973) ......................... 1,1816. Don Harr (1970) ..............................................1,1067. Anthony Thomas (1984) ................................1,0968. Tommy Hinson (1951) .....................................1,0839. V.T. Smith Jr. (1948) .......................................1,07210. Antony Thomas (1982) .................................1,014

Carries1. Bernard Scott (2008) .........................................266 2. Eric Polk (2001) ..................................................257* 3. Bernard Scott (2007) ......................................2514. Kelly Kent (1976) ...............................................2325. Anthony Thomas (1984) ...................................2306. David Bennett (1996) ........................................ 2117. Eric Polk (2002) ..................................................2018. Anthony Thomas (1982) ...................................195(tie) Alton Green (1950)........................................19510. Kelly Kent (1978) .............................................194

Touchdowns* 1. Bernard Scott (2007) ........................................352. Wilbert Montgomery (1973) ..............................313. Bernard Scott (2008) ...........................................284. Daryl Richardson (2009) .....................................16(tie) Wilbert Montgomery (1974) ..........................165. Charcandrick West (2013) ...................................14(tie) Kelly Kent (1977) .............................................147. Steve Worthey (1979) ..........................................13(tie) Don Harr (1970) ...............................................139. Wilbert Montgomery (1975) ..............................12(tie) Eric Polk (2001) ................................................12(tie) Taber Minner (2006) .......................................12

SEASON, Receiving

Catches1. Ronnie Vinson (1969) ..........................................822. Taylor Gabriel (2013) ...........................................73(tie) Jerale Badon (2007) ........................................734. Edmond Gates (2010) ..........................................66(tie) Bill Lockey (1968) .............................................666. Taylor Gabriel (2011) ...........................................647. Jerale Badon (2006) ............................................638. Johnny Knox (2007) ............................................62 9. Pat Holder (1968) ................................................6110. Ronnie Vinson (1970) ........................................60

Yards1. Ronnie Vinson (1969) .....................................1,2142. Johnny Perkins (1975) ....................................1,1953. Edmond Gates (2010) .....................................1,1824. Cle Montgomery (1977) .................................1,1685. Johnny Knox (2007) .......................................1,1586. Johnny Knox (2008) .......................................1,0697. Taylor Gabriel (2013) ......................................1,0608. Richard Williams (1973) .................................1,0549. Ronnie Vinson (1970) .....................................1,04210. Jerale Badon (2007) .....................................1,033

Touchdowns* 1. Johnny Knox (2007) ..........................................172. Arthur Culpepper (1986) ....................................14(tie) Richard Williams (1973) ..................................144. Edmond Gates (2010) ..........................................13(tie) Johnny Knox (2008) ........................................136. Johnny Perkins (1975) .........................................127. Reggie McGowan (1985) .....................................11(tie) Angel Alvarez (1994) ......................................119. Taylor Gabriel (2013) ...........................................10 (tie) Taylor Gabriel (2011) .......................................10(tie) Reggie McGowan (1986) ................................10(tie) Angel Alvarez (1993).......................................10(tie) Cle Montgomery (1977) ..................................10

SEASON, Scoring

Points* 1. Bernard Scott, rb (2007) ................................2342. Wilbert Montgomery, rb (1973) ......................2243. Bernard Scott, rb (2008) ...................................2044. Alex Davis, rb (1977) .........................................1185. Matt Adams, pk (2008) ..................................... 1176. Matt Adams, pk (2007) ..................................... 1157. Morgan Lineberry, pk (2010) ........................... 111* 7. Johnny Knox, wr (2007) .................................1088. Daryl Richardson, rb (2009) ............................102(tie) Wilbert Montgomery, rb (1974) ..................10210. Kelly Kent, rb (1977) ..........................................98

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Touchdowns* 1. Bernard Scott (2007) ........................................392. Bernard Scott (2008) ...........................................343. Wilbert Montgomery (1973) ..............................314. Alex Davis (1977) .................................................19* 5. Johnny Knox (2007) .........................................186. Daryl Richardson (2009) .....................................177. Charcandrick West (2013) ..................................16 (tie) Kelly Kent (1977) .............................................16(tie) Wilbert Montgomery (1974) ..........................1610. Arthur Culpepper (1986) ..................................14(tie) Richard Williams (1973) ..................................14

GAME, Passing

Yards1. Jim Reese vs. Angelo State (1976) ....................564^ 2. Mitchell Gale vs. Washburn (2011) ...............5063. John David Baker vs. PV A&M (2013) .............4854. Loyal Proffitt vs. S. F. Austin State (1983) .......4665. Clint Longley vs. SW Texas State (1973) ..........4346. Clint Longley vs. Arkansas State (1973) ..........4337. Loyal Proffitt vs. SW Texas State (1981) ..........4318. John David Baker vs. NM State (2013) ............4289. Loyal Proffitt vs. East Texas State (1982) ........42310. Mitchell Gale vs. A&M-Kingsville (2010) ......417

Completions1. Loyal Proffitt vs. S. F. Austin State(1983) ..........352. Mitchell Gale vs. A&M-Kingsville (2010) ..........343. John David Baker vs. NM State (2013) ..............334. Mitchell Gale vs. North Alabama (2011) ...........33(tie) Jim Lindsey vs. Arkansas State (1970) ...........336. Mitchell Gale vs. Midwestern State (2011) .......32(tie) Billy Malone vs. Tarleton State (2006) ..........328. John David Baker vs. PV A&M (2013) ...............31(tie) John Frank vs. Tarleton State (1998) .............3110. Parker McKenzie at Georgia State (2014) .......30(tie) Mitchell Gale vs. A&M-Kingsville (2011) .......30

Attempts1. Jim Lindsey vs. Arkansas State (1970) ................632. Mitchell Gale vs. North Alabama (2011) ...........593. Jim Lindsey vs. Drake (1970) ...............................574. Mitchell Gale vs. Midwestern State (2011) .......555. John Frank vs. Tarleton State (1998) .................53(tie) Rex Lamberti vs. NW Mo. State (1985)..........537. Greg Wiggins vs. SE Okla. State (2001) .............528. Mitchell Gale vs. Central Missouri (2010) .........51(tie) Mitchell Gale vs. A&M-Kingsville (2010) ......5110. Jim Lindsey vs. Howard Payne (1969) ..............50

Touchdowns1. John David Baker vs. Concordia (2013) ...............7^ 2. Billy Malone vs. West Texas A&M (2008).........6(tie) Billy Malone vs. West Texas A&M (2006) ........6(tie) Clint Longley vs. Arkansas State (1973) ..........65. John David Baker vs. N.M. Highlands (2013) ......5^ (tie) Mitchell Gale vs. Central Mo. (2010) ............5(tie) Mitchell Gale vs. Incarnate Word (2010) ........5(tie) Mitchell Gale vs. E. New Mexico (2010) ..........5(tie) Billy Malone vs. Angelo State (2008) ..............5(tie) Billy Malone vs. East Central (2008) ................5^ (tie) Billy Malone vs. Chadron State (2007) ........5(tie) Rex Lamberti vs. Howard Payne (1986) ..........5(tie) Jim Lindsey vs. E. New Mexico (1969)..............5(tie) Jim Lindsey vs. Angelo State (1968) ................5

GAME, Rushing

Yards* Bernard Scott vs. Chadron State (2007) .......... 303^ 1. Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (292) .... 292* Bernard Scott vs. Tarleton State (2007) .......... 2832. Don Harr vs. McMurry (1970) .......................... 2753. Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (2008) .... 2684. Bernard Scott vs. Tarleton State (2008) ......... 2595. De’Andre Brown vs. Stephen F. Austin (2014) ...................................2566. Adrian Rascon vs. SW Okla. State (1999) ....... 2467. Reggie Brown vs. E. New Mexico (2009) ........ 235* 8. Bernard Scott vs. Angelo State (2007) ........ 2319. Tommy Hinson vs. Austin College (1951) ....... 23010. Rashon Myles vs. West Texas A&M (2004)... 220

Carries 1. David Bennett vs. Angelo State (1996) ............ 402. Eric Polk vs. A&M-Commerce (2001) ................ 37(tie) Cody Walton vs. West Texas A&M (1998) .... 374. Anthony Thomas vs. East Texas State (1984) .. 35(tie) Anthony Thomas vs. A&M-Kingsville (1982) .................................. 356. Rashon Myles vs. West Texas A&M (2004) ...... 32(tie) Rashon Myes vs. A&M-Kingsville (2004) ..... 32(tie) Richard Whitaker vs. WTAM (2003) ............. 32(tie) Eric Polk vs. NE State (2001) .......................... 32(tie) Adrian Rascon vs. SW Okla. State (1999) ..... 32(tie) Alton Green vs. Austin College (1949) ......... 32

Touchdowns^ 1. Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (2008) ..... 6(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. SFA (1973) .............. 6(tie) * Bernard Scott vs. Tarleton State (2007) ...... 64. * Bernard Scott vs. Chadron State (2007) .......... 5(tie) Don Harr vs. McMurry (1970) .......................... 56. Charcandrick West vs. PV A&M (2013) .............. 4(tie) Charcandrick West vs. McMurry (2013) ........ 4(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Langston (1973) .... 4(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. SHSU (1973) ........... 4(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Tarleton (1973) ...... 4

GAME, Receiving

Yards1. Johnny Knox vs. Angelo State (2008) .............2322. Reggie McGowan vs. Stephen F. Austin State(1985) ..........................2283. Quinton Smith vs. SW Texas State (1991) ........2214. Quinton Smith vs. Sam Houston State (1981) ................................2205. Johnny Perkins vs. East Texas State (1975) ......2176. Cle Montgomery vs. SW Texas State (1977) ....2107. Darian Hogg vs. Concordia (2013) ...................2088. Jerale Badon vs. SE Okla. State (2005) ............2059. Johnny Knox vs. West Texas A&M (2008) .......203(tie) Robb Spells vs. Midwestern State (2005) .............................203

Catches1. Taylor Gabriel vs. N..M. State (2013) ................152. Jerale Badon vs. Tarleton State (2006) .............143. Jerale Badon vs. SE Okla. State (2005) ..............13(tie) Ronnie Vinson vs. Arkansas State (1970) ......13(tie) Ronnie Vinson vs. Angelo State (1969) .........13(tie) Bill Lockey vs. Trinity (1968) ...........................137. Ronnie Vinson vs. Texas-Arlington (1969) ........12(tie) David Rucker vs. McMurry (1959) ..................129. Edmond Gates vs. A&M-Kingsville (2010) ........11(tie) Quinton Smith vs. SW Texas State ( 1981).....11

(tie) Quinton Smith vs. Sam Houston (1981) ........11(tie) Johnny Perkins vs. Harding (1976) .................11(tie) Ronnie Vinson vs. Lamar (1970) .....................11(tie) Ronnie Vinson vs. Texas-Arllngton (1968) ....11

Touchdowns1. Johnny Knox vs. Angelo State (2008) .................42. Scooter Phillips vs. Northern Colo. (1985) ..........43. Taylor Gabriel vs. Houston Baptist (2013) ...........3(tie) Taylor Gabriel vs. N.M. Highlands (2013) ........3(tie) Taylor Gabriel vs. Midwestern State (2011) ....3(tie) Edmond Gates vs. E. New Mexico (2010) ........3(tie) Bernard Scott vs. East Central (2008) ..............3* ^ (tie) Johnny Knox vs. Mesa State (2007) ...........3(tie) John Brock vs. West Texas A&M (2006) ..........3(tie) Robb Spells vs. Midwestern State (2005) ........3(tie) Arthur Culpepper vs. Howard Payne (1986) ........................................3(tie) Reggie McGowan vs. SFA (1985) ......................3(tie) Johnny Perkins vs. Howard Payne (1975) ........3(tie) Wil. Montgomery vs. Neb.-Omaha (1974) ......3(tie) Ronnie Vinson vs. Arkansas State (1970) ........3(tie) Ronnie Vinson vs. E. New Mexico (1969) ........3

GAME, Scoring

Points^ 1. Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (2008) ....42* ^ 2. Bernard Scott vs. Chadron St. (2007) .........36* (tie) Bernard Scott vs. Tarleton State (2007) .....364. Wilbert Montgomery vs. SFA (1973) .................365. Wilbert Montgomery vs. Sam Houston (1973) ............................................30(tie) Don Harr vs. McMurry (1970) .........................307. Charcandrick West vs. PV A&M (2013) ..............24(tie) Charcandrick West vs. McMurry (2013) ........24(tie) Johnny Knox vs. Angelo State (2008) ...........24(tie) Scooter Phillips vs. Northern Colo. (1985) ....24(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Langston (1973) ...............................................24(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. SHSU (1973) ..........24(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Tarleton (1973) .....24

Touchdowns^ 1. Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (2008) ......7* ^ 2. Bernard Scott vs. Chadron State (2007) ........6* (tie) Bernard Scott vs. Tarleton State (2007) .......64. Wilbert Montgomery vs. SFA (1973) ...................5(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Sam Houston (1973) ..........................................5(tie) Don Harr vs. McMurry (1970) ...........................57. Charcandrick West vs. PV A&M (2013) ...............4(tie) Charcandrick West vs. McMurry (2013) ..........4Johnny Knox vs. Angelo State (2008) .....................4(tie) Scooter Phillips vs. Northern Colo. (1985) ......4(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Langston (1973) .....4(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. SHSU (1973) ............4(tie) Wilbert Montgomery vs. Tarleton (1973) .......4

* Records / statistics from 2007 season vacated because of NCAA violations

# Wilbert Montgomery scored six touchdowns (36 points) in the 1973 NAIA Division I playoffs. The NCAA does not recognize those six touchdowns or 36 points as part of his career total. He scored 458 points during his career.

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ACU All-Purpose LeadersCareer1. BERNARD SCOTT, RBYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total* 2007 ................... 2,165 565 0 0 0 2,7302008 ...................... 2,156 826 0 0 0 2,982Total ......................4,321 1,391 0 0 0 5,712

2. WILBERT MONTGOMERY, RBYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total1973 ....................... 1,181 497 249 0 0 1,9271974 ..........................657 138 36 0 0 8311975 .......................... 612 127 24 143 0 9061976 ..........................597 308 0 0 0 905Total ......................3,047 1,070 309 143 0 4,569

3. DARRELL CANTU-HARKLESS, WR/RBYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total2010..........................539 259 397 63 0 1,2582011 ............................40 551 0 32 0 6232012 .......................... 175 651 273 88 0 1,1872013 ..........................376 484 475 29 0 1,364Total ...................... 1,130 1,945 1,145 212 0 4,432

4. CLYDE GATES, WRYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total2007 .........................189 285 402 0 0 8762008 ...........................94 716 105 0 0 9152009 ...........................46 702 13 0 0 7612010..............................7 1,182 0 0 0 1,189Total .........................336 2,885 520 0 0 3,741

5. TAYLOR GABRIEL, WRYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total2010............................33 295 14 100 0 4422011 ..........................104 988 0 136 0 1,2282012 ............................85 684 0 132 0 9012013 ............................40 1,060 0 209 0 1,309 Total .........................262 3,027 14 577 0 3,880

6. CHARCANDRICK WEST, RB Year Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total2010..........................350 130 102 0 0 5822011 ..........................380 200 614 0 0 1,1942012 ..........................422 234 42 0 0 6982013 ..........................906 443 0 0 0 1,349Total ......................2,058 1,007 758 0 0 3,823

7. JERALE BADON, WRYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total2004 .............................0 521 125 0 0 6462005 ........................... 12 783 23 0 0 8182006 ............................ -7 973 13 0 0 9792007 ........................... 18 1,034 0 0 0 1,052Total ...........................23 3,311 161 0 0 3,495

8. ANTHONY THOMAS, RBYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total1981 .........................575 171 0 0 0 7461982 ...................... 1,014 211 0 0 0 1,2251983 .........................160 -1 0 0 0 1591984 ......................1,096 92 0 0 0 1,188Total ......................2,845 473 0 0 0 3,318

9. CLE MONTGOMERY, WRYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total1974 ..........................547 198 306 103 0 1,1541975 ............................28 187 111 37 0 3631976 ............................26 605 0 0 0 6051977............................ 17 1,168 0 0 0 1,185Total ......................... 618 2,158 417 140 0 3,307

10. V.T. SMITH, RBYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total1946 .........................956 --- --- --- --- 956 1947 .........................628 --- --- --- --- 628 1948 ......................1,072 --- 162 272 --- 1,506 Total ......................2,656 --- 162 272 --- 3,090

11. DARYL RICHARDSON, RBYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total2009 .........................961 209 0 0 0 1,1702010.......................... 517 199 0 0 0 7162011 ..........................825 371 0 0 0 1,196Total ......................2,303 779 0 0 0 3,082

12. GERALD TODD, RBYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total1985 .........................220 11 0 0 0 2311986 ......................... 414 236 0 0 0 6501987 .........................855 168 0 0 0 1,0231988 .........................805 288 0 0 0 1,093Total ......................2,294 703 0 0 0 2,997

13. KELLY KENT, RBYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total1976 .......................... 197 0 33 0 0 2301977....................... 1,184 443 0 0 0 1,6271978.......................... 743 187 0 0 0 930Total ......................2,124 630 33 0 0 2,787

14. JOHNNY PERKINS, WRYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total1974 ..............................0 339 118 0 0 4571975 ...........................-28 1,195 56 0 0 1,2231976 ..............................0 995 0 0 0 995Total ..........................-28 2,529 174 0 0 2,675

15. SEAN GRADY, WRYear Rush Receive KOR PR Int Ret Total1987 .............................0 28 0 0 0 281988 .............................0 534 21 0 0 5551989 .............................0 759 0 0 0 7591990 ............................ -1 801 490 0 0 1,290Total ............................ -1 2,122 511 0 0 2,632

Top 10 Season Performances

Player Year Total1. Bernard Scott ..............................................................2008 2,982* 2. Bernard Scott ...........................................................2007 2,7303. Wilbert Montgomery ................................................ 1973 1,9274. Kelly Kent .................................................................... 1977 1,6275. V.T. Smith .....................................................................1948 1,5066. Darrell Cantu-Harkless ............................................... 2013 1,3647. Charcandrick West ...................................................... 2013 1,3498. Taylor Gabriel ............................................................. 2013 1,3099. Sean Grady ..................................................................1990 1,29010. Darrell Cantu-Harkless ............................................. 2010 1,25811. De’Andre Brown ....................................................... 2014 1,238

Single-Game Performances

Player, Opponent Rush Pass Ret Total1. Bernard Scott (2008 vs. West Texas A&M) ..................... 368 141 0 409^ * 2. Bernard Scott (2007 vs. Chadron State).......................... 303 80 0 383^ 3. Bernard Scott (2008 vs. West Texas A&M) ..................... 292 61 0 3534. Bernard Scott (2007 vs. Tarleton State) .......................... 283 54 0 337

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ACU Kicking LeadersLongest Field Goals69 .............................Ove Johansson vs. East Texas State, 197658 .............................Bob Bearden vs. Angelo State, 196956 .............................Morgan Lineberry vs. Midwestern State, 200954 .............................Morgan Lineberry vs. Incarnate Word, 2011 Dennis Brown vs. West Texas A&M, 198753..............................Matt Adams vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 2005 Eben Nelson vs. Midwestern State, 200352 .............................Spencer Covey vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2010 Morgan Lineberry vs. East Central, 2009 Matt Adams vs. SE Oklahoma State, 2006 Barry Reese vs. Tarleton State, 1993 Jim Gash vs. Cameron, 1989 Jay Reeves vs. East Texas State, 197451 ..............................Morgan Lineberry vs. Midwestern State, 2009 Eben Nelson vs. Angelo State, 2002 Michael Freeman vs. West Texas A&M, 1999 Dennis Brown vs. Texas A&M, 199050 .............................Eben Nelson vs. California-Davis, 2002 Mark Turner vs. West Texas A&M, 1984

Field Goals – CareerPlayer FGs1. Morgan Lineberry (2009-12) ......................................................... 502. Eben Nelson (2001-04) .................................................................. 433. Matt Adams (2005-08) .................................................................. 424. Mark Turner (1984-86)................................................................... 275. Barry Reese (1991-94) .................................................................... 266. Dennis Brown (1987-88, 1990) ...................................................... 317. Nik Grau (2013-present) ................................................................ 248. Martin Perry (1978-81) ................................................................... 239. Michael Freeman (1998-2000) ...................................................... 2010. Boo Jones (1982-83) ..................................................................... 12(tie) Jim Gash (1988-89) ..................................................................... 12

PATs – CareerPlayer PATM-Att.1. Matt Adams (2005-08)..........................................................213-2222. Morgan Lineberry (2009-12) ................................................140-1543. Nik Grau (2013-present) ....................................................... 102-1094. Eben Nelson (2001-04) ...........................................................96-1055. Martin Perry (1978-81) ............................................................94-1046. Barry Reese (1991-94) ...............................................................78-827. Sonny Kennedy (1970-72) .........................................................78-918. Mark Turner (1984-86)..............................................................74-829. Jay Reeves (1974-75) .................................................................. 72-7810. Dennis Brown (1987-88, 1990) ...............................................58-58(tie) Michael Freeman (1998-2000) .............................................56-68

Kicking Points – CareerPlayer Points1. Matt Adams (2005-08)................................................................. 3392. Morgan Lineberry (2009-12) ....................................................... 2903. Eben Nelson (2001-04 .................................................................. 2254. Nik Grau (2013-present) ...............................................................1745. Martin Perry (1978-81) ................................................................. 163(tie) Barry Reese (1991-94) .............................................................. 1567. Mark Turner (1984-86) ................................................................. 1558. Dennis Brown (1987-88, 1990) .....................................................1519. Sonny Kennedy (1970-72) ............................................................ 12310. Michael Freeman (1998-2000) ...................................................116

Field Goals – SeasonPlayer FGM-FGA1. Morgan Lineberry (2010) ..........................................................21-302. Nik Grau (2014) .......................................................................... 14-17(tie) Dennis Brown (1987) .............................................................14-234. Morgan Lineberry (2011) .......................................................... 13-16(tie) Matt Adams ( 2008) .............................................................. 13-166. Eben Nelson (2004) ................................................................... 13-187. Eben Nelson (2002) ................................................................... 12-18(tie) Mark Turner (1985) ............................................................... 12-189. Matt Adams (2007) ....................................................................11-13(tie) Eben Nelson (2003) ............................................................... 11-20

PATs – SeasonPlayer PATM-Att.1. Matt Adams (2007)....................................................................82-862. Matt Adams (2008) ...................................................................78-813. Nik Grau (2013) ..........................................................................56-624. Morgan Lineberry (2010) .........................................................48-535. Morgan Linebery (2011) ........................................................... 47-516. Nik Grau (2014) ......................................................................... 46-477. Richard Lepard (1973) ...............................................................46-548. Matt Adams (2006) ...................................................................43-459. Jay Reeves (1974) ...................................................................... 39-4010. Sonny Kennedy (1970) ............................................................38-43

Kicking Points – SeasonPlayer Points1. Matt Adams (2008) .......................................................................1172. Matt Adams (2007) .......................................................................1153. Morgan Lineberry (2010) .............................................................1114. Nik Grau (2014) .............................................................................. 885. Nik Grau (2013) .............................................................................. 86(tie) Morgan Lineberry (2011) .......................................................... 867. Dennis Brown (1987) ..................................................................... 758. Matt Adams (2006) ....................................................................... 709. Boo Jones (1983)............................................................................ 6810. Eben Nelson (2004) ..................................................................... 62(tie) Mark Turner (1985) ................................................................... 62

Field Goals – Single Game4................................Matt Adams vs. Midwestern State, 2008 Matt Adams vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 2005 Eben Nelson vs. Midwestern State, 2003 Mark Turner vs. Angelo State, 1986 Dennis Brown vs. Tennessee Tech, 1987

PATs – Single Game11-11 .........................Matt Adams vs. West Texas A&M, 200810-10 ........................Matt Adams vs. Chadron State, 200710-12 ........................Nik Grau vs. Concordia, 20138-8 ............................Matt Adams vs. SE Oklahoma State, 2008 Matt Adams vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2008 Matt Adams vs. East Central, 2008 Matt Adams vs. Mesa State, 2007 Matt Adams vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 20078-8 ............................Morgan Lineberry vs. Eastern New Mexico, 2012 Morgan Lineberry vs. Tarleton State, 2010 Martin Perry vs. Howard Payne, 1981 Jay Reeves vs. Tarleton State, 19748-9 Nik Grau vs. Prairie View A&M, 2013 Matt Adams vs. Tarleton State, 20077-7 ............................Nik Grau vs. Central Arkansas, 2014 Nik Grau at Houston Baptist, 2014 Nik Grau at Houston Baptist, 2013 Nik Grau vs. New Mexico Highlands, 2013 Nik Grau vs. McMurry, 2013 Matt Adams vs. West Texas A&M, 2008 Matt Adams vs. Angelo State, 2007 Matt Adams vs. West Texas A&M, 2006 Barry Reese vs. Eastern New Mexico, 1993 Richard Lepard vs. Tarleton State, 1973 Jay Reeves vs. Sul Ross State, 1975

Kicking Points – Single Game17 ..............................Morgan Lineberry vs. Tarleton State, 2010 Matt Adams vs. Midwestern State, 200816 ..............................Dennis Brown vs. Tennessee Tech, 198715 ..............................Morgan Linberry vs. Incarnate Word, 2011 Morgan Lineberry vs. Western Oregon, 2011 Mark Turner vs. Angelo State, 198614 ..............................Ryan Owens vs. Eastern New Mexico, 200913 ..............................Nik Grau at Georgia State, 2014 Morgan Lineberry vs. Northeastern State, 2010 Matt Adams vs. Chadron State, 2007 Matt Adams vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville, 2005 Barry Reese vs. Tarleton State, 1993

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ACU Defensive LeadersTackles – Career

Player Tackles1. Ryan Boozer (1998-2001) ........................................3882. Jody Brown (1995-1998) .........................................3853. Ray Nunez (1975-77) ...............................................3844. Chip Bennett (1967-69) ........................................... 3745. Cody Stutts (2004-07) .............................................3526. Bill Clayton (1986-89) ............................................. 3517. David Wright (1989-92) ...........................................3208. Angel Lopez (2011-14) ............................................ 3129. Justin Stephens (2011-14) .......................................25710. Victor Randolph (1992-95) ...................................248 (tie) Richard Meister (1985-88) ..............................24812. John Usrey (1975-77) .............................................24213. Mike Funderburg (1980-82) ................................. 24114. Justin Stewart (2011-14) ........................................22815. Clayton Farrell (2002-05) ......................................227 (tie) Kenny Davidson (1977-80) ............................227

Tackles – Season

Player Tackles1. Chip Bennett (1968) ................................................1842. Chip Bennett (1969) ................................................ 1613. Jay Jones (1991) ....................................................... 1374. Cody Stutts (2007) ................................................... 1325. Ryan Boozer (1999) ................................................. 1236. Jody Brown (1997) ................................................... 1207. Ray Nunez (1977) ..................................................... 1188. Scott Reedy (1985) .................................................. 1149. John Usrey (1977) .................................................... 113 (tie) Richard Meister (1988).................................... 113

Tackles – Game

27.................... Chip Bennett vs. Howard Payne, 196826.................... Chip Bennett vs. East Texas State, 196825.................... Jay Jones vs. Eastern New Mexico, 1991 Chip Bennett vs. Arkansas State, 196823 ................... Chip Bennett vs. Texas-Arlington, 1968

Team Sacks and Tackles For Loss – Season

Year Sacks TFL Sack Leader 1975 27 .....................................Raymond Crosier, 71976 43 .....................................Reuben Mason, 101977 49 .....................................Reuben Mason, 131978 32 .....................................Reuben Mason, 111979 37 .....................................Randy Morris, 91980 24 .....................................Kenny Davidson, 91981 34 .....................................Kurt Freytag, 71982 34 .....................................Billy Stiggers, 91983 32 .....................................Scott Reedy, 51984 21......................................Mark Courville, 51985 37 52 ........................Mark McIntyre, 111986 40 58 ........................Mark McIntyre, 111987 36 62 ........................Steve Ates, 61988 20 55 ........................Tim Mullican, 61989 25 66 ........................Jon Bos, 6 Bill Clayton, 61990 10 40 ........................10 with 1 each1991 31 59 ........................Oscar Shorten, 141992 27 51 .........................Oscar Shorten, 101993 48 91.........................John Douglass, 241994 41 98 ........................Victor Randolph, 131995 28 82 ........................Victor Randolph, 5 James Henderson, 51996 38 88 ........................Matt Shane, 81997 45 104 ......................James Henderson, 151998 27 78 ........................Jose Nonalaya, 5.51999 22 78 ........................Derek Lyons, 5.52000 20 95 ........................Derek Lyons, 5

2001 16 81 ........................Ryan Boozer, 4; Nick Gray, 42002 32 102 ......................Jayme Jackson 72003 31 84 ........................Brad Walton, 92004 15 72 ........................Clayton Farrell, 4.52005 25 61 .........................Clayton Farrell, 10.52006 27 83 ........................Travis Carpenter, 9.02007 25 103 ......................Joe Edwards, 4.02008 38 97 ........................Aston Whiteside, 9.02009 43 103 ......................Aston Whiteside, 9.52010 31 98 ........................Aston Whiteside, 7.02011 37 86 ........................Aston Whiteside, 6.02012 26 74 .........................Nick Richardson, 9.52013 22 42 ........................Nick Richardson, 11.02014 26 77 ........................Nick Richardson, 9.0

Team Sacks – Game

No. Game13 .............. vs. Adams State, Sept. 17, 199410 .............. vs. McMurry, Sept. 1, 2012 vs. Northwestern Oklahoma, Sept. 18, 1982 vs. Central Oklahoma, Oct. 8, 1994 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, Nov. 1, 19979................ vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, Nov. 1, 2003 vs. Central Oklahoma, Oct. 12, 1996 vs. New Haven, Sept. 24, 1993 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, Oct. 30, 1993 vs. Howard Payne, Nov. 1, 1986 vs. Stephen F. Austin State, Oct. 31, 19818................ vs. Tarleton State, Sept. 1, 2011 * vs. Midwestern State, Nov. 14, 2009 vs. Prairie View A&M, Sept. 6, 1996 vs. Adams State, Sept. 18, 1993 vs. Cameron, Oct. 26, 1991 vs. Texas Lutheran, Oct. 31, 1987 vs. West Texas State, Sept. 7, 1985 vs. Cameron, Nov. 6, 1976 vs. Texas A&I, Oct. 8, 1976

Individual Sacks – Career

Player Sacks1. Reuben Mason (1976-78) ..........................................342. Nick Richardson (2011-14)......................................32.5 3. Aston Whiteside (2008-11) ....................................31.54. James Henderson (1995-98) .....................................30 5. Clayton Farrell (2002-05) ..........................................28 6. Victor Randolph (1992-95) .......................................26 (tie) Mark McIntyre (1985-87) ......................................26 8. John Douglass ( 1993) ...............................................24 (tie) Oscar Shorten (1989-92) .......................................24 10. Fred Thompson (2007-10) ....................................21.5

Individual Sacks – Season

Player Sacks1. John Douglass (1993) ................................................24 2. James Henderson (1997) ........................................... 15 3. Oscar Shorten (1991) ................................................. 14 4. Victor Randolph (1994)............................................. 13 5. Reuben Mason (1977) ............................................... 13 6. Nick Richardson (2013) ............................................. 11 (tie) Mark McIntyre (1986) ........................................... 11 (tie) Mark McIntyre (1985) ........................................... 11 (tie) Reuben Mason (1978) ........................................... 11 10. Clayton Farrell (2005) ..........................................10.5

Individual Sacks – Game

6............ Nick Richardson vs. McMurry, Sept. 1, 2012 James Henderson vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, Nov. 1, 19975............ John Douglass vs. Central Oklahoma, Oct, 9, 1993

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ACU Football Points RecordsMost Points Scored by ACU – Single GameScore Opponent* 93-68 .....................................West Texas A&M (Nov. 22, 2008)84-6 ..................................................... Concordia (Aug. 31, 2013)81-0 ................................................. Daniel Baker (Nov. 25, 1920)* 73-76 (3 ot) ............................... Chadron State (Nov. 24, 2007)70-63 ..............................................Tarleton State (Oct. 27, 2007)70-0 ............................................... Randolph AFB (Oct. 14, 1922)69-12 .......................................... Houston Baptist (Oct. 12, 2013)66-7 .................................................... East Central (Oct. 4, 2008)65-45 .......................................Prairie View A&M (Nov. 16, 2013)65-3 ..............................................Tarleton State (Sept. 25, 2010)62-6 .............................................. Howard Payne (Nov. 27, 1952)61-16 ........................................... Incarnate Word (Nov. 12, 2011)61-7 ......................................Eastern New Mexico (Oct. 10, 1970)60-17 .......................................................McMurry (Sept. 7, 2013)60-14 ............................................ Angelo State (Nov. 23, 1968)59-14 .........................................Houston Baptist (Sept. 27, 2014)59-17 ......................................Eastern New Mexico (Oct. 6, 2012)59-10 ................ Southeastern Oklahoma State (Sept. 20, 2008)59-31 ..................................Texas A&M-Kingsville (Nov. 3, 2007)58-10 ..................................................... Fort Lewis (Sep. 5, 2009)58-7 .........................................Northeastern State (Oct. 6, 2007)58-13 ......................................................McMurry (Oct. 20, 1951)57-15 .............................................. Tarleton State (Oct. 23, 1993)57-50 ................................Stephen F. Austin State (Oct. 6, 1973)56-11 ..................................Eastern New Mexico (Sept. 27, 2008)56-12 .................................................. Mesa State (Nov. 17, 2007)56-7 .............................................. Howard Payne (Nov. 21, 1981)56-14 ............................................... Tarleton State (Nov. 9, 1974)55-14..................................................... Ave Maria (Oct. 11, 2014)55-20 .....................................Sam Houston State (Nov. 15, 1975)55-14 ............................................Texas-Arlington (Nov. 9, 1963)54-17 ...........................................Incarnate Word (Oct. 23, 2010)53-20 .....................................................McMurry (Sept. 11, 1971)53-0 ............................................. Arkansas State (Nov. 20, 1954)53-0 .............................................. Austin College (Nov. 21, 1942)52-35 .......................................... Central Arkansas (Nov. 1, 2014)52-28 .............................New Mexico Highlands (Sept. 14, 2013)52-35 ........................................ West Texas A&M (Oct. 18, 2008)52-28 ............................................... Angelo State (Oct. 13, 2007)52-36 .....................................Eastern New Mexico (Oct. 2, 1993)51-0 ........................................................ McMurry (Sept. 1, 2012)51-35............................................ Western Oregon (Oct. 1, 2011)51-7 .................................................. Angelo State (Oct. 11, 2008)51-14 ................. Southeastern Oklahoma State (Sept. 16, 2006)51-50 ........................................ West Texas A&M (Oct. 22, 1994)51-37 ......................................... West Texas A&M (Nov. 12, 1988)51-14 ................................. Stephen F. Austin State (Oct. 9, 1976)51-19 ............................................... Angelo State (Nov. 22, 1969)50-14 .............. Southwestern Oklahoma State (Sept. 22, 2007)50-49 ...........................................Howard Payne (Sept. 29, 1968)50-33 ............................................ Austin College (Nov. 10, 1951)

Most Points Allowed by ACU – Single GameScore Opponent* 76 (L, 76-73, 3 ot) ..................... Chadron State (Nov. 24, 2007)70 (L, 70-28)............................ Midwestern State (Oct. 22, 2011)* 68 (W, 93-68) ........................West Texas A&M (Nov. 22, 2008)68 (L, 68-3) ............................................Greenville Wesley (1919)66 (L, 66-23) ...................................Texas A&M-Kingsville (1988)65 (L, 65-16) ............................................Central Arkansas (2001)63 (W, 70-63) ................................ Tarleton State (Oct. 27, 2007)63 (L, 63-34) .................................Texas A&M-Commerce (1990)62 (L, 62-0) ........................................... Northern Arizona (1995)62 (L, 62-0) ................................................ Texas Christian (1930)57 (L, 57-9) ...................................... Cal State-Sacramento (1992)56 (L, 56-28) ...................................Texas A&M-Kingsville (1998)56 (L, 56-46) ...............................................Arkansas State (1973)56 (L, 56-0) ................................................. Howard Payne (1921)* 55 (L, 55-41) .......................................... Central Missouri (2011)54 (L, 54-7) ......................................Texas A&M-Kingsivlle (1997)54 (L, 54-7) ......................................Texas A&M-Kingsville (1995)53 (L, 53-7) .........................................................Texas Tech (1930)* 52 (L, 52-49) ................................................... Washburn (2011)52 (L, 52-38) ..................... Southeastern Oklahoma State (2001)52 (L, 52-10) ..................................Texas A&M-Commerce (1992)52 (L, 52-7) ........................................ Southern Methodist (1925)51 (L, 51-34) ................................. Stephen F. Austin State (1999)50 (W, 51-50) ........................... West Texas A&M (Oct. 22, 1994)50 (L, 50-14) .................................................. Angelo State (1989)50 (W, 57-50) ...................Stephen F. Austin State (Oct. 6, 1973)50 (L, 50-13) ....................................Texas A&M-Kingsville (1949)

* NCAA Division II playoff game

Wilbert Montgomery (28) is still the all-time leader in touchdowns scored with 76 from 1973-76.



