ACU beat Tarleton St. 35-31 for UAC title, clinches program's first FCS playoff berth

— Maverick McIvor threw four touchdowns passes, including 1-yarder to Sam Hicks with 19 seconds left and Abilene Christian beat Tarleton State 35-31 Saturday night to win the United Athletic Conference title and clinch a berth in the FCS playoffs for...

McIvor throws late TD pass to Castles to help Abilene Christian beat Austin Peay 35-34

— Maverick McIvor was 25-of-42 passing for 355 yards and three touchdowns, including a 15-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jed Castles on fourth-and-9 with 3:07 to play, Saturday to help Abilene Christian beat Austin Peay 35-34.

McIvor accounts for 3 TDs, Johnson runs for 2 scores; Abilene Christian beats SUU 28-25

— Maverick McIvor was 22-of-31 passing for 306 yards and three touchdowns, Isaiah Johnson ran for two first-half touchdowns and Abilene Christian held on to beat Southern Utah 28-25 on Saturday.

Maverick McIvor throws for 340 yards, 3 TDs and Abilene Christian thwarts Eastern Kentucky 34-20

— Maverick McIvor threw for 340 yards and three touchdowns, leading Abilene Christian to a 34-20 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night.

TJ Smith throws for 4 TDs, runs for 2 more as North Alabama rallies past Abilene Christian 47-34

— TJ Smith threw a pair of touchdown passes to Kobe Warden as North Alabama came from eight-points down late in the third quarter to post a 47-34 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday night.

Maverick McIvor, Nehemiah Martinez lead Abilene Christian over Central Arkansas 41-34

— Maverick McIvor passed for 350 yards and five touchdowns — three of them to Nehemiah Martinez — and Abilene Christian defeated Central Arkansas 41-34 on Saturday in a battle between ranked FCS teams from the United Athletic Conference.

Hicks, McIvor combine for 4 TDs, Abilene Christian cruises past winless Utah Tech 55-30

— Sam Hicks ran for 203 yards and three touchdowns, Maverick McIvor threw two touchdown passes and Abilene Christian beat winless Utah Tech 55-30 on Saturday night.

Wagner throws 2 TD passes, Idaho forces late turnover to beat Abilene Christian 27-24

— Jack Wagner threw two touchdown passes and Idaho forced a late turnover to beat Abilene Christian 27-24 on Saturday night.

What are the longest field goals in college football history?

Ove Johansson kicked the longest field goal in college football history, with a 69-yard zinger. Check out the other top field goals of all time now.

Vaes' last-second, 54-yard field goal gives Abilene Christian 24-22 win over Northern Colorado

— Ritse Vaes kicked a 54-yard field goal as time expired to give Abilene Christian a 24-22 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday to deny the Bears their first win since 2022.

McIvor passes for 297 yards and 3 TDs, Abilene Christian beats West Georgia 38-24

— Maverick McIvor threw two of his three touchdown passes to Nehemiah Martinez I on Saturday night and Abilene Christian beat West Georgia 38-24.

Week 1 recap: Overreactions on Penn State, Clemson, Miami

With one week down, Bill Connelly jumps to conclusions, hands out the Heisman and recaps his favorite games.

Abilene Christian football team involved in bus crash; 4 injured

One player, two coaches and the driver were taken to a hospital for minor injuries after the bus carrying the Abilene Christian football team was involved in a crash.

College football Week 1 schedule: Clemson-Georgia, USC-LSU

Week 1 of the 2024 college football season has arrived. Check out how to watch the games now.

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. North Texas Mean Green: Full Highlights

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs. North Texas Mean Green: Full Highlights

Atlantic Sun, WAC teams pairing up to attempt move to FBS, sources say