ACU in the LSC Record BookLSC Football Records* Record vacated because of NCAA violations

Team Offense

SeasonTotal Yards – 7,082, Abilene Christian, 2007Points Per Game – 52.3, Abilene Christian, 2008

Single GameTotal yards – 810, Abilene Christian (vs. West Texas A&M), 2008Points – 93, Abilene Christian (vs. West Texas A&M), 2008Touchdowns – 13, Abilene Christian (vs. West Texas A&M), 2008PATs – 11, West Texas A&M (vs. New Mexico Highlands), 2005; Abilene Christian (vs. West Texas A&M), 2008; West Texas A&M vs. SW Oklahoma State, 2010PAT Attempts – 13, Abilene Christian (vs. West Texas A&M), 2008Interception Return yards – 188, Abilene Christian vs. Stephen F. Austin (1982)

Team Defense

Single GameFewest Pass Completions Allowed – 0, Abilene Christian (vs. Eastern NM), 2007Fewest Yards Allowing Passing – 0 Abilene Christian (vs. Eastern NM), 2007

Individual

CareerAverage Per Rush – 7.3, Larry Collins, Texas A&M-Kingsville (1974-77) (* 8.4, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007-08)Average Per Game – 162.1, Johnny Bailey, Texas A&M-Kingsville (1986-89) (* 172.8, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007-08)Passes Attempted – 1,320, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08Passes Completed – 818, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08Yards Passing – 12,012, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08TD Passes Thrown – 114, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08Total Plays – 1,439, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08Total Yards – 12,080, Billy Malone, Abilene Christian, 2005-08Points – 438, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007-08Touchdowns – 73, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007-08PATs – 213, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2005-08PAT Attempts – 222, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2005-08

SeasonYards Rushing – 2,156, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian (2008) (* 2,165, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007)Touchdowns Rushing – 28, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian (2008) (* 35, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007)Most 100-Yard Rushing Games – 12, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2008Points Scored – 204, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian (2008) (* 34, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007)Touchdowns Scored – 34, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian (2008) (* 39, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2007)PATs – 82, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2007PAT Attempts – 86, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2007Field Goals – 21, Morgan Lineberry, Abilene Christian, 2010FG Attempts – 30, Jared Homer, Northeastern State, 2008; Morgan Lineberry, Abilene Christian, 2010Kicking Points – 117, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian, 2008All-Purpose Yards – 2,982, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian, 2008

Single GameAll-Purpose Yards – 409, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian (at West Texas A&M), 2008Points scored – 42, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Touchdowns scored – 7, Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M (2008)PATs – 11, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M (2008); Todd Phillips, West Texas A&M at SW Oklahoma State, 2010PAT Attempts – 11, Matt Adams, Abilene Christian vs. West Texas A&M (2008); Todd Phillips, West Texas A&M at SW Oklahoma State, 2010

Longest Plays

Kickoff Return – 100, Steve Parker, ACU (vs. Angelo), 1982; Justin Johnson, ACU (vs. ENMU), 2009Field Goal – 69, Ove Johansson, ACU (vs. Texas A&M-Commerce), 1976

LSC Outstanding Lineman 1975 .......... Johnny Perkins, Abilene Christian split end1993 ......... Keith Wagner, ot, Abilene Christian; Moke Simon, dt, TAMK2004 ......... Pat McCoy, ol, West Texas A&M (south division) Clayton Farrell, de, Abilene Christian (south division) Wilbert Martin, dt, Texas A&M-Kingsville (south division) 2005 ......... Sam Skidmore, olf, Tarleton State (south division) Clayton Farrell, de, Abilene Christian (south division)2006 ......... Nathan Young, ol, Abilene Christian (south division) Tywain Miles, dl, Tarleton State (south division)2007 ......... Nathan Young, ol, Abilene Christian (south division) Brandon Swain, dl, West Texas A&M (south division)2008 ......... Tony Washington, ol, Abilene Christian (south division) Aston Whiteside, dl, Abilene Christian (south division) Jimmy Saddler-McQueen, dl, Texas A&M-Kingsville (south division) Eugene Sims, dl, West Texas A&M (south division)2009 ......... Tony Washington, ol, Abilene Christian (south division) Eugene Sims, dl, West Texas A&M (south division) Luke Sapolu, ol, Central Oklahoma (north division) R.J. Briston, ol, Texas A&M-Commerce (north division) Willie Green, dl, Texas A&M-Commerce2010.......... Aston Whiteside, dl, Abilene Christian (south division) Royland Tubbs, ol, Abilene Christian (south division) Amini Silatolu, ol, Midwestern State (south division) Carlos Savala, ol, East Central (north division) Armonty Bryant, dl, East Central (north division)2011 .......... Amini Silatolu, ol, Midwestern State Aston Whiteside, dl, Abilene Christian

LSC Outstanding Back 1973 .......... Wilbert Montgomery, Abilene Christian tailback1984 ......... Anthony Thomas, Abilene Christian fullback1993 ......... Rex Lamberti, qb, ACU; Anthony Phillips, db, TAMK2004 ......... Daniel Taylor, qb, Texas A&M-Kingsville (south division) Danieal Manning, db, Abilene Christian (south division)2007 ......... Bernard Scott, rb, Abilene Christian (south division) Ranardrick Phillips, db. Tarleton State (south division)2008 ......... Bernard Scott, rb, Abilene Christian (south division) Jabir Perkins, db, Texas A&M-Kingsville (south division)2010.......... Mitchell Gale, qb, Abilene Christian (south division) Wesley Wood, qb, Eastern New Mexico (north division)2011 .......... Mitchell Gale, qb, Abilene Christian

LSC Coach of the Year 1973 .......... Wally Bullington, Abilene Christian1981 ......... Ted Sitton, Abilene Christian1993 ......... Dr. Bob Strader, Abilene Christian2006 ......... Chris Thomsen, Abilene Christian (south division)2007 ......... Chris Thomsen, Abilene Christian (south division)2008 ......... Chris Thomsen, Abilene Christian (south division)2010.......... Chris Thomsen, Abilene Christian (south division)

LSC Freshman of the Year 1973 .......... Wilbert Montgomery, Abilene Christian tailback1980 ......... Willie Kerley, Abilene Christian tailback1981 ......... Loyal Proffitt, Abilene Christian quarterback1991.......... Ethan Sheffield, Abilene Christian running back1994 ......... Richard Wooten, Abilene Christian defensive tackle2003 ......... Danieal Manning, Abilene Christian, defensive back (south division)2006 ......... Tony Harp, Abilene Christian, defensive back (south division)2008 ......... Aston Whiteside, Abilene Christian, defensive end (south division)2010.......... Darrell Cantu-Harkless, Abilene Christian, running back (south divison)

LSC 1,000-Yard Runners

Yards Name Team Year* 2,165 ............................................Bernard Scott Abilene Christian 20072,156 ...............................................Bernard Scott Abilene Christian 20081,211 ...............................................Eric Polk Abilene Christian 20011,096 ..............................................Anthony Thomas Abilene Christian 19841,014 ...............................................Anthony Thomas Abilene Christian 1982

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ACU Football History

Overall ConferenceYear Head Coach Conference W L T W L T Post-Season Result1919 Vernon McCasland independent 2 2 0 0 0 0 1920 Sewell Jones independent 4 0 1 0 0 0 1921 Russell Lewis independent 2 5 0 0 0 0 1922 Victor Payne independent 6 2 0 0 0 0 1923 Victor Payne independent 6 1 0 0 0 0 1924 A.B. Morris TIAA 3 4 2 1 3 11925 A.B. Morris TIAA 2 5 2 2 1 1 1926 A.B. Morris TIAA 4 4 0 2 3 0 1927 A.B. Morris TIAA 6 1 1 4 1 1 1928 A.B. Morris TIAA 5 4 0 4 4 0 1929 A.B. Morris TIAA 6 1 1 3 1 1 1930 A.B. Morris TIAA 2 7 1 2 2 1 1931 A.B. Morris TIAA 4 5 0 4 2 0 1932 A.B. Morris TIAA 2 60 1 1 5 1 1933 A.B. Morris Texas 5 3 2 3 1 2 1934 A.B. Morris Texas 1 7 2 1 5 2 1935 A.B. Morris Texas 1 6 3 1 5 1 1936 A.B. Morris Texas 1 7 1 1 5 1 1937 A.B. Morris Texas 0 9 0 0 7 0 1938 A.B. Morris Texas 6 2 1 5 1 1 1939 A.B. Morris Texas 6 2 1 6 1 0 Texas Conference co-champions 1940 A.B. Morris Texas 7 2 0 5 1 0 Texas Conference tri-champions1941 A.B. Morris Texas 6 3 0 5 0 0 1942 Tonto Coleman Texas 6 2 0 3 1 0 (No team fielded from 1943-45 because of World War II)1946 Tonto Coleman Texas 8 1 1 5 0 11947 Tonto Coleman Texas 6 3 0 2 2 0 1948 Tonto Coleman Texas 5 3 1 3 1 1 Texas Conference co-champions 1949 Tonto Coleman Texas 3 6 0 1 4 0 1950 Garvin Beauchamp Texas 11 0 0 5 0 0 Texas Conference champions Refrigerator Bowl champions1951 Garvin Beauchamp Texas 6 4 0 4 1 0 Texas Conference champions1952 Garvin Beauchamp Texas 6 3 1 4 1 0 Texas Conference champions1953 Garvin Beauchamp Texas 7 3 0 3 1 0 Texas Conference champions1954 Garvin Beauchamp independent 6 3 1 0 0 01955 Garvin Beauchamp Gulf Coast 3 5 2 2 2 0 Gulf Coast Conference co-champions1956 N.L. Nicholson Gulf Coast 4 6 0 1 2 1 1957 N.L. Nicholson independent 5 3 1 0 0 0 1958 N.L. Nicholson independent 5 5 0 0 0 01959 N.L. Nicholson independent 5 5 0 0 0 0 1960 N.L. Nicholson independent 5 5 0 0 0 0 1961 N.L. Nicholson independent 4 6 0 0 0 0 1962 Les Wheeler independent 6 4 0 0 0 0 1963 Les Wheeler independent 8 1 0 0 0 0 1964 Les Wheeler Southland 5 5 0 1 3 0 1965 Les Wheeler Southland 4 5 0 2 2 0 1966 Les Wheeler Southland 4 6 0 0 4 0 1967 Les Wheeler Southland 3 6 0 0 4 0 1968 Wally Bullington Southland 4 5 1 1 2 1 1969 Wally Bullington Southland 8 2 0 2 2 0 1970 Wally Bullington Southland 9 2 0 3 1 0 1971 Wally Bullington Southland 5 5 0 1 4 0 1972 Wally Bullington Southland 3 8 0 1 4 0 1973 Wally Bullington Lone Star 11 1 0 9 0 0 Lone Star Conference champions NAIA Division I national champions 1974 Wally Bullington Lone Star 7 4 0 6 3 0 1975 Wally Bullington Lone Star 6 3 1 5 3 0 1976 Wally Bullington Lone Star 9 2 0 5 2 0 Shrine Bowl champions 1977 Dewitt Jones Lone Star 11 1 1 5 1 1 Lone Star Conference champions NAIA Division I national champions1978 Dewitt Jones Lone Star 7 3 0 5 2 0 1979 Ted Sitton Lone Star 7 4 0 5 1 1 1980 Ted Sitton Lone Star 2 8 0 1 6 0 1981 Ted Sitton Lone Star 8 2 0 5 2 0 1982 Ted Sitton Lone Star 6 4 1 4 3 0 1983 Ted Sitton Lone Star 7 3 0 4 3 0 1984 Ted Sitton Lone Star 3 7 0 2 2 0 1985 John Payne Lone Star 5 4 2 2 3 0 1986 John Payne Lone Star 7 3 0 4 2 0


ACU Football History at a Glance

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Overall ConferenceYear Head Coach Conference W L T W L T Post-Season Result1987 John Payne Lone Star 5 6 0 2 3 0 1988 John Payne Lone Star 3 7 0 3 4 0 1989 John Payne Lone Star 5 5 0 5 2 0 1990 John Payne Lone Star 1 9 0 1 6 0 1991 Ronnie Peacock Lone Star 1 9 0 1 5 0 1992 Ronnie Peacock Lone Star 3 6 0 2 4 0 1993 Dr. Bob Strader Lone Star 7 3 0 3 2 0 1994 Dr. Bob Strader Lone Star 3 7 0 0 5 0 1995 Dr. Bob Strader Lone Star 4 7 0 2 5 0 1996 Jack Kiser Lone Star 6 4 0 4 3 0 1997 Jack Kiser Lone Star 7 4 0 5 4 0 1998 Jack Kiser Lone Star 4 6 0 3 6 0 1999 Jack Kiser Lone Star 4 6 0 4 5 0 2000 Gary Gaines Lone Star 1 9 0 1 7 0 2001 Gary Gaines Lone Star 3 8 0 3 6 0 2002 Gary Gaines Lone Star 6 4 0 6 2 0 Lone Star Conference South Division champions 2003 Gary Gaines Lone Star 6 4 0 5 3 0 2004 Gary Gaines Lone Star 5 5 0 5 4 0 2005 Chris Thomsen Lone Star 4 6 0 4 5 0 2006 Chris Thomsen Lone Star 8 3 0 7 2 0 Lost, first round of NCAA Division II playoffs * 2007 Chris Thomsen Lone Star 0 3 0 0 1 0 Lost, second round of NCAA Division II playoffs2008 Chris Thomsen Lone Star 11 1 0 9 0 0 Lone Star Conference champions Lost, quarterfinals of NCAA Division II playoffs2009 Chris Thomsen Lone Star 9 4 0 6 3 0 Lost, second round of NCAA Division II playoffs2010 Chris Thomsen Lone Star 11 1 0 10 0 0 Lone Star Conference champions Lost, second round of NCAA Division II playoffs2011 Chris Thomsen Lone Star 8 3 0 7 1 0 Lost, first round of NCAA Division II playoffs2012 Ken Collums Lone Star 7 4 0 4 4 0 2013 Ken Collums independent 6 5 0 0 0 02014 Ken Collums Southland 6 6 0 4 4 0Totals 481 394 32 260 226 18

* 10 wins from season (including 8 in Lone Star Conference play) vacated because of NCAA violations


All-Time Conference Records W L T Pct.Texas ................................................................................... 57 42 8 .570Lone Star .......................................................................... 162 128 2 .560TIAA ................................................................................... 23 22 6 .510 Gulf Coast ............................................................................ 3 4 1 .438Southland ........................................................................... 15 30 2 .432TOTAL ................................................................................260 226 18 .534

ACU Head Football Coaches Name Seasons Years W L T Pct.Sewell Jones ..................................... 1 1920 4 0 1 .900Dewitt Jones .................................... 2 1977-78 18 4 1 .804Victor Payne ..................................... 2 1922-23 12 3 0 .800* Chris Thomsen .............................. 7 2005-11 51 21 0 .708Garvin Beauchamp .......................... 6 1950-55 39 18 4 .672Wally Bullington .............................. 9 1968-76 62 32 2 .656A.M. (Tonto) Coleman .................... 5 1942, 46-49 28 15 2 .644Ken Collums ..................................... 3 2012-present 19 15 0 .559Ted Sitton ......................................... 6 1979-84 33 28 1 .540Les Wheeler ..................................... 6 1962-67 30 27 0 .526Jack Kiser .......................................... 4 1996-99 21 20 0 .512Vernon McCasland .......................... 1 1919 2 2 0 .500N.L. Nicholson .................................. 6 1956-61 28 30 1 .483A.B. Morris ...................................... 18 1924-41 67 78 18 .469Dr. Bob Strader ................................ 3 1993-95 14 17 0 .452John Payne ....................................... 6 1985-90 26 34 2 .435Gary Gaines ...................................... 5 2000-2004 21 30 0 .412Russell Lewis .................................... 1 1921 2 5 0 .286Ronnie Peacock ................................ 2 1991-92 4 15 0 .211TOTALS ............................................ 93 1919-2014 481 394 32 .549

* 10 wins from 2007 season vacated from both Thomsen’s individual record and school’s all-time record because of NCAA violations

ACU Championship TeamsYear Championships1939.......................................Texas Conference co-champions1940 ......................................Texas Conference tri-champions

1948 ......................................Texas Conference co-champions1950 ......................................Texas Conference champions Refrigerator Bowl champions1951 .......................................Texas Conference tri-champions1952 ......................................Texas Conference champions1953 ......................................Texas Conference champions1955.......................................Gulf Coast Conference co-champions1973 .......................................Lone Star Conference champions NAIA Division I national champions1976 .......................................Shrine Bowl champions1977.......................................Lone Star Conference champions NAIA Division I national champions2002 ......................................Lone Star Conference South Division co-champions2008 ......................................Lone Star Conference champions Lone Star Conference South Division champions2010.......................................Lone Star Conference champions Lone Star Conference South Division champions

ACU Wildcats in All-Star GamesAFCA All-America Game, Lubbock, Texas 1974 – Richard Williams, wr 1977 – Chuck Sitton, db

Senior Bowl, Mobile, Ala. 1977 – Johnny Perkins, wr 2011 – Edmond Gates, wr

Valero Cactus Bowl, Kingsville 2002 – Brad Raphelt, P 2004 – Colby Freeman, qb Britt Lively, ot 2005 – Dawon Gentry, db 2006 – Clayton Farrell, de 2008 – Jerale Badon, wr Chris Johnson, te Nathan Young, og 2009 – Jonathan Ferguson, wr Joseph Thompson, ot 2010 – Tony Harp, db Major Culbert, db 2011 – Trevis Turner, ol

Blue Gray Game, Montgomery, Ala. 1976 – Johnny Perkins, wr 1979 – Greg Feasel, ol

Shrine North-South Game, Miami, Fla. 1970 – Jim Lindsey, qb

East-West Shrine Game, San Antonio 2006 – Danieal Manning, db

Texas vs. The Nation Game, El Paso 2009 – Bernard Scott, rb Johnny Knox, wr 2013 – Mitchell Gale, qb Morgan Lineberry, pk

Players All-Star Classic Little Rock, Ark. 2012 – Aston Whiteside, dl Daryl Richardson, rb

Medal of Honor Bowl, Charlotte, N.C. 2014 – Taylor Gabriel, wr Charcandrick West, rb



ACU Award WinnersMost Valuable Players

1972 – Phil Martin, lb1973 – Clint Longley, qb; Wilbert Montgomery, rb1974 – Chip Martin, dg1975 – Johnny Perkins, se1976 – Jim Reese, qb1977 – Ray Nunez, lb; Kelly Kent, fb1978 – John Mayes, qb; Glenn Labhart, db1979 – John Mayes, qb1980 – Steve Freeman, lb; Steve Thomas, te1981 – Richard Flores, dt; Quinton Smith, se1982 – Grant Feasel, c; Richard Flores, dt1983 – Mark Wilson, db; Dan Remsberg, ot1984 – Anthony Thomas, fb; Paul Frye, lb1985 – Eddie DeShong, og; Scott Reedy, lb1986 – Rex Lamberti, qb; Jasper Davis, db1987 – Gerald Todd, fb; John Buesing, de1988 – Gerald Todd, fb; Richard Meister, lb1989 – Stan Stephens, qb; Bill Clayton, dt1990 – Jay Jones, lb; Sean Grady, wr1991 – Jay Jones, lb; Hurley Miller, te1992 – John Phillips, ot; Oscar Shorten, de1993 – Rex Lamberti, qb; John Douglass, de1994 – Victor Randolph, de; Angel Alvarez, wr; Pat Nichols, wr1995 – Victor Randolph, de; Sammie Overton, rb1996 – Shay Favors, lb; David Bennett, rb1997 – Junior Filikitonga, dl; Victor Burke, db; Craig Cole, wr; and James Hill, te1998 – John Frank, qb; Jody Brown, lb1999 – Adrian Rascon, rb; Ryan Boozer, lb2000 – Adrian Rascon, rb; Ryan Boozer, lb2001 – Eric Polk, rb; Ryan Boozer, lb2002 – Eric Polk, rb; Barrett Allen, dt2003 – Richard Whitaker, rb Brad Walton, de2004 – Rashon Myles, rb Danieal Manning, db2005 – Jerale Badon, wr Clayton Farrell, de2006 – Billy Malone, qb Travis Carptenter, de Cody Stutts, mlb2007 – Bernard Scott, rb Cody Stutts, lb2008 – Bernard Scott, rb Johnny Knox, wr Fred Thompson, lb Aston Whiteside, de

2009 – Reggie Brown, rb Aston Whiteside, de2010 – Mitchell Gale, qb Aston Whiteside, de2011 – Mitchell Gale, qb Aston Whiteside, de2012 – Mitchell Gale, qb L.B. Suggs, db2013 – John David Baker, qb Nick Richardson, de2014 – De’Andre Brown, rb Nick Richardson, de

Coaches’ Purple and White Award (spirit-leadership)

1968 – Pat Holder, wb 1969 – Kenny Roberts, de 1970 – Pat Holder, wb; Jerry Wilson, lb 1971 – Nicky Pruitt, wb 1972 – Sonny Moyers, dt 1973 – David Haynes, fb; Ken Laminack,lb 1974 – Leroy Polnick, lb; Clint Owens, c 1975 – Leroy Polnick, lb 1976 – John Usrey, lb; Hubert Pickett, fb 1977 – John Usrey, lb 1978 – Kirby Jones, te 1979 – Randy Morris, lb 1980 – Bobby Scheihing, wb 1981 – Scot Goen, de 1982 – Dan Niederhofer, dt 1983 – Bob Shipley, fb 1984 – Loyal Proffitt, qb1985 – Archie Green, dt1986 – Monte Richburg, lb1987 – Theoplis Hickman, db1988 – Darin Cook, og1989 – Joey Nanus, ot1990 – David Wright, lb1991 – Hurley Miller, te1992 – David Wright, lb1993 – Chris Thomsen, te; Keith Graham, db1994 – Richard Wooten, dt1995 – Bud Norris, de1996 – Mike Breckenridge, wr1997 – Jody Brown, lb1998 – Ryan Benn, rb1999 – Marcus Jackson, rb2000 – Marcus Jackson, rb2001 – Marcus Jackson, rb2002 – Cameron Rosser, ol2003 – Blake Lewis, c2004 – Craig Howard, rb2005 – Clinton Farrell, te Nick Anthony, te2006 – Sam Collins, c Landon Kinchen, s John Brock, wr2007 – Sam Collins, ol; Travis Carpenter, dl2008 – Sam Collins, c Billy Malone, qb Mike Kern, lb Eric Edwards, lb2009 – Tony Harp, db Trey Simeone, te2010 – Bryson Lewis, lb Eric Edwards, lb2011 – Matt Webber, c2012 – Reid Ware, c

2013 – John David Baker, qb2014 – Justin Stephens, lb

Best Blocker

1968 – Bob Rash, t1969 – Bob Keyes, c1970 – David Smalley, g1971 – Sonny Kennedy, c1972 – Sonny Kennedy, c1973 – Don Harrison, t1974 – Don Harrison, t1975 – Clint Owens, c1976 – Mark McCurley, t1977 – Jim Flannery, c1978 – Jim Flannery, c, and Greg Newman, g1979 – Ken Hill, t1980 – Travis Wells, g1981 – Kris Hansen, t1982 – Scott McCall, g1983 – Dan Remsberg, t1984 – Dan Remsberg, t1985 – Craig Huff, t1986 – Eddie DeShong, g1987 – Richard Van Druten, t1988 – John Layfield, g1989 – John Layfield, t1990 – John Phillips, t1991 – Lee Thompson, c1992 – Hurley Miller, te1993 – Keith Wagner, t1994 – Victor Diaz, g1995 – Brandon Avants, g, and Adrian Eaglin, t1996 – Brandon Avants, t, and Adrian Eaglin, g1997 – Brandon Avants, t1998 – Brandon Avants, t1999 – Ricqui Blanco, g2000 – Clark Miller, c2001 – Britt Lively, t2002 – Britt Lively, t2003 – Britt Lively, t2004 – Charles Mock, ot2005 – Nathan Young, og2006 – Nathan Young, og2007 – Nathan Young, og2008 – Joseph Thompson, og2009 – Matt Webber, c2010 – Royland Tubbs, og2011 – Neal Tivis, ot2012 – Josh Perez, og2013 – Josh Perez, og2014 – Codey Funk, ot

Best Tackler

1968 – Chip Bennett, lb1969 – Chip Bennett, lb1970 – Phil Martin, lb1971 – Phil Martin, lb1972 – Phil Martin, lb1973 – Charles Hinson, lb1974 – Chip Martin, g1975 – Ray Nunez, lb1976 – Ray Nunez, lb1977 – Ray Nunez, lb1978 – Harold Renninger, lb1979 – Kenny Davidson, e1980 – Kenny Davidson, t1981 – Mike Funderburg, lb1982 – Mike Funderburg, lb1983 – Mark Wilson, db1984 – Jasper Davis, db1985 – Scott Reedy, lb1986 – Bill Clayton, dt

1987 – Bill Clayton, dt1988 – Richard Meister, lb1989 – Bill Clayton, dt1990 – Keith Gunn, db1991 – Jay Jones, lb1992 – David Wright, lb1993 – Jeff Milward, lb1994 – Keith Graham, db1995 – Jody Brown, lb1996 – Jody Brown, lb1997 – Jody Brown, lb1998 – Justin Lucas, db1999 – Ryan Boozer, lb2000 – Ryan Boozer, lb2001 – Ryan Boozer, lb2002 – Shawn Taylor, lb2003 – Cliff Compton, lb2004 – Clayton Farrell, dl2005 – Danieal Manning, db2006 – Brandon Henry, lb2007 – Jacob Passmore, dl2008 – Tony Harp, db2009 – Kevin Washington, lb2010 – Fred Thompson, de2011 – Richard Havins, db2012 – Thor Woerner, lb2013 – Angel Lopez, db2014 – Justin Stewart, db

Team Captains

1919 – Ogle Jones, hb1920 – Vic Payne, hb1921 – Eldon Sanders, c1922 – Will Scott, g1923 – Matt Dillingham, hb1924 – George Brown, t1925 – Bennie Beall, hb1926 – Dalton Hill, c1927 – Byron Roger, t1928 – Roy Bullock, t1929 – C.B. Hendrick, e1930 – Frank Wortham, c1931 – Brit Pippen, e1932 – Lee Powell, t1933 – Jack Gray, c1934 – R.V. Hardegree, e1935 – Hayden Pyeatt, t1936 – Robert Carruthers, c1937 – Forrest Orr, c1938 – Earl Dunham, t Earl McCaleb, hb1939 – Graham Orr, c; Wesley Cox, g1940 – Garvin Beauchamp, g1946 – Gladstone McLennan Buster Dixon, fb1947 – Bill McClure, qb Willard Paine, t1948 – V.T. Smith, hb1949 – Dub Orr, c1950 – Pete Ragus, e; Alton Green, fb1951 – Les Wheeler, t Jerry Mullins, hb1952 – Wally Bullington, c Don Smith, fb1953 – Sonny Cleere, g Bobby Campbell, qb1954 – Joe Powell, qb Bill Womack Fuzzy Lunsford, e1955 – Paul Goad, fb Lanny Henninger, c1956 – Eddie Campbell, hb Leon Morgan, e1957 – Mac Starnes, c; Pete Dean, t1958 – Standley Scott, t

FOOTBALLHISTORY


Bill Lovelace, hb1959 – Veon Scott, hb Robert Nickerson, e1960 – Thurman Neill, c Henry Colwell, hb Herman Phillips, t1961 – Denson Moody, hb Bill Bryant, hb1962 – Eddie Anderson, c Jerry Turner, t1963 – Martin Burgess, t Duane Hale, fb1964 – Owen Morrison, tb Dewitt Jones, e1965 – Ron Anders, g Joe Paty, hb Charles Reynolds, qb1966 – Mike Love, fb Jacky Roland, qb1967 – Courtney King, lb Joel Foster, dg1968 – Trent Lancaster, tb Courtney King, lb1969 – Jim Lindsey, qb Bob Keyes, c Chip Bennett, lb1970 – Jim Lindsey, qb Jack Kiser, dt Ronnie Tiner, og1971 – Ronnie Vinson, wr Ron Lauterbach, qb Phil Martin, lb Travis Horne, db1972 – Phil Martin, lb Sonny Kennedy, c-pk1973 – Mike Layfield, og Steve Ricks, dt Clint Longley, qb1974 – Greg Stirman, te Charles Hinson, lb Dub Stocker, dt1975 – Jim Reese, qb John Isom, lb Clint Owens, c Leroy Polnick, lb1976 – Wilbert Montgomery, rb Jim Reese, qb Ray Nunez, lb John Usrey, lb1977 – Cle Montgomery, wr John Mayes, qb Ray Nunez, lb John Usrey, lb Chuck Sitton, db1978 – John Mayes, qb Reuben Mason, lb Kirby Jones, te James McCoy, dt1979 – John Mayes, qb Greg Feasel, ot Randy Morris, lb Jimmy Harmon, db1980 – Steve Freeman, lb Steve Thomas, te Travis Wells, og Kenny Davidson, dt Bobby Scheihing, wr1981 – Kris Hansen, ot Scot Goen, dt1982 – Scott McCall, og Grant Feasel, c Jim Tuttle, lb Dan Niederhofer, dt

1983 – Mark Wilson, db Lembia Kinsler, tb Gary Fleet, c Mark Jackson, db Mike Funderburg, lb Bob Shipley, fb Dan Remsberg, ot1984 – Dan Remsberg, ot Loyal Proffitt, qb Archie Green, de Steve Jacobson, dt1985 – Scott Reedy, lb Craig Huff, ot Thomas Wilson, db1986 – Jasper Wilson, db Eddie DeShong, og John Skoro, db1987 – Gerald Todd, fb John Buesing, de Theoplis Hickman, db1988 – Gerald Todd, fb John Skoro, db Richard Meister, lb1989 – Bill Clayton, dt Russell Moore, wr Stan Stephens, qb1990 – Sean Grady, wr Jimmie Hays, fb-de Todd Johnson, db Brian Thompson, db1991 – Jay Jones, lb Hurley Miller, te Keith Gunn, db John Phillips, ot1992 – David Wright, lb John Phillips, ot Oscar Shorten, de Hurley Miller, te1993 – Rex Lamberti, qb Keith Graham, db Bud Norris, de Jeff Milward, lb Keith Wagner, ot1994 – Keith Graham, db Selwyn Dews, db Victor Randolph, de Rodney Gober, c1995 – Rickie Harris, db Victor Diaz, og Victor Randolph, de Angel Alvarez, wr1996 – Shay Favors, lb Misael Alvarado, qb1997 – Richard Bogdon, c Jody Brown, lb Victor Burke, db Rodney Lauderdale, tb1998 – James Henderson, de Cody Walton, rb Jody Brown, lb Brandon Avants, ol Adrian Eaglin, ol1999 – John Frank, qb Casey Whittle, wr Jose Nonalaya, de Brandon Bonds, db2000 – Ryan Boozer, lb Warring Vital, lb Clark Miller, c George Fisher, rb2001 – Ryan Boozer, lb Jody Clayton, db

Eric Polk, rb

Dallas Howard, ol

2002 – Cameron Rosser, ol Colby Freeman, qb Steven Riddley, db Chad Crady, ol Eric Polk, rb Barrett Allen, dl2003 – Colby Freeman, qb Blake Lewis, c Danieal Manning, db Cliff Compton, lb Brad Walton, lb2004 – Rashon Myles, rb Danieal Manning, db Charles Mock, ol Greg Yeldell, lb Clayton Farrell, dl2005 – Clayton F arrell, de Danieal Manning, db 2006 – Landon Kinchen, s Jerale Badon, wr Billy Malone, qb John Brock, wr2007 – Jerale Badon, wr Billy Malone, qb Bernard Scott, rb Nathan Young, ol Cody Stutts, lb2008 – Sam Collins, c Billy Malone, qb Bernard Scott, rb Tony Harp, db

Mike Kern, lb

2009 – Eric Edwards, lb Tony Harp, db Kevin Washington, lb Trey Simeone, te2010 – Eric Edwards, lb Kevin Washington, lb Emery Dudensing, fb Mitchell Gale, qb2011 – Mitchell Gale, qb Matt Webber, c Aston Whiteside, de Neal Tivis, ol Ben Gibbs, te2012 – Mitchell Gale, qb Darrell Cantu-Harkless, wr/rb Thor Woerner, lb L.B. Suggs, db2013 – John David Baker, qb Darrell Cantu-Harkless, wr Thor Woerner, lb Josh Perez, og 2014 – Jonathan Parker, te Angel Lopez, db Justin Stephens, lb Nick Richardson, de

ACU Coaching HonorsNAIA Division I Coach of the Year

1973 ......Wally Bullington1977......Dewitt Jones

AFCA District VII Coach of the Year

1963 .....Les Wheeler 1973 ......Wally Bullington 1977......Dewitt Jones

AFCA Region IV Coach of the Year

2006 .....Chris Thomsen 2008 .....Chris Thomsen

Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year

1973 ......Wally Bullington1981 .....Ted Sitton1993 .....Dr. Bob Strader (south division)2006 .....Chris Thomsen (south division)2007 .....Chris Thomsen (south division)2008 .....Chris Thomsen (south division)2010......Chris Thomsen (south division)

FootballScoop.com d2Coordinator of the Year

2010......Ken Collums (offensive coordinator)

ACU Division II Award WinnersHarlon Hill Trophy (top overall player)

2008 .....Bernard Scott, rb

Gene Upshaw Award (top lineman)

2008 .....Sam Collins, c

Dave Rimington Award (top center)

2008 .....Sam Collins, c2011 ......Matt Webber, c

CHRIS THOMSEN

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Wildcats on Honor TeamsAll-AmericaSince 1933, more than 90 ACU Wildcats have been named to all-America teams selected by Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, Football News and other organizations.

First Team1948 – V.T. Smith, hb1951 – Les Wheeler, t1952 – Wally Bullington, c1953 – Von Morgan, e1954 – Von Morgan, e1959 – Robert McLeod,e1965 – Larry Cox, t1969 – Chip Bennett, lb1970 – Jim Lindsey, qb1973 – Wilbert Montgomery, rb1974 – Chip Martin, dt1977 – Chuck Sitton, db1982 – Grant Feasel, c1983 – Mark Wilson, db1984 – Dan Remsberg, ot1987 – Richard Van Druten, ot1989 – John Layfield, ot1990 – Dennis Brown, pk1991 – Jay Jones, lb1997 – Victor Burke, db Junior Filikitonga, dl2002 – Brad Raphelt, p2003 – Britt Lively, ot2004 – Danieal Manning, kr2005 – Danieal Manning, db Clayton Farrell, de2006 – Nathan Young, ol2007 – Bernard Scott, rb Nathan Young, ol2008 – Bernard Scott, rb Tony Washington, ol Sam Collins, c 2009 – Tony Washginton, ol2010 – Edmond Gates, wr Trevis Turner, ol2011 – Aston Whiteside, dl

Second Team1940 – Tugboat Jones, fb1950 – Alton Green, fb1957 – Jimmy Hirth, hb1966 – Mike Love, hb1973 – Clint Longley, qb1975 – Johnny Perkins, se1978 – Kirby Jones, te1982 – Richard Flores, dt1983 – Dan Remsberg, ot1986 – Arthur Culpepper, wr1987 – Bill Clayton, dt1988 – Bill Clayton, dt; John Layfield, ot1993 – Chris Thomsen, te; Keith Wagner, ot1994 – Victor Randolph, de1995 – Victor Randolph, de2004 – Danieal Manning, kr2005 – Danieal Manning, db / kr2006 – Travis Carpenter, de2007 – Bernard Scott, rb Nathan Young, ol Sam Collins, c Johnny Knox, wr Cody Stutts, lb2008 – Billy Malone, qb Johnny Knox, wr Joseph Thompson, ot Tony Washington, ol2009 – Aston Whiteside, de2010 – Edmond Gates, wr Matt Webber, ol

Aston Whiteside, de2011 – Matt Webber, c

Third Team1939 – Red Stromquist, e1940 – Tugboat Jones, fb1950 – Bailey Woods, hb1952 – Wally Bullington, c1953 – Von Morgan, e1954 – Von Morgan, e1955 – Paul Goad, fb1957 – Jimmy Hirth, hb1960 – Robert McLeod, e1989 – Bill Clayton, dt1990 – Jay Jones, lb1993 – Rex Lamberti, qb; John Douglass, de1994 – Angel Alvarez, wr2003 – Danieal Manning, db2004 – Clayton Farrell, de2005 – Danieal Manning, db2006 – Nathan Young, ol2007 – Matt Adams, pk2008 – Matt Adams, pk2009 – Aston Whiteside, de2010 – Trevis Turner, ol Aston Whiteside, de

Honorable Mention1933 – Bill Maxwell, hb1938 – Red Stromquist, e1948 – Dub Orr, c1950 – E.J. (Tiny) Moore, g Alton Green, hb Pete Ragus, e1951 – Stanley Staples, e Ted Sitton, qb1952 – Jerry Mullins, hb Ray Hansen, e Stanley Staples, e1954 – Paul Goad, fb1955 – Paul Goad, fb1956 – Eddie Campbell, hb Leon Morgan, t1957 – Mac Starnes, c Don Harber, qb1958 – Robert McLeod, e Bill Lovelace, fb1959 – Robert McLeod, e1960 – Robert McLeod, e Thurman, Neill, c1961 – Don Davis, qb1962 – Owen Morrison, tb A.M. Dycus, e1963 – Dennis Hagaman, tb Larry Parker, fb-lb

1968 – Jim Lindsey, qb Bob Rash, ot Bill Lockey, e1969 – Jim Lindsey, qb Ronnie Vinson, se1970 – Ronnie Vinson, se Wayne Walton, ot David Smalley, g Jack Kiser, dt Phil Martin, lb Chip Marcum, de1973 – Richard Williams, wr1976 – Wilbert Montgomery, rb Johnny Perkins, wr Jim Reese, qb Chuck Lawson, de Ray Nunez, lb Chuck Sitton, db1977 – Cleotha Montgomery, wr Harold Nutall, db Kirby Jones, te1978 – John Mayes, qb Greg Newman, og

Jim Flannery, c1979 – John Mayes, qb Steve Thomas, te1980 – Kenny Davidson, dt Steve Thomas, te1981 – Kris Hansen, ot Quinton Smith, se1982 – Scott McCall, og Mike Funderburg, lb Anthony Thomas, fb1984 – Anthony Thomas, fb Paul Frye, lb1985 – Reggie McGowan, wr1986 – Rex Lamberti, qb Rex Snell, c Steve Ates, lb1987 – Steve Ates, lb Jesse Bonner, db1988 – Gerald Todd, fb1989 – Roderick Johnson, wr1993 – Jeff Milward, lb; Keith Graham, db1994 – Keith Graham, db; Victor Diaz, og1996 – Junior Filikitonga, de1997 – James Henderson, de2002 – DaRay Sims, wr2004 – Danieal Manning, db Clayton Farrell, de2007 – Billy Malone, qb Johnny Knox, wr Cody Stutts, lb Jerale Badon, wr Nathan Young, ol2008 – Matt Adams, pk Emery Dudensing, fb Billy Malone, qb2009 – Aston Whiteside, de Tony Harp, db Royland Tubbs, ol2010 – Emery Dudensing, fb Ben Gibbs, te Mitchell Gale, qb2011 – Mitchell Gale, qb Taylor Gabriel, wr Aston Whiteside, dl

All-Southland Conference

First Team1964 – Dennis Hagaman, tb Mike Love, fb Larry Cox, t Ron Anders, g1965 – Tommy Young, db Larry Cox, dt Wade McLeod, og Mike Love, fb1966 – Bernard Erickson, lb1967 – Dean Bagley, lb Bob Rash, ot1968 – Chip Bennett, lb Bob Rash, ot Jim Lindsey, qb Pat Holder, fl Bill Lockey, wr1969 – Ken Roberts, de Jack Kiser, dt Chip Bennett, lb Jim Lindsey, qb Ronnie Vinson, se Pat Holder, fl1970 – Jim Lindsey, qb Ronnie Vinson, se Wayne Walton, ot David Smalley, og Don Harr, tb Chip Marcum, de Jack Kiser, dt Jack Stites, dt

Phil Martin, lb Eddy Mendl, db1971 – Stan Williams, te Sonny Kennedy, c-pk Phil Martin, lb Eddy Mendl, db1972 – Sonny Kennedy, c-pk Greg Stirman, te2014 – Noah Cheshier, te / fb Nick Richardson, de

Second Team2014 – De’Andre Brown, rb Cedric Gilbert, wr Codey Funk, ol Jonathan Epps, pr

Honorable Mention2014 – Parker McKenzie, qb Demarcus Thompson, wr Damon Williams, dl Justin Stephens, lb Justin Stewart, db Nik Grau, pk

NAIA Division I All-AmericaFirst Team 1973 – Wilbert Montgomery, rb Clint Longley, qb1975 – Johnny Perkins, se1976 – Johnny Perkins, se1979 – Greg Feasel, ot1980 – Kenny Davidson, dt

Second Team1976 – Ove Johansson, pk1978 – John Mayes, qb Kirby Jones, te

Honorable Mention1973 – Jan Brown, db Richard Williams, wr1974 – Chip Martin, dg1976 – Wilbert Montgomery, rb1978 – Greg Newman, og Jim Flannery, c1980 – Steve Thomas, te1981 – Kris Hansen, ot Quinton Smith, se

NCAA II All-RegionFirst Team 1999 – Ryan Boozer, lb2001 – Brad Raphelt, p2002 – DaRay Sims, kr2003 – Britt Lively, ot Danieal Manning, db2004 – Danieal Manning, db Clayton Farrell, de2005 – Danieal Manning, db Clayton Farrell, de2006 – Billy Malone, qb Travis Carpenter, de2007 – Johnny Knox, wr Jerale Badon, wr Matt Adams, pk Sam Collins, c Nathan Young, og Bernard Scott, rb Cody Stutts, lb2008 – Billy Malone, qb Bernard Scott, rb Emery Dudensing, fb Johnny Knox, wr Sam Collins, c Tony Washington, ot Matt Adams, pk

FOOTBALLHISTORY


Joseph Thompson, ol2009 – Tony Washington, ot Justin Andrews, fb Aston Whiteside, de2010 – Aston Whiteside, de Edmond Gates, wr Emery Dudensing, fb Trevis Turner, ol Matt Webber, ol Kevin Washington, lb2011 – Aston Whiteside, dl Matt Webber, ol

Second Team 2000 – Ryan Boozer, lb2001 – Ryan Boozer, lb Eric Polk, rb2004 – Danieal Manning, kr2005 – Marcus Brown, lb2006 – Chris Conklin, fb Nathan Young, ol Corey Jordan, de Jerale Badon, wr Billy Malone, qb2007 – Billy Malone, qb Matt Adams, pk Emery Dudensing, fb Johnny Knox, wr Sam Collins, c Nathan Young, og Cody Stutts, lb2008 – EdmOnd Gates, wr Joseph Thompson, og Billy Malone, qb Aston Whiteside, de Mike Kern, lb2009 – Royland Tubbs, ol Tony Harp, db Kevin Washington, lb2010 – Matt Webber, ol Kevin Washington, lb Fred Thompson, de Marvin Jones, dt Ben Gibbs, te Mitchell Gale, qb Royland Tubbs, ol Morgan Lineberry, pk Courtney Lane, lb2011 – Neal Tivis, ol Matt Webber, ol

Third Team2002 – Barrett Allen, dt Eben Nelson, pk2004 – Clayton Farrell, de2006 – Jerale Badon, wr2007 – Joseph Thompson, ot2008 – Aston Whiteside, de Mike Kern, lb2009 – Kevin Washington, lb Tony Harp, db Kendrick Johnson, rs

All-Texas Intercollegiate Conference1926 – Dalton Hill, c Byron Rogers, t Theo Powell, fb1929 – Price Sanders, g Roy Bullock, t1929 – Goober Keyes, hb1930 – Brit Pippen, e1931 – Brit Pippen, e1932 – J.C. Gray, c

All-Texas Conference1933 – Bill Maxwell, hb J.C. Gray, c1935 – Squib Carruthers, c1936 – Louis Parker, e1937 – Red Stromquist, e

1938 – Red Stromquist, e Tyson Cox, t1940 – Tugboat Jones, fb Tyson Cox, t Garvin Beauchamp, g1941 – Johnny Owens, hb1946 – Buster Dixon, fb V.T. Smith, hb Dick Stovall, c Charles Floyd, g Willard Paine, t1947 – Billy Joe McKeever, e Willard Paine, t V.T. Smith, hb1948 – V.T. Smith, hb Sonny Cleere, og Wally Bullington, c Ray Hansen, e Ted Sitton, qb Jimmy Hirth, hb James Cobb, dt1949 – Pete Ragus, e Dub Orr, c Alton Green, fb1950 – Harry House, dt Stanley Staples, de Wally Bullington, lb Pete Ragus, e Les Wheeler, ot Bob Bailey, og Alton Green, rb1951 – Ray Hansen, e Les Wheeler, ot Bob Bailey, og Rob Orr, c Tommy Hinson, fb Ted Sitton, qb Stanley Staples, de Wally Bullington, lb Don Smith, db1952 – Stanley Staples, e Bill Wilkinson, ot Haskell Sinclair, dl James Lyda, de Jerry Mullins, db1953 – Bill Womack, c Von Morgan, e

All-Gulf Coast Conference1955 – John Phillips, t1956 – Leon Morgan, t Mac Starnes, c Eddie Campbell, hb

All-Lone Star ConferenceFirst Team1973 – Clint Longley, qb Wilbert Montgomery, rb Richard Williams, wr Greg Stirman, te Jan Brown, db1974 – Cleotha Montgomery, wr Johnny Perkins, p Chip Martin, dg1975 – Johnny Perkins, se1976 – Wilbert Montgomery, rb Johnny Perkins, se Ove Johansson, pk Chuck Lawson, de Ray Nunez, lb Chuck Sitton, db1977 – Cleotha Montgomery, wr Harold Nutall, db Kirby Jones, te1978 – John Mayes, qb Kirby Jones, te Greg Newman, og Jim Flannery, c1979 - Steve Thomas, te Greg Feasel, ot Martin Perry, pk1980 – Steve Thomas, te

Kenny Davidson, dt1981 – Richard Flores, dt Kris Hansen, ot Grant Feasel, c Scott McCall, og Quinton Smith, se1982 – Grant Feasel, c Dan Remsberg, ot Anthony Thomas, fb Scott McCall, og Mike Funderburg, lb Richard Flores, dt1983 – Mark Wilson, db Dan Remsberg, ot1984 – Dan Remsberg, ot Paul Frye, lb Anthony Thomas, fb

1986 – Arthur Culpepper, wr Rex Snell, c Steven Ates, lb1987 – Richard Van Druten, ot Roderick Johnson, wr Bill Clayton, dt Jesse Bonner, db1988 – Bill Clayton, dt John Layfield, ot1989 – Bill Clayton, dt John Layfield, ot1990 – Jay Jones, lb1993 – Keith Wagner, ot Chris Thomsen, te Rex Lamberti, qb Angel Alvarez, wr Barry Reese, pk Jeff Milward, lb John Douglass, de Shay Favors, db1994 – Victor Randolph, de Angel Alvarez, wr1995 – Victor Randolph, de1996 – Junior Filikitonga, de Shay Favors, lb1997 – Brandon Avants, ot Junior Filikitonga, dt James Henderson, de Victor Burke, db1998 – James Henderson, de1999 – Ricqui Blanco, og Michael Freeman, p Steve Toto, dl2000 – Ryan Boozer, lb Warring Vital, lb Brad Raphelt, p2001 – Brad Raphelt, p Ryan Boozer, lb Eric Polk, rb2002 – Eric Polk, rb Doug Ginapp, te Eben Nelson, pk Barrett Allen, dt2003 – Brad Walton, de Devian Mims, dt Cliff Compton, lb Danieal Manning, db Richard Whitaker, rb Britt Lively, ot2004 – Danieal Manning, db Clayton Farrell, de 2005 – Jerale Badon, wr Clayton Farrell, de Marcus Brown, lb Danieal Manning, db2006 – Billy Malone, qb Taber Minner, rb Chris Conklin, fb Jerale Badon, wr Trey Simeone, te Nathan Young, ol Travis Carpenter, de Marcus Brown, lb Corey Jordan, cb Mark Gaines, cb Landon Kinchen, db

2007 – Bernard Scott, rb Emery Dudensing, fb Johnny Knox, wr Jerale Badon, wr Nathan Young, og Joseph Thompson, ot Sam Collins, c Matt Adams, pk Jacob Passmore, dt Cody Stutts, lb2008 – Billy Malone, qb Bernard Scott, rb Emery Dudensing, fb Johnny Knox, wr Edmund Gates, wr Trey Simeone, te Kendrick Holloway, te Joseph Thompson, og Tony Washington, ot Sam Collins, c Matt Adams, pk Aston Whiteside, de Vantrise Studivant, de Mike Kern, lb Fred Thompson, lb Tony Harp, db2009 – Justin Andrews, fb Edmund Gates, wr Royland Tubbs, ol Tony Washington, ol Kendrick Johnson, rs Marvin Jones, dt Aston Whiteside, de Kevin Washington, lb Courtney Lane, lb Tony Harp, s2010 – Mitchell Gale, qb Emery Dudensing, fb Edmond Gates, wr Ben Gibbs, te Royland Tubbs, ol Trevis Turner, ol Matt Webber, ol Aston Whiteside, de Marvin Jones, dt Fred Thompson, de Kevin Washington, lb Courtney Lane, lb2011 – Justin Andrews, fb Ben Gibbs, te Neal Tivis, ol Morgan Lineberry, pk Aston Whiteside, dl Nathan Baggs, lb Darien Williams, db Brent Schroeder, ds2012 – Taylor Gabriel, wr Steven Ford, cb L.B. Suggs, s Spencer Covey, p

Second Team1973 – Charles Hinson, lb Chip Martin, dg Reggie Hunter, db1974 – Greg Stirman, te Jay Reeves, pk Reggie Hunter, db1975 – Jim Reese, qb Greg Stirman, te Raymond Crosier, dt1976 – Jim Reese, qb Gary Stirman, te Cleotha Montgomery, wr Johnny Perkins, p Roy Carroll, og1977 – John Mayes, qb Mike Lively, dt Ray Nunez, lb John Usrey, lb Chuck Sitton, db1978 – Reuben Mason, lb Kelly Kent, fb Hal Wasson, p



Martin Perry, pk1979 – Ken Hill, ot John Mayes, qb Kenny Davidson, dt Randy Morris, lb1980 – Travis Wells, og Steve Freeman, lb Bryan Bailey, p1981 – Anthony Thomas, fb Jim Tuttle, lb Mark Jackson, db1982 – Dan Niederhofer, dt1983 – Bob Shipley, fb Paul Pinson, ot Mark Jackson, db Scott Reedy, lb1984 – Bill Lamkin, og Robert Fiore, dt Mark McIntyre, de Monte Richburg, lb Paul Frye, lb Thomas Wilson, db Richard Meister, lb Terry Don Barrington, db1985 – Eddie De Shong, og Greg Porter, ot Reggie McGowan, wr Theoplis Hickman, db1986 – Rex Lamberti, qb Reggie McGowan, wr Eddie DeShong, og Mark McIntyre, de Edward Bane, db Jasper Davis, db1987 – Lewis Myers, c Gerald Todd, rb Dennis Brown, pk Steve Ates, lb1988 – Gerald Todd, fb Darin Cook, og1989 – Roderick Johnson, wr Brian Thompson, db1990 – Dennis Brown, pk Nils Almgren, c1991 – Jay Jones, lb Hurley Miller, te Oscar Shorten, de1992 – Hurley Miller, te Ethan Sheffield, wr1993 – Bud Norris, de Keith Graham, db1994 – Victor Diaz, og Selwyn Dews, db Keith Graham, db1995 – Shay Favors, lb1996 – Adrian Eaglin, og Matt Shane, de1997 – Clark Miller, og Adrian Eaglin, ot Jody Brown, lb1998 – Jody Brown, lb Casey Whittle, wr1999 – Casey Whittle, wr Daniel Kelley, ot Ryan Boozer, lb Brandon Bonds, db2000 – Aaron Birdwell, qb Adrian Rascon, rb Rodney Vanduren, wr2002 – DaRay Sims, wr Don Hooks, wr Britt Lively, ot Shawn Taylor, lb Kendrick Walker, db David Jones, db2003 – Blake Lewis, c Joe Edwards, dt Dawon Gentry, db2004 – Rashon Myles, rb Jerale Badon, wr Joe Edwards, dl Greg Yeldell, lb Dawon Gentry, db2005 – Taber Minner, rb

Robert Spells, wr Alonzo Wines, dt Corey Jordan, db Chase Fishback, p2006 – Chancy Campbell, rb John Brock, wr Cody Savage, ol Devorias Jackson, ol Isaac Morales, ol Cody Stutts, lb Brandon Henry, lb2007 – Billy Malone, qb Kendrick Holloway, te Chris Johnson, te Cody Savage, og Matt Raesner, ot E.J. Whitley, cb Corey Jordan, cb2008 – Jonathan Ferguson, wr Royland Tubbs, og Trevis Turner, ot Bryson Lewis, lb Alex Harbison, cb Craig Harris, cb Nick Fellows, s2009 – Reggie Brown, rb Daryl Richardson, rb Trey Simeone, te Matt Webber, c Fred Thompson, lb Mark Sprague, p Cody Brown, ds2010 – Kendrick Johnson, wr / rs Neal Tivis, ol Donald Moore, de James Williams, db Darien Williams, db Mark Sprague, p2011 – Mitchell Gale, QB Daryl Richardson, RB Taylor Gabriel, WR Josh Perez, ol Donald Moore, dl2012 – Darrell Cantu-Harkless, wr Elton Crochran, fb Taylor Gabriel, rs Honorable Mention1973 – Hubert Pickett, rb Don Harrison, ot Garry Moore, ot Clint Owens, c Mike Mayfield, og Dub Stocker, dt Chuck Lawson, dt Richard Lepard, db Ken Laminack, de David Henson, wr Monty Tuttle, db1974 – Wilbert Montgomery, rb Johnny Perkins, wr Don Harrison, ot Garry Moore, ot Clint Owens, c Raymond Crosier, de Kevin McLeod, de Charles Hinson, lb Monty Tuttle, db1975 – Wilbert Montgomery, rb Hubert Pickett, fb Don Harrison, ot Clint Owens, c Kevin McLeod, de Chuck Lawson, de Ray Nunez, lb Leroy Polnick, lb Harold Nutall, db Chuck Sitton, db1976 – Larry Norris, dg Mike Belew, db Harold Nutall, db Mike Lively, dt1977 – Kelly Kent, fb Jim Flannery, c

Bill Tydings, dg Reuben Mason, lb1978 – Glenn Labhart, db James McCoy, de Harold Renninger, lb1980 – Lyle Long, wr Richard Flores, dt Kris Hansen, ot Jim Tuttle, lb Martin Perry, pk1981 – Loyal Proffitt, qb Martin Perry, pk Dan Niederhofer, dt Mike Funderburg, lb Mark Wilson, db1982 – Steve Parker, se Paul Pinson, ot Joe Hardin, og Mark Jackson, db Jim Tuttle, lb Mark Wilson, db1983 – Loyal Proffitt, qb-p Boo Jones, pk Lembia Kinsler, rb Gary Fleet, c Kirk Freytag, de1984 – Craig Huff, ot Loyal Proffitt, qb-p Arthur Culpepper, wr Steve Jacobson, dt1985 – Craig Huff, ot Scooter Phillips, wr Rex Lamberti, qb Archie Green, de Mark McIntyre, de Steven Ates, lb Scott Reedy, lb Monte Richburg, lb Edward Bane, db1986 – Bill Clayton, dt1987 – Mark Davis, og Randy Arnold, wr John Buesing, de Edward Bane, db Jason Watson, db1988 – Sean Grady, wr Richard Meister, lb John Skoro, db1989 – Stan Stephens, qb Jim Gash, pk Keith Lang, lb Troy Solari, db1990 – Sean Grady, wr John Phillips, ot Jon Bos, dl David Wright, lb Keith Gunn, db1991 – Reggie Roland, db Ethan Sheffield, rb1992 – Oscar Shorten, de David Wright, lb Reggie Roland, db1993 – Keven Green, fb Barry Reese, p Lee Thompson, c Victor Randolph, lb1994 – Richard Wooten, dt Jeff Milward, lb1995 – Angel Alvarez, wr Sammie Overton, rb Stacy Brown, db Victor Burke, db Rickie Harris, db1996 – Craig Cole, wr Mike Breckenridge, wr David Bennett, rb Brandon Avants, ot Derek Delk, ot Trey Beeson, c Brandon Baker, pk Michael Freeman, p James Henderson, dt Jody Brown, lb Stacy Brown, db

Rashard Tinnon, db Victor Burke, db1997 – Craig Cole, wr David Bennett, rb James Hill, te Richard Bogdon, c Todd Fitzgerald, pk Matt Shane, de Richard Wooten, dt Robert Lewis, lb Justin Lucas, db Ra’Shard Tinnon, db1998 – John Frank, qb James Hill, te Adrian Eaglin, ol Brandon Avants, ol Brandon Bonds, db Justin Lucas, db Carnell Green, db1999 – Steve Brenan, qb Adrian Rascon, rb Brad Raphelt, p Raylon Horn, db2000 – Nick Gray, dl Casey Hummel, db2001 – John Stratton, ol Britt Lively, ol Brad Walton, dl Jacob Pruitt, wr2002 – Colby Freeman, qb Devian Mims, dt Brad Walton, de2003 – Colby Freeman, qb Eben Nelson, pk Clayton Farrell, de Kendrick Walker, cb2004 – Charles Mock, ol Eben Nelson, pk 2005 – Joseph Thompson, ol Nathan Young, ol Charles Mock, ol Cody Stutts, lb2006 – Willis Hogan, dt2007 – Edmund Gates, wr Travis Carpenter, de Julian Humble, de Tony Harp, s2008 – Eric Edwards, lb Drew Cuffee, cb2009 – Levi Wolfe, ol Trevis Turner, ol Drew Cuffee, db Major Culbert, db2010 – Daryl Richardson, rb Darrell Cantu-Harkless, rb Josh Perez, ol Morgan Lineberry, pk Spencer Covey, pk Eric Edwards,lb Bryson Lewis, lb L.B. Suggs, db Richard Havins, db Brent Schroeder, ds2011 – Blake Spears, ol Jerrod Harrell, ol Charcandrick West, rb Thor Woerner, ilb L.B. Suggs, db Nate Bailey, db Spencer Covey, p2012 – Josh Perez, ol Mitchell Gale, qb Darrell Cantu-Harkless, rs Melvin Shead, dt Nick Richardson, de Thor Woerner, lb Angel Lopez, s Brent Schroeder, ds

Academic All-AmericaFirst Team1963 – Jack Griggs, lb1970 – Jim Lindsey, qb

FOOTBALLHISTORY

1974 – Greg Stirman, te1976 – Billy Curbo, ot1977 – Billy Curbo, ot1987 – Bill Clayton, dt1988 – Bill Clayton, dt1989 – Bill Clayton, dt1990 – Sean Grady, wr2007 – Nathan Young, ol

Second Team1973 – Greg Stirman, te Don Harrison, ot1974 – Don Harrison, ot1975 – Greg Stirman, te Don Harrison, ot1978 – Kelly Kent, fb1982 – Grant Feasel, c1984 – Dan Remsberg, ot Paul Wells, dt1985 – Paul Wells, dt1989 – Sean Grady, wr2008 – Matt Adams, pk

Academic All-LSC1973 – Greg Stirman, te Dub Stocker, dt Don Harrison, ot1974 – Greg Stirman, te Dub Stocker, dt Don Harrison, ot1975 – Greg Stirman, te Don Harrison, ot Jim Reese, qb1976 – Jim Reese, qb Billy Curbo, ot1977 – Billy Curbo, ot Kelly Kent, rb1978 – Kelly Kent, rb Kirby Jones, te1979 – Scott Guyer, db Bobb Scheihing, wr1980 – Bobby Scheihing, wr Grant Feasel, c1981 – Grant Feasel, c Scot Goen, de1982 – Grant Feasel, c Dan Remsberg, ot1983 – Dan Remsberg, ot Roy Brumbaugh, lb Mike Funderburg, lb Paul Wells, og

1984 – Roy Brumbaugh, lb Robert Fiore, dt Craig Huff, og Dan Remsberg, ot Paul Wells, og1985 – Paul Wells, og Jason Embry, og Robert Fiore, dt Craig Huff, og Mark McIntyre, de Scott Reedy, lb1986 – Eddie DeShong, og Jake Guarino, lb John Skoro, db1987 – Bill Clayton, dt Mark McIntyre, de1988 – Bill Clayton, dt Jim Gash, qb Sean Grady, wr Richard Bartel, de1989 – Jon Bos, dt Bill Clayton, dt Jaf Fielder, og Jim Gash, qb Sean Grady, wr1990 – Sean Grady, wr Craig Jones, og1991 – Keith Gunn, db John Phillips, ot1992 – Mike Fuller, qb John Phillips, ot Barry Reese, pk-p Ethan Sheffield, rb1993 – Bud Norris, de Craig Jones, og1994 – Travis Bass, lb Andy Newberry, qb1996 – Jody Brown, lb Brandon Avants, ot1997 – Richard Bogdon, c Jody Brown, lb Cody Walton, fb1998 – Jody Brown, db Cody Walton, rb Justin Lucas, db1999 – Kyle Dempsey, de2000 – Kyle Dempsey, de Adrian Rascon, rb2001 – Alfredo Parra, dl Jody Clayton, db David Jones, db John Stratton, ol

Kurt Poe, db Brad Walton, dl2002 – Shay Ratliff, wr Brad Walton, dl2003 – Greg Wiggins, qb Brad Walton, dl2004 – Greg Wiggins, qb David Jones, db Brett Unger, fb Craig Howard, fb2005 – Travis Carpenter, lb Craig Howard, fb Cody Stutts, lb Nathan Young, ol John Brock, wr Marion Harris, lb Cade Ogilvie, wr2006 – * John Brock, wr Nathan Young, ol Sam Collins, ol Travis Carpenter, dl Cody Stutts, lb Matt Adams, pk Marion Harris, lb Daniel Oppong, wr Jody Walker, lb2007 – Nathan Young, ol Mike Kern, lb Matt Adams, pk Travis Carpenter, de Cody Stutts, lb Sam Collins, ol Donovan Plummer, wr Travis Walding, db Cole Kiser, te Adam Myer, ol Jody Walker, lb2008 – Matt Adams, pk Sam Collins, c Emery Dudensing, fb Alan Copeland, fb Adam Myer, ol Jody Walker, lb Eric Edwards, lb 2009 – Eric Edwards, lb Emery Dudensing, fb Derek Odelusi, lb Adam Myer, ol2010 – Emery Dudensing, fb Samuel Ewalefo Christopher Rhoten Hayden Nauert

Alexander Muddiman John David Baker, qb Eric Edwdards, lb Thor Woerner, lb Josh Hall Blake Rudd, lb Bryce Mueller Ben Gibbs, te Austin Harrison Luke Luttrell Hutton Lunsford, db Conner Moore Aaron Bynum Ryan Smith, de Austin Lindsey Chris Summers Andrew Peters2011 – Thor Woerner, lb Samuel Ewalefo Andrew Richards, wr Temi Ogunleye Andrew Peters Blake Spears, ol Ryan Owens, pk James Walker, wr John David Baker, qb Max Priestley Mike Wallace, db2012 – John David Baker, qb Bryton Fernandez, ol Mitchell Gale, qb Lynn Grady, lb Darrell Cantu-Harkless, wr Garrett Langthorp, ol Morgan Lineberry, pk Angelo Lopez, db Derek Morrow, lb Temi Ogunleye, wr Christian Rodriguez, ol Hayden Smiley, wr Blake Spears, ol Justin Stewart, db Cade Stone, wr Jamie Walker, te Cy Wilson, lb Thor Woerner, lb

* LSC Academic Player of the Year

John Mayes (17) quarterbacked the Wildcats to the 1977 NAIA Division I national championship.




ACU Year-by-Year Scores1919 (2-2)

Head Coach: Vernon McCaslandHome: 1-0 • Road: 1-1 • Neutral: 0-1

Points scored: 76 • Points allowed: 88

Oct. 18 at Midland College .................. W 46-0Oct. 25 at Daniel Baker.......................... L 13-6Nov. 1 vs. Daniel Baker ........................ W 21-7Nov. 18 # vs. Wesley College ................. L 68-3

# Game played in Greenville, Texas

1920(4-0-1)

Head Coach: Sewell JonesHome: 2-0-1 • Road: 2-0


Oct. 16 vs. Clarendon ........................... W 29-7Oct. 25 vs. Tarleton State ......................T 0-0Oct. 30 at Howard Payne ..................... W 7-3Nov. 18 at Tarleton State ...................... W 13-0Nov. 25 vs. Daniel Baker ........................ W 81-0

1921(2-5)

Head Coach: Russefll LewisHome: 1-1 • Road: 1-4


Oct. 8 vs. Dallas University .................. L 20-0Oct. 14 vs. Midland College ................. W 7-0Oct. 21 at West Texas A&M .................. L 35-0Oct. 29 at Howard Payne ...................... L 56-0Nov. 11 at Meridian ............................... W 37-0Nov. 18 at Clarendon ............................. L 7-0Nov. 24 at Daniel Baker.......................... L 55-0

1922(6-2)

Head Coach: Victor PayneHome: 3-2 • Road: 2-0 • Neutral: 1-0

Points scored: 170 • Points allowed: 35 Sept. 30 vs. Clarendon ............................ L 14-12Oct. 7 vs. Stamford Am. Legion ......... W 7-0Oct. 14 # at Randolph AFB ................... W 70-0Oct. 21 vs. West Texas A&M................. W 13-7Oct. 28 vs. Wayland Baptist .................. L 9-7Nov. 11 at Wayland Baptist .................. W 6-3Nov. 24 vs. Segal All-Stars ..................... W 16-0Nov. 30 at Texas A&M-Commerce ....... W 30-2

# Game played in Cisco, Texas

1923(6-1)

Head Coach: Victor PayneHome: 5-0 • Road: 1-1


Sept. 27 vs. Meridian .............................. W 35-0Oct. 5 vs. Texas Military ..................... W 28-0Oct. 12 vs. Wayland Baptist ................. W 18-6Oct. 26 at Clarendon ............................ W 3-0Nov. 12 vs. Wayland Baptist ................. W 7-0Nov. 16 vs. Dallas University ................. W 19-0Nov. 29 at Tarleton State ....................... L 7-3

1924(3-4-2)

Head Coach: A.B. MorrisIndependent

Home: 1-1-1 • Road: 2-2-1 • Neutral: 0-1Points scored: 82 • Points allowed: 66

Sept. 26 vs. Clarendon ............................ L 3-0Oct. 10 at Breckenridge Elks ............... W 13-0Oct. 13 at Stamford Am. Legion.......... W 24-0Oct. 17 vs. UT-Arlington ........................T 7-7Oct. 24 at Texas A&M-Commerce ........ L 17-7Oct. 31 at West Texas A&M .................. L 23-13Nov. 11 at Wayland Baptist ...................T 13-13Nov. 21 # vs. Waxahachie ...................... L 3-2Nov. 27 vs. Daniel Baker ........................ W 3-0

# Game played in Waxahachie, Texas

1925(2-5-2, 2-1-1 TIAA)

Head Coach: A.B. MorrisTexas Intercollegiate Athletics Association

Home: 2-2 • Road: 0-3-2Points scored: 55 • Points allowed: 121

Sept. 24 vs. Howard Payne ..................... L 18-0Oct. 3 at SMU ....................................... L 52-7Oct. 9 vs. West Texas A&M................. W 13-0Oct. 19 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 19-0Oct. 23 at Dallas University ................... L 13-3Oct. 31 at TCU ........................................ L 21-9Nov. 6 at Clarendon .............................T 0-0Nov. 11 vs. Texas Tech ............................ L 10-7Nov. 26 at Daniel Baker..........................T 7-7

1926(4-4, 2-3 TIAA)


Home: 2-2 • Road: 1-2 • Neutral: 1-0Points scored: 82 • Points allowed: 113

Sept. 23 vs. Howard Payne ..................... L 22-0Oct. 2 # vs. Sul Ross ............................. W 3-0Oct. 8 * at Sam Houston State ............ L 26-7Oct. 23 * vs. North Texas ...................... W 13-10Nov. 5 vs. Clarendon ........................... W 28-7Nov. 11 at Texas Tech ............................. L 29-6Nov. 18 at West Texas A&M ................. W 19-6Nov. 25 vs. Daniel Baker ......................... L 13-6

# Game played in San Angelo, Texas

1927(6-1-1, 4-1-1 TIAA)


Home: 2-0 • Road: 3-1-1 • Neutral: 1-0Points scored: 101 • Points allowed: 25

Sept. 24 at Tarleton State .......................T 6-6Sept. 29 vs. Sul Ross ................................ W 12-0Oct. 7 * # vs. Sam Houston State ....... W 12-0Oct. 14 at Texas A&M-Commerce ....... W 20-0Oct. 21 * at North Texas ....................... W 33-0Oct. 29 at West Texas A&M .................. L 13-6Nov. 11 vs. Texas Tech ........................... W 6-3Nov. 24 at Daniel Baker......................... W 6-3

# Game played in Sweetwater, Texas

1928(5-4, 4-4 TIAA)



Sept. 29 at Tarleton State ....................... L 12-6Oct. 5 * at Sam Houston State ........... W 6-0Oct. 9 # vs. Austin University .............. L 36-0Oct. 13 * vs. Texas State ....................... W 20-0Oct. 20 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 17-6Oct. 27 at Sul Ross .................................. L 19-13Nov. 10 at Texas Tech ............................ W 7-0Nov. 17 vs. West Texas A&M................. W 19-12Nov. 29 vs. Daniel Baker ......................... L 14-0

# Game played in Dallas

1929 (6-1-1, 3-1-1 TIAA)



Oct. 5 vs. Tarleton State ..................... W 19-0Oct. 12 vs. West Texas A&M................. W 15-0Oct. 19 * at Texas State .........................T 12-12Oct. 26 * vs. Sam Houston State ........... L 13-12Nov. 2 at SE Oklahoma State .............. W 7-6Nov. 11 at Texas Tech ............................ W 7-3Nov. 19 at SW Oklahoma State ............ W 25-14Nov. 28 at Daniel Baker......................... W 6-0

1930 (2-7-1, 2-2-1 TIAA)


Home: 1-3-1 • Road: 1-4 Points scored: 94 • Points allowed: 217

Sept. 20 at Oklahoma City ...................... L 40-14Sept. 27 vs. McMurry .............................. W 24-0Oct. 3 at Tarleton State ...................... W 18-0Oct. 11 at West Texas A&M .................. L 16-7Oct. 18 * vs. Texas State ........................T 6-6Oct. 24 * vs. North Texas ....................... L 20-12Nov. 1 at TCU ........................................ L 62-0Nov. 8 vs. SW Oklahoma State ............ L 13-0Nov. 11 at Texas Tech ............................. L 53-7Nov. 27 vs. Daniel Baker ......................... L 7-6

1931(4-5, 4-2 TIAA)


Home: 3-0 • Road: 1-5 Points scored: 97 • Points allowed: 83

Oct. 2 at Tarleton State ...................... W 13-0Oct. 7 vs. McMurry .............................. W 13-7Oct. 16 vs. Sul Ross ................................ W 13-6Oct. 23 at North Texas ........................... L 6-0Oct. 30 vs. West Texas A&M................. W 41-0Nov. 6 at Texas Tech ............................. L 26-6Nov. 14 at East Central ........................... L 28-13Nov. 26 at Daniel Baker.......................... L 7-0Nov. 30 at Daniel Baker.......................... L 3-0

FOOTBALLHISTORY


ACU did not play football from 1943-45 because of World War II


1932(2-6-1, 1-5-1 TIAA)


Home: 2-2 • Road: 0-4-1 Points scored: 37 • Points allowed: 86

Sept. 23 at Tarleton State .......................T 6-6Sept. 29 vs. Texas Military ...................... W 12-7Oct. 6 vs. McMurry ............................... L 3-0Oct. 14 at North Texas ........................... L 13-0Oct. 21 vs. Sul Ross ................................. L 14-7Oct. 28 at West Texas A&M .................. L 12-0Nov. 4 at Howard Payne ...................... L 6-0Nov. 11 at Texas A&M-Kingsville .......... L 25-0Nov. 24 vs. Daniel Baker ........................ W 12-0

1933(5-3-2, 3-1-2 Texas Conference)

Head Coach: A.B. MorrisTexas Conference

Home: 2-1-1 • Road: 3-1-1 • Neutral: 0-1Points scored: 62 • Points allowed: 57

Sept. 16 at Dixie College ......................... L 6-0Sept. 23 at Amarillo College .................. W 14-0Sept. 29 # vs. Texas Military .................... L 12-7Oct. 6 at Daniel Baker..........................T 0-0Oct. 13 at North Texas .......................... W 6-0Oct. 20 at Tarleton State ...................... W 19-0 Nov. 3 vs. Howard Payne .....................T 0-0Nov. 10 vs. Austin College .................... W 13-0Nov. 16 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ......... L 39-0Nov. 25 vs. McMurry .............................. W 3-0

# Game played in Terrell, Texas



Home: 1-2-1 • Road: 0-5-1Points scored: 39 • Points allowed: 123

Sept. 21 at Tarleton State .......................T 6-6Sept. 27 vs. Texas Military ....................... L 13-0Oct. 5 at Sul Ross .................................. L 13-0Oct. 15 at North Texas ........................... L 6-0Oct. 20 vs. Trinity .................................. W 27-0Oct. 26 at Sam Houston State ............... L 13-0Nov. 2 at Howard Payne ...................... L 12-0Nov. 12 at Austin College ...................... L 27-6Nov. 17 vs. Daniel Baker .........................T 6-6Nov. 29 vs. McMurry ............................... L 27-0



Home: 1-2 • Road: 0-3-2 • Neutral: 0-1-1Points scored: 52 • Points allowed: 143

Sept. 20 at Sam Houston State ............... L 32-0Sept. 26 # vs. Saint Mary’s ......................T 0-0Oct. 5 at Sul Ross .................................. L 27-7Oct. 11 at North Texas ...........................T 13-13Oct. 19 $ vs. Trinity ................................ L 7-6Oct. 25 vs. Southwestern ..................... W 7-0Nov. 1 vs. Howard Payne ..................... L 20-0Nov. 8 at Austin College ......................T 6-6Nov. 15 at Daniel Baker.......................... L 7-6Nov. 23 vs. McMurry ............................... L 31-7

# Game played in Fredericksburg, Texas$ Game played in Waxahachie, Texas



Home: 1-1-1 • Road: 0-5 • Neutral: 0-1Points scored: 39 • Points allowed: 176

Sept. 26 at Sul Ross .................................. L 12-0Oct. 3 # vs. Saint Mary’s ...................... L 14-0Oct. 9 at North Texas ........................... L 18-0Oct. 16 vs. Trinity ...................................T 0-0Oct. 23 at Southwestern ....................... L 8-6Oct. 30 at Howard Payne ...................... L 26-0Nov. 6 at Austin College ...................... L 58-14Nov. 13 vs. Daniel Baker ........................ W 13-7Nov. 21 vs. McMurry ............................... L 33-6

# Game played in San Marcos, Texas

1937(0-9, 0-7 Texas Conference)



Oct. 1 # vs. Saint Mary’s ...................... L 38-0Oct. 8 at North Texas ........................... L 22-14Oct. 15 $ vs. Trinity ................................ L 6-0Oct. 23 vs. Southwestern ...................... L 9-6Oct. 29 vs. Howard Payne ..................... L 14-6Nov. 4 vs. Austin College ..................... L 6-0Nov. 12 at Daniel Baker.......................... L 3-0Nov. 20 vs. McMurry ............................... L 13-7Date N/A at Tarleton State ....................... L 7-6

# Game played in San Marcos, Texas$ Game played in Waxahachie, Texas



Home: 3-1 • Road: 2-1-1 • Neutral: 1-0Points scored: 102 • Points allowed: 31

Sept. 23 at Tarleton State ...................... W 21-6Oct. 1 vs. Sul Ross ................................ W 14-0Oct. 8 # vs. North Texas ...................... W 6-0Oct. 15 vs. Trinity ................................... L 6-0Oct. 22 at Southwestern ...................... W 13-0Oct. 28 at Howard Payne ......................T 0-0Nov. 4 at Austin College ...................... L 12-8Nov. 12 vs. Daniel Baker ........................ W 21-0Nov. 19 vs. McMurry .............................. W 19-7


1939(6-2-1, 6-1 Texas Conference)


Texas Conference ChampionHome: 2-2 • Road: 2-0-1 • Neutral: 2-0Points scored: 106 • Points allowed: 50

Sept. 23 vs. North Texas ...................L 9-0 Sept. 30 at Sul Ross ..........................W 7-0 Oct. 7 at Central Arkansas ...........T 0-0 Oct. 13 # vs. Trinity ........................W 14-7 Oct. 21 vs. Southwestern ..............L 26-7 Nov. 4 $ vs. Austin College ..........W 32-6 Nov. 11 at Daniel Baker .................W 6-2 Nov. 18 vs. Howard Payne .............W 14-0 Nov. 25 vs. McMurry.......................W 26-0

# Game played in Waxahachie, Texas $ Game played in San Angelo, Texas

1940 (7-2, 5-1 Texas Conference)


Texas Conference ChampionHome: 4-0 • Road: 3-1 • Neutral: 0-1

Conference – Points scored: 112 • Points allowed: 44

Sept. 21 at North Texas ...................W 19-13 Sept. 28 vs. A&M-Commerce ............W 14-7 Oct. 3 # vs. Central Arkansas .......L 7-0 Oct. 12 vs. Trinity ...........................W 20-10 Oct. 19 at Southwestern ..............W 21-0 Nov. 1 at Austin College ...............L 7-6 Nov. 9 vs. Daniel Baker ................W 20-0 Nov. 15 at Howard Payne ..............W 6-0 Nov. 22 vs. McMurry.......................W 6-0

# Game played in Little Rock, Ark.




Sept. 20 at Texas Tech ............................. L 34-0Sept. 27 at Texas A&M-Commerce ........ L 35-0Oct. 4 vs. McMurry .............................. W 20-6Oct. 10 at Trinity ................................... W 20-6Oct. 18 vs. Southwestern ..................... W 14-0Oct. 25 at Daniel Baker......................... W 48-0Nov. 1 vs. Austin College .................... W 19-0Nov. 15 vs. Howard Payne ..................... L 13-0Nov. 22 # vs. Saint Mary’s ..................... W 18-14

# Game played in San Marcos, Texas


Head Coach: Tonto ColemanTexas Conference

Home: 4-1 • Road: 2-1Points scored: 169 • Points allowed: 36

Sept. 19 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 13-7Sept. 26 vs. Lubbock Army Air Base...... W 12-0Oct. 10 at Texas-El Paso ......................... L 20-14Oct. 17 at Southwestern ..................... W 18-0Oct. 24 vs. Texas State .......................... W 26-0Oct. 30 vs. McMurry .............................. W 33-0Nov. 13 vs. Howard Payne ..................... L 9-0Nov. 20 at Austin College ..................... W 53-0



Home: 4-0-1 • Road: 4-1Points scored: 228 • Points allowed: 53

Sept. 21 at Texas A&M-Commerce ....... W 26-7Sept. 28 at Sul Ross ................................. W 32-7Oct. 4 vs. North Texas ......................... W 6-0Oct. 12 vs. SW Oklahoma State ........... W 28-0Oct. 12 vs. Southwestern ......................T 12-12Oct. 19 at Texas State ............................ L 18-0Oct. 26 vs. McMurry .............................. W 27-0Nov. 9 vs. Howard Payne .................... W 19-0Nov. 16 at Austin College ..................... W 46-2Nov. 23 at Texas A&M-Kingsville ......... W 32-7




Home: 3-1 • Road: 3-2Points scored: 143 • Points allowed: 96

Sept. 20 vs. Texas State .......................... W 19-13Sept. 27 vs. West Texas A&M................. W 13-7Oct. 4 at Arizona State ....................... W 13-7Oct. 10 at Southwestern ...................... W 14-0Oct. 18 at Wichita State ........................ L 7-0Oct. 25 vs. McMurry ............................... L 20-7Nov. 8 at Midwestern State ................ W 28-0Nov. 15 vs. Austin College .................... W 42-7Nov. 22 at Howard Payne ...................... L 35-7



Texas Conference co-championHome: 3-1 • Road: 2-2-1


Sept. 18 at Arkansas .........................L 40-6 Sept. 25 at West Texas A&M ...........L 41-19 Oct. 2 at Pensacola Naval AS ......W 21-0 Oct. 9 vs. Southwestern ..............W 27-0 Oct. 16 vs. Western St. (Colo.) ......W 39-14 Oct. 23 vs. McMurry........................L 13-9 Nov. 6 at Midwestern State ..........T 7-7 Nov. 13 at Austin College ..............W 45-6 Nov. 25 vs. Howard Payne .............W 27-7




Sept. 10 at Texas Tech ............................. L 20-0Sept. 17 # vs. SW Oklahoma State ........ W 34-7Sept. 30 at Tenn.-Chattanooga .............. L 14-7Oct. 7 vs. Southwestern ..................... W 13-10Oct. 14 at Tampa, Fla. ........................... W 38-12Oct. 22 vs. McMurry ............................... L 21-0Nov. 5 at Texas A&M-Kingsville .......... L 50-13Nov. 12 vs. Austin College ..................... L 27-14Nov. 24 at Howard Payne ...................... L 20-0

# Game played in Stamford, Texas

1950(11-0, 5-0 Texas Conference)Head Coach: Garvin Beauchamp

Texas ConferenceTexas Conference championRefrigerator Bowl Champion

Only undefeated, untied teamin ACU football history


Sept. 16 vs. Eastern New Mexico ...W 39-0 Sept. 23 # vs. Sul Ross ......................W 34-0 Sept. 29 at Tenn.-Chattanooga .....W 13-7 Oct. 7 at Southwestern ...............W 7-6 Oct. 14 $ vs. Texas A&M-Commerce W 19-0 Oct. 21 vs. McMurry.......................W 26-14 Oct. 28 at Midwestern State .........W 13-0 Nov. 4 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..W 20-3 Nov. 11 at Austin College ..............W 33-14 Nov. 23 vs. Howard Payne .............W 27-6

Refrigerator BowlEvansville, Ind.

Dec. 2...... def. Gustavus Adolphus ...W 13-7

# Game played in Midland, Texas $ Game played in Stamford, Texas


Head Coach: Garvin BeauchampTexas Conference

Texas Conference tri-championHome: 2-1 • Road: 3-3 • Neutral: 1-0

Points scored: 242 • Points allowed: 205 Sept. 14 at Drake ..............................L 19-7 Sept. 22 at Texas A&M-Commerce ..W 14-6 Sept. 28 at Tenn.-Chattanooga ......L 33-7 Oct. 6 # vs. Texas-El Paso .............W 20-13 Oct. 11 vs. Carswell AFB .................L 47-18 Oct. 20 vs. McMurry.......................W 58-13 Oct. 27 at Midwestern State .........W 21-13 Nov. 3 at Texas A&M-Kingsville ...L 14-13 Nov. 10 vs. Austin College .............W 50-33 Nov. 26 vs. Howard Payne .............W 34-14

# Game played in Midland, Texas

1952(6-3-1, 4-1 Texas Conference)Head Coach: Garvin Beauchamp

Texas ConferenceTexas Conference champion

Home: 4-1 • Road: 1-2 • Neutral: 1-0-1Points scored: 254 • Points allowed: 129

Sept. 13 vs. Texas State ...................W 20-7 Sept. 19 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ..L 21-0 Sept. 26 at Tenn.-Chattanooga ......L 28-0 Oct. 4 # vs. Midwestern State .....W 21-0 Oct. 18 vs. McMurry.......................W 26-0 Oct. 25 at West Texas A&M ...........L 20-18 Nov. 1 vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...W 48-13 Nov. 8 at Austin College ..............W 38-13 Nov. 15 $ vs. Sam Houston State....T 21-21 Nov. 27 vs. Howard Payne .............W 62-6

# Game played in Stamford, Texas $ Game played in San Antonio, Texas

1953(7-3, 3-1 Texas Conference)Head Coach: Tonto Coleman

Texas ConferenceHome: 4-0 • Road: 3-3


Sept. 12 vs. Texas State .......................... W 26-19Sept. 19 at Texas A&M-Commerce ........ L 28-27Sept. 26 at Arkansas State ...................... L 19-7Oct. 3 at Midwestern State ................ W 13-7Oct. 10 at Florida State ......................... W 20-7Oct. 17 vs. McMurry .............................. W 28-8Oct. 24 vs. Lamar ................................... W 26-21Oct. 31 at Texas A&M-Kingsville .......... L 25-14Nov. 7 vs. Austin College .................... W 25-13Nov. 26 at Howard Payne ..................... W 34-6

1954(6-3-1)

Head Coach: Tonto ColemanIndependent


Sept. 18 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 41-19Sept. 25 at Florida State ......................... W 13-0Oct. 2 at Memphis ...............................T 6-6Oct. 9 at Southern Mississippi ............ L 23-7

Oct. 16 vs. McMurry ............................... L 13-6Oct. 23 at Youngstown State ............... W 26-20Oct. 30 vs. Lamar ................................... W 33-14Nov. 13 at Midwestern State ................ W 33-13Nov. 20 vs. Arkansas State .................... W 53-0Nov. 25 vs. Howard Payne ..................... L 26-13

1955(3-5-2, 2-2 Gulf Coast)

Head Coach: Tonto ColemanGulf Coast Conference

Gulf Coast Conference co-championHome: 2-2 • Road: 1-3-2

Points scored: 116 • Points allowed: 174 Sept. 17 vs. Trinity ............................W 14-13 Sept. 24 at A&M-Commerce ............T 7-7 Oct. 1 at Louisiana Tech ................L 21-7 Oct. 15 vs. McMurry ........................L 13-6 Oct. 21 at Tenn.-Chattanooga ........L 7-6 Oct. 29 at Texas State ......................T 19-19 Nov. 5 vs. Southern Mississippi .....L 40-0 Nov. 12 at Midwestern State .........W 26-21 Nov. 19 vs. Youngstown State........W 25-12 Nov. 24 at Howard Payne ................L 21-6

1956(4-6, 1-2-1 Gulf Coast)

Head Coach: N.L. NicholsonGulf Coast ConferenceHome: 4-1 • Road: 0-5

Points scored: 116 • Points allowed: 174 Sept. 15 vs. McMurry .............................. W 26-23Sept. 22 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 13-7Sept. 29 at Texas-El Paso ......................... L 20-0Oct. 6 at Trinity .................................... L 40-0Oct. 19 at Tenn.-Chattanooga .............. L 28-20Oct. 27 vs. Texas State .......................... W 26-0Nov. 3 at Southern Mississippi ............ L 36-6Nov. 10 vs. Midwestern State ............... W 13-7Nov. 17 at North Texas ........................... L 20-7Nov. 24 vs. Howard Payne ..................... L 20-12

1957(5-3-1)

Head Coach: N.L. NicholsonIndependent

Home: 3-0 • Road: 2-3-1Conference – Home: • Road:


Sept. 27 at Tenn.-Chattanooga ..............T 6-6Oct. 5 vs. McMury ............................... W 20-6Oct. 12 vs. North Texas ......................... W 28-20Oct. 19 at Florida State .......................... L 34-7Oct. 26 at Texas State ........................... W 47-0Nov. 2 at Southern Mississippi ............ L 7-0Nov. 9 at West Texas A&M .................. L 12-2Nov. 16 vs. Trinity .................................. W 40-12Nov. 23 at Howard Payne ..................... W 33-6

1958(5-5)



Sept. 20 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ....... L 27-6Sept. 26 at Tenn.-Chattanooga .............. L 22-12Oct. 4 at Texas-El Paso ........................ W 14-6Oct. 11 vs. McMurry ............................... L 20-7Oct. 18 vs. Louisiana-Lafayette ........... W 27-8Oct. 25 at Texas State ........................... W 44-18Nov. 1 vs. Southern Mississippi ........... L 22-0Nov. 8 at West Texas A&M ................. W 28-21

FOOTBALLHISTORY

Nov. 15 at Trinity .................................... L 26-15Nov. 27 vs. Howard Payne .................... W 49-30

1959(5-5)



Sept. 19 at Texas A&M-Commerce ........ L 21-0Sept. 25 at Tenn.-Chattanooga ............. W 3-0Oct. 3 vs. Lamar .................................... L 8-7Oct. 10 at Memphis ............................... L 13-7Oct. 17 at Howard Payne ..................... W 20-15Oct. 24 at Southern Mississippi ............ L 30-10Oct. 31 vs. Trinity .................................. W 13-12Nov. 7 at Louisiana-Lafayette ............ W 14-12Nov. 14 at Texas-El Paso ........................ W 28-22Nov. 26 vs. McMurry ............................... L 14-7

1960(5-5)



Sept. 23 at Tenn.-Chattanooga .............. L 21-0Oct. 1 at Lamar .................................... W 20-7Oct. 8 at Fresno State .......................... L 20-19Oct. 15 vs. Howard Payne .................... W 6-0Oct. 17 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 9-7Oct. 22 at Texas-Arlington .................... L 29-6Oct. 29 vs. Southern Mississippi ........... L 34-8Nov. 5 at Memphis ............................... L 55-6Nov. 19 at Trinity ................................... W 34-6Nov. 24 vs. McMurry .............................. W 26-0

1961(4-6)



Sept. 16 at Texas A&M-Commerce ........ L 16-14Sept. 23 at Howard Payne ..................... W 11-7Sept. 30 vs. Lamar .................................... L 25-10Oct. 14 vs. Hardin-Simmons ................. W 27-0Oct. 21 at Memphis ............................... L 35-0Oct. 28 at Southern Mississippi ............ L 33-6Nov. 4 at Texas-Arlington ................... W 17-15Nov. 11 at Fresno State .......................... L 21-7Nov. 18 vs. Trinity .................................. W 33-15Nov. 25 vs. McMurry ............................... L 33-28

1962(6-4)

Head Coach: Les WheelerIndependent

Home: 3-1 • Road: 2-3 • Neutral: 1-0 Points scored: 150 • Points allowed: 162

Sept. 15 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ....... L 3-0Sept. 22 at Howard Payne ..................... W 29-28Sept. 29 at Lamar ..................................... L 13-6Oct. 6 # vs. Fresno State ..................... W 26-14Oct. 13 vs. Hardin-Simmons ................. W 14-6Oct. 20 at New Mexico Highlands ........ L 26-20Oct. 27 at Southern Mississippi ............ L 30-0Nov. 3 vs. Texas-Arlington .................. W 28-18Nov. 10 vs. McMurry .............................. W 14-12Nov. 17 at Trinity ................................... W 13-12


1963(8-1)

Head Coach: Les WheelerIndependent


Sept. 21 at Texas A&M-Commerce ........ L 17-0Sept. 28 vs. Lamar ................................... W 25-0Oct. 5 vs. Hardin-Simmons ................. W 21-7Oct. 12 vs. Northwestern State ........... W 28-18Oct. 26 vs. Trinity .................................. W 41-6Nov. 2 at North Texas .......................... W 20-6Nov. 9 at Texas-Arlington ................... W 55-14Nov. 16 vs. McMurry .............................. W 21-3Nov. 30 at Fresno State ......................... W 32-29

1964(5-5, 1-3 Southland)

Head Coach: Les WheelerSouthland ConferenceHome: 3-1 • Road: 2-4

Conference – Home: 1-1 • Road: 0-2 Points scored: 170 • Points allowed: 168

Sept. 12 at Howard Payne ..................... W 24-6Sept. 19 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 17-11Sept. 26 * at Lamar .................................. L 14-3Oct. 3 vs. McMurry .............................. W 22-15Oct. 10 at Northwestern State ............ W 36-26Oct. 17 at Dayton ................................... L 21-14Oct. 24 * vs. Arkansas State .................. L 21-7Oct. 31 * at Trinity ................................. L 26-7Nov. 7 * vs. Texas-Arlington ............... W 37-14Nov. 14 at Drake ..................................... L 14-3

1965(4-5, 2-2 Southland)



Sept. 18 at Texas A&M-Commerce ........ L 21-20Sept. 25 at Howard Payne ..................... W 45-0Oct. 2 vs. McMurry ............................... L 9-8Oct. 16 * vs. Lamar ................................. L 28-18Oct. 23 * at Arkansas State ................... L 35-13Oct. 30 vs. Drake .................................... L 24-7Nov. 6 * at Texas-Arlington ................ W 14-12Nov. 13 * vs. Trinity ............................... W 30-27Nov. 20 at Angelo State ........................ W 41-12

1966(4-6, 0-4 Southland)



Sept. 17 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 7-0Sept. 24 vs. Howard Payne .................... W 17-9Oct. 1 vs. McMurry .............................. W 28-7Oct. 8 at Tenn.-Chattanooga .............. L 45-8Oct. 15 * at Lamar .................................. L 42-16Oct. 22 * vs. Arkansas State .................. L 33-22Oct. 29 at Cal State-Los Angeles ......... L 23-7Nov. 5 * vs. Texas-Arlington ................ L 23-0Nov. 12 * at Trinity ................................. L 37-27Nov. 19 vs. Angelo State ....................... W 28-18

1967(3-6, 0-4 Southland)



Sept. 16 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 24-16Sept. 23 at Howard Payne ...................... L 23-19Sept. 30 vs. McMurry .............................. W 13-10Oct. 14 * vs. Lamar ................................. L 54-13Oct. 21 * at Arkansas State ................... L 24-14Oct. 28 vs. Eastern New Mexico .......... W 27-3Nov. 4 * at Texas-Arlington ................. L 34-7Nov. 11 * vs. Trinity ................................ L 20-7Nov. 18 at Angelo State ......................... L 17-6

1968(4-5-1, 1-2-1 Southland)

Head Coach: Wally BullingtonSouthland Conference

Home: 2-3-1 • Road: 2-2 Conference – Home: 0-1-1 • Road: 1-1

Points scored: 248 • Points allowed: 224 Sept. 14 at Northwestern State ..............W 17-16Sept. 21 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ........L 29-22Sept. 28 vs. Howard Payne .......................W 50-49Oct. 5 vs. McMurry ..................................L 16-3Oct. 19 * at Lamar ....................................W 38-14Oct. 26 * vs. Arkansas State ....................T 17-17Nov. 2 at Eastern New Mexico ..............L 24-14Nov. 9 * vs. Texas-Arlington ..................L 30-20Nov. 16 * at Trinity.....................................L 13-7Nov. 23 vs. Angelo State .........................W 60-14

1969(8-2, 2-2 Southland)

Head Coach: Wally BullingtonSouthland ConferenceHome: 5-1 • Road: 3-1


Sept. 13 vs. Arkansas Tech .......................W 35-17Sept. 20 at Texas A&M-Commerce ........W 38-32Sept. 27 at Howard Payne ........................W 36-27Oct. 4 vs. McMurry .................................W 30-2Oct. 18 * vs. Lamar ...................................W 22-9Oct. 25 * at Arkansas State .....................L 34-22Nov. 1 vs. Eastern New Mexico ............W 42-13Nov. 8 * at Texas-Arlington ..................W 28-24Nov. 15 * vs. Trinity ...................................L 16-13Nov. 22 vs. Angelo State .........................W 51-19

1970(9-2, 3-1 Southland)



Sept. 12 vs. Howard Payne ........................L 35-27Sept. 19 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .......W 41-21Sept. 26 at Angelo State ..........................W 17-13Oct. 3 at Northern Colorado ...............W 38-7Oct. 10 vs. Eastern New Mexico ............W 61-7Oct. 17 * at Lamar ....................................W 42-27Oct. 24 * vs. Arkansas State ....................L 28-23Oct. 31 at Drake ........................................W 33-13Nov. 7 * vs. Texas-Arlington .................W 21-7Nov. 14 * at Trinity....................................W 20-15Nov. 30 vs. McMurry .................................W 43-26




1971(5-5, 1-4 Southland)


Conference – Home: 0-2 • Road: 1-1 • Neutral: 0-1 Points scored: 225 • Points allowed: 187

Sept. 11 vs. McMurry .................................W 53-20Sept. 18 at Drake .........................................L 34-17Sept. 25 at Nebraska-Omaha ..................W 29-6Oct. 2 vs. Northern Colorado ..............W 14-7Oct. 9 at Eastern New Mexico .............W 16-0Oct. 23 * # vs. Arkansas State .................L 35-9Oct. 30 * vs. Lamar ....................................L 30-28Nov. 6 * at SE Louisiana ......................W 28-7Nov. 13 * vs. Trinity ...................................L 27-14Nov. 27 * at Texas-Arlington ...................L 21-17

# Game played in Little Rock, Ark.

1972(3-8, 1-4 Southland)



Sept. 9 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ...... W 14-12Sept. 16 at Angelo State ......................... L 35-27Sept. 23 vs. SE Louisiana ........................ L 14-10Sept. 30 * at Louisiana Tech .................. L 35-12Oct. 7 * at La.-Lafayette..................... L 35-14Oct. 14 * at Lamar .................................. L 31-10Oct. 21 * vs. Arkansas State ................. W 3-0Oct. 28 at Eastern New Mexico ........... W 34-10Nov. 4 * vs. Texas-Arlington ................ L 36-22Nov. 11 at Sam Houston State ............... L 17-16Nov. 18 at McNeese State ...................... L 22-0

1973(11-1, 9-0 LSC)

Head Coach: Wally BullingtonLone Star Conference

NAIA Division I national championLone Star Conference champion

Home: 6-0 • Road: 4-1 • Neutral: 1-0Conference – Home: 5-0 • Road: 4-0

Points scored: 466 • Points allowed: 206 Sept. 8 at Arkansas State ................L 56-46 Sept. 22 * vs. A&M-Kingsville ..........W 35-14 Sept. 29 * at Texas State ..................W 41-7 Oct. 6 * vs. S. F. Austin St. ............W 57-50 Oct. 13 * at A&M-Commerce ........W 18-15 Oct. 20 * vs. Sul Ross .......................W 29-0 Oct. 27 * at Angelo State ...............W 27-0 Nov. 3 * at Tarleton State .............W 49-7 Nov. 10 * vs. Sam Houston State ...W 46-23 Nov. 17 * vs. Howard Payne ...........W 42-14

NAIA Division I National SemifinalsAbilene, Texas

Dec. 1 vs. Langston ........................W 34-6 NAIA Division I Champions Bowl

Shreveport, La. Dec. 8 vs. Elon .................................W 42-14

1974(7-4, 6-3 LSC)


Home: 5-0 • Road: 3-3 (2-4 with forfeit) Conference – Home: 4-0 • Road: 2-3

Points scored: 322 • Points allowed: 211 Sept. 7 + at Central Arkansas .............. W 27-10Sept. 21 vs. Nebraska-Omaha ............... W 35-9Sept. 28 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 46-14Oct. 5 * vs. Texas State ....................... W 42-9Oct. 12 * at Stephen F. Austin State..... L 14-10Oct. 19 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ... W 31-13Nov. 2 * vs. Angelo State .................... W 33-21Nov. 9 * vs. Tarleton State .................. W 56-14Oct. 26 * at Sul Ross .............................. W 21-9Nov. 16 * at Sam Houston State ........... W 33-24Nov. 23 * at Howard Payne ................... L 42-21

+ Game forfeited to Central Arkansas

1975(6-3-1, LSC)


Home: 4-1 • Road: 2-2-1 Conference – Home: 4-1 • Road: 1-2-1

Points scored: 314 • Points allowed: 161 Sept. 13 at Troy ....................................... W 34-7Sept. 27 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 24-21Oct. 4 * at Texas State ......................... L 21-16Oct. 11 * vs. Stephen F. Austin State ... W 24-3Oct. 18 * at Texas A&M-Commerce ..... L 20-18Oct. 25 * vs. Sul Ross ............................. W 49-14Nov. 1 * at Angelo State ......................T 17-17Nov. 8 * at Tarleton State ................... W 35-21Nov. 15 * vs. Sam Houston State .......... W 55-20Nov. 22 * vs. Howard Payne ................. W 45-14

1976(9-2, 5-2 LSC)


NAIA Shrine Bowl championHome: 5-1 • Road: 3-1 • Neutral: 1-0Conference – Home: 2-1 • Road: 3-1

Points scored: 313 • Points allowed: 126 Sept. 4 vs. NW Oklahoma State ...W 48-14 Sept. 11 vs. Northern Colorado .....W 21-14 Sept. 25 * at A&M-Kingsville ...........L 38-10 Oct. 2 * vs. Texas State .................L 21-16 Oct. 9 * at S. F. Austin St.. ...........W 51-14 Oct. 16 * vs. A&M-Commerce........W 17-0 Oct. 30 * vs. Angelo State .............W 26-0 Nov. 6 vs. Cameron .......................W 42-0 Nov. 13 * at Sam Houston State ...W 26-0 Nov. 20 * at Howard Payne ...........W 34-13

NAIA Shrine BowlPasadena, Texas

Dec. 4 vs. Harding ........................W 22-12

1977(11-1-1, 5-1-1 LSC)

Head Coach: Dewitt JonesLone Star Conference

NAIA Division I national championLone Star Conference champion

Home: 7-1 • Road: 3-0-1 • Neutral: 1-0Conference – Home: 3-1 • Road: 2-0-1

Points scored: 405 • Points allowed: 210 Sept. 3 vs. NW Oklahoma State ...W 34-14 Sept. 10 at Northern Colorado ......W 24-3 Sept. 17 vs. Western NM .................W 46-13 Sept. 24 vs. Cameron .......................W 21-14 Oct. 9 * at A&M-Kingsville ............T 25-25

Oct. 16 * vs. Angelo State ..............L 21-14 Oct. 23 * at A&M-Commerce ........W 28-13 Oct. 30 * vs. S. F. Austin St. W 35-21 Nov. 5 * at Sam Houston State ...W 41-18 Nov. 12 * vs. Texas State ................W 36-30 Nov. 19 * vs. Howard Payne ..........W 42-24

NAIA Division I National SemifinalsAbilene, Texas

Dec. 3 vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point W 35-7

NAIA Division I Apple BowlSeattle, Wash.

Dec. 10 vs. SW Oklahoma State ....W 24-7

1978(7-3, 5-2 LSC)

Head Coach: Dewitt JonesLone Star ConferenceHome: 5-0 • Road: 2-3


Sept. 2 at East Central, Okla. ............... W 14-3Sept. 16 vs. Northern Colorado ............ W 16-14Sept. 23 at Cameron ................................ L 17-13Oct. 7 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..... W 28-13Oct. 14 * at Angelo State ...................... L 33-8Oct. 21 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ... W 28-27Oct. 28 * at Stephen F. Austin State..... L 28-21Nov. 4 * vs. Sam Houston State .......... W 34-10Nov. 11 * at Texas State ........................ W 10-7Nov. 18 * vs. Howard Payne ................. W 38-7

1979(7-4, 3-4 LSC)

Head Coach: Ted SittonLone Star ConferenceHome: 3-2 • Road: 4-2


Sept. 1 vs. East Central, Okla. .............. W 35-7Sept. 8 vs. Western New Mexico ......... W 45-6Sept. 15 at NW Oklahoma State ........... W 26-10Sept. 22 at Northern Colorado ............. W 21-18Oct. 6 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 37-21Oct. 13 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 20-7Oct. 20 * at Texas A&M-Commerce ..... L 31-16Oct. 27 * vs. Stephen F. Austin State .... L 27-21Nov. 3 * at Sam Houston State ........... W 31-14Nov. 10 * vs. Texas State ....................... W 28-24Nov. 17 * at Howard Payne .................. W 34-18

1980(2-8, 1-6 LSC)



Sept. 6 at Northwestern State ............. L 31-10Sept. 13 at Hawai’i .................................. L 41-0Sept. 27 vs. NW Oklahoma State .......... W 16-0Oct. 11 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 46-13Oct. 18 * at Angelo State ...................... L 38-20Oct. 25 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 24-14Nov. 1 * at Stephen F. Austin State..... L 24-23Nov. 8 * vs. Sam Houston State ........... L 17-14Nov. 15 * at Texas State ......................... L 42-2Nov. 22 * vs. Howard Payne ................. W 20-0

FOOTBALLHISTORY

1981(8-2, 5-2 LSC)



Sept. 12 vs. Northern Colorado ............ W 15-14Sept. 19 at NW Oklahoma State ........... W 18-3Sept. 26 vs. Northwestern State ........... W 41-38Oct. 10 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 37-27Oct. 17 * vs. Angelo State .................... W 28-26Oct. 24 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 19-14Oct. 31 * vs. Stephen F. Austin State ... W 31-0Nov. 7 * at Sam Houston State ........... W 27-13Nov. 14 * vs. Texas State ........................ L 38-31Nov. 21 * at Howard Payne .................. W 56-7

1982(6-4-1, 4-3 LSC)

Head Coach: Ted SittonLone Star Conference

Home: 2-3-1 • Road: 4-1 Conference – Home: 3-1 • Road: 1-2

Points scored: 281 • Points allowed: 206 Sept. 4 at West Texas A&M ................. W 33-29Sept. 11 at Northern Colorado ..............T 13-13Sept. 18 vs. NW Oklahoma State .......... W 38-6Sept. 25 at Northwestern State ............. L 35-30Oct. 9 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..... W 34-18Oct. 16 * at Angelo State ...................... L 24-14Oct. 23 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 26-25Oct. 30 * at Stephen F. Austin State.... W 24-17Nov. 6 * vs. Sam Houston State .......... W 36-10Nov. 13 * at Texas State ......................... L 14-13Oct. 20 * vs. Howard Payne ................. W 21-14

1983(7-3, 4-3 LSC)



Sept. 3 at Angelo State ........................ W 23-9Sept. 10 at West Texas A&M ................. W 28-3Sept. 24 vs. Northwestern State ........... W 20-17Oct. 8 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... W 38-24Oct. 15 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 26-20Oct. 22 * at Texas A&M-Commerce ..... L 31-28Oct. 29 * vs. Stephen F. Austin State ... W 24-10Nov. 5 * at Sam Houston State ........... W 27-20Nov. 12 * vs. Texas State ........................ L 54-13Nov. 19 * at Howard Payne .................. W 35-6

1984(3-7, 2-2 LSC)



Sept. 8 at Montana ............................... L 42-28Sept. 15 vs. Northern Colorado ............ W 27-7Sept. 22 at Northwestern State ............. L 26-7Sept. 29 vs. Stephen F. Austin State ....... L 37-21Oct. 12 at West Texas A&M .................. L 14-10Oct. 20 * vs. Howard Payne ................. W 30-0Oct. 27 * at Angelo State ...................... L 30-7Nov. 3 vs. Sam Houston State .............. L 10-6Nov. 10 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 28-13Nov. 17 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ... W 24-14

1985(5-4-2, 2-3 LSC)

Head Coach: John PayneLone Star Conference

Home: 1-3-2 • Road: 4-1 Conference – Home: 0-3 • Road: 2-0


Sept. 7 vs. West Texas A&M................. W 25-19Sept. 14 at Northern Colorado ............. W 45-23Sept. 21 vs. Central Oklahoma ...............T 24-24Oct. 5 at Stephen F. Austin State....... W 22-21Oct. 12 at SE Missouri State .................. L 44-30Oct. 19 vs. NW Missouri State ...............T 24-24Oct. 26 * at Howard Payne .................. W 30-0Nov. 2 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 35-18Nov. 9 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ........ L 23-9Nov. 16 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 10-3Nov. 23 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 30-9

1986(7-3, 4-2 LSC)

Head Coach: John PayneLone Star ConferenceHome: 4-1 • Road: 3-2


Sept. 6 vs. Northern Colorado ............ W 27-20Sept. 13 at Texas State ........................... W 38-24Sept. 20 at Central Oklahoma ................ L 41-28Oct. 4 vs. SE Missouri State ................ W 30-3Oct. 11 * at Eastern New Mexico ........ W 34-10Oct. 25 * vs. Angelo State .................... W 45-13Nov. 1 * at Howard Payne .................. W 41-22Nov. 8 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ... W 20-12Nov. 15 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 36-19Nov. 22 * vs. West Texas A&M............... L 32-28

1987(5-6, 2-4 LSC)


Home: 3-2 • Road: 2-3 • Neutral: 0-1 Conference – Home: 1-3 • Road: 1-2


Sept. 12 at Northern Colorado .............. L 35-30Sept. 19 vs. Tennessee Tech ................... W 40-31Sept. 26 # vs. Cameron ............................ L 13-3Oct. 3 at North Texas ........................... L 26-3Oct. 10 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ........ L 17-13Oct. 17 * vs. Central Oklahoma ........... W 38-14Oct. 24 * at Angelo State ...................... L 45-24Oct. 31 vs. Texas Lutheran ................... W 37-22Nov. 7 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 38-10Nov. 14 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 35-28Nov. 21 * at West Texas A&M .............. W 27-17

# Game played in Arlington, Texas

1988(3-7, 3-4 LSC)


Home: 1-4 • Road: 2-2 • Neutral: 0-1 Conference – Home: 1-2 • Road: 2-2


Sept. 10 vs. Northern Colorado ............. L 38-34Sept. 17 # vs. East Central, Okla. ............ L 31-24Sept. 24 vs. Alcorn State ......................... L 34-13Oct. 1 * at Eastern New Mexico ........ W 21-17Oct. 8 * at Central Oklahoma ............ W 24-23Oct. 15 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 49-21Oct. 22 * at Cameron ............................. L 14-10Oct. 29 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 39-24Nov. 5 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 66-23Nov. 12 * vs. West Texas A&M.............. W 51-37


1989(5-5, 5-2 LSC)



Sept. 2 at Northern Arizona ................. L 42-13Sept. 9 at North Texas ........................... L 35-19Sept. 23 at Alcorn State .......................... L 31-21Sept. 30 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ....... W 23-13Oct. 7 * vs. Central Oklahoma ........... W 28-9Oct. 14 * at Angelo State ...................... L 50-14Oct. 21 * vs. Cameron ........................... W 38-10Oct. 28 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 34-21Nov. 4 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 33-13Nov. 11 * at West Texas A&M .............. W 38-20


1990(1-9, 1-6 LSC)



Sept. 1 at Angelo State ......................... L 45-14Sept. 8 vs. Northern Colorado ............. L 28-20Sept. 15 at North Texas ........................... L 38-6Sept. 29 * at Eastern New Mexico ......... L 21-11Oct. 6 * at Central Oklahoma ............. L 12-9Oct. 13 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 41-6Oct. 20 * at Cameron ............................. L 10-6Oct. 27 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 63-34Nov. 3 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 42-3Nov. 10 * vs. West Texas A&M.............. W 24-22

1991(1-9, 1-5 LSC)

Head Coach: Ronnie PeacockLone Star ConferenceHome: 1-4 • Road: 0-5


Aug. 31 vs. Angelo State ........................ L 28-7Sept. 7 at North Texas ........................... L 24-0Sept. 14 at Northern Colorado .............. L 20-0Sept. 21 at Sacramento State ................. L 45-7Oct. 5 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ........ L 32-20Oct. 12 * vs. Central Oklahoma ........... W 24-7Oct. 19 * at Angelo State ...................... L 36-9Oct. 26 * vs. Cameron ............................ L 10-3Nov. 2 * at Texas A&M-Commerce ..... L 37-3Nov. 9 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 20-0

1992(3-6 2-4 LSC)

Head Coach: Ronnie PeacockLone Star ConferenceHome: 1-2 • Road: 2-4


Sept. 5 at North Texas ........................... L 41-0Sept. 19 at Sacramento State ................. L 57-9Sept. 26 vs. Midwestern State ............... W 24-10Oct. 3 * at Eastern New Mexico ......... L 30-6Oct. 10 * at Central Oklahoma ............ W 35-31Oct. 17 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 48-7Oct. 24 * at Cameron ............................ W 12-7Oct. 31 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 52-10Nov. 7 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 38-14




FOOTBALLHISTORY1993

(7-3, 3-2 LSC)Head Coach: Dr. Bob Strader

Lone Star ConferenceHome: 4-1 • Road: 2-2 • Neutral: 1-0 Conference – Home: 2-1 • Road: 1-1


Sept. 4 # vs. Western New Mexico ...... W 24-10Sept. 11 at Midwestern State ................ W 43-10Sept. 18 vs. Adams State, Colo. ............. W 33-0Sept. 25 at North Texas ........................... L 33-13Oct. 2 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ....... W 52-36Oct. 9 * vs. Central Oklahoma ........... W 28-10Oct. 16 * at Angelo State ...................... L 45-20Oct. 23 vs. Tarleton State ..................... W 57-15Oct. 30 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 17-10Nov. 6 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 26-10

# Game played in Odessa, Texas

1994(3-7, 0-5 LSC)

Head Coach: Dr. Bob StraderLone Star ConferenceHome: 2-3 • Road: 1-4


Sept. 1 at North Texas ........................... L 48-0Sept. 10 vs. Mississippi College .............. L 21-7Sept. 17 at Adams State, Colo. .............. W 40-7Sept. 24 vs. New Haven, Conn. .............. W 27-16Oct. 1 * at Eastern New Mexico ......... L 20-9Oct. 8 * at Central Oklahoma ............. L 36-33Oct. 15 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 12-5Oct. 22 vs. West Texas A&M................. W 51-50Oct. 29 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 42-35Nov. 5 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 48-0

1995(4-7, 2-5 LSC)

Head Coach: Dr. Bob StraderLone Star ConferenceHome: 3-2 • Road: 1-5


Sept. 2 vs. New Mexico Highlands ...... W 31-6Sept. 9 vs. Prairie View A&M ............... W 35-0Sept. 16 at Northern Arizona ................. L 62-0Sept. 23 at New Haven, Conn................. L 33-7Sept. 30 * at Eastern New Mexico ......... L 17-7Oct. 7 * vs. Central Oklahoma ............ L 13-7Oct. 14 * at Angelo State ...................... L 24-0Oct. 21 * vs. Tarleton State .................. W 38-18Oct. 28 * at Texas A&M-Commerce ..... L 31-24Nov. 4 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 54-7Nov. 11 * at West Texas A&M .............. W 21-14

1996(6-4, 4-3 LSC)

Head Coach: Jack KiserLone Star ConferenceHome: 4-2 • Road: 2-2


Aug. 31 vs. New Mexico Highlands ....... L 32-20Sept. 7 at Prairie View A&M ................ W 30-14Sept. 21 vs. Midwestern State ............... W 17-14 (ot)Oct. 5 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ....... W 25-6Oct. 12 * at Central Oklahoma ............. L 24-6Oct. 19 * vs. Angelo State .................... W 17-14Oct. 26 * at Tarleton State ................... W 20-10Nov. 2 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 17-0Nov. 9 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 38-0Nov. 16 * vs. West Texas A&M.............. W 26-3

1997(7-4, 5-4 LSC / 4-3 LSC-South)

Head Coach: Jack KiserLone Star Conference



Sept. 6 vs. SW Oklahoma State ........... W 25-17Sept. 13 # vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ... W 26-10Sept. 20 u vs. Central Oklahoma ........... L 28-0Sept. 27 u at East Central, Okla. ........... W 20-7Oct. 4 * at Eastern New Mexico ........ W 40-7Oct. 11 * vs. Midwestern State ............ W 34-14Oct. 18 * at Angelo State ...................... L 42-10Oct. 25 * vs. Tarleton State .................. W 23-17Nov. 1 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 19-9Nov. 8 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 54-7Nov. 15 * at West Texas A&M ............... L 20-0

# Game played in Bedford, Texas

1998(4-6, 3-6 LSC / 2-5 LSC-South)

Head Coach: Jack KiserLone Star ConferenceHome: 3-2 • Road: 1-4


Sept. 5 at SW Oklahoma State ............ W 31-13Sept. 19 u at Central Oklahoma ........... L 30-0Sept. 26 u vs. East Central, Okla. ......... W 35-7Oct. 3 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ........ L 35-21Oct. 10 * at Midwestern State .............. L 23-15Oct. 17 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 18-16Oct. 24 * at Tarleton State .................... L 33-31Oct. 31 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ... W 22-15Nov. 7 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 56-28Nov. 14 * vs. West Texas A&M W 36-29 (2ot)

1999(4-6, 4-5 LSC / 3-4 LSC-South)

Head Coach: Jack KiserLone Star Conference

Home: 2-2 • Road: 2-3 • Neutral: 0-1Conference – Home: 2-2 • Road: 2-2 • Neutral: 0-1


Sept. 4 at Stephen F. Austin ................. L 51-34Sept. 11 u # vs. SE Oklahoma State ....... L 43-30Sept. 18 u vs. SW Oklahoma State........ W 28-18Oct. 2 * at Eastern New Mexico ........ W 31-28Oct. 9 * vs. Midwestern State ............ W 26-16Oct. 16 * at Angelo State ...................... L 28-6Oct. 23 * vs. Tarleton State ................... L 14-9Oct. 30 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 21-17Nov. 6 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 40-14Nov. 13 * at West Texas A&M ............... L 21-9

# Game played in Birdville, Texas

2000(1-9, 1-7 LSC / 1-5 LSC-South)

Head Coach: Gary GainesLone Star Conference



Sept. 2 # vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 34-10Sept. 16 at Northeastern State .............. L 48-28Sept. 23 u vs. East Central, Okla. ........... L 19-18Sept. 30 * at Eastern New Mexico ........ W 23-21Oct. 7 u vs. SE Oklahoma State .......... L 14-13Oct. 14 * vs. Angelo State ..................... L 27-25Oct. 21 * at Tarleton State .................... L 15-13Oct. 28 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 10-9Nov. 4 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ....... L 24-7

Nov. 11 * vs. West Texas A&M............... L 31-30

# Game played in Birdville, Texas

2001(3-8, 3-6 LSC / 2-4 LSC-South)

Head Coach: Gary GainesLone Star ConferenceHome: 2-3 • Road: 1-5


Sept. 1 at Central Arkansas .................. L 65-16Sept. 8 vs. California-Davis ................... L 41-28Sept. 15 u vs. Northeastern State ......... W 31-21Sept. 22 u at East Central, Okla. ............ L 37-17Sept. 29 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ....... W 35-21Oct. 6 u at SE Oklahoma State ........... L 52-38Oct. 13 * at Angelo State ...................... L 31-0Oct. 20 * vs. Tarleton State ................... L 52-7Oct. 27 * at Texas A&M-Commerce ..... L 23-10Nov. 3 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 35-7Nov. 10 * at West Texas A&M .............. W 34-31

2002(6-4, 6-2 LSC / 5-1 LSC-South)

Head Coach: Gary GainesLone Star Conference

LSC South Division co-championHome: 4-1 • Road: 2-3

Conference – Home: 4-0 • Road: 2-2Points scored: 234 • Points allowed: 224

Sept. 7 vs. Central Arkansas ..........L 31-17 Sept. 14 at California-Davis .............L 34-17 Sept. 21 , at Tarleton State .............L 12-9 Oct. 5 * at Eastern N.M. ................W 20-19 Oct. 12 , vs. Central Okla. .............W 22-20 Oct. 19 * vs. Angelo State .............W 30-29 Oct. 26 * at Midwestern State ......W 21-20 Nov. 2 * vs. A&M-Commerce........W 47-6 Nov. 9 * at A&M-Kingsville...........L 22-16 Nov. 16 * vs. West Texas A&M ......W 35-31

2003(6-4, 5-3 LSC / 5-1 LSC-South)



Sept. 4 at Central Arkansas .................. L 30-12Sept. 13 vs. Fort Lewis, Colo. ................. W 46-7Sept. 20 u vs. Tarleton State ................... L 41-7Oct. 4 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ....... W 24-14Oct. 11 u at Central Oklahoma ............ L 17-14Oct. 18 * at Angelo State ..................... W 39-23Oct. 25 * vs. Midwestern State ............ W 18-14Nov. 1 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 21-7Nov. 8 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 10-7Nov. 15 * at West Texas A&M .............. W 34-27

2004(5-5, 5-4 LSC / 3-3 LSC-South)



Sept. 4 at Central Oklahoma ................ L 49-24Sept. 11 u vs. Northeastern State ......... W 23-14Sept. 18 u at Tarleton State ................... W 31-14Sept. 25 * at Eastern New Mexico ......... L 28-21Oct. 2 u vs. SE Oklahoma State .......... L 35-14Oct. 9 * vs. Angelo State .................... W 29-25Oct. 16 * at West Texas A&M .............. W 27-24


Oct. 23 * vs. Texas A&M-Commerce .... L 37-17Oct. 30 * at Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... W 17-10Nov. 6 * vs. Midwestern State ............. L 29-19

2005 (4-6, 4-5 LSC / 2-4 LSC-South)

Head Coach: Chris ThomsenLone Star ConferenceHome: 2-3 • Road: 2-3


Sept. 3 vs. Central Oklahoma ............... L 49-37Sept. 10 u at Northeastern State .......... W 20-14 (ot)Sept. 17 u vs. Texas A&M-Commerce ... W 27-18Sept. 24 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ........ L 33-30Oct. 1 u at SE Oklahoma State ........... L 42-24Oct. 8 * at Angelo State ...................... L 27-24Oct. 15 * vs. West Texas A&M............... L 40-24Oct. 22 * at Tarleton State ................... W 18-7Oct. 29 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ..... W 19-3Nov. 5 * at Midwestern State .............. L 35-30

2006 (8-3, 7-2 LSC / 4-2 LSC-South)



Sept. 7 vs. Central Oklahoma .......W 24-18 Sept. 16 u at SE Oklahoma State ...W 51-14 Sept. 23 u vs. SW Oklahoma St. W 31-0 Sept. 30 * at Eastern N.M. W 21-0 Oct. 7 u at Northeastern St. W 45-20 Oct. 14 * vs. Angelo State .............W 35-7 Oct. 19 * at West Texas A&M .......W 49-33 Oct. 28 * vs. Tarleton State ............L 37-36 Nov. 4 * at A&M-Kingsville ..........W 41-38 Nov. 11 * vs. MIdwestern State ......L 46-30

NCAA Division II Playoffs – First RoundAbilene, Texas

Nov. 18 at West Texas A&M ...........L 30-27 (ot)

2007• (10-3, 8-1 LSC / 5-1 LSC-South)



Sept. 1 at Central Oklahoma .........L 27-17 Sept. 8 at Texas State ....................W 45-27 Sept. 15 u vs. SE Oklahoma St. W 41-3 Sept. 22 u at SW Oklahoma St. W 50-14 Sept. 29 * vs. Eastern N.M. W 45-20 Oct. 6 u vs. Northeastern St. W 58-7 Oct. 13 * at Angelo State ..............W 52-28 Oct. 20 * vs. West Texas A&M .......L 41-31 Oct. 27 * at Tarleton State ............W 70-63 Nov. 3 * vs. A&M-Kingsville ..........W 59-31 Nov. 10 * at Midwestern State ......W 42-41


Nov. 17 vs. Mesa State ...................W 56-12NCAA Division II Playoffs – Second Round

Chadron, Neb. Nov. 24 at Chadron State, Neb. .....L 76-73 (3ot)

• All wins from 2007 season vacated because of NCAA violations, leaving ACU with an official record of 0-3 in 2007

2008(11-1, 9-0 LSC / 6-0 LSC-South)

Head Coach: Chris ThomsenLone Star Conference

Lone Star Conference championHome: 6-1 • Road: 5-0


Aug. 30 at NW Missouri State........W 44-27 Sept. 13 u vs. A&M-Commerce W 45-14 Sept. 20 u at SE Oklahoma State ...W 59-10 Sept. 27 * at Eastern N.M. W 56-11 Oct. 4 u vs. East Central, Okla. ...W 66-7 Oct. 11 * vs. Angelo State .............W 51-7 Oct. 18 * at West Texas A&M .......W 52-35 Oct. 25 * vs. Tarleton State ...........W 37-17 Nov. 1 * at A&M-Kingsville ..........W 42-17 Nov. 8 * vs. Midwestern State .....W 47-17


Nov. 22 vs. West Texas A&M .........W 93-68NCAA Division II Playoffs – Second Round

Abilene, Texas Nov. 29 vs. NW Missouri State ........L 45-36

2009(9-4, 6-3 LSC / 3-3 LSC-South)


Team reached #1 in the nationafter win over Angelo State

Home: 5-1 • Road: 3-3 • Neutral: 1-0Conference – Home: 3-1 • Road: 2-2 • Neutral: 1-0

Points scored: 376 • Points allowed: 256 Aug. 27 vs. NW Missouri State .......W 19-14 Sept. 5 vs. Fort Lewis, Colo. ..........W 58-10 Sept. 12 # u vs. A&M-Commerce ....W 20-14 (ot) Sept. 19 u vs. SE Oklahoma St. W 33-14 Sept. 26 * vs. Eastern N.M. .............W 44-33 Oct. 3 u at East Central, Okla. ....W 43-6 Oct. 10 * at Angelo State ..............W 38-14 Oct. 17 * vs. West Texas A&M .......L 32-21 Oct. 24 * at Tarleton State .............L 13-6 Oct. 31 * vs. A&M-Kingsville ..........W 47-35 Nov. 7 * at Midwestern State .......L 15-13

NCAA Division II Playoffs – First RoundWichita Falls, Texas

Nov. 14 at Midwestern State .........W 24-21NCAA Division II Playoffs – Second Round

Maryville, Mo. Nov. 21 at NW Missouri State.........L 35-10

# Game played at Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas

2010 (11-1, 10-LSC / 8-0 LSC-South)




Sept. 4 at Washburn ......................W 34-26 Sept. 11 u at Northeastern St. .......W 43-13 Sept. 18 u vs. East Central, Okla. ...W 47-7 Sept. 25 * vs. Tarleton State ...........W 65-3 Oct. 2 * at A&M-Kingsville .........W 31-24 Oct. 9 * ! vs. Midwestern St. .......W 31-28 Oct. 16 * at Incarnate Word .........W 54-17 Oct. 23 * at Eastern N.M. W 53-14 Oct. 30 * vs. Angelo State .............W 33-20 Nov. 6 * at West Texas A&M .......W 41-34 Nov. 13 * vs. SW Okla. State ..........W 47-17

NCAA Division II Playoffs – Second RoundAbilene, Texas

Nov. 27 vs. Central Missouri ...........L 55-41

2011 (8-3, 7-1 LSC)




Sept. 1 * at Tarleton State ............W 27-24 Sept. 17 # vs. North Alabama ..........L 23-17 Sept. 24 * vs. Angelo State .............W 31-17 Oct. 1 vs. Western Oregon ..........W 51-35 Oct. 8 * at Eastern N.M. W 36-7 Oct. 15 * ! vs. West Texas A&M ....W 28-18 Oct. 22 * at Midwestern State .......L 70-28 Oct. 29 * vs. A&M-Commerce .........W 40-28 Nov. 5 * at A&M-Kingsville ............W 42-34 Nov. 12 * vs. Incarnate Word ........W 61-16

NCAA Division II Playoffs – First RoundTopeka, Kan.

Nov. 19 at Washburn .......................L 52-49 # Game played at AT&T Stadium, Arlington

2012(7-4, 4-4 in LSC)

Head Coach: Ken CollumsLone Star Conference


Sept. 1 vs. McMurry .............................. W 51-0Sept. 8 * vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville ...... L 16-13Sept. 15 * # vs. Tarleton State ............... W 34-31Sept. 22 * at Angelo State ...................... L 28-23Sept. 27 at Delta State (Miss.) ............... W 34-28Oct. 6 * vs. Eastern New Mexico ....... W 59-17Oct. 13 * at West Texas A&M ............... L 36-0Oct. 20 * ! vs. Midwestern State .......... L 35-31Oct. 27 * at Texas A&M-Commerce .... W 24-17Nov. 3 vs. West Alabama .................... W 22-16 (ot)Nov. 10 * at Incarnate Word ................ W 24-12

# game played at AT&T Stadium, Arlington

2013(6-5)

Head Coach: Ken CollumsNCAA Division I-FCS Independent


Aug. 31 vs. Concordia (Ala.) ................. W 84-6Sept. 7 vs. McMurry .............................. W 60-17Sept. 14 vs. New Mexico Highlands ...... W 52-28Sept. 21 at Illinois State .......................... L 31-17Sept. 28 # vs. Tarleton State ................... L 41-34 (ot)Oct. 5 at Pittsburg State (Kan.) L 28-20Oct. 12 at Houston Baptist ................... W 69-12Oct. 19 ! vs. Incarnate Word ................ W 40-6Oct. 26 at New Mexico State ................ L 34-29Nov. 9 at Incarnate Word .................... L 34-31Nov. 16 at Prairie View A&M ................ W 65-45

# Game played at Toyota Stadium, Frisco


2014(6-6, 4-4 Southland)

Head Coach: Ken CollumsSouthland Conference


Aug. 27 at Georgia State ........................ L 38-37Sept. 6 vs. Northern Arizona ................ L 27-21Sept. 13 at Troy ....................................... W 38-35Sept. 20 * vs. Incarnate Word ............... W 21-0Sept. 27 * at Houston Baptist ................ W 59-14Oct. 4 * vs. Lamar ................................. L 24-21Oct. 11 ! vs. Ave Maria.......................... W 55-14Oct. 18 * at #10 McNeese State ............ L 31-20Oct. 25 * at Sam Houston State ............ L 38-21Nov. 1 * # vs. Central Arkansas .......... W 52-35Nov. 8 * vs. Northwestern State ......... L 34-10Nov. 15 * at #24 S. F. Austin State ........ W 37-35

# game played at Clark Stadium, Plano

* Signifies conference game

u Signifies Lone Star Conference crossover game

! Homecoming

Unless marked, all home games were played in Abilene and all road games played in city where opponent is located.

Officially, the 1922 ACU-West Texas A&M game was forfeited in favor of ACU. However, three quarters of the game was played in Abilene with the WT captain calling his teammates off the field in a protest over a failure of the officials to call what the WT players considered to be interference with a receiver. ACU was ahead 13-7 at the time the WT players left the field.

ACU in OvertimeAll-Time Record: 5-3

Sept. 21, 1995 vs. Midwestern State, ot . . . . . . . W, 17-14Nov. 14, 1998 vs. West Texas A&M, 2 ot . . . . . .W, 36-29Sept. 10, 2005 at Northeastern State, ot . . . . . .W, 20-14Nov. 18, 2006 *at West Texas A&M, ot . . . . . . . L, 30-27Nov. 24, 2007 ** at Chadron State, 3 ot . . . . . . L, 76-73Sept. 12, 2009 # vs. A&M-Commerce, ot . . . . . .W, 20-14Nov. 3, 2012 vs. West Alabama, ot. . . . . . . . . .W, 22-16Sept. 28, 2013 ^ vs. Tarleton State, 2 ot . . . . . . . L, 41-34

* NCAA Division II first-round playoff game** NCAA Division II second-round playoff game# Game played at Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas^ Game played at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas


ACU Homecoming RecordAll-Time Record: 53-33-1

1920................................ACU 81, Daniel Baker, 01926................................Daniel Baker, 13, ACU 61927................................ACU 6, Texas Tech 31928................................Daniel Baker 14, ACU 01929 ...............................ACU 12, Sam Houston State 01930 ...............................Daniel Baker 7, ACU 61931 ................................ACU 41, West Texas A&M 01932................................ACU 12, Daniel Baker 01933................................ACU 3, McMurry 01934 ...............................McMurry 27, ACU 01935................................McMurry 31, ACU 71936 ...............................McMurry 33, ACU 61937................................ACU 13, McMurry 71938 ...............................ACU 21, Daniel Baker 01939................................ACU 26, McMurry 01940 ...............................ACU 20, Daniel Baker 01941................................ACU 19, Austin College 01942 ...............................ACU 53, Austin College 01946 ...............................ACU 19, Howard Payne 01947 ...............................ACU 42, Austin College 71948 ...............................ACU 27, Howard Payne 71949 ...............................Austin College 27, ACU 141950 ...............................ACU 27, Howard Payne 61951 ................................ACU 50, Austin College 331952 ...............................ACU 48, A&M-Kingsville 131953 ...............................ACU 28, McMurry 81954 ...............................ACU 33, Lamar 141955 ...............................Southern Miss. 40, ACU 01956 ...............................ACU 13, Midwestern State71957 ...............................ACU 40, Trinity 121958 ...............................Southern Miss. 22, ACU 01959 ...............................ACU 13, Trinity 121960 ...............................Southern Miss. 34, ACU 81961 ................................McMurry 33, ACU 281962 ...............................ACU 28, Texas-Arlington 181963 ...............................ACU 41, Trinity 01964 ...............................ACU 37, Texas-Arlington 141965 ...............................ACU 30, Trinity 271966 ...............................Texas-Arlington 23, ACU 01967 ...............................Trinity 20, ACU 71968 ...............................Texas-Arlington 30, ACU 201969 ...............................ACU 42, Eastern NM 131970................................ACU 21, Texas-Arlington 71971 ................................Trinity 27, ACU 141972................................ACU 3, Arkansas State 01973................................ACU 29, Sul Ross State 0

1974 ................................ACU 31, East Texas State 131975................................ACU 49, Sul Ross State 141976 ................................ACU 17, East Texas State 01977 ...............................Angelo State 21, ACU 141978................................ACU 28, East Texas State 271979................................S.F. Austin State 27, ACU 211980 ...............................East Texas State 24, ACU 141981 ...............................ACU 31, S.F. Austin State 01982 ...............................East Texas State 26, ACU 251983 ..............................ACU 24, S.F. Austin State 101984 ...............................ACU 30, Howard Payne 01985 ...............................ACU 24, NW Missouri 24 (tie)1986 ...............................ACU 45, Angelo State 131987 ...............................ACU 37, Texas Lutheran 221988 ...............................East Texas State 39, ACU 241989 ...............................ACU 38, Cameron 101990 ...............................East Texas State 63, ACU 341991................................Cameron 10, ACU 31992 ...............................East Texas State 52, ACU 101993 ...............................ACU 57, Tarleton State 151994 ...............................East Texas State 42, ACU 351995 ...............................ACU 38, Tarleton State 181996 ...............................ACU 17, Angelo State 141997 ...............................ACU 23, Tarleton State 171998 ...............................Angelo State 18, ACU 161999 ...............................Tarleton State 14, ACU 92000 ...............................Angelo State 27, ACU 252001 ...............................Tarleton State 52, ACU 72002 ...............................ACU 30, Angelo State 292003 ...............................ACU 18, Midwestern State 142004 ...............................A&M-Commerce 37, ACU 172005 ...............................West Texas A&M 40, ACU 242006 ...............................ACU 35, Angelo State 72007 ...............................West Texas A&M 41, ACU 312008 ...............................ACU 37, Tarleton State 172009 ...............................West Texas A&M 32, ACU 212010................................ACU 31, Midwestern State 282011 ................................ACU 28, West Texas A&M 182012 ................................Midwestern State 35, ACU 312013 ................................ACU 40, Incarnate Word 62014................................ACU 55, Ave Maria (Fla.) 14

FOOTBALLHISTORY


ACU Head Football Coaches

DEWITTJONES

1977-78 (2 seasons)18-4-1

TEDSITTON

1979-84 (6 seasons)33-28-1

JOHNPAYNE

1985-90 (6 seasons)26-34-2

RONNIEPEACOCK

1991-92 (2 seasons)4-15

DR. BOBSTRADER

1993-95 (3 seasons)14-17

VERNONMCCASLAND

1919 (1 season)2-2

SEWELLJONES

1920 (1 season)4-0-1

RUSSELLLEWIS

1921 (1 season)2-5

VICTORPAYNE

1922-23 (2 seasons)12-3

A.B.MORRIS

1924-41 (18 seasons)67-78-18

TONTOCOLEMAN

1942, 46-49 (5 seasons)28-15-2

GARVINBEAUCHAMP

1950-55 (6 seasons)39-18-4

N.L.NICHOLSON

1956-61 (6 seasons)28-30-1

LESWHEELER

1962-67 (6 seasons)30-27-0

WALLYBULLINGTON

1968-76 (9 seasons)62-32-2

JACKKISER

1996-99 (4 seasons)21-20

GARYGAINES

2000-04 (5 seasons)21-30

CHRISTHOMSEN

2005-11 (7 seasons)* 51-21

* 10 wins vacated in 2007

KENCOLLUMS

2012-present19-15



Adams State (2-0)H: 1-0 / A: 1-0Sept. 18, 1993 Abilene ..........................W 33-0Sept. 17, 1994 Alamosa, Colo. ..............W 40-7

Alcorn State (0-2)H: 0-1 / A: 0-1Sept. 24, 1988 Abilene ...........................L 34-13Sept. 23, 1989 Lorman, Miss. .................L 31-21

Amarillo College (1-0)H: 0-0 / A: 1-0Sept. 23, 1933 Amarillo, Texas .............W 14-0

Angelo State (20-28-1)H: 14-11 / A: 6-17-1Nov. 20, 1965 San Angelo, Texas ........W 41-12Nov. 19, 1966 Abilene ..........................W 28-18Nov. 18, 1967 San Angelo, Texas .........L 17-6Nov. 23, 1968 Abilene ..........................W 60-14Nov. 22, 1969 Abilene ..........................W 51-19Sept. 26, 1970 San Angelo, Texas ........W 17-13Sept. 16, 1972 San Angelo, Texas .........L 35-27Oct. 27, 1973 San Angelo, Texas ........W 27-0Nov. 2, 1974 Abilene ..........................W 33-21Nov. 1, 1975 San Angelo, Texas .........T 17-17Oct. 30, 1976 Abilene ..........................W 26-0Oct. 16, 1977 Abilene ...........................L 21-14Oct. 14, 1978 San Angelo, Texas .........L 33-8Oct. 13, 1979 Abilene ...........................L 20-7Oct. 18, 1980 San Angelo, Texas .........L 38-20Oct. 17, 1981 Abilene ..........................W 28-26Oct. 16, 1982 San Angelo, Texas .........L 24-14Sept. 3, 1983 San Angelo, Texas ........W 23-9Oct. 15, 1983 Abilene ...........................L 26-20Oct. 27, 1984 San Angelo, Texas .........L 30-7Nov. 2, 1985 Abilene ...........................L 35-18Oct. 25, 1986 Abilene ..........................W 45-13Oct. 24, 1987 San Angelo, Texas .........L 45-24Oct. 15, 1988 Abilene ...........................L 49-21Oct. 14, 1989 San Angelo, Texas .........L 50-14Sept. 1, 1990 San Angelo, Texas .........L 45-14Oct. 13, 1990 Abilene ...........................L 41-6Aug. 31, 1991 Abilene ...........................L 28-7Oct. 19, 1991 San Angelo, Texas .........L 36-9Oct. 17, 1992 Abilene ...........................L 48-7Oct. 16, 1993 San Angelo, Texas .........L 45-20Oct. 15, 1994 Abilene ...........................L 12-5Oct. 14, 1995 San Angelo, Texas .........L 24-0Oct. 19, 1996 Abilene .........................W 17-14Oct. 18, 1997 San Angelo, Texas .........L 42-10Oct. 17, 1998 Abilene ...........................L 18-16Oct. 16, 1999 San Angelo, Texas .........L 28-6Oct. 14, 2000 Abilene ...........................L 27-25Oct. 13, 2001 San Angelo, Texas .........L 31-0Oct. 19, 2002 Abilene ..........................W 30-29Oct. 18, 2003 San Angelo, Texas ........W 39-23Oct. 9, 2004 Abilene ..........................W 29-25Oct. 8, 2005 San Angelo, Texas .........L 27-24Oct. 14, 2006 Abilene ..........................W 35-7Oct. 13, 2007 ^ San Angelo, Texas .....W 52-28Oct. 11, 2008 Abilene ..........................W 51-7Oct. 10, 2009 San Angelo, Texas ........W 38-14Oct. 30, 2010 Abilene ..........................W 33-20Sept. 24, 2011 Abilene ..........................W 31-17Sept. 22, 2012 San Angelo, Texas .........L 28-23

^ Victory vacated because of NCAA violations

Arizona State (1-0)H: 0-0 / A: 1-0Oct. 4, 1947 Tempe, Ariz. ..................W 13-7

Arkansas (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Sept. 18, 1948 Fayetteville, Ark. ...........L 40-6

Arkansas State (2-9-1)H: 2-3-1 / A: 0-5 / N: 0-1Sept. 26, 1953 Jonesboro, Ark. .............L 19-7Nov. 20, 1954 Abilene ..........................W 53-0Oct. 24, 1964 Abilene ...........................L 21-7Oct. 23, 1965 Jonesboro, Ark. .............L 35-13Oct. 22, 1966 Abilene ...........................L 33-22Oct. 21, 1967 Jonesboro, Ark. .............L 24-14Oct. 26, 1968 Abilene ...........................T 17-17Oct. 25, 1969 Jonesboro, Ark. .............L 34-22Oct. 24, 1970 Abilene ...........................L 28-23Oct. 23, 1971 Little Rock, Ark. .............L 35-9Oct. 21, 1972 Abilene ..........................W 3-0Sept. 8, 1973 Jonesboro, Ark. .............L 56-46

Arkansas Tech (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Sept. 13, 1969 Abilene ..........................W 35-17

Austin College (11-7-1)H: 5-2 / A: 5-4-1 / N: 1-1Oct. 9, 1928 Dallas, Texas ...................L 36-0Nov. 10, 1933 Abilene ..........................W 13-0Nov. 12, 1934 Sherman, Texas ..............L 27-6Nov. 8, 1935 Sherman, Texas ..............T 6-6Nov. 6, 1936 Sherman, Texas ..............L 58-14Nov. 4, 1937 Abilene ...........................L 6-0Nov. 4, 1938 Sherman, Texas ..............L 12-8Nov. 4, 1939 San Angelo, Texas ........W 32-6Nov. 1, 1940 Sherman, Texas ..............L 7-6Nov. 1, 1941 Abilene ..........................W 19-0Nov. 20, 1942 Sherman, Texas .............W 53-0Nov. 16, 1946 Sherman, Texas .............W 46-2Nov. 15, 1947 Abilene ..........................W 42-7Nov. 13, 1948 Sherman, Texas .............W 45-6Nov. 12, 1949 Abilene ...........................L 27-14Nov. 11, 1950 Sherman, Texas .............W 33-14Nov. 10, 1951 Abilene ..........................W 50-33Nov. 8, 1952 Sherman, Texas .............W 38-13Nov. 7, 1953 Abilene ..........................W 25-13

Ave Maria, Fla. (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Oct. 11, 2014 Abilene ..........................W 55-14

Breckenridge Elks (1-0)H: 0-0 / A: 1-0Oct. 10, 1924 Breckenridge, Texas .....W 13-0

California-Davis (0-2)H: 0-1 / A: 0-1Sept. 8, 2001 Abilene ...........................L 41-28Sept. 14, 2002 Davis, Calif. .....................L 34-17

Cal State-Los Angeles (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Oct. 29, 1966 Los Angeles, Calif. .........L 23-7

Cameron (4-5)H: 3-1 / A: 1-3 / N: 0-1Nov. 6, 1976 Abilene ..........................W 42-0Sept. 24, 1977 Abilene ..........................W 21-14Sept. 23, 1978 Lawton, Okla. ................L 17-13Sept. 26, 1987 Arlington, Texas ............L 13-3Oct. 22, 1988 Lawton, Okla. ................L 14-10Oct. 21, 1989 Abilene ..........................W 38-10Oct. 20, 1990 Lawton, Okla. ................L 10-6Oct. 26, 1991 Abilene ...........................L 10-3Oct. 24, 1992 Lawton, Okla. ...............W 12-7

Carswell Air Force Base (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Oct. 11, 1951 Fort Worth, Texas ..........L 47-18

Central Arkansas (1-5-1)H: 0-1 / A: 0-3-1 / N: 1-1Oct. 7, 1939 Conway, Ark. ..................T 0-0Oct. 3, 1940 Little Rock, Ark. .............L 7-0Sept. 7, 1974 + Conway, Ark. .............W 27-10Sept. 1, 2001 Conway, Ark. ..................L 65-16Sept. 7, 2002 Abilene ...........................L 31-17Sept. 4, 2003 Conway, Ark. ..................L 30-12Nov. 1, 2014 Plano, Texas...................W 52-35

+ Game forfeited to Central Arkansas

Central Missouri (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Nov. 27, 2010 *Abilene .........................L 55-41

* NCAA II second-round playoff game / Abilene

Central Oklahoma (8-11-1)H: 6-3-1 / A: 2-8Sept. 21, 1985 Abilene ...........................T 24-24Sept. 20, 1986 Edmond, Okla. ...............L 41-28Oct. 17, 1987 Abilene ..........................W 38-14Oct. 8, 1988 Edmond, Okla. ..............W 24-23Oct. 7, 1989 Abilene ..........................W 28-9Oct. 6, 1990 Edmond, Okla. ...............L 12-9Oct. 12, 1991 Abilene ..........................W 24-7Oct. 10, 1992 Edmond, Okla. ..............W 35-31Oct. 9, 1993 Abilene ..........................W 28-10Oct. 8, 1994 Edmond, Okla. ..............L 36-33Oct. 7, 1995 Abilene ...........................L 13-7Oct. 12, 1996 Edmond, Okla. ...............L 24-6Sept. 20, 1997 Abilene ...........................L 28-0Sept. 19, 1998 Edmond, Okla. ...............L 30-0Oct. 12, 2002 Abilene ..........................W 22-20Oct. 11, 2003 Edmond, Okla. ...............L 17-14Sept. 4, 2004 Edmond, Okla. ...............L 49-24Sept. 3, 2005 Abilene ...........................L 49-37Sept. 7, 2006 Abilene ..........................W 24-18Sept. 1, 2007 Edmond, Okla. ...............L 27-17

Chadron State, Neb. (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Nov. 24, 2007 * Chadron, Neb..............L 76-73 (3ot)* NCAA II second-round playoff game

Clarendon (3-3-1)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Oct. 16, 1920 Abilene ..........................W 29-7Nov. 18, 1921 Clarendon, Texas ...........L 7-0Sept. 30, 1922 Abilene ...........................L 14-12Oct. 26, 1923 Clarendon, Texas ..........W 3-0Sept. 26, 1924 Abilene ...........................L 3-0Nov. 6, 1925 Clarendon, Texas ...........T 0-0Nov. 5, 1926 Abilene ..........................W 28-7

Colorado Mesa (0-0)H: 0-0 / A: 0-0Nov. 17, 2007 * ^ Abilene ....................W 56-12

* NCAA II first-round playoff game / Abilene^ Victory vacated because of NCAA violations

Concordia, Ala. (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Aug. 31, 2012 Abilene ..........................W 84-6

ACU School-by-School Scores

FOOTBALLHISTORY



Dallas (1-2)H: 1-1 / A: 0-1Oct. 8, 1921 Abilene ...........................L 20-0Nov. 16, 1923 Abilene ..........................W 19-0Oct. 23, 1925 Dallas, Texas ...................L 13-3

Daniel Baker (11-9-3)H: 7-3-1 / A: 4-6-2Oct. 25, 1919 Brownwood, Texas ........L 13-6Nov. 1, 1919 Abilene ..........................W 21-7Nov. 25, 1920 Abilene ..........................W 81-0Nov. 24, 1921 Brownwood, Texas ........L 55-0Nov. 27, 1924 Abilene ..........................W 3-0Nov. 26, 1925 Brownwood, Texas ........T 7-7Nov. 25, 1926 Abilene ...........................L 13-6Nov. 24, 1927 Brownwood, Texas .......W 6-3Nov. 29, 1928 Abilene ...........................L 14-0Nov. 28, 1929 Brownwood, Texas .......W 6-0Nov. 27, 1930 Abilene ...........................L 7-6Nov. 26, 1931 Brownwood, Texas ........L 7-0Nov. 30, 1931 Brownwood, Texas ........L 3-0Nov. 24, 1932 Abilene ..........................W 12-0Oct. 6, 1933 Brownwood, Texas ........T 0-0Nov. 17, 1934 Abilene ...........................T 6-6Nov. 15, 1935 Brownwood, Texas ........L 7-6Nov. 13, 1936 Abilene ..........................W 13-7Nov. 12, 1937 Brownwood, Texas ........L 3-0Nov. 12, 1938 Abilene ..........................W 21-0Nov. 11, 1939 Brownwood, Texas .......W 6-2Nov. 9, 1940 Abilene ..........................W 20-0Oct. 25, 1941 Brownwood, Texas .......W 48-0

Dayton (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Oct. 17, 1964 Dayton, Ohio .................L 21-14

Delta State, Miss. (1-0)H: 0-0 / A: 1-0Sept. 27, 2012 Cleveland, Miss. ............W 34-28

Dixie College (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Sept. 16, 1933 at Dixie College .............L 6-0

Drake (1-4)H: 0-1 / A: 1-3Sept. 14, 1951 Des Moines, Iowa ..........L 19-7Nov. 14, 1964 Des Moines, Iowa ..........L 14-3Oct. 30, 1965 Abilene ...........................L 24-7Oct. 31, 1970 Des Moines, Iowa .........W 33-13Sept. 18, 1971 Des Moines, Iowa ..........L 34-17

East Central, Okla. (7-4)H: 4-1 / A: 3-2 / N: 0-1Nov. 14, 1931 Ada, Okla. ......................L 28-13Sept. 2, 1978 Ada, Okla. .....................W 14-3Sept. 1, 1979 Abilene ..........................W 35-7Sept. 17, 1988 Arlington, Texas ............L 31-24Sept. 27, 1997 Abilene ..........................W 20-7Sept. 26, 1998 Abilene ..........................W 35-7Sept. 23, 2000 Abilene ...........................L 19-18Sept. 22, 2001 Ada, Okla. ......................L 37-17Oct. 4, 2008 Ada, Okla. .....................W 66-7Oct. 3, 2009 Abilene ..........................W 43-6Sept. 18, 2010 Adal, Okla. ....................W 47-7

Eastern New Mexico (23-11)H: 11-5 / A: 12-6Sept. 16, 1950 Abilene ..........................W 39-0Oct. 28, 1967 Abilene ..........................W 27-3Nov. 2, 1968 Portales, N.M. ................L 24-14Nov. 1, 1969 Abilene ..........................W 42-13Oct. 10, 1970 Abilene ..........................W 61-7Oct. 9, 1971 Portales, N.M. ...............W 16-0Oct. 28, 1972 Portales, N.M. ...............W 34-10Nov. 9, 1985 Abilene ...........................L 23-9Oct. 11, 1986 Portales, N.M. ...............W 34-10Oct. 10, 1987 Abilene ...........................L 17-13

Oct. 1, 1988 Portales, N.M. ...............W 21-17Sept. 30, 1989 Abilene ..........................W 23-13Sept. 29, 1990 Portales, N.M. ................L 21-11Oct. 5, 1991 Abilene ...........................L 32-20Oct. 3, 1992 Portales, N.M. ................L 30-6Oct. 2, 1993 Abilene ..........................W 52-36Oct. 1, 1994 Portales, N.M. ................L 20-9Sept. 30, 1995 Portales, N.M. ................L 17-7Oct. 5, 1996 Abilene ..........................W 25-6Oct. 4, 1997 Portales, N.M. ...............W 40-7Oct. 3, 1998 Abilene ...........................L 35-21Oct. 2, 1999 Portales, N.M. ...............W 31-28Sept. 30, 2000 Portales, N.M. ...............W 23-21Sept. 29, 2001 Abilene ..........................W 35-21Oct. 5, 2002 Portales, N.M. ...............W 20-19Oct. 4, 2003 Abilene ..........................W 24-14Sept. 25, 2004 Portales, N.M. ................L 28-21Sept. 24, 2005 Abilene ...........................L 33-30Sept. 30, 2006 Portales, N.M. ...............W 21-0Sept. 29, 2007 ^ Abilene .......................W 45-20Sept. 27, 2008 Portales, N.M. ...............W 56-11Sept. 26, 2009 Abilene ..........................W 44-33Oct. 23, 2010 Portales, N.M. ...............W 53-14Oct. 8, 2011 Portales, N.M. ...............W 36-7Oct. 6, 2012 Abilene ..........................W 59-17


Elon, N.C. (1-0)NAIA Division I Champions Bowl

H: 0-0 / A: 0-0 / N: 1-0Dec. 8, 1973 Shreveport, La. .............W 42-14

Florida State (2-1)H: 0-0 / A: 2-1Oct. 10, 1953 Tallahassee, Fla. ............W 20-7Sept. 25, 1954 Tallahassee, Fla. ............W 13-0Oct. 19, 1957 Tallahassee, Fla. .............L 34-7

Fort Lewis, Colo. (2-0)H: 2-0 / A: 0-0Sept. 13, 2003 Abilene ..........................W 46-7Sept. 5, 2009 Abilene ..........................W 58-10

Fresno State (2-2)H: 0-0 / A: 1-2 / N: 1-0Oct. 8, 1960 Fresno, Calif. ..................L 20-19Nov. 11, 1961 Fresno, Calif. ..................L 21-7Oct. 6, 1962 San Angelo, Texas ........W 26-14Nov. 30, 1963 Fresno, Calif. .................W 32-29

Georgia State (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Aug. 27, 2014 Atlanta, Ga. ....................L 38-37

Greenville Wesley College (0-1)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Nov. 18, 1919 Greenville, Texas ............L 68-3

Gustavus Adolphus (1-0)Refrigerator Bowl

H: 0-0 / A: 0-0 / N: 1-0Dec. 2, 1950 Evansville, Ind. ..............W 13-7

Harding (1-0)NAIA Shrine Bowl

H: 0-0 / A: 0-0 / N: 1-0Dec. 4, 1976 Pasadena, Texas ............W 22-12

Hardin-Simmons (3-0)H: 3-0 / A: 0-0Oct. 14, 1961 Abilene (h) ....................W 27-0Oct. 13, 1962 Abilene (h) ....................W 14-6Oct. 5, 1963 Abilene (h) ....................W 21-7

Hawai’i (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Sept. 13, 1980 Honolulu, Hawai’i .........L 41-0

Houston Baptist (2-0)H: 0-0 / A: 2-0Oct. 12, 2013 at Houston Baptist .......W 69-12Sept. 27, 2014 at Houston Baptist .......W 59-14

Howard Payne (33-18-2)H: 16-9-1 / A: 17-9-1Oct. 30, 1920 Brownwood, Texas .......W 7-3Oct. 29, 1921 Brownwood, Texas ........L 56-0Sept. 24, 1925 Abilene ...........................L 18-0Sept. 23, 1926 Abilene ...........................L 22-0Nov. 4, 1932 Brownwood, Texas ........L 6-0Nov. 3, 1933 Abilene ...........................T 0-0Nov. 2, 1934 Brownwood, Texas ........L 12-0Nov. 1, 1935 Abilene ...........................L 20-0Oct. 30, 1936 Brownwood, Texas ........L 26-0Oct. 29, 1937 Abilene ...........................L 14-6Oct. 28, 1938 Brownwood, Texas ........T 0-0Nov. 18, 1939 Abilene ..........................W 14-0Nov. 15, 1940 Brownwood, Texas .......W 6-0Nov. 15, 1941 Abilene ...........................L 13-0Nov. 13, 1942 Abilene ...........................L 9-0Nov. 9, 1946 Abilene ..........................W 19-0Nov. 22, 1947 Brownwood, Texas ........L 35-7Nov. 25, 1948 Abilene ..........................W 27-7Nov. 24, 1949 Brownwood, Texas ........L 20-0Nov. 23, 1950 Abilene ..........................W 27-6Nov. 22, 1951 Brownwood, Texas .......W 34-14Nov. 27, 1952 Abilene ..........................W 62-6Nov. 26, 1953 Brownwood, Texas .......W 34-6Nov. 25, 1954 Abilene ...........................L 26-13Nov. 24, 1955 Brownwood, Texas ........L 21-6Nov. 24, 1956 Abilene ...........................L 20-12Nov. 23, 1957 Brownwood, Texas .......W 33-6Nov. 27, 1958 Abilene ..........................W 49-30Oct. 17, 1959 Brownwood, Texas .......W 20-15Oct. 15, 1960 Abilene ..........................W 6-0Sept. 23, 1961 Brownwood, Texas .......W 11-7Sept. 22, 1962 Brownwood, Texas .......W 29-28Sept. 12, 1964 Brownwood, Texas .......W 24-6Sept. 25, 1965 Brownwood, Texas .......W 45-0Sept. 24, 1966 Abilene ..........................W 17-9Sept. 23, 1967 Brownwood, Texas ........L 23-19Sept. 28, 1968 Abilene ..........................W 50-49Sept. 27, 1969 Brownwood, Texas .......W 36-27Sept. 12, 1970 Abilene ...........................L 35-27Nov. 17, 1973 Abilene ..........................W 42-14Nov. 23, 1974 Brownwood, Texas ........L 42-21Nov. 22, 1975 Abilene ..........................W 45-14Nov. 20, 1976 Brownwood, Texas .......W 34-13Nov. 19, 1977 Abilene ..........................W 42-24Nov. 18, 1978 Abilene ..........................W 38-7Nov. 17, 1979 Brownwood, Texas .......W 34-18Nov. 22, 1980 Abilene ..........................W 20-0Nov. 21, 1981 Brownwood, Texas .......W 56-7Oct. 20, 1982 Abilene ..........................W 21-14Nov. 19, 1983 Brownwood, Texas .......W 35-6Oct. 20, 1984 Abilene ..........................W 30-0Oct. 26, 1985 Brownwood, Texas .......W 30-0Nov. 1, 1986 Brownwood, Texas .......W 41-22

Illinois State (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Sept. 21, 2013 Normal, Ill.......................L 31-17

Incarnate Word (5-1)H: 3-0 / A: 2-1Oct. 16, 2010 San Antonio ..................W 54-17Nov. 12, 2011 Abilene ..........................W 61-16Nov. 10, 2012 San Antonio ..................W 24-12Oct. 19, 2013 Abilene ..........................W 40-6Nov. 9, 2013 San Antonio ...................L 34-31Sept. 20, 2014 Abilene ..........................W 21-0


FOOTBALLHISTORYLamar (7-10)H: 4-6 / A: 3-4Oct. 24, 1953 Abilene ..........................W 26-21Oct. 30, 1954 Abilene ..........................W 33-14Oct. 3, 1959 Abilene ...........................L 8-7Oct. 1, 1960 Beaumont, Texas ..........W 20-7Sept. 30, 1961 Abilene ...........................L 25-10Sept. 29, 1962 Beaumont, Texas ...........L 13-6Sept. 28, 1963 Abilene ..........................W 25-0Sept. 26, 1964 Beaumont, Texas ...........L 14-3Oct. 16, 1965 Abilene ...........................L 28-18Oct. 15, 1966 Beaumont, Texas ...........L 42-16Oct. 14, 1967 Abilene ...........................L 54-13Oct. 19, 1968 Beaumont, Texas ..........W 38-14Oct. 18, 1969 Abilene ..........................W 22-9Oct. 17, 1970 Beaumont, Texas ..........W 42-27Oct. 30, 1971 Abilene ...........................L 30-28Oct. 14, 1972 Beaumont, Texas ...........L 31-10Oct. 4, 2014 Abilene ...........................L 24-21

Langston, Okla. (1-0)NAIA Division I National Semifinals

H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Dec. 1, 1973 Abilene ..........................W 34-6

Louisiana-Lafayette (2-1)H: 1-0 / A: 1-1Oct. 18, 1958 Abilene ..........................W 27-8Nov. 7, 1959 Lafayette, La. ................W 14-12Oct. 7, 1972 Lafayette, La. .................L 35-14

Louisiana Tech (0-2)H: 1-0 / A: 0-2Oct. 1, 1955 Ruston, La. .....................L 21-7Sept. 30, 1972 Ruston, La. .....................L 35-12

Lubbock Army Air Base (1-0)H: 0-0 / A: 1-0Sept. 26, 1942 Lubbock, Texas .............W 12-0

McMurry (26-15)H: 0-0 / A: 0-0Sept. 27, 1930 vs. McMurry ..................W 24-0Oct. 7, 1931 vs. McMurry ..................W 13-7Oct. 6, 1932 vs. McMurry ...................L 3-0Nov. 25, 1933 vs. McMurry ..................W 3-0Nov. 29, 1934 vs. McMurry ...................L 27-0Nov. 23, 1935 vs. McMurry ...................L 31-7Nov. 21, 1936 vs. McMurry ...................L 33-6Nov. 20, 1937 vs. McMurry ...................L 13-7Nov. 19, 1938 vs. McMurry ..................W 19-7Nov. 25, 1939 vs. McMurry ..................W 26-0Nov. 22, 1940 vs. McMurry ..................W 6-0Oct. 4, 1941 vs. McMurry ..................W 20-6Oct. 30, 1942 vs. McMurry ..................W 33-0Oct. 26, 1946 vs. McMurry ..................W 27-0Oct. 25, 1947 vs. McMurry ...................L 20-7Oct. 23, 1948 vs. McMurry ...................L 13-9Oct. 22, 1949 vs. McMurry ...................L 21-0Oct. 21, 1950 vs. McMurry ..................W 26-14Oct. 20, 1951 vs. McMurry ..................W 58-13Oct. 18, 1952 vs. McMurry ..................W 26-0Oct. 17, 1953 vs. McMurry ..................W 28-8Oct. 16, 1954 vs. McMurry ...................L 13-6Oct. 15, 1955 vs. McMurry ...................L 13-6Sept. 15, 1956 vs. McMurry ..................W 26-23Oct. 5, 1957 vs. McMury ....................W 20-6Oct. 11, 1958 vs. McMurry ...................L 20-7Nov. 26, 1959 vs. McMurry ...................L 14-7Nov. 24, 1960 vs. McMurry ..................W 26-0Nov. 25, 1961 vs. McMurry ...................L 33-28Nov. 10, 1962 vs. McMurry ..................W 14-12Nov. 16, 1963 vs. McMurry ..................W 21-3Oct. 3, 1964 vs. McMurry ..................W 22-15Oct. 2, 1965 vs. McMurry ...................L 9-8Oct. 1, 1966 vs. McMurry ..................W 28-7Sept. 30, 1967 vs. McMurry ..................W 13-10Oct. 5, 1968 vs. McMurry ...................L 16-3Oct. 4, 1969 vs. McMurry ..................W 30-2

Nov. 30, 1970 vs. McMurry ..................W 43-26Sept. 11, 1971 vs. McMurry ..................W 53-20Sept. 1, 2012 vs. McMurry ..................W 51-0Sept. 7, 2013 vs. McMurry ..................W 60-17

McNeese State (0-2)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Nov. 18, 1972 Lake Charles, La. ............L 22-0Oct. 18, 2014 Lake Charles, La. ............L 31-20

Memphis (0-3-1)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Oct. 2, 1954 Memphis, Tenn. .............T 6-6Oct. 10, 1959 Memphis, Tenn. .............L 13-7Nov. 5, 1960 Memphis, Tenn. .............L 55-6Oct. 21, 1961 Memphis, Tenn. .............L 35-0

Meridian College (2-0)H: 1-0 / A: 1-0Nov. 11, 1921 at Meridian ...................W 37-0Sept. 27, 1923 Abilene ..........................W 35-0

Midland College (2-0)H: 1-0 / A: 1-0Oct. 18, 1919 Midland, Texas ..............W 46-0Oct. 14, 1921 Abilene ..........................W 7-0

Midwestern State (18-7-1)H: 8-3 / A: 9-4-1 / N: 1-0Nov. 8, 1947 Wichita Falls, Texas ......W 28-0Nov. 6, 1948 Wichita Falls, Texas .......T 7-7Oct. 28, 1950 Wichita Falls, Texas ......W 13-0Oct. 27, 1951 Wichita Falls, Texas ......W 21-13Oct. 4, 1952 Stamford, Texas ............W 21-0Oct. 3l, 1953 Wichita Falls, Texas ......W 13-7Nov. 13, 1954 Wichita Falls, Texas ......W 33-13Nov. 12, 1955 Wichita Falls, Texas ......W 26-21Nov. 10, 1956 Abilene ..........................W 13-7Sept. 26, 1992 Abilene ..........................W 24-10Sept. 11, 1993 Wichita Falls, Texas ......W 43-10Sept. 21, 1996 Abilene ..........................W 17-14 (ot)Oct. 11, 1997 Abilene W 34-14Oct. 10, 1998 Wichita Falls, Texas .......L 23-15Oct. 9, 1999 Abilene ..........................W 26-16Oct. 26, 2002 Wichita Falls, Texas ......W 21-20Oct. 25, 2003 Abilene ..........................W 18-14Nov. 6, 2004 Abilene ...........................L 29-19Nov. 5, 2005 Wichita Falls, Texas .......L 35-30Nov. 11, 2006 Abilene ...........................L 46-30Nov. 10, 2007 ^ Wichita Falls, Texas ...W 42-41Nov. 8, 2008 Abilene ..........................W 47-17Nov. 7, 2009 Wichita Falls, Texas .......L 15-13Nov. 14, 2009 * Wichita Falls, Texas ...W 24-21Oct. 9, 2010 Abilene ..........................W 31-28Oct. 22, 2011 Wichita Falls, Texas .......L 70-28Oct. 20, 2012 Abilene ...........................L 35-31

# Game played in Stamford, Texas* NCAA II first-round playoff game / Wichita Falls^ Victory vacated because of NCAA violations

Mississippi College (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Sept. 10, 1994 Abilene ...........................L 21-7

Montana (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Sept. 8, 1984 Missoula, Mont. .............L 42-28

Nebraska-Omaha (2-0)H: 1-0 / A: 1-0Sept. 25, 1971 Omaha, Neb. .................W 29-6Sept. 21, 1974 Abilene ..........................W 35-9

New Haven, Conn. (1-1)H: 1-0 / A: 0-1Sept. 24, 1994 Abilene .........................W 27-16Sept. 23, 1995 New Haven, Conn . ........L 33-7

New Mexico Highlands (2-2)H: 2-1 / A: 0-1Oct. 20, 1962 Las Vegas, N.M. .............L 26-20Sept. 2, 1995 Abilene ..........................W 31-6Aug. 31, 1996 Abilene ...........................L 32-20Sept. 14, 2012 Abilene ..........................W 52-28

New Mexico State (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Oct. 26, 2013 Las Cruces, N.M. ............L 34-29

North Alabama (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-0 / N: 0-1Sept. 17, 2011 Arlington, Texas ............L 23-17

North Texas (8-15-1)H: 3-2 / A: 4-13-1 / N: 1-0Oct. 23, 1926 Abilene ..........................W 13-10Oct. 21, 1927 Denton...........................W 33-0Oct. 24, 1930 Abilene ...........................L 20-12Oct. 23, 1931 Denton............................L 6-0Oct. 14, 1932 Denton............................L 13-0Oct. 13, 1933 Denton...........................W 6-0Oct. 15, 1934 Denton............................L 6-0Oct. 11, 1935 Denton............................T 13-13Oct. 9, 1936 Denton............................L 18-0Oct. 8, 1937 Denton............................L 22-14Oct. 8, 1938 San Angelo, Texas ........W 6-0Sept. 23, 1939 Abilene ...........................L 9-0Sept. 21, 1940 Denton...........................W 19-13Oct. 4, 1946 Abilene ..........................W 6-0Nov. 17, 1956 Denton............................L 20-7Oct. 12, 1957 Abilene ..........................W 28-20Nov. 2, 1963 Denton...........................W 20-6Oct. 3, 1987 Denton............................L 26-3Sept. 9, 1989 Denton............................L 35-19Sept. 15, 1990 Denton............................L 38-6Sept. 7, 1991 Denton............................L 24-0Sept. 5, 1992 Denton............................L 41-0Sept. 25, 1993 Denton............................L 33-13Sept. 1, 1994 Denton............................L 48-0

Northern Arizona (0-3)H: 0-1 / A: 0-2Sept. 2, 1989 Flagstaff, Ariz. ...............L 42-13Sept. 16, 1995 Flagstaff, Ariz. ...............L 62-0Sept. 6, 2014 Abilene ...........................L 27-21

Northern Colorado (10-4-1)H: 6-2 / A: 4-2-1Oct. 3, 1970 Greeley, Colo. ...............W 38-7Oct. 2, 1971 Abilene ..........................W 14-7Sept. 11, 1976 Abilene ..........................W 21-14Sept. 10, 1977 Greeley, Colo. ...............W 24-3Sept. 16, 1978 Abilene ..........................W 16-14Sept. 22, 1979 Greeley, Colo. ...............W 21-18Sept. 12, 1981 Abilene ..........................W 15-14Sept. 11, 1982 Greeley, Colo. ................T 13-13Sept. 15, 1984 Abilene ..........................W 27-7Sept. 14, 1985 Greeley, Colo. ...............W 45-23Sept. 6, 1986 Abilene ..........................W 27-20Sept. 12, 1987 Greeley, Colo. ................L 35-30Sept. 10, 1988 Abilene ...........................L 38-34Sept. 8, 1990 Abilene ...........................L 28-20Sept. 14, 1991 Greeley, Colo. ................L 20-0

Northeastern State, Okla. (5-1)H: 2-0 / A: 3-1Sept. 16, 2000 Tahlequah, Okla. ...........L 48-28Sept. 15, 2001 Abilene ..........................W 31-21Sept. 11, 2004 Abilene ..........................W 23-14



Sept. 10, 2005 Tahlequah, Okla. ..........W 20-14 (ot)Oct. 7, 2006 Tahlequah, Okla. ..........W 45-20Oct. 6, 2007 ^ Abilene .......................W 58-7Sept. 11, 2010 Tahlequah, Okla. ..........W 43-13


Northwest Missouri State (2-2-1)H: 1-1-1 / A: 1-1Oct. 19, 1985 Abilene ...........................T 24-24Aug. 30, 2008 Maryville, Mo. ...............W 44-27Nov. 29, 2008 * Abilene ........................L 45-36Aug. 27, 2009 Abilene ..........................W 19-14Nov. 21, 2009 ** Maryville, Mo............L 35-10

* NCAA II quarterfinal playoff game / Abilene** NCAA II second-round game / Maryville, Mo.

Northwestern Oklahoma (6-0)H: 4-0 / A: 2-0Sept. 4, 1976 Abilene ..........................W 48-14Sept. 3, 1977 Abilene ..........................W 34-14Sept. 15, 1979 Alva, Okla. .....................W 26-10Sept. 27, 1980 Abilene ..........................W 16-0Sept. 19, 1981 Alva, Okla. .....................W 18-3Sept. 18, 1982 Abilene ..........................W 38-6

Northwestern State, La. (5-4)H: 3-1 / A: 2-3Oct. 12, 1963 Abilene ..........................W 28-18Oct. 10, 1964 Natchitoches, La. ..........W 36-26Sept. 14, 1968 Natchitoches, La. ..........W 17-16Sept. 6, 1980 Natchitoches, La. ...........L 31-10Sept. 26, 1981 Abilene ..........................W 41-38Sept. 25, 1982 Natchitoches, La. ...........L 35-30Sept. 24, 1983 Abilene ..........................W 20-17Sept. 22, 1984 Natchitoches, La. ...........L 26-7Nov. 8, 2014 Abilene ...........................L 34-10

Oklahoma City (0-1)H: 0-1 / A: 0-0Sept. 20, 1930 Oklahoma City ...............L 40-14

Pensacola Naval Air Station (1-0)H: 0-0 / A: 1-0Oct. 2, 1948 Pensacola, Fla. ..............W 21-0

Pittsburg State, Kan. (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Oct. 5, 2013 Pittsburg, Kan. ...............L 28-20

Prairie View A&M (3-0)H: 1-0 / A: 2-0Sept. 9, 1995 Abilene ..........................W 35-0Sept. 7, 1996 Prairie View, Texas .......W 30-14Nov. 16, 2013 Prairie View, Texas .......W 65-45

Randolph Air Force Base (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Oct. 14, 1922 Cisco, Texas ..................W 70-0

Saint Mary’s (1-2-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-0 / N: 1-2-1Sept. 26, 1935 Fredericksburg, Texas ...T 0-0Oct. 3, 1936 San Marcos, Texas..........L 14-0Oct. 1, 1937 San Marcos, Texas..........L 38-0Nov. 22, 1941 San Marcos, Texas.........W 18-14

Sacramento State (0-2)H: 0-0 / A: 0-2Sept. 21, 1991 Sacramento, Calif. .........L 45-7Sept. 19, 1992 Sacramento, Calif. .........L 57-9

Sam Houston State (12-8-1)H: 4-3 / A: 7-5 / N: 1-0-1Oct. 8, 1926 Huntsvile, Texas .............L 26-7Oct. 7, 1927 Sweetwater, Texas ........W 12-0Oct. 5, 1928 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 6-0Oct. 26, 1929 Abilene ...........................L 13-12Oct. 26, 1934 Huntsville, Texas ............L 13-0Sept. 20, 1935 Huntsville, Texas ............L 32-0Nov. 15, 1952 San Antonio, Texas ........T 21-21Nov. 11, 1972 Huntsville, Texas ............L 17-16Nov. 10, 1973 Abilene ..........................W 46-23Nov. 16, 1974 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 33-24Nov. 15, 1975 Abilene ..........................W 55-20Nov. 13, 1976 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 26-0Nov. 5, 1977 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 41-18Nov. 4, 1978 Abilene ..........................W 34-10Nov. 3, 1979 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 31-14Nov. 8, 1980 Abilene ...........................L 17-14Nov. 7, 1981 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 27-13Nov. 6, 1982 Abilene ..........................W 36-10Nov. 5, 1983 Huntsville, Texas ...........W 27-20Nov. 3, 1984 Abilene ...........................L 10-6Oct. 25, 2014 Huntsville, Texas ............L 38-21

Segal All-Stars (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Nov. 24, 1922 Abilene ..........................W 16-0

Southeasten Lousisiana (1-1)H: 0-1 / A: 1-0Nov. 6, 1971 Hammond, La. ..............W 28-7Sept. 23, 1972 Abilene ...........................L 14-10

Southeast Missouri State (1-1)H: 1-0 / A: 0-1Oct. 12, 1985 Cape Girardeau, Mo. .....L 44-30Oct. 4, 1986 Abilene ..........................W 30-3

Southeastern Oklahoma State (4-5)H: 1-2 / A: 3-2 / N: 0-1)Nov. 2, 1929 Durant, Okla. ................W 7-6Sept. 11, 1999 Birdville, Texas ...............L 43-30Oct. 7, 2000 Abilene ...........................L 14-13Oct. 6, 2001 Durant, Okla. .................L 52-38Oct. 2, 2004 Abilene ...........................L 35-14Oct. 1, 2005 Durant, Okla. .................L 42-24Sept. 16, 2006 Durant, Okla. ................W 51-14Sept. 15, 2007 ^ Durant, Okla. .............W 41-3Sept. 20, 2008 Durant, Okla. ................W 59-10Sept. 19, 2009 Abilene ..........................W 33-14


Southern Methodist (0-1)H: 1-0 / A: 0-1Oct. 3, 1925 Dallas, Texas ...................L 52-7

Southern Mississippi (0-9)H: 0-3 / A: 0-6Oct. 9, 1954 Hattiesburg, Miss. .........L 23-7Nov. 5, 1955 Abilene ...........................L 40-0Nov. 3, 1956 Hattiesburg, Miss. .........L 36-6Nov. 2, 1957 Hattiesburg, Miss. .........L 7-0Nov. 1, 1958 Abilene ...........................L 22-0Oct. 24, 1959 Hattiesburg, Miss. .........L 30-10Oct. 29, 1960 Abilene ...........................L 34-8Oct. 28, 1961 Hattiesburg, Miss. .........L 33-6Oct. 27, 1962 Hattiesburg, Miss. .........L 30-0

Southwestern (9-3-1)H: 4-2-1 / A: 5-1Oct. 25, 1935 Abilene ..........................W 7-0Oct. 23, 1936 Georgetown, Texas .......L 8-6Oct. 23, 1937 Abilene ...........................L 9-6Oct. 22, 1938 Georgetown, Texas ......W 13-0Oct. 21, 1939 Abilene ...........................L 26-7Oct. 19, 1940 Georgetown, Texas ......W 21-0

Oct. 18, 1941 Abilene ..........................W 14-0Oct. 17, 1942 Georgetown, Texas ......W 18-0Oct. 12, 1946 Abilene ...........................T 12-12Oct. 10, 1947 Georgetown, Texas ......W 14-0Oct. 9, 1948 Abilene ..........................W 27-0Oct. 7, 1949 Abilene ..........................W 13-10Oct. 7, 1950 Georgetown, Texas ......W 7-6

Southwestern Oklahoma State (9-1)H: 5-1 / A: 2-0 / N: 2-0Nov. 19, 1929 Weatherford, Okla. ......W 25-14Nov. 8, 1930 Abilene ...........................L 13-0Oct. 12, 1946 Abilene ..........................W 28-0Sept. 17, 1949 Stamford, Texas ............W 34-7Dec. 10, 1977 * Seattle, Wash. ............W 24-7Sept. 6, 1997 Abilene ..........................W 25-17Sept. 5, 1998 Weatherford, Okla. ......W 31-13Sept. 18, 1999 Abilene ..........................W 28-18Sept. 23, 2006 Abilene ..........................W 31-0Sept. 22, 2007 ^ Weatherford, Okla. ...W 50-14Nov. 13, 2010 Abilene ..........................W 47-17

* NAIA Division I Apple Bowl / Seattle, Wash.^ Victory vacated because of NCAA violations

Stamford American Legion (2-0)H: 1-0 / A: 1-0Oct. 7, 1922 Abilene ..........................W 7-0Oct. 13, 1924 Stamford, Texas ............W 24-0

Stephen F. Austin State (9-6)H: 5-2 / A: 4-4Oct. 6, 1973 Abilene ..........................W 57-50Oct. 12, 1974 Nacogdoches, Texas ......L 14-10Oct. 11, 1975 Abilene ..........................W 24-3Oct. 9, 1976 Nacogdoches, Texas .....W 51-14Oct. 30, 1977 Abilene ..........................W 35-21Oct. 28, 1978 Nacogdoches, Texas ......L 28-21Oct. 27, 1979 Abilene ...........................L 27-21Nov. 1, 1980 Nacogdoches, Texas ......L 24-23Oct. 31, 1981 Abilene ..........................W 31-0Oct. 30, 1982 Nacogdoches, Texas .....W 24-17Oct. 29, 1983 Abilene ..........................W 24-10Sept. 29, 1984 Abilene ...........................L 37-21Oct. 5, 1985 Nacogdoches, Texas .....W 22-21Sept. 4, 1999 Nacogdoches, Texas ......L 51-34Nov. 15, 2014 Nacogdoches, Texas .....W 37-35

Sul Ross (10-5)H: 5-1 / A: 3-4 / N: 2-0Oct. 2, 1926 San Angelo, Texas ........W 3-0Sept. 29, 1927 Abilene ..........................W 12-0Oct. 27, 1928 Alpine, Texas ..................L 19-13Oct. 16, 1931 Abilene ..........................W 13-6Oct. 21, 1932 Abilene ...........................L 14-7Oct. 5, 1934 Alpine, Texas ..................L 13-0Oct. 5, 1935 Alpine, Texas ..................L 27-7Sept. 26, 1936 Alpine, Texas ..................L 12-0Oct. 1, 1938 Abilene ..........................W 14-0Sept. 30, 1939 Alpine, Texas .................W 7-0Sept. 28, 1946 Alpine, Texas .................W 32-7Sept. 23, 1950 Midland, Texas ..............W 34-0Oct. 20, 1973 Abilene ..........................W 29-0Oct. 26, 1974 Alpine, Texas .................W 21-9Oct. 25, 1975 Abilene ..........................W 49-14

Tampa, Fla. (1-0)H: 0-0 / A: 1-0Oct. 14, 1949 Tampa, Fla. ....................W 38-12

Tarleton State (19-12-4)H: 7-4-1 / A: 11-7-3 / N: 1-1Oct. 25, 1920 Abilene ...........................T 0-0Nov. 18, 1920 Stephenville, Texas .......W 13-0Nov. 29, 1923 Stephenville, Texas ........L 7-3Sept. 24, 1927 Stephenville, Texas ........T 6-6Sept. 29, 1928 Stephenville, Texas ........L 12-6Oct. 5, 1929 Abilene ..........................W 19-0Oct. 3, 1930 Stephenville, Texas .......W 18-0

Oct. 2, 1931 Stephenville, Texas .......W 13-0Sept. 23, 1932 Stephenville, Texas ........T 6-6Oct. 20, 1933 Stephenville, Texas .......W 19-0Sept. 21, 1934 Stephenville, Texas ........T 6-6Date N/A, 1937 Stephenville, Texas ........L 7-6Sept. 23, 1938 Stephenville, Texas .......W 21-6Nov. 3, 1973 Stephenville, Texas .......W 49-7Nov. 9, 1974 Abilene ..........................W 56-14Nov. 8, 1975 Stephenville, Texas .......W 35-21Oct. 23, 1993 Abilene ..........................W 57-15Oct. 21, 1995 Abilene ..........................W 38-18Oct. 26, 1996 Stephenville, Texas .......W 20-10Oct. 25, 1997 Abilene ..........................W 23-17Oct. 24, 1998 Stephenville, Texas ........L 33-31Oct. 23, 1999 Abilene ...........................L 14-9Oct. 21, 2000 Stephenville, Texas ........L 15-13Oct. 20, 2001 Abilene ...........................L 52-7Sept. 21, 2002 Stephenville, Texas ........L 12-9Sept. 20, 2003 Abilene ...........................L 41-7Sept. 18, 2004 Stephenville, Texas .......W 31-14Oct. 22, 2005 Stephenville, Texas .......W 18-7Oct. 28, 2006 Abilene ...........................L 37-36Oct. 27, 2007 ^ Stephenville, Texas ....W 70-63Oct. 25, 2008 Abilene ..........................W 37-17Oct. 24, 2009 Stephenville, Texas ........L 13-6Sept. 25, 2010 Abilene ..........................W 65-3Sept. 1, 2011 Stephenville, Texas .......W 27-24Sept. 15, 2012 Arlington, Texas ...........W 34-31Sept. 28, 2013 Frisco, Texas ...................L 41-34 (ot)^ Victory vacated because of NCAA violations

Tennessee-Chattanooga (2-8-1)H: 0-0 / A: 2-8-1Sept. 30, 1949 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......L 14-7Sept. 29, 1950 Chattanooga, Tenn. .....W 13-7Sept. 28, 1951 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......L 33-7Sept. 26, 1952 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......L 28-0Oct. 21, 1955 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......L 7-6Oct. 19, 1956 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......L 28-20Sept. 27, 1957 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......T 6-6Sept. 26, 1958 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......L 22-12Sept. 25, 1959 Chattanooga, Tenn. .....W 3-0Sept. 23, 1960 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......L 21-0Oct. 8, 1966 Chattanooga, Tenn. ......L 45-8

Tennessee Tech (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Sept. 19, 1987 Abilene ..........................W 40-31

Texas A&M-Commerce (40-27-1)H: 22-13 / A: 14-13-1 / N: 3-1Nov. 30, 1922 Commerce, Texas ..........W 30-2Oct. 24, 1924 Commerce, Texas ...........L 17-7Oct. 19, 1925 Abilene ..........................W 19-0Oct. 14, 1927 Commerce, Texas ..........W 20-0Oct. 20, 1928 Abilene ..........................W 17-6Sept. 28, 1940 Abilene ..........................W 14-7Sept. 27, 1941 Commerce, Texas ...........L 35-0Sept. 19, 1942 Abilene ..........................W 13-7Sept. 21, 1946 Commerce, Texas ..........W 26-7Oct. 14, 1950 Stamford, Texas ............W 19-0Sept. 22, 1951 Commerce, Texas ..........W 14-6Sept. 19, 1952 Abilene ...........................L 21-0Sept. 19, 1953 Commerce, Texas ...........L 28-27Sept. 18, 1954 Abilene ..........................W 41-19Sept. 24, 1955 Commerce, Texas ...........T 7-7Sept. 22, 1956 Abilene ..........................W 13-7Sept. 20, 1958 Abilene ...........................L 27-6Sept. 19, 1959 Commerce, Texas ...........L 21-0Oct. 17, 1960 Abilene ..........................W 9-7Sept. 16, 1961 Commerce, Texas ...........L 16-14Sept. 15, 1962 Abilene ...........................L 3-0Sept. 21, 1963 Commerce, Texas ...........L 17-0Sept. 19, 1964 Abilene ..........................W 17-11Sept. 18, 1965 Commerce, Texas ...........L 21-20Sept. 17, 1966 Abilene ..........................W 7-0Sept. 16, 1967 Abilene ..........................W 24-16Sept. 21, 1968 Abilene ...........................L 29-22Sept. 20, 1969 Commerce, Texas ..........W 38-32Sept. 19, 1970 Abilene ..........................W 41-21

Sept. 9, 1972 Abilene ..........................W 14-12Oct. 13, 1973 Commerce, Texas ..........W 18-15Oct. 19, 1974 Abilene ..........................W 31-13Oct. 18, 1975 Commerce, Texas ...........L 20-18Oct. 16, 1976 Abilene ..........................W 17-0Oct. 23, 1977 Commerce, Texas ..........W 28-13Oct. 21, 1978 Abilene ..........................W 28-27Oct. 20, 1979 Commerce, Texas ...........L 31-16Oct. 25, 1980 Abilene ...........................L 24-14Oct. 24, 1981 Commerce, Texas ..........W 19-14Oct. 23, 1982 Abilene ...........................L 26-25Oct. 22, 1983 Commerce, Texas ...........L 31-28Nov. 17, 1984 Abilene ..........................W 24-14Nov. 23, 1985 Commerce, Texas ..........W 30-9Nov. 8, 1986 Abilene ..........................W 20-12Nov. 7, 1987 Commerce, Texas ..........W 38-10Oct. 29, 1988 Abilene ...........................L 39-24Oct. 28, 1989 Commerce, Texas ..........W 34-21Oct. 27, 1990 Abilene ...........................L 63-34Nov. 2, 1991 Commerce, Texas ...........L 37-3Oct. 31, 1992 Abilene ...........................L 52-10Oct. 30, 1993 Commerce, Texas ..........W 17-10Oct. 29, 1994 Abilene ...........................L 42-35Oct. 28, 1995 Commerce, Texas ...........L 31-24Nov. 2, 1996 Abilene ...........................L 17-0Sept. 13, 1997 Bedford, Texas ..............W 26-10Nov. 1, 1997 Abilene ..........................W 19-9Oct. 31, 1998 Abilene ..........................W 22-15Sept. 2, 2000 Birdville, Texas ...............L 34-10Oct. 28, 2000 Abilene ...........................L 10-9Oct. 27, 2001 Commerce, Texas ...........L 23-10Nov. 2, 2002 Abilene ..........................W 47-6Nov. 1, 2003 Commerce, Texas ..........W 21-7Oct. 23, 2004 Abilene ...........................L 37-17Sept. 17, 2005 Abilene ..........................W 27-18Sept. 13, 2008 Abilene ..........................W 45-14Sept. 12, 2009 Dallas (Cotton Bowl) ....W 20-14 (ot)Oct. 29, 2011 Abilene ..........................W 40-28Oct. 27, 2012 Commerce, Texas ..........W 24-17

Texas A&M-Kingsville (14-32-1)H: 8-14 / A: 6-18-1Nov. 11, 1932 Kingsville, Texas.............L 25-0Nov. 16, 1933 Abilene ...........................L 39-0Nov. 23, 1946 Kingsville, Texas............W 32-7Nov. 5, 1949 Kingsville, Texas.............L 50-13Nov. 4, 1950 Abilene ..........................W 20-3Nov. 3, 1951 Kingsville, Texas.............L 14-13Nov. 1, 1952 Abilene ..........................W 48-13Oct. 31, 1953 Kingsville, Texas.............L 25-14Sept. 22, 1973 Abilene ..........................W 35-14Sept. 28, 1974 Kingsville, Texas.............L 46-14Sept. 27, 1975 Abilene ...........................L 24-21Sept. 25, 1976 Kingsville, Texas.............L 38-10Oct. 9, 1977 Kingsville, Texas.............T 25-25Oct. 7, 1978 Abilene ..........................W 28-13Oct. 6, 1979 Kingsville, Texas.............L 37-21Oct. 11, 1980 Abilene ...........................L 46-13Oct. 10, 1981 Kingsville, Texas.............L 37-27Oct. 9, 1982 Abilene ..........................W 34-18Oct. 8, 1983 Kingsville, Texas............W 38-24Nov. 10, 1984 Kingsville, Texas.............L 28-13Nov. 1, 1985 Abilene ...........................L 10-3Nov. 15, 1986 Kingsville, Texas.............L 36-19Nov. 14, 1987 Abilene ...........................L 35-28Nov. 5, 1988 Kingsville, Texas ............L 66-23Nov. 4, 1989 Abilene ...........................L 33-13Nov. 3, 1990 Kingsville, Texas.............L 42-3Nov. 9, 1991 Abilene ...........................L 20-0Nov. 7, 1992 Kingsville, Texas.............L 38-14Nov. 6, 1993 Abilene ...........................L 26-10Nov. 5, 1994 Kingsville, Texas.............L 48-0Nov. 4, 1995 Abilene ...........................L 54-7Nov. 9, 1996 Kingsville, Texas.............L 38-0Nov. 8, 1997 Abilene ...........................L 54-7Nov. 7, 1998 Kingsville, Texas.............L 56-28Nov. 6, 1999 Abilene ...........................L 40-14Nov. 4, 2000 Kingsville, Texas.............L 24-7Nov. 3, 2001 Abilene ...........................L 35-7Nov. 9, 2002 Kingsville, Texas.............L 22-16Nov. 8, 2003 Abilene ...........................L 10-7

Oct. 30, 2004 Kingsville, Texas............W 17-10Oct. 29, 2005 Abilene ..........................W 19-3Nov. 4, 2006 Kingsville, Texas............W 41-38Nov. 3, 2007 ^ Abilene .......................W 59-31Nov. 1, 2008 Kingsville, Texas............W 42-17Oct. 31, 2009 Abilene ..........................W 47-35Oct. 2, 2010 Kingsville, Texas............W 31-24Nov. 5, 2011 Kingsville, Texas............W 42-34Sept. 8, 2012 Abilene ...........................L 16-13


Texas-Arlington (7-6-1)H: 3-3-1 / A: 4-3Oct. 17, 1924 Abilene ...........................T 7-7Oct. 22, 1960 Arlington, Texas ............L 29-6Nov. 4, 1961 Arlington, Texas ...........W 17-15Nov. 3, 1962 Abilene ..........................W 28-18Nov. 9, 1963 Arlington, Texas ...........W 55-14Nov. 7, 1964 Abilene ..........................W 37-14Nov. 6, 1965 Arlington, Texas ...........W 14-12Nov. 5, 1966 Abilene ...........................L 23-0Nov. 4, 1967 Arlington, Texas ............L 34-7Nov. 9, 1968 Abilene ...........................L 30-20Nov. 8, 1969 Arlington, Texas ...........W 28-24Nov. 7, 1970 Abilene ..........................W 21-7Nov. 27, 1971 Arlington, Texas ............L 21-17Nov. 4, 1972 Abilene ...........................L 36-22

Texas Christian (0-2)H: 0-0 / A: 0-2Oct. 31, 1925 Fort Worth, Texas ..........L 21-9Nov. 1, 1930 Fort Worth, Texas ..........L 62-0

Texas-El Paso (3-2)H: 0-0 / A: 2-2 / N: 1-0Oct. 10, 1942 El Paso, Texas .................L 20-14Oct. 6, 1951 Midland, Texas ..............W 20-13Sept. 29, 1956 El Paso, Texas .................L 20-0Oct. 4, 1958 El Paso, Texas ................W 14-6Nov. 14, 1959 El Paso, Texas ................W 28-22

Texas Lutheran (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Oct. 31, 1987 Abilene ..........................W 37-22

Texas Military (2-2)H: 2-1 / A: 0-0 / N: 0-1Oct. 5, 1923 Abilene ..........................W 28-0Sept. 29, 1932 Abilene ..........................W 12-7Sept. 29, 1933 Terrell, Texas ..................L 12-7Sept. 27, 1934 Abilene ...........................L 13-0

Texas State (14-7-3)H: 9-3-1 / A: 5-4-2Oct. 13, 1928 Abilene ..........................W 20-0Oct. 19, 1929 San Marcos, Texas..........T 12-12Oct. 18, 1930 Abilene ...........................T 6-6Oct. 24, 1942 Abilene ..........................W 26-0Oct. 19, 1946 San Marcos, Texas..........L 18-0Sept. 20, 1947 Abilene ..........................W 19-13Sept. 13, 1952 Abilene ..........................W 20-7Sept. 12, 1953 Abilene ..........................W 26-19Oct. 29, 1955 San Marcos, Texas..........T 19-19Oct. 27, 1956 Abilene ..........................W 26-0Oct. 26, 1957 San Marcos, Texas.........W 47-0Oct. 25, 1958 San Marcos, Texas.........W 44-18Sept. 29, 1973 San Marcos, Texas.........W 41-7Oct. 5, 1974 Abilene ..........................W 42-9Oct. 4, 1975 San Marcos, Texas..........L 21-16Oct. 2, 1976 Abilene ...........................L 21-16Nov. 12, 1977 Abilene ..........................W 36-30Nov. 11, 1978 San Marcos, Texas.........W 10-7Nov. 10, 1979 Abilene ..........................W 28-24Nov. 15, 1980 San Marcos, Texas..........L 42-2Nov. 14, 1981 Abilene ...........................L 38-31Nov. 13, 1982 San Marcos, Texas..........L 14-13Nov. 12, 1983 Abilene ...........................L 54-13


FOOTBALLHISTORY


Sept. 13, 1986 San Marcos, Texas.........W 38-24Sept. 8, 2007 ^ San Marcos, Texas .....W 45-27


Texas Tech (3-6)H: 1-1 / A: 2-5Nov. 11, 1925 Abilene ...........................L 10-7Nov. 11, 1926 Lubbock, Texas ..............L 29-6Nov. 11, 1927 Abilene ..........................W 6-3Nov. 10, 1928 Lubbock, Texas .............W 7-0Nov. 11, 1929 Lubbock, Texas .............W 7-3Nov. 11, 1930 Lubbock, Texas ..............L 53-7Nov. 6, 1931 Lubbock, Texas ..............L 26-6Sept. 20, 1941 Lubbock, Texas ..............L 34-0Sept. 10, 1949 Lubbock, Texas ..............L 20-0

Trinity (13-11-1)H: 8-4-1 / A: 4-5 / N: 1-2Oct. 20, 1934 Abilene ..........................W 27-0Oct. 19, 1935 Waxahachie, Texas ........L 7-6Oct. 16, 1936 Abilene ...........................T 0-0Oct. 15, 1937 Waxahachie, Texas ........L 6-0Oct. 15, 1938 Abilene ...........................L 6-0Oct. 13, 1939 Waxahachie, Texas .......W 14-7Oct. 12, 1940 Abilene ..........................W 20-10Oct. 10, 1941 San Antonio, Texas .......W 20-6Sept. 17, 1955 Abilene ..........................W 14-13Oct. 6, 1956 San Antonio, Texas ........L 40-0Nov. 16, 1957 Abilene ..........................W 40-12Nov. 15, 1958 San Antonio, Texas ........L 26-15Oct. 31, 1959 Abilene ..........................W 13-12Nov. 19, 1960 San Antonio, Texas .......W 34-6Nov. 18, 1961 Abilene ..........................W 33-15Nov. 17, 1962 San Antonio, Texas .......W 13-12Oct. 26, 1963 Abilene ..........................W 41-6Oct. 31, 1964 San Antonio, Texas ........L 26-7Nov. 13, 1965 Abilene ..........................W 30-27Nov. 12, 1966 San Antonio, Texas ........L 37-27Nov. 11, 1967 Abilene ...........................L 20-7Nov. 16, 1968 San Antonio, Texas ........L 13-7Nov. 15, 1969 Abilene ...........................L 16-13Nov. 14, 1970 San Antonio, Texas .......W 20-15Nov. 13, 1971 Abilene ...........................L 27-14

Troy, Ala. (2-0)H: 0-0 / A: 2-0Sept. 13, 1975 Troy, Ala. .......................W 34-7Sept. 13, 2014 Troy, Ala. .......................W 38-35

Washburn, Kan. (1-1)H: 0-0 / A: 1-1Sept. 4, 2010 Topeka, Kan. .................W 34-26Nov. 19, 2011 * Topeka, Kan. ...............L 52-49

* NCAA II first-round playoff game

Waxahachie College (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Nov. 21, 1924 Waxahachie, Texas ........L 3-2

Wayland Baptist (3-1-1)H: 2-1 / A: 1-0-1Oct. 28, 1922 Abilene ...........................L 9-7Nov. 11, 1922 Plainview, Texas ............W 6-3Oct. 12, 1923 Abilene ..........................W 18-6Nov. 12, 1923 Abilene ..........................W 7-0Nov. 11, 1924 Plainview, Texas .............T 13-13

West Alabama (1-0)

H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Nov. 3, 2012 Abilene ..........................W 22-16 (ot)Western New Mexico (3-0)H: 2-0 / A: 0-0 / N: 1-0Sept. 17, 1977 Abilene ..........................W 46-13Sept. 8, 1979 Abilene ..........................W 45-6Sept. 4, 1993 Odessa, Texas ................W 24-10

West Texas A&M (28-18)H: 15-5 / A: 13-13Oct. 21, 1921 Canyon, Texas ................L 35-0Oct. 21, 1922 Abilene ..........................W 13-7Oct. 31, 1924 Canyon, Texas ................L 23-13Oct. 9, 1925 Abilene ..........................W 13-0Nov. 18, 1926 Canyon, Texas ...............W 19-6Oct. 29, 1927 Canyon, Texas ................L 13-6Nov. 17, 1928 Abilene ..........................W 19-12Oct. 12, 1929 Abilene ..........................W 15-0Oct. 11, 1930 Canyon, Texas ................L 16-7Oct. 30, 1931 Abilene ..........................W 41-0Oct. 28, 1932 Canyon, Texas ................L 12-0Sept. 27, 1947 Abilene ..........................W 13-7Sept. 25, 1948 Canyon, Texas ................L 41-19Oct. 25, 1952 Canyon, Texas ................L 20-18Nov. 9, 1957 Canyon, Texas ................L 12-2Nov. 8, 1958 Canyon, Texas ...............W 28-21Sept. 4, 1982 Canyon, Texas ...............W 33-29Sept. 10, 1983 Canyon, Texas ...............W 28-3Oct. 12, 1984 Canyon, Texas ................L 14-10Sept. 7, 1985 Abilene ..........................W 25-19Nov. 22, 1986 Abilene ...........................L 32-28

Nov. 21, 1987 Canyon, Texas ...............W 27-17Nov. 12, 1988 Abilene ..........................W 51-37Nov. 11, 1989 Canyon, Texas ...............W 38-20Nov. 10, 1990 Abilene ..........................W 24-22Oct. 22, 1994 Abilene ..........................W 51-50Nov. 11, 1995 Canyon, Texas ...............W 21-14Nov. 16, 1996 Abilene ..........................W 26-3Nov. 15, 1997 Canyon, Texas ................L 20-0Nov. 14, 1998 Abilene ..........................W 36-29 (2ot)Nov. 13, 1999 Canyon, Texas ................L 21-9Nov. 11, 2000 Abilene ...........................L 31-30Nov. 10, 2001 Canyon, Texas ...............W 34-31Nov. 16, 2002 Abilene ..........................W 35-31Nov. 15, 2003 Canyon, Texas ...............W 34-27Oct. 16, 2004 Canyon, Texas ...............W 27-24Oct. 15, 2005 Abilene ...........................L 40-24Oct. 19, 2006 Canyon, Texas ...............W 49-33Nov. 18, 2006 * Canyon, Texas .............L 30-27 (ot)Oct. 20, 2007 Abilene L 41-31Oct. 18, 2008 Canyon, Texas ...............W 52-35Nov. 22, 2008 ** Abilene .....................W 93-68Oct. 17, 2009 Abilene ...........................L 32-21Nov. 6, 2010 Canyon, Texas ...............W 41-34Oct. 15, 2011 Abilene ..........................W 28-18Oct. 13, 2012 Canyon, Texas ................L 36-0

* NCAA II first-round playoff game ** NCAA II second-round playoff game

Western Oregon (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Oct. 1, 2011 Abilene ..........................W 51-35

Western State, Colo. (1-0)H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Oct. 16, 1948 Abilene ..........................W 39-14

Wichita State, Kan. (0-1)H: 0-0 / A: 0-1Oct. 18, 1947 Wichita, Kan. .................L 7-0

Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1-0)NAIA Division I National Semifinals

H: 1-0 / A: 0-0Dec. 3, 1977 Abilene ..........................W 35-7

Youngstown State (2-0)H: 1-0 / A: 1-0Oct. 23, 1954 Youngstown, Ohio .......W 26-20Nov. 19, 1955 Abilene ..........................W 25-12



ACU All-Time Series RecordsNCAA Division I-FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision)Opponent W L T Streak Last ACU Win Last Opp. WinArizona State ..........................1 0 0 ACUw1 1947 (13-7)Arkansas ..................................0 1 0 UAw1 1948 (40-6)Arkansas State ........................2 9 1 ASUw1 1972 (3-0) 1973 (56-46)Florida State ............................2 1 0 FSUw1 1957 (34-7) 1954 (13-0)Fresno State ............................2 2 0 ACUw2 1963 (32-29) 1961 (21-7)Georgia State ..........................0 1 0 GaStw1 2014 (38-37)Hawaii ......................................0 1 0 HUw1 1980 (41-0)Louisiana-Lafayette ...............2 1 0 SLUw1 1959 (14-12) 1972 (35-14)Louisiana Tech ........................0 2 0 LTw2 1972 (35-12)Memphis ..................................0 3 1 MSUw3 1961 (35-0)New Mexico State ..................0 1 0 NMSUw1 2013 (34-29)North Texas .............................8 15 1 UNTw7 1963 (20-6) 1994 (48-0)Southern Methodist...............0 1 0 SMUw1 1925 (52-7)Southern Mississippi ..............0 9 0 USMw9 1962 (30-0)Texas Christian ........................0 2 0 TCU w2 1930 (62-0)Texas-El Paso ...........................3 2 0 ACU w2 1959 (28-22) 1956 (20-0)# Texas State .........................14 7 3 ACUw1 1986 (38-24) 1983 (54-13)Texas Tech ...............................3 6 0 TTU w4 1929 (7-3) 1949 (20-0)Troy (Ala.) ................................2 0 0 ACU w2 2014 (38-35)

NCAA Division I-FCS (Football Championship Subdivision)Opponent W L T Streak Last ACU Win Last Opp. WinAlcorn State ............................0 2 0 ASUw2 1989 (31-21)California-Davis ......................0 2 0 UCDw2 2002 (34-17)Dayton .....................................0 1 0 Daytonw1 1964 (21-14)Drake ......................................1 4 0 Drakew1 1970 (33-13) 1971 (34-17)Elon College ............................1 0 0 ACUw1 1973 (42-14)Illinois State ............................0 1 0 ISUw1 2013 (31-17)Montana ..................................0 1 0 UMw1 1984 (42-28)Northern Arizona ...................0 3 0 NAUw3 2014 (27-21)Northern Colorado ..............10 4 1 UNCw4 1986 (27-20) 1991 (20-0)Prairie View A&M ...................3 0 0 ACUw3 2013 (65-45)Sacramento State ...................0 2 0 CS-Sacw2 1992 (57-9)Southeast Missouri.................1 1 0 ACUw1 1986 (30-3) 1985 (44-30)Tennessee-Chattanooga .......2 8 1 TC w6 1959 (3-0) 1966 (45-8)Tennessee Tech .......................1 0 0 ACU w1 1987 (40-31)Youngstown State ..................2 0 0 ACU w2 1955 (25-12)

Southland ConferenceOpponent W L T Streak Last ACU Win Last Opp. Win*Central Arkansas ..................2 5 1 ACUw1 2014 (52-35) 2003 (30-12)Houston Baptist ......................2 0 0 ACUw2 2014 (59-14)Incarnate Word ......................5 1 0 ACUw1 2014 (21-0) 2013 (34-31)Lamar .......................................7 10 0 Lamarw3 1970 (42-27) 2014 (24-21)McNeese State ........................0 2 0 McNw2 2014 (31-20)Northwestern State (La.) ......5 4 0 NWStw2 1983 (20-17) 2014 (34-10)Sam Houston State ...............12 8 1 SHSUw2 1983 (27-20) 2014 (38-21)Stephen F. Austin ...................9 6 0 ACUw1 2014 (37-35) 1999 (51-34)Southeastern Louisiana .........1 1 0 SELAw1 1971 (28-7) 1972 (14-10)

NCAA Division IIOpponent W L T Streak Last ACU Win Last Opp. WinAdams State ............................2 0 0 ACUw2 1994 (40-7)# Angelo State ......................20 28 1 ASUw1 2011 (31-17) 2012 (28-23)Arkansas Tech .........................1 0 0 ACUw1 1969 (35-17)Cal State-Los Angeles ............0 1 0 CS-LAw1 1966 (23-7)Cameron ..................................4 5 0 ACUw1 1992 (12-7) 1991 (10-3)Central Missouri .....................0 1 0 UCMw1 ! 2010 (55-41)Central Oklahoma ..................8 11 1 UCOw1 2006 (24-18) 2007 (27-17)Chadron State .........................0 1 0 CSCw1 ! 2007 (76-73)Delta State (Miss.) ..................1 0 0 ACUw1 2012 (34-28)East Central Okla. ...................7 4 0 ACUw3 2010 (47-7) 2001 (37-17)# Eastern New Mexico .........23 11 0 ACUw5 2012 (59-17) 2005 (33-30)Fort Lewis, Colo. .....................2 0 0 ACUw2 2009 (58-10)Harding ...................................1 0 0 ACUw1 1976 (22-12)# Mesa State ...........................0 0 0 ACUw1 ! # 2007 (56-12) # Midwestern State ..............18 7 1 MSUw2 2010 (31-28) 2012 (35-31)New Haven ..............................1 1 0 NHw1 1994 (27-16) 1995 (33-7)New Mexico Highlands ..........2 2 0 ACUw1 2013 (52-28) 1996 (32-20)

North Alabama .......................0 1 0 UNAw1 2011 (23-17)# Northeastern State .............5 1 0 ACUw5 2010 (43-13) 2000 (48-28)Northwest Missouri St. ..........2 2 1 NWw1 2009 (19-14) ! 2009 (35-10)Northwest Oklahoma ............6 0 0 ACUw6 1982 (38-6)Pittsburg State ........................0 1 0 PSUw1 2013 (28-20)# Southeastern Oklahoma ....4 5 0 ACUw2 2009 (33-14) 2005 (42-24)# Southwestern Oklahoma ...9 1 0 ACUw1 2010 (47-17) 1930 (13-0)# Tarleton State ....................19 12 4 TSUw1 2012 (34-31) 2013 (41-34, 2ot) TX A&M-Commerce .............40 27 1 ACUw5 2012 (24-17) 2004 (37-17)# TX A&M-Kingsville ............14 32 1 TAMKw1 2011 (42-34) 2012 (16-13)Washburn ................................1 1 0 WUw1 2010 (34-26) ! 2011 (52-49)West Alabama ........................1 0 0 ACUw1 2012 (22-16, ot)West Texas A&M...................28 18 0 WTAMw1 2011 (28-18) 2012 (36-0)Western New Mexico .............3 0 0 ACU w3 1993 (24-10)Western Oregon .....................1 0 0 ACUw1 2011 (52-35)Western State (Colo.) ............1 0 0 ACU w1 1948 (39-14)

NCAA Division IIIOpponent W L T Streak Last ACU Win Last Opp. WinAustin College ...................... 11 7 1 ACUw4 1953 (25-13) 1949 (27-14)Dallas .......................................1 2 0 DUw1 1923 (19-0) 1925 (13-3)Gustavus Adolphus ................1 0 0 ACUw1 1950 (13-7)Hardin-Simmons .....................3 0 0 ACUw3 1963 (21-7)Howard Payne ......................33 18 2 ACUw12 1986 (41-22) 1974 (42-21)McMurry ................................26 15 0 ACUw5 2013 (60-17) 1968 (16-3)Mississippi College .................0 1 0 MCw1 1994 (21-7)Southwestern .........................9 3 1 ACUw4 1950 (7-6) 1939 (26-7)Sul Ross ..................................10 5 0 ACU w7 1975 (49-14) 1936 (12-0)Texas Lutheran .......................1 0 0 ACU w1 1987 (37-22)Trinity ....................................13 11 1 TU w1 1970 (20-15) 1971 (27-14)

NAIAOpponent W L T Streak Last ACU Win Last Opp. WinLangston .................................1 0 0 ACUw1 1973 (34-6)Wisconsin-Stevens Pt. ............1 0 0 ACU w1 1977 (35-7)

OtherOpponent W L T Streak Last ACU Win Last Opp. WinAmarillo ...................................1 0 0 ACUw1 1933 (14-0)Ave Maria (Fla.) ......................1 0 0 ACUw1 2014 (55-14)Breckenridge Elks ...................1 0 0 ACUw1 1924 (13-0)Carswell AFB ...........................0 1 0 CAFBw1 1951 (47-18)Clarendon ...............................3 3 1 ACU w1 1926 (28-7) 1924 (3-0)Concordia (Ala.) .....................1 0 0 ACUw1 2013 (84-6)Daniel Baker .......................... 11 9 3 ACUw4 1941 (48-0) 1937 (3-0)Dixie .........................................0 1 0 Dixiew1 1933 (6-0)Greenville Wesley ...................0 1 0 GWw1 1919 (68-3)Lubbock Flyers ........................1 0 0 ACUw1 1942 (12-0)Meridian ..................................2 0 0 ACUw2 1923 (35-0) Midland College .....................2 0 0 ACUw2 1921 (7-0)Nebraska-Omaha ...................2 0 0 ACUw2 1974 (35-9) Oklahoma City ........................0 1 0 OCUw1 1930 (40-14)Pensacola Naval ......................1 0 0 ACUw1 1948 (21-0)Randolph AFB .........................1 0 0 ACUw1 1922 (70-0)Saint Mary’s ............................1 2 1 ACUw1 1941 (18-14) 1937 (38-0)Segal All-Stars .........................1 0 0 ACUw1 1922 (16-0)Stamford American Legion ...2 0 0 ACUw2 1924 (24-0)Tampa ......................................1 0 0 ACUw1 1949 (38-12) Texas-Arlington ......................7 6 1 UTA w2 1970 (21-7) 1972 (36-22)Texas Military ..........................2 2 0 TM w2 1932 (12-7) 1934 (13-0)Waxahachie College ..............0 1 0 WCw1 1924 (3-2)Wayland Baptist .....................3 1 1 ACU w3 1923 (7-0) 1922 (9-7)Wichita State ..........................0 1 0 WSU w1 1947 (7-0)

* forfeit to Central Arkansas # vacated victory in 2007 ! NCAA II playoff game

FOOTBALLHISTORY

Special AwardsCo-Head Coaches – Garvin Beauchamp and Wally BullingtonDefensive MVP – Chip Bennett, lb Offensive MVP – Wilbert Montgomery, rb

Offense

First Team

QB – Jim Lindsey (1967-70)RB – Wilbert Montgomery (1973-76)RB – V.T. Smith (1946-48)WR – Johnny Perkins (1974-76)WR – Cle Montgomery (1974-77)WR – Ronnie Vinson (1969-71)TE – Robert McLeod (1957-60)OL – Dan Remsberg (1981-84)OL – Grant Feasel (1979-82)OL – Greg Feasel (1977-79)OL – Wayne Walton (1967-70)OL – Wally Bullington (1949-52)OL – John Layfield (1986-89)

Second Team

QB – Ted SittonRB – Kelly KentRB – Mike Love

RB – Dennis HagamanWR – Arthur CulpepperWR Pat HolderTE – Greg StirmanOL – Keith WagnerOL – Don HarrisonOL – Bob KeyesOL – Les WheelerOL – Robert “Squib” Carruthers

Defense

First Team

DE – James Henderson (1995-98)DT – Junior Filikitonga (1996-97)DT – Bill Clayton (1986-89)DE – Larry Cox (1962-65)LB – Chip Bennett (1966-68)LB – Bernard Erickson (1964-66)LB – Ray Nunez (1974-77)DB – Chuck Sitton (1974-77)DB – Mark Wilson (1980-83)DB – Danieal Manning (2003-05)DB – Mark Jackson (1980-83)

Second Team

DE – Victor RandolphDT – Kenny Davidson

DT – Chip MartinDE – Mike CapshawLB – Ryan BoozerLB – Jay JonesLB – Mike FunderburgDB – Victor BurkeDB – Justin LucasDB – Glenn LabhartDB – Travis Horne

Specialists First Team

PK – Eben Nelson (2001-014)P – Leondus Fry (1953-56)Return Specialist – Danieal Manning (2003-05)Utility – Theo Powell (1924-27)Utility – Clint Longley (1971-73)

Second Team

PK – Ove JohanssonP – Johnny PerkinsReturn Specialist – V.T. SmithUtility – Alton GreenUtility – E.J. “Tiny” Moore


Wildcat All-Century Team (Selected in 2005)

Wildcat All-Decade Teams2000s (2000-09)OffenseBilly Malone, QBBernard Scott, RBEric Polk, RBJohnny Knox, WRJerale Badon, WREdmond Gates, WRKendrick Holloway, TETony Washington, OLNathan Young, OLSam Collins, OLBritt Lively, OLJoseph Thompson, OLTrevis Turner, OLRoyland Tubbs, OLMatt Adams, PK

DefenseClayton Farrell, DEDevian Mims, DTBarrett Allen, DTAston Whiteside, DERyan Boozer, LBCody Stutts, LBFred Thompson, LBDanieal Manning, DBDawon Gentry, DBKendrick Walker, DBTony Harp, DBBrad Raphelt, P

1990s (1990-99)OffenseJohn Frank, QBDavid Bennett, RBCody Walton, RBAngel Alvarez, WRSean Grady, WRChris Thomsen, TEKeith Wagner, OL

Adrian Eaglin, OLBrandon Avants, OLVictor Diaz, OLRicqui Blanco, OLMichael Freeman, PK

DefenseJames Henderson, DEJunior Filikitonga, DTRichard Wooten, DTVictor Randolph, DERyan Boozer, LBJody Brown, LBJay Jones, LBVictor Burke, DBKeith Graham, DBJustin Lucas, DBSelwyn Dews, DB

1980s (1980-89)OffenseLoyal Proffitt, QBAnthony Thomas, TBGerald Todd, FBArthur Culpepper, WRQuinton Smith, WRSteve Thomas, TEGrant Feasel, CScott McCall, OGTravis Wells, OGEddie DeShong, OGDan Remsberg, OTJohn Layfield, OTMartin Perry, PK

DefenseBill Clayton, DLMark McIntyre, DLKenny Davidson, DLRichard Flores, DLDan Niederhofer, DLMike Funderburg, LBSteve Freeman, LB

Jim Tuttle, LBJesse Bonner, DBMark Wilson, DBJasper Davis, DBLoyal Proffitt, P

1970s (1970-79)OffenseClint Longley, QBJohn Mayes, QBWilbert Montgomery, TBKelly Kent, FBJohnny Perkins, WRCle Montgomery, WRGreg Stirman, TEJim Flannery, OLMike Layfield, OLBob Harmon, OLDon Harrison, OLGreg Feasel, OL

DefenseMike Lively, DLChip Martin, DLRaymond Crosier, DLChuck Lawson, DLRay Nunez, LBPhil Martin, LBReuben Mason, LBChuck Sitton, DBGlenn Labhart, DBTravis Horn, DBMike Belew, DB

1960s (1960-69)OffenseJim Lindsey, QBDennis Hagaman, RBPat Holder, WBMike Love, FB

Ronnie Vinson, WRBill Lockey, WRBob Rash, OLWayne Walton, OLLarry Curtis, OLWade McLeod, OLBob Keyes, OL

DefenseLarry Cox, DLRon Anders, DLJerry Turner, DLMike Capshaw, DLJack Kiser, DLLarry Parker, LBBernard Erickson, LBChip Bennett, LBTommy Young, DBBuddy Rawls, DBEddy Mendl, DB

1950s (1950-59)Ted Sitton, QBPaul Goad, FBJerry Mullins, RBJimmy Hirth, RBWally Bullington, CBob Bailey, G“Sonny” Cleere, G Les Wheeler, TJohnny Phillips, TRay Hansen, EStanley Staples, EVon Morgan, ERobert McLeod, E

1940s (1940-49)“Buster” Dixon, QBAlton Green, FBV.T. Smith, RBBert Brewer, RB

Milford Mason, RBDick Stovall, CCharles Floyd, GE.J. “Tiny” Moore, GWillard Paine, THarry House, TPete Ragus, EL.G. Wilson, E

1930s (1930-39)“Goober” Keyes, QB“Tugboat” Jones, RBBill Maxwell, HBJohnny Owens, HB“Squib” Carruthers, CGarvin Beauchamp, GWesley Cox, GTyson Cox, TGeorge Bech, T“Red” Stromquist, EGene Sosebee, E

1920s (1920-29)Ogle Jones , QBLeslie Cranfill, FBVictor Payne, RBTheo Powell, RBDalton Hill, C“Sad” Sanders, GGeorge Brown, GBuck Bailey, TAlfred Collins, TVirgil Smith, EBrit Pippen, E



ACU in the Postseason

Abilene Christian University

Offense

Single Game First Downs – 30 vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Rushes – 33 vs. Central Missouri (2010)Yards Rushing – 427 vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Passes Attempted – 51 vs. Central Missouri (2010)Passes Completed – 29 vs. Washburn (2011)Yards Passing – 506 vs. Washburn (2011)Touchdown Passes – 6 vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Total Plays – 84 vs. Central Missouri (2010)Total yards – 810 vs. West Texas A&M (2008) Points – 93 vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Kicking Points – 11 vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Touchdowns – 13 vs. West Texas A&M (2008)PATs – 11 vs. West Texas A&M (2008)PAT Attempts – 11 vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Field Goals – 2 vs. vs. Central Missouri (2010); Northwest Missouri State (2008); vs. West Texas A&M (2006); FG Attempts – 3 vs. West Texas A&M (2006)Interceptions – 2 vs. Northwest Missouri State (2008)

Single Game – IndividualRushes – 26, Bernard Scott vs. Northwest Missouri State (2008) Yards Rushing – 292, Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Passes Attempted – 51, Mitchell Gale vs. Central Missouri (2010)Passes Completed – 29, Mitchell Gale vs. Washburn (2011)

Yards Passing – 506, Mitchell Gale vs. Washburn (2011)TD Passes Thrown – 6, Billy Malone vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Passes Caught – 10, Daryl Richardson vs. Washburn (2011)Yards Receiving – 125, Johnny Knox vs. West Texas A&M (2008)TD Passes Caught – 2, Taylor Gabriel vs. Washburn (2011); Johnny Knox vs. Northwest Missouri State (2008) All-Purpose Yards – 353, Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Touchdowns scored – 7, Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (2008)Points scored – 42, Bernard Scott vs. West Texas A&M (2008) PATs – 11, Matt Adams vs. West Texas A&M (2008)PAT Attempts – 11, Matt Adams vs. West Texas A&M (2008) Field Goals – 2, Morgan Lineberry vs. Central Missouri (2010); Matt Adams vs. Northwest Missouri State (2008); Matt Adams vs. West Texas A&M (2006)FG Attempts – 3, Matt Adams vs. West Texas A&M (2006)Points scored kicking – 11, Matt Adams vs. West Texas A&M (2008)

Longest Plays – IndividualRush – 76 yards (TD), Taber Minner vs. West Texas A&M (2006)Pass – 73 yards (TD), Mitchell Gale to Demarcus Thompson vs. Washburn (2011) Punt Return – 18 yards, Darien Williams vs. Washburn (2011); Kendrick Johnson vs. Central Missouri (2010); Chris Morris vs. West Texas A&M (2006) Kickoff Return – 97 yards, Dennis Campbell vs. Midwestern State (2009)Interception Return – 42 yards, Drew Cuffee vs. Central Missouri (2010) Punt – 69 yards, Mark Sprague vs. Midwestern State (2009)Field Goal – 47 yards, Matt Adams vs. Northwest Missouri State (2008)

FOOTBALLHISTORY

1950Refrigerator Bowl • Evansville, Ind.December 2Abilene Christian 13, Gustavus Adolphus 7

1973NAIA Division I PlayoffsSemifinals • AbileneDecember 1Abilene Christian 34, Langston (Okla.) 6

Championship • Shreveport, La.December 8Abilene Christian 42, Elon 14

1976Shrine BowlPasadena, TexasDecember 4Abilene Christian 22, Harding 12

1977NAIA Division I PlayoffsSemifinals • AbileneDecember 3Abilene Christian 35, Wisconsin-Stevens Point 7

Championship • Seattle, Wash.December 10Abilene Christian 24, SW Oklahoma State 7

2006NCAA Division II PlayoffsFirst Round • Canyon, TexasNovember 18West Texas A&M 30, Abilene Christian 27 (ot)

2007NCAA Division II PlayoffsFirst Round • AbileneNovember 17* Abilene Christian 56, Mesa State (Colo.) 12

Second Round • Chadron, Neb.November 24Chadron State 76, Abilene Christian 73 (3 ot)

2008NCAA Division II PlayoffsSecond Round • AbileneNovember 22Abilene Christian 93, West Texas A&M 68

NCAA Division II PlayoffsQuarterfinals • AbileneNovember 29Northwest Missouri State 45, Abilene Christian 36

2009NCAA Division II PlayoffsFirst Round • Wichita FallsNovember 14Abilene Christian 24, Midwestern State 21

NCAA Division II PlayoffsSecond Round • Maryville, Mo.November 21NW Missouri State 35, Abilene Christian 10

2010NCAA Division II PlayoffsSecond Round • AbileneNovember 27Central Missouri 55, Abilene Christian 41

2011NCAA Division II PlayoffsFirst Round • Topeka, Kan.November 19Washburn 52, Abilene Christian 49

* Victory vacated because of NCAA violations


Defense

Single Game – TeamFewest First Downs Allowed – 14 vs. Mesa State (2007); vs. SW Oklahoma State (1977); vs. Harding (1976)Fewest Rushes Allowed – 16 vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1977)Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed – 33 vs. West Texas A&M (2006)Fewest Pass Completions Allowed – 7 vs. SW Oklahoma State (1977)Fewest Yards Allowing Passing – 97 vs. SW Oklahoma State (1977)Fewest Total Plays Allowed – 55, vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1977)Fewest Total Yards Allowed – 218, vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1977)Sacks – 8, vs. Midwestern State (2008)Tackles for Loss – 12, vs. Mesa State College (2007)

Single Game – IndividualInterceptions – 2, Tony Harp vs. Chadron State (2007); E.J. Whitley vs. Mesa State (2007); Harold Nutall vs. SW Oklahoma State (1977); Richard Lepard vs. Langston (1973)Tackles – 15, Cody Stutts vs. Chadron State (2007)Sacks – 2.5, Travis Carpenter vs. West Texas A&M (2006)Tackles for Loss – 3, Thor Woerner vs. Washburn (2011); Travis Carpenter vs. West Texas A&M (2006)

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Single Game – TeamFirst Downs – 41, Chadron State (2007) Rushes – 54, Chadron State (2007) Yards Rushing – 273, Chadron State (2007) Passes Attempted – 64, West Texas A&M (2008)Passes Completed – 42, West Texas A&M (2008)Yards Passing – 595, West Texas A&M (2008)Touchdown Passes – 7, West Texas A&M (2008) Total Plays – 116, Chadron State (2007) Total yards – 721, West Texas A&M (2008) Points – 76, Chadron State (2007) Kicking Points – 14, West Texas A&M (2008) Touchdowns – 9, West Texas A&M (2008) PATs – 8, Chadron State (2007)PAT Attempts – 9, West Texas A&M (2008)Field Goals – 2, West Texas A&M (2008)FG Attempts – 2, West Texas A&M (2008)Interceptions – 3, Chadron State (2007)

Single Game – IndividualRushes – 39, Danny Woodhead, Chadron State (2007)Yards Rushing – 188, Danny Woodhead, Chadron State (2007) Rushing Touchdowns – 4, Justin Cooper, Washburn (2011)Passes Attempted – 63, Keith Null, West Texas A&M (2008)Passes Completed – 42, Keith Null, West Texas A&M (2008)Yards Passing – 595, Keith Null, West Texas A&M (2008) TD Passes Thrown – 7, Keith Null, West Texas A&M (2008) Passes Caught – 14, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M (2008) Yards Receiving – 323, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M (2008)TD Passes Caught – 5, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M (2008)Points scored – 30, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M (2008) Touchdowns scored – 5, Charly Martin, West Texas A&M (2008) PATs – 9, James Chandler, West Texas A&M (2008)

PAT Attempts – 9, James Chadler, West Texas A&M (2008) Field Goals – 2, James Chandler, West Texas A&M (2008)FG Attempts – 2, James Chandler, West Texas A&M (2008) Points scored kicking – 14, James Chandler, West Texas A&M (2008)

Longest PlaysRush – 42 yards, Anthony Stewart, Central Missouri (2010); Fred Hurd, SW Oklahoma State (1977)Pass – 67 yards (TD), Dane Simoneau to Matt Kobbeman, Washburn (2011)Punt Return – 20 yards, Jed Herbian, Chadron State (2007)Kickoff Return – 85 yards (TD), Wayne McKnight, West Texas A&M (2008) Interception Return – 43 yards, DeJuan Beard, Washburn (2011)Punt – 56 yards, Joe Peot, Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1977) Field Goal – 36 yards, James Chandler, West Texas A&M (2008)

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Single Game – TeamFewest First Downs Allowed – 12, Midwestern State (2009)Fewest Rushes Allowed – 27, West Texas A&M (2006)Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed – 89, Harding (1976)Fewest Pass Completions Allowed – 8, Langston (1973)Fewest Yards Allowing Passing – 107, Langston (1973)Fewest Total Plays Allowed – 51, Midwestern State (2009)Fewest Total Yards Allowed – 252, Midwestern State (2009)Sacks – 7, by Washburn (2011)Tackles for Loss – 7.0, by Washburn (2011); by West Texas A&M (2006)

Note: Records for 2007 playoff games for Bernard Scott and Johnny Knox are not included in the statistical totals because of NCAA infractions.



Atlanta Falcons • OT Tom Humphrey (1975) • OL Richard Van Druten (1989)

Baltimore / Indianapolis Colts • OL Grant Feasel (1983)

Baltimore Ravens • RB Bernard Scott (2013)

Chicago Bears • RB Tipp Mooney (1942-46) • DB Danieal Manning (2006-10) • WR Johnny Knox (2009-12) • DE Aston Whiteside (2012) • WR Raymond Radway (2012)

Cincinnati Bengals • LB Bernard Erickson (1969) • LB Chip Bennett (1970-71) • WR Richard Williams (1974) • WR Cleotha Montgomery (1980) • RB Bernard Scott (2009-12)

Cleveland Browns • DT Bob Oliver (1969-70) • OT Tom Humphrey (1973) • WR Taylor Gabriel (2014-present)

Dallas Cowboys • OT Byron Bradfute (1960-61) • QB Clint Longley (1974-75) • OT Keith Wagner (1994) • WR Raymond Radway (2011-12)

Denver Broncos • DT Larry Cox (1966-68) • OT Tom Humphrey (1973) • OL Dan Remsberg (1986-87)

Detroit Lions • C Moose Stovall (1947-48) • RB Wilbert Montgomery (1985)

Green Bay Packers • OT Greg Feasel (1986-87) • DE Chris Reed (1999)

Houston Oilers • TE Robert McLeod (1961-66)

Houston Texans • DB Danieal Manning (2011-14)

Kansas City Chiefs • OT Wayne Walton (1973-74) • OT Tom Humphrey (1974) • OL Richard Van Druten (1988) • RB Charcandrick West (2014-present)

Los Angeles Raiders • WR Cleotha Montgomery (1981-85)

Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams • RB V.T. Smith Jr. (1949-53) • OT Mike Capshaw (1966) • DB Justin Lucas (2004) • RB Daryl Richardson (2012-13) • WR Raymond Radway (2012)

Miami Dolphins • DL Steve Jacobson (1987) • WR Clyde Gates (2011-12)

Minnesota Vikings • OL Grant Feasel (1984-86) • DE Chris Reed (1998)

New England Patriots • WR Richard Williams (1975-76)

New Orleans Saints • OT Mike Capshaw (1967) • WR Ronnie Vinson (1972)

New York Giants • OT Wayne Walton (1971-72) • WR Johnny Perkins (1977-83) • WR Reggie McGowan (1987)

New York Jets • WR Clyde Gates (2012-14) • RB Daryl Richardson (2014-present)

Philadelphia Eagles • RB Wilbert Montgomery (1977-84) • PK Ove Johansson (1977)

Pittsburgh Steelers • OL Trevis Turner (2010)

St. Louis / Arizona Cardinals • DB Mark Jackson (1987) • DB Justin Lucas (1999-2003)

San Diego Chargers • LB Bernard Erickson (1967-68) • QB Clint Longley (1976) • OL Dan Remsberg (1985) • OT Greg Feasel (1988)

San Francisco 49ers • WR Charles Smith (1956) • FB Paul Goad (1956-57)

Seattle Seahawks • OL Grant Feasel (1987-93) • TE James Hill (1999-2001)

Washington Redskins • OL Moose Stovall (1949)

* On an active or practice roster for a full season

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TAYLOR GABRIELCLEVELAND BROWNS

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CHARCANDRICK WESTKANSAS CITY CHIEFS

(2014-PRESENT)

DARYL RICHARDSON NEW YORK JETS (2014-PRESENT)

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The University: A selective four-year private Christian university, ACU is the best at providing exceptional academics in a Christ-centered community. It includes the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Education and Human Services, and Honors; the Graduate School; the Graduate School of Theology; the School of Information Technology and Computing; the School of Social Work; and the School of Nursing. ACU is affiliated with the Churches of Christ and is one of the largest private universities in the Southwest. Academic Programs*: Students may choose from 70 baccalaureate majors that include more than 135 areas of study, 25 master’s degree programs and one doctoral program. Accreditation: Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of ACU. Students: About 4,400 students, including approximately 3,650 undergraduates and 650 graduate students, generally from 51 states and territories, and 37 nations. Location: ACU is in Abilene, Texas, an award-winning city of nearly 120,000 150 miles west of the Dallas and Fort Worth area. Faculty: 247 full-time faculty members with 91 percent of tenure-track faculty holding terminal degrees. ACU has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1.

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Financial Aid*: The average first-year student’s financial aid package for 2013-14 was $24,000, which included a combination of scholarships, grants, work-study and loans. ACU offered more than 2,450 scholarships and grants valued at more than $17.5 million to the entering class of 2014. Graduate Success: Of 2013 graduates, 91 percent were employed or enrolled in graduate or professional school within six months. Specific programs saw even higher employment success, such as teacher education (100 percent) and business (98 percent). The average starting salary for School of Information Technology graduates was $58,250. All 2013 graduates who applied to medical, dental and veterinary schools were accepted, continuing a historical trend for ACU science graduates to achieve placement success at rates nearly double the national average.

International Study: ACU’s Study Abroad programs take students to study in places such as Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Nearly 25 percent of graduating seniors have studied abroad. Campus Technology: ACU is one of the few in the nation to be named an Apple Distinguished School, thanks to its award-winning mobile-learning initiative that helps ensure cutting-edge technology is an integral part of each student’s education. iPads are required of every freshman. The university’s AT&T Learning Studio and Learning Commons, both in Brown Library, provide innovative spaces for students to collaborate and acquire skills to use the latest technology. The campus has full wireless Internet access. Student Organizations: There are about 100 campus organizations in which students can become involved, including social clubs; government; and service, honor and special-interest groups. Health, Wellness and Recreation: The $21 million Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center is a focal point on campus. Designed to encourage wellness of the whole individual – body, mind and spirit – it includes the Weber Medical and Counseling Care Center and is the home of a dynamic intramural program with championship and recreational leagues for students of all interests and abilities.

Athletics: NCAA Division I, Southland Conference. Football (FCS), men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s softball, and women’s soccer. Only four colleges and universities – including UCLA, Stanford and USC – have won more NCAA national team championships than the Wildcats. *For 2015-16 school year.



ee De León was hired as the eighth director of athletics in ACU history on Nov. 13, 2014, taking over the Wildcats’ program after Jared Mosley resigned after a 10-year run to become the president and CEO of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

“After an extensive national search, I believe we’ve found a leader whose commitment to faith influences all aspects of his life and who he is,” ACU president Dr. Phil Schubert said of De León. “Lee also has broad experience in intercollegiate athletics and has been a part of several highly successful NCAA Division I programs. I believe that experience will give him great perspective as we continue to navigate our transition to Division I.

De León becomes the third person to lead Wildcat athletics who didn’t attend Abilene Christian, joining the first director of athletics, A.B. “Bugs” Morris, who served from 1927-69; and Shanon Hays, who served from 2002-03. But the native of Houston is excited to be back in Texas and specifically at ACU.

“I feel so blessed and honored to serve as the director of athletics here,” De León said. “As soon as I set foot on campus, I knew it was a special place. As a Christian university in my home state that recently joined the NCAA Division I ranks, it’s the perfect fit – spiritually, academically and athletically – for my family and me.”

Prior to this new role at ACU, De León was the associate director of athletics for development and executive director of the Lobo Club at the University of New Mexico. While there he was in charge of UNM’s development office for athletics – the Lobo Club – which raises funds for all Lobo teams, programs and student-athletes.

In 2013-14, the club enrolled 4,500 members, the largest total in its 82-year history. De León also managed all facets of a $75 million capital campaign for athletics. In 2013, he led the Lobo Club to its second-highest giving total ever at UNM.

Prior to joining the staff at New Mexico, De León served three years at the University of Arizona, first as the director of annual giving before being promoted to assistant athletics director for major gifts and annual giving. He was involved in all facets of its Wildcat Club, including major gifts and annual fund, while helping the organization enroll a then-record 9,500 members in 2011.

Before his stop in Tucson, Ariz., Lee spent three years at the University of Houston as the assistant director of marketing and later, director of marketing. He led marketing and promotions work for ticketed sports, and managed marketing for football and men’s basketball.

De León also worked at Louisiana State University in 2005 as a marketing assistant for women’s soccer.

After graduating from Notre Dame in 2004, De León earned his master’s degree in sports management from Texas A&M University in 2005. He met his wife, Lacey, at Texas A&M and they have been married seven years and have two sons: Landon and Luke. n

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CORY DRISKILLSenior Associate Director of Athletics

Cory Driskill is in his eighth year at ACU and in December 2014 was promoted to senior associate director of athletics. He was hired in May 2008 as head athletics trainer and was named associate director of athletics for operations in July 2013.

Driskill – who served as the interim director of athletics for a couple of months in 2014 – will take on oversight of the athletics budget, as well as daily operations and overall management in the absence of the director of athletics. He’ll still have a hand in development and fundraising, as well as facility and event management.

He is part of several key campus committees and is in charge of game day operations and event management as well as facilities and facility usage requests and approvals. Football, baseball and men’s and women’s track and field and cross country report to Driskill.

He is a certified and licensed athletics trainer by both the National and Southwest Athletic Trainers Association.

At ACU, Driskill is responsible for overseeing sports medicine and the strength and conditioning program, which includes the evaluations, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries as well as the implementation of drug testing and nutrition programs. Driskill communicates with all team physicians and facilitates a pre-hab program with strength coach Eric Overland.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise and sports sciences from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree in kinesiology from Kansas State University. He worked at KSU from 2003-08 as an assistant and graduate assistant athletics trainer prior to his arrival in Abilene.

Driskill and his wife, Megan, have a son, Cooper, and a daughter, Addison.

LANCE FLEMINGAssociate Director of Athletics for Media Relations

Lance Fleming is in his 18th year on the Wildcats’ staff where he serves as the associate director of athletics for media relations.

At ACU, Fleming is responsible for all aspects of media relations, including stories

and videos appearing on acusports.com. He also is responsible for all event statistics, publications, event broadcasts and webcasts, and logo management. Men’s basketball and women’s volleyball report to Fleming.

A native of Abilene, he is a 1987 graduate of Abilene High School. A 1992 graduate of Abilene Christian, Fleming received a B.A. in mass communication from ACU and was a copy editor, sports writer and news writer for both the Abilene Reporter-News and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

While at ACU, Fleming has been honored by the College Sports Information Directors (CoSIDA) and the Council for

Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).In May 2008 he was awarded the Scoop Hudgins Sports

Information Director of the Year Award for the NCAA Southwest Region by the All-American Football Foundation. In 2010, he wrote and edited the ACU baseball media guide, which earned Best in the Nation accolades in the CoSIDA publication contest.

The Wildcats’ 2008 track and field media guide also earned Best Cover accolades in the CoSIDA Publications contest. The media guide finished third in the CoSIDA national publications contest. In 2006-07, Fleming wrote and edited the baseball media guide, which finished second in the CoSIDA contest, and he collaborated with graphic artist Ben Hernandez on the baseball media guide cover, which was voted best in the nation.

The 2007 track and field media guide finished second in the nation in the CoSIDA Publication Contest. He also wrote and edited the ACU football media guide, which finished seventh.

Fleming has earned several other awards and citations from CoSIDA in both the organization’s publications and writing contests. The 2002 ACU football media guide was voted Best in the Nation, while the 2003 baseball media guide finished second. In 2005, Fleming won the Grant Burger Media Award from the American Volleyball Coaches’ Association as the top volleyball SID in the NCAA Division II Southwest Region.

As a newspaper writer, Fleming won several awards as a reporter in Abilene from the Associated Press Sports Editors Association and the Texas Sports Writer’s Association. He covered Super Bowl XXX in January 1996 between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Fleming is a member of CoSIDA, NACDA, the Football Writers Association of America, the Basketball Writers Association of America, and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, and is a voting member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Big Country Sports Hall of Fame. He also is a member of the Leadership Abilene Class of 2008 and was on the advisory board for the Leadership Abilene Class of 2010. He has served as the president of Cedar Creek Little League and Eastern Little League in Abilene.

He and his wife, Jill, are also the co-founders of the P4X Foundation, which honors the life of their son, Rex, who passed away in November 2012 at the age of 10 after a two-year battle with brain cancer.

The P4X Foundation’s goals are to impact the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families in a positive way, and be a beacon of hope to people in our community. The first goal of the foundation is to provide iTouches and Apple iTunes gift cards to pediatric cancer patients at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

As the foundation progresses and raises more money, it wants to be a resource of help – financially and in other ways – for pediatric cancer patients and their families, as well as others who are struggling with life-altering diseases.

He and his wife, Jill, have been married 18 years and have two other children: a daughter, Ashley, and a son, Ryan.

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LISA GILMOREAssociate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Academics / Senior Woman Administrator

Lisa Gilmore is in her first year as ACU’s associate director of athletics for compliance and academics. She joined the athletics staff in early June 2015 after working the previous 10 years as the University of New Mexico.

At ACU, Gilmore also will serve as the university’s senior woman administrator, and she will be the sport supervisor over women’s basketball, women’s soccer and men’s and women’s tennis. In her role at ACU, she will be in charge of certification of eligibility, Title IX and gender equity issues, internal auditing, ACU’s NCAA annual report, advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and fifth-year scholarships.

Gilmore was at UNM for the last 10 years and in Lobo Athletics for the last seven. She started in the Lobo Center for Student-Athlete Success in 2008 as the academic advisor for soccer, softball, ski and tennis teams. Her duties included assisting with event planning, class scheduling, monitoring NCAA progress reports, providing tutor referrals, and developing and implementing study development plans.

In 2013, she made the switch into compliance where she assisted in the monitoring, interpretation, documenting and investigation of all NCAA, Mountain West, and university rules and regulations.

Gilmore, a Houston native, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and philosophy in 2003 and an MBA in marketing in 2013, both from UNM.

DAVE KINARDAssociate Director of Athletics for External Operations

Dave Kinard joined the ACU Athletics in February 2015 as the program’s first associate director of athletics for external operations.

Kinard oversees all aspects of Abilene Christian athletics marketing, development, ticketing, licensing and branding, and

concessions. He also serves as the liaison between ACU Athletics and Peak Sports Management, ACU University Advancement, and business services. Softball and men’s golf also report to Kinard.

Kinard was Boise State University’s associate athletics director and executive director of the Bronco Athletic Association from 2012-14. He supervised and coordinated the activities of the BAA and ticket office, including its staff, 40-person Board of Directors, and all fundraising, sales and donor/customer experience.

He created strategic plans for the BAA and ticket office, and managed $12 million budgets for both development and the ticket office, which accounted for 60 percent of all athletics revenue. He also implemented a new priority point system, annual donor benefits, communication plan and donor software system for the BAA.

Kinard set an annual fundraising record of $12.4 million

and 4,537 members in 2013, an increase from $10.7 million and 3,900 members, not including a seven-figure planned gift. He also helped Boise State increase annual giving 10 percent without increasing ticket contributions.

Prior to his tenure at Boise State, Kinard worked at Arizona State University where he served as director of the Sun Devil Club Annual Fund. Through identifying, cultivating and soliciting members of the Sun Devil Club, he helped the athletics department reach more than 12,000 members who donated more than $8.6 million in annual fund revenue. He supervised the annual fund development staff, and was the liaison to the ticket service staff to help craft donor communication strategies.

With Kinard’s help, Sun Devil Athletics completed a $32.4 million capital campaign, including practice facilities for football and men’s and women’s basketball, as well as a new sports performance center. He also oversaw the budget and operations of the Student Sun Devil Club, increasing membership from 417 to 4,000.

Prior to his time with the Sun Devils, Kinard worked as manager of sponsorship sales and operations for IMG College-Big Blue Sports Marketing at the University of Kentucky. He was the head liaison between Big Blue Sports Marketing and the Kentucky athletics staff, and developed and managed a comprehensive inventory fulfillment program that included all multimedia rights and media and corporate partners. Kinard personally managed nearly $1 million in corporate sponsorships, in addition to new client revenue and media partners.

Prior to IMG, Kinard began his collegiate career in sports medicine at UCLA, working with the NCAA champion women’s gymnastics team.

Originally from Tulare, Calif., he graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in physiological science in 2003 and went on to earn his master’s in sport management from Kentucky in 2006. He is working on a doctorate in business administration with an emphasis in organizational leadership from the University of Phoenix, and expects to complete the program in August.

He and his wife, Chelsea, were married in February 2014.

JAMES FEENEYAssistant Director of Athletics for Compliance

James Feeney is in his first year as assistant director of athletics for compliance, joining the ACU staff in May 2015 after two years as the compliance coordinator at Cal State-East Bay He is responsible for coordinating eligibility (initial, transfer,

continuing), NLI and conference letters-of-intent.Feeney was a recipient of the California Collegiate Athletics

Association’s 2013-14 Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) grant. He previously worked as a compliance intern at Cal Poly Pomona for the 2012-13 academic year.

He is a native of Modesto, Calif., who attended Big Valley Christian High School. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature.

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He earned his M.A. in coaching and athletic ddministration from Concordia University, Irvine in 2014.

As a student-athlete at Azusa Pacific, Feeney competed in the triple jump for four years on the men’s track and field team. He stayed on a jump coach for the 2012-13 season and coached three NCCAA national championship teams and the individual women’s national triple jump champion.

CHRIS MACALUSOAssistant Director of Media Relations

Chris Macaluso is in his fifth year as the assistant director of media relations. Prior to his arrival in Abilene, he served in similar capacties at Pepperdine University, Purdue University and the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Macaluso began his media relations career in 2000 with the Cincinnati Reds after graduating from Penn State University with a degree in journalism.

He and his wife, Dr. Suzie Macaluso, have been married seven years. She is an assistant professor and director of the ACU sociology program

Chris and Suzie have a daughter, Caroline, and reside in Abilene.

CHRIS BALLARDDirector of Academics

Former graduate assistant football coach Chris Ballard in his first year as director of academics for Wildcat athletics. Ballard – who recently served as transfer admissions counselor and student-recruiting manager in ACU’s Office of Admissions – began his new duties March 2.

He is responsible for developing, coordinating and carrying out academic success programs and services offered to ACU student-athletes, as well as all academic counseling and advising services.

Ballard coordinates with the ACU registrar and Garvin on the eligibility of certification for Wildcat student-athletes. He also works on the collection and analysis of student-athlete academic data and other departmental and university-wide projects and initiatives.

He served as a graduate assistant for the Wildcat football team in 2011 and 2012 while working on his master’s degree.

Ballard graduated from ACU in December 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science and then earned his master’s in education and recreation management from Hardin-Simmons University in May 2013.

He and his wife, Aubrey, have one daughter, Landry.

RANDY CARTERGeneral Manager / Wildcat Sports Properties

Randy Carter is in his first year at ACU as the general manager of Wildcat Sports Properties. Carter is employed by Peak Sports Management, but works on the Abilene Christian campus.

Carter, a native of Georgetown, Ky., graduated from Union College in 2010 with a degree in marketing, business administration and business management, and then earned his master’s degree in business administration from Holy Names University in 2012.

After finishing his playing career, he served as an assistant coach on the men’s basketball team at Holy Names from 2010-13. He worked as recruiting coordinator, along with coordinating strength and conditioning workouts and player development workouts.

Carter left Holy Names following the 2012-13 season and joined the coaching staff at Northwest Nazarene University in Boise, Idaho, where he served as an assistant coach for the 2013-14 season.

He began work for Peak Sports MGMT following that season and made the jump to the administrative side of collegiate athletics, moving to Conway, Ark., to become Peak’s account executive working with the University of Central Arkansas.

After that eight-month assignment, Carter was promoted to general manager of corporate sales and acquired ACU as a new client. Carter moved to Abilene in late 2014 and serves as the contact for all ACU corporate sales.

LINDSEY MORILLESponsorship Coordinator / Wildcat Sports Properties

Lindsey Morille is in her first year as sponsorship coordinator of Wildcat Sports Properties. She is employed by Peak Sports Management but works on the ACU campus.

Morille’s responsibilities include the sales, development and fulfillment/activation of

corporate sponsorships.She previously worked in the Louisiana State University

Athletics Ticket Office and on the LSU Athletics event management team.

A native of Katy, Morille graduated from LSU in May 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports administration. She is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Woman Athletics Administrators and received a scholarship to attend the NACWAA Women’s Leadership Symposium in 2015.




SCOTT HADDINGExternal Operations Assistant

Scott Hadding is in his first year for athletics, as an assistant in external operations.

Part of Hadding’s duties include marketing for ACU athletics, coordinating Game Day events for all Wildcat sports teams

Before joining the staff at ACU in June, he served 13 months as a senior athletics marketing and promotions intern at East Carolina University: for six sports: women’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball.

From May 2008 to August 2013, Hadding was assistant athletics director for the Clayton (N.C.) Parks and Recration. He was responsible for the supervision and management of six camp counselors and also assisted the camps with financial and business planning.

Hadding earned his Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology from East Carolina University in 2014, graduating magna cum laude after earning a 3.85 cumulative grade-point average. He then earned a Master of Science in sports management degree from ECU in 2015.

He and his wife, Brandie, were married in June 2015.

TORI CUMMINGSAssistant Academic Advisor

A native of Boise, Idaho, Tori Cummings is in her first year as the assistant academic advisor to director of academics, Chris Ballard.

Cumming graduated from TCU in May 2014 with a B.A. in journalism. She posted a 3.9 grade-point average and earned

University honors. While at TCU, Cummings worked for the TCU athletics media relations office, as well as the campus TV show and the student-media website. She also was a resident assistant for three semesters.

Cummings spent the 2014-15 year working for the Graham (Texas) newspaper covering Graham High School athletics.

WALLY BULLINGTONDirector of Athletics Emeritus

Former ACU director of athletics Wally Bullington re-joined ACUathletics in September 2001 as director of athletics emeritus, and then became the director of athletics in March 2002 when Stan Lambert announced his resignation.He serves the athletics program in a fundraising capacity.

Bullington, elected to the Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor in 1999, served ACU for 39 years as a football player, assistant football coach, head football coach and athletics director before he retired from the university’s athletics staff in 1988.

After graduating from Athens, Ala., High School in 1949, Bullington came to Abilene to play. He was a four-year letterman at then Abilene Christian College, helping to lead the Wildcats to the only undefeated, untied season (11-0 in 1950) in school history. He was named all-Texas Conference in 1950, 1951 and 1952, and received first team all-America honors at center in 1952.

While Bullington was an assistant coach at Abilene High School, the Eagles won three state championships in football. When he took over the helm at Abilene High, he led his team to an outstanding record of 40-19-1 in six years (1960-65).

And in nine years as the head football coach at Abilene Christian (1968-76), his teams had a 62-32-2 record.

Four of his nine teams were nationally ranked, he coached ACU to its first NAIA Division I national championship, and coached six first team all-America players, including eventual all-pro running back Wilbert Montgomery.

In 1969, Bullington became the school’s athletics director and presided over the Wildcats’ transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II. While Bullington was the athletics director, ACU won 17 national titles, including another football championship in 1977, and 41 Lone Star Conference titles.

The former Wildcat was inducted to the ACU Sports Hall of Fame in 1993 for his service to the university.

GRANT BOONEVoice of the Wildcats

Grant Boone is in his eighth full season as the “Voice of the Wildcats,” a role he’s had on a full-time basis since 2008. However, he first started calling ACU games as a student in 1991.

Aside from continuing to broadcast ACU athletics events, Boone writes “Grant

Me This,” an athletics column for the ACU Today magazine blog, promotes all ACU social media platforms, serves as the host of the Ken Collums Show on TV and the ACU Coaches’ Show on radio, and serves as the emcee for all major athletics events.

Since graduating from ACU in 1991 with a degree in journalism and mass communication, Boone has covered the world’s biggest sporting events for a variety of national networks, including CBS Sports, ESPN, Turner Sports, Golf Channel, Fox Sports, PGA Tour Radio, and other national TV and radio networks. In 2012, he was the play-by-play voice for Naval Academy home football games on CBS College Sports Network. Since 2009, he has anchored online coverage of the Masters and PGA Championship for CBS Sports.

Boone’s career in network television and radio earned him the 2001 Gutenberg Award for excellence in journalism, the highest honor given by ACU’s JMC department. And in 2013, he was named outstanding broadcaster of the year by the Lone Star Conference.

He and his wife, Amy, a 1992 ACU graduate, have three children: Andrew, Nick and Anna Claire.

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ACU Head Coaches

KEITHBARNIER

Track and Field and Cross Country3rd season at ACU

JASONBIBLER

Volleyball5th season at ACU

(2nd as head coach)

BRITTBONNEAU

Baseball21st season at ACU

(20th as head coach)

KENCOLLUMS

Football13th season at ACU(4th as head coach)

JOEGOLDING

Men’s Basketball8th season at ACU(5th as head coach)

JULIEGOODENOUGH

Women’s Basketball4th season at ACU

HUTTONJONES

Men’s and Women’sTennis

22nd season at ACU(20th as head coach)

BOBBYREEVES

Softball6th season at ACU

TOMSHAW

Men’s Golf2nd season at ACU

CASEYWILSON

Women’s Soccer15th season at ACU(9th as head coach)



Football (24)• Football (General) • Football Endowment• Lance and Melissa Barrow Football Scholarship• Chip Bennett Football Endowment• Don Cobb Football Scholarship• Ann and A.M. “Tonto” Coleman Scholarship• Bob and Myrt Davidson Lineman Scholarship• Grant Feasel Scholarship • Pat Holder Football Scholarship • Jerry Jones Football Scholarship• Kelly Kent Memorial Athletic Scholarship • Courtney and Elaine King Football Scholarship• Jack Kiser Football Scholarship • Jim Lindsey Football Scholarship• Wilbert Montgomery Football Scholarship • Garry Don Moore Football Scholarship• N.L. “Nick” and Helen Nicholson Endowed Football Scholarship• Robert Orr Football Scholarship• Steve Paxton Football Scholarship• Chuck Sitton Football Scholarship • Jack Stites Football Scholarship • Everett Treadway Football Scholarship • Wayne Walton Football Scholarship • Jerry Wilson Football Scholarship

General Athletics (11)• Paul Goad Scholarship• A.B. Morris Coaching Scholarship • Gene and Ruth Stallings Coaching Excellence Scholarship• Wally Bullington Scholarship• Eck Curtis and Maurine Agnes Curtis Scholarship • Dee and Lila Nutt Scholarship • Ruth Shipp Beaver Scholarship • Rex and Irene Klepper Scholarship • Jon Harlow Memorial Scholarship• Barbara and Randy Nicholson Scholarship• Rex Fleming Scholarship

Baseball (12)• Gary and Sylvia McCaleb Baseball Scholarship • Sisco Family Scholarship • Roy Douglas Churchill Scholarship• Lonestar Baseball Scholarship

• Britt Paty Baseball Scholarship • J.E. Shipp Jr. Memorial Scholarship• Nolan Ryan Encouragement Scholarship• Justin Boot Company Scholarship • Sam Carpenter Scholarship• Bobby Murcer Scholarship• O’Dell-Knight-Hooker Glove Man Scholarship • Al and Dottie Scott Memorial Scholarship

Men’s Basketball (6)• 1963-64 Men’s Basketball Scholarship • Basketball (General)• William J. Teague Point Guard Scholarship• Raby and James E. “Jim” Womack Basketball Scholarship• Tommy and Martha Morris Basketball Scholarship • Stone Family Basketball Scholarship

Golf (7)• Golf (General)• Buddy Colston Memorial Golf Scholarship• Vince Jarrett Golf Scholarship• Larry Nichols Golf Scholarship• John Franklin Memorial Golf Scholarship • John T.L. Jones Scholarship • Byron and Louise Nelson Scholarship

Tennis (7)• Judy Kniffen Clardy Scholarship (women only)• Richard and Lois Fuller Scholarship• Janice and John T.L. Jones Scholarship• Tennis Foundation Scholarship• Bill and Nancy McMinn Scholarship• Amelia Newlen Scholarship• Larry Fatheree Tennis Endowment

Women’s Basketball (2) • Rebecca Morris Scholarship• Glenn L. Wallace Scholarship

Track and Field (1)• Oliver Jackson Scholarship Softball (1)• Owen T. “Skipper” Shipp Scholarship

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he recent exciting announcement at ACU of record-setting individual ($30 million) and collective ($55 million) gifts to the $75 million “Vision in Action” initiative will improve our students’ experience in dynamic, memorable ways.

Our respected programs in the sciences and humanities will soar even higher in the new Halbert-Walling Research Center and the Onstead Science Center, and in a renovation of Bennett Gymnasium as labs and classrooms for our engineering and physics program.

ACU graduates already are accepted to medical and dental school at a rate double the national average, so we anticipate even greater success preparing the next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals.

Our legendary track and field and fast-rising women’s soccer programs will prosper in the new Elmer Gray Stadium. And fans will enjoy new Wildcat Stadium, where ACU will play NCAA Division I football on Anthony Field, dramatically expanding opportunities for building community. The Wildcats are scheduled to begin playing in their new stadium in 2017, pending the completion of fundraising.

We are grateful to thoughtful donors who believe in our mission and invest in tomorrow’s leaders. And we look forward to a brightfuture of serving churches by sending them talented graduates, anchored in their faith and ready to make a real difference in the world. n

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Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center – One of ACU’s newest buildings is the 113,000-square-foot, $21 million Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center, which opened in September 2011. A renovation and expansion of the previous Gibson Health and Physical Education Center, the Money Center is adjacent to Moody Coliseum and is the home of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, the intramurals program, and a fitness center to meet the needs of ACU’s students, faculty and staff. It includes four gymnasiums, a six-lane, Olympic-style lap pool and a leisure pool, bouldering wall, racquetball courts, exercise studios, an eighth-mile track, a Human Performance Lab, classrooms, and counseling and medical clinics.

Powell Fitness Center – Wildcat student-athletes train in the Powell Fitness Center, which opened in 1993 and was renovated in the spring and summer of 2007, when the size of the facility doubled to more than 8,000 square feet. Included in the center are free weights, cable weights, hammer strength equipment, cardio exercise machines, and other equipment.

Teague Special Events Center – The Teague Special Events Center was dedicated in February 1999 and houses the football offices, locker room, training room facilities, and a large room with three indoor tennis courts. The football locker room, refurbished before the 2006 season with new flooring and lockers, also is in the Teague Center. The facility can seat up to 1,000 people for banquets, and has been the host to luncheons featuring former UCLA head basketball coach John Wooden and the late former PGA legend Byron Nelson.

Moody Coliseum – Moody Coliseum is in its 46th year of hosting basketball at ACU, with the first men’s game there on Feb. 27, 1968. The women’s team began playing in Moody in 1971. The coliseum seats 4,000 for basketball and volleyball.

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Shotwell Stadium – The Wildcats began playing football at Shotwell Stadium in 1960, and the 2015 season will be their 56th season in the facility, which is owned and operated by the Abilene Independent School District. The stadium has undergone some major renovation in the last several years, including the addition before the 2012 season of a SafePlay turf field. In July 2007, a new scoreboard with digital video capabilities was added to the north end of the stadium. New dressing facilities on the south end and new restrooms on the north end were added to the stadium prior to the 2005 season. The first nationally televised game in Shotwell was Aug. 27, 2009, when CBS College Sports broadcast a showdown the Wildcats hosted with Northwest Missouri State in each team’s season opener.

Crutcher Scott Field – When Abilene Christian made the decision to bring baseball back to campus in February 1990, the administration made a commitment to construct a first-class playing facility. What ACU built is one of the finest facilities in college baseball. The 4,000-seat, lighted Crutcher Scott Field is home to the Wildcats. Bleachers and lights were added before the 1992 season, and prior to the 1995 season the seating capacity was increased to 4,000, and the press box was added. The home clubhouse was added before the 1997 season. The dimensions of the field are 335 feet down the lines, 380 feet to the power alleys and 400 to center field.

Wells Field – Wells Field will serve as the Wildcats’ softball home for the 19th season in 2015. It was officially dedicated March 29, 1997, as A.E. “Poly” and Zieta Wells Field. The lighted stadium seats approximately 600 fans. A ground-level press box on the first base side was added before the 2012 season.

Eager Tennis Center – ACU has one of the finest tennis facilities in NCAA Division I in the Eager Tennis Center. The facility features 10 courts, which have played host to numerous Lone Star Conference, NCAA Division II regional and high school tournaments. In August 2001, the university announced that a new pavilion would be named for the most successful tennis coach in school history and his wife. Construction on the Judi and Cecil Eager Tennis Pavilion began in Fall 2001 and was completed in time for the Fall 2002 season. Eager served as the ACU men’s and women’s tennis coach for 12 years (1977-83 and 1986-90). The pavilion has covered seating (approximately 175 seats, including some chairback seating) and is located west of the four championship courts and east of the Teague Special Events Center.

Elmer Gray Stadium – In April 2015, the legendary ACU track and field program christened its new home by hosting Texas Tech and TCU in the second

Wes Kittley Invitational. The new Elmer Gray Stadium was completed in late March 2015 and hosted its first meet a few weeks later. The purple track will be the new home to one of the most storied track and field programs in collegiate history. It also will serve as the new home to ACU’s burgeoning women’s soccer program. The Wildcats have finished above .500 in each of their first two seasons in the Southland Conference and would have qualified for the conference’s post-season tournament if they had been eligible for the postseason. n

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ACU in the Southland Conference

hen ACU made the move from the Texas Conference to the Southland Conference in 1963, it did so as a founding member, along with Arkansas State University, Lamar University, The University of Texas-Arlington and Trinity University. ACU enjoyed great success in the league, most notably in men’s basketball, men’s track and field and cross country, and football. In 1972 – ACU’s last year in the league – the Southland was composed of ACU, Arkansas State, Lamar, Louisiana Tech University, Texas-Arlington, Trinity, and the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

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espite not being a member of the Southland Conference for almost four decades, Wildcats still appear in the league’s football, men’s basketball, cross country, and track and field record books.

Prior to the 2011 season, former ACU quarterback Jim Lindsey still ranked fifth in Southland history with 8,521 career passing yards and ninth in total offense with 8,385 yards. Lindsey was a three-time first team all-Southland quarterback, and at the end of the 1972 season, the most prolific passer in NCAA history. Prior to the 2011 season, former ACU wide receiver Pat Holder still ranked 10th in Southland history with 155 receptions. In football, six student-athletes who played for ACU during its Southland history were drafted into the NFL, 15 were named first team

all-Southland and three were named first team all-America.

The ACU men’s basketball team won Southland championships in 1964-65, 1965-66

and 1967-68. Former Wildcats John Ray Godfrey and Ronnie Hearne are two of only 17 players in Southland history to be voted first team all-conference three times. Former Wildcat Andrew Prince still ranks third in Southland history in career rebounding

average at 12.1 rebounds per game. ACU still holds the Southland record for field goal percentage (53.7 percent in 1964-65).

The ACU men’s cross country team won seven straight Southland titles from 1964-70,

which is still tied for the second-most titles in league history. The Wildcat men’s cross country team set the Southland record for lowest winning score at the league championship meet with 19 points in 1965. Four different Wildcats won the individual championship between 1964 and 1970.

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AcademicOverview

cademically, ACU incudes the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Education and Human Services, and Honors; the Graduate School; the Graduate School of Theology; the School of Information Technology and Computing; the School of Social Work; and the School of Nursing.

Students may choose from 70 baccalaureate majors that include more than 135 areas of study, 25 master’s degree programs and two doctoral programs. There are more than 247 full-time faculty members with 91 percent of tenure-track faculty holding terminal degrees. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Because of ACU’s strong sense of mission and outstanding academic programs, it attracts high-quality faculty members from around the world. They believe their Christian commitment requires them to excel in their fields of study and to focus on teaching and mentoring students. Experienced and talented professors teach freshmen and conduct research and hands-on learning projects with undergraduate students. Some of the best minds in the world choose to teach at ACU.

ACU students are encouraged to share their time and talents as Christian leaders and volunteers through various service-learning opportunities on the campus, in the community and in other countries. Graduates of ACU are in high demand by employers and graduate programs because they gain knowledge and experience in their majors, and they learn to apply Christian values to their everyday decisions.

Among its top academic programs are:

• arguably the top undergraduate physics program in the world, with unprecedented research opportunities at the nation’s best nuclear physics laboratories in roles typically reserved only for graduate students and physicists with Ph.D.s;• a business college accredited by AACSB International, with graduates whose first-time pass rate on the CPA exam is more than double the national average;• one of only five accredited journalism schools affiliated with a private university (others include Baylor and Brigham Young);• a teacher education program whose graduates are in high demand for their hands-on expertise in bringing mobile-learning technology to the classroom;• an ATS-accredited Graduate School of Theology and an undergraduate Bible, missions and ministry program that has produced more youth ministers than any other U.S. university; and• a well-respected sciences program that prepares graduates who are accepted to medical schools at a rate double the national average.

Abilene Christian is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Its professional schools and academic departments/programs have achieved a variety of top accreditations, including the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE), National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), American Chemical Society (ACS), and others.

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AcademicInnovation

CU’s application of technology to learning has been acclaimed by industry and higher education experts around the world as an example of forward-thinking institutions and organizations. Its Adams Center for Teaching and Learning opened in 1992 in Brown Library, spurring opportunities for innovation, focus and leadership within the community of leaders and emerging leaders among ACU faculty members. The library’s main floor features the Learning Commons, which supports the creation of academic work in a warm, bright and inviting atmosphere. It features multiple computer stations set up for individual and group work, a Writing Center and a Speaking Center.

In Fall 2008, ACU’s mobile-learning initiative made it the first university to provide an Apple iPhone or iPod touch to all incoming freshmen. All faculty and full-time undergraduate students were provided these mobile devices in Fall 2011, integrating technology and learning in and out of the classroom. Today, iPads are required of freshmen.

In March 2011, the AT&T Learning Studio, on the top floor of Brown Library, began providing a curricular laboratory to support student, faculty and staff experiments with new media tools. In Summer 2011, ACU’s K-12 Learning Institute began to help facilitate the training of primary and secondary teachers around the world in using new media and mobile technology for teaching and learning. It includes a prototype classroom overseen by two full-time professionals in ACU’s Department of Teacher Education. n

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raduates of ACU have become best-selling Christian authors, ministers, members of Congress, state judges, big-city mayors, researchers, Hollywood movie producers, teachers and superintendents, top Nashville musicians and music producers, distinguished university professors, business owners, internationally renowned physicians, Pulitzer Prize winners, and winners of Emmy, Telly, Dove, Grammy, Inventor of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards.

• Kent Brantly, M.D., a family medicine physician working as a medical missionary for Samaritan’s Purse, became the first American to survive the Ebola virus disease in 2014 when he contacted it while serving in Monrovia, Liberia. He was later named Time magazine’s Person of the Year for 2014 and one of three Texans of the Year for 2014 by the Dallas Morning News.

• For more than 25 years, Max Lucado has been a best-selling Christian author and minister of the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.• In the last six years, seven ACU alumni have served as university presidents or chancellors. Among them, Dr. Jack Scott is a former chancellor of the California Community College System, which serves 2.6 million students in 109 colleges.

• Two ACU alumni are members of Congress: U.S. Rep. Ted Poe (Houston) and U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn (Los Angeles, Calif.).• Jack Pope is a former chief justice and Jeffrey Boyd is a current justice of the Texas Supreme Court.• B. David Vanderpool, M.D., is former president of the Texas Medical Association.

• Janice Massey, M.D., is a neurologist who serves on the faculty of Duke University Medical School and is vice chair of the Board of Directors for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.• David Dean Halbert is an entrepreneur who

owns Caris, Ltd., a privately held investment partnership. He previously was co-founder, chair, president and CEO of Advance PCS, a highly successful pharmacy benefit management service company.• Tobie Hatfield is director of Nike’s Innovation Kitchen think tank.

Prominent alumni in the coaching profession

Each year, Abilene Christian graduates are coaches of many of the top high school teams in Texas. In December 2011, three alumni led teams to state football titles: Hal Wasson (Class 5A Division I champion Southlake Carroll High School), Kade Burns (Class 1A Division 1 champion Mason High School) and Mark Coley (TAPPS Six-Man Division 1 Abilene Christian High School).

Bob Shipley, whose sons, Jordan and Jaxon have starred at wide receiver at the University of Texas, is the head coach at Belton High School after previous roles at Rotan, Burnet and Brownwood. Wylie High School’s highly successful Hugh Sandifer is former president of the Texas High School Football Coaches Association. Allen Wilson, who recently retired from Dallas Carter High School, won state titles at Paris High School in 1988 and Tyler John Tyler in 1994 during his career. Sam Harrell was the head coach at Ennis High School for 16 seasons, winning Class 4A state titles in 2000, 2001 and 2004.

Wes Kittley, whose teams won 29 NCAA Division II national titles while he was at ACU, is the head track and field coach at Texas Tech University.

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Bobby Morrow won three gold medals in the 1956 Olympics and won the James E. Sullivan Award in 1957 as the nation’s top amateur athlete.

Notable athletics alumni

• Lance Barrow is the Emmy Award-winning coordinating producer of golf and football for CBS Sports.

• Dr. James Womack is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at Texas A&M University who discovered the genome for cattle and won the prestigious Wolf Prize in Agriculture. • Bobby Morrow won three gold medals in the Olympics and was named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year for 1956. In 2005 he was named ACU’s “Athlete of the Century.” Earl Young is an international business entrepreneur who won a gold medal in the 4x400 relay at the 1960 Olympic Games.

• Wilbert Montgomery is an assistant coach for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. Prior to joing the Browns he was an assistant coach for the Baltimore Ravens and the St. Louis Rams. He is a former all-pro running back for the Philadelphia Eagles and was that team’s all-time leader in rushing attempts, rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.

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Former ACU running back Wilbert Montgomery (left) and former ACU offensive lineman Lance Barrow share a laugh before a recent NFL game. Montgomery has coached running backs for the St. Louis Rams, Baltimore Ravens and is now coaching with the Cleveland Browns. Barrow is the Emmy Award-winning executive producer for football and golf at CBS Sports.



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he remarkable success of ACU Wildcat student-athletes through the years is a tribute to the student-athletes, the coaches and the tradition of winning permeating the program. ACU recruits its student-athletes for their academic and spiritual qualities, as well as their abilities in athletics.

ACU’s intercollegiate athletics program began in 1919 when the football and men’s basketball teams were started. Former director of athletics A.B. Morris served as the head football and head men’s basketball coach during his long tenure at ACU. Former football coach A.M. “Tonto” Coleman went on to serve as the commissioner of the famed Southeastern Conference, and former track and field mentor Oliver Jackson coached three-time Olympic gold medalist Bobby Morrow – still called by some the greatest sprinter who ever lived.

Wildcat student-athletes have been blessed by a wealth of some of the top coaches in collegiate athletics, including Bill McClure (track and field), Wally Bullington (football), Dee Nutt (men’s basketball), Burl McCoy (women’s basketball), Wes Kittley (track and field), Don W. Hood (track and field), Don D. Hood (track and field), Brek Horn

(volleyball), Vince Jarrett (men’s golf), and Chris Thomsen (football). Current coaches such as Julie Goodenough (women’s basketball) and Hutton Jones (men’s and women’s tennis), Ken Collums (football), Tom Shaw (men’s golf), and Britt Bonneau (baseball) are at the top of their profession.

No intercollegiate athletics program in the state of Texas – at any level – can claim as many national championships as ACU, which has won 64 team titles since 1952. Of them, 57 have come at the NCAA Division II level, the fifth-most NCAA national championships in history behind only UCLA, Stanford, USC and swimming powerhouse Kenyon College.

ACU’s 54 national titles in track and field are the most in one sport by any university in the country. The Wildcats won 163 Lone Star Conference championships from 1973-2013 and enjoyed some remarkable championship winning streaks. The men’s track and field team won 18 straight LSC championships (27 overall), and the women’s track and field team won each of the first 20 LSC titles before its streak ended in 2004. The men’s cross country team saw its LSC championship streak ended in November 2011 at 20 straight.

ACU student-athletes also have been awarded some of their sports highest individual honors, the most recent in 2008 when running back Bernard

Wes Kittley (’81) and the Wildcat track and field program collected plenty of hardware during the 1990s. Before he left to become the head coach at Texas Tech University in 1997, Kittley’s teams won 29 NCAA Division II track and field championships, the second most in NCAA history.

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Scott won the Harlon Hill Trophy as the top player in NCAA Division II football. That same year, offensive center Sam Collins won the Gene Upshaw Award as the top lineman in NCAA Division II.

In 2007, cross country standout Nicodemus Naimadu became the first athlete in NCAA history – male or female, any level – to win four consecutive individual national championships. In 2009, decathlete Camille Vandendriessche became the first athlete in NCAA history to win three straight individual national championships in the decathlon. One year later, Linda Brivule became the first female in NCAA Division II history to win the individual national championship in the javelin.

ACU’s internationally recognized track and field program has produced world-record holders, more than 20 Olympians, several hundred all-America performers and two Olympic gold medalists. In addition, the program was named the Texas Sports Dynasty of the Century by Texas Monthly magazine in November 1999.

Wildcat teams won 163 Lone Star Conference titles from 1973-2013, more than twice its closest competitor. Also, ACU has produced 32 NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship honorees since 1966.

The Wildcats also are heavily represented in Halls of Fame across the country, the most recent in June 2015 when Jackson and Morrow were elected to the Texas Track and Field Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame.

Morrow is in six different halls of fame: ACU, Drake Relays, U.S. Olympic, U.S. Track and Field, Texas Sports, and Texas Track and Field. Jackson is a member of the Texas Sports and U.S. Track Coaches halls of fame, and more than 50 other former Wildcats are recognized by other such organizations around the nation.

Abilene Christian was the only university in NCAA Division II to have been ranked in the top 15 in each of the first 16 Learfield Directors’ Cup final standings, including second in 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, and 2005-06. The Wildcats finished in the top four in four other seasons. n


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Abilene, Texas

bilene is a dynamic city of nearly 120,000 people who value higher education and the difference it makes in the life of the community. Three private universities call it home (ACU, Hardin-Simmons and McMurry), as well as Cisco College, Texas State Technical College, professional schools from Texas Tech, and the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing.

Because of its central location in our region, Abilene is the destination city for people from many small towns across what we call the “Big Country” for shopping, nice dining, healthcare, entertainment and cultural events. Abilene Regional Airport serves passengers on connecting flights on American Eagle via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, as well as private charters. Interstate 20 and state highways 83, 84, 277 and 36 each intersect Abilene.

Abilene enjoys a bustling convention and special event environment, and is the annual site of numerous state and national rodeo and cutting horse events, plus the West Texas Fair and Rodeo. More than 40 hotels and motels – including Residence Inn by Marriott, Hampton Inn and Suites (2), Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites (3), Comfort Suites, Courtyard by Mariott, Hilton Garden Inn, LaQuinta Inn and Suites (2), Wingate by Wyndham, MCM Eleganté Suites, and Fairfield Inn by Marriott – offer more than 3,100 rooms each night.

Most major chains of restaurants are nearby, including Olive Garden, Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy, Chili’s (2), Cracker Barrel, Cotton Patch Cafe, Logan’s Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Rosa’s Cafe

and Tortilla Factory (2), and Texas Roadhouse; along with most major fast food restaurants and numerous locally and regionally acclaimed eateries featuring barbeque, steaks, Mexican and Chinese menus.

Abilene is 150 miles from Fort Worth, 180 miles from Dallas, 245 miles from San Antonio, 253 miles from Austin, and 368 miles from Houston. The driving distance, in miles, between Abilene and current SLC member institutions:

• 702 – University of New Orleans (New Orleans, La.) • 669 – Southeastern Louisiana State University

(Hammond, La.)• 670 – Nicholls State University (Thibodaux, La.)• 526 – McNeese State (Lake Charles, La.)• 523 – Central Arkansas (Conway, Ark.)• 461 – Lamar University (Beaumont)• 436 – Northwestern State University

(Natchitoches, La.)• 409 – Houston Baptist University (Houston)• 390 – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

(Corpus Christi)• 363 – Stephen F. Austin State State University

(Nacogdoches)• 341 – Sam Houston State University

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Historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene

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Mitchell Gale 2009-12

n 2012, senior quarterback Mitchell Gale became the all-time leading passer in Lone Star Conference and ACU history as he finished his career with 12,109 yards, passing former teammate Billy Malone (12,012 yards from 2005-08) atop both lists.

In the process, Gale also made ACU only the fourth university in NCAA history to have back-to-back starting quarterbacks throw for at least 12,000 yards in a career. The first to do it was Louisiana Tech University with Tim Rattay and Luke McCown from 1997-2003. They were followed by the University of Hawaii with Timmy Chang and Colt Brennan from 2001-07, and the University of Houston with Kevin Kolb and Case Keenum from 2003-11. Malone and Gale from 2005-12 make ACU the latest entrant into the select club.

During his four years as the Wildcats’ starting quarterback, Gale led ACU to 30 victories, three trips to the NCAA Division II playoffs and one LSC title. He currently plays for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

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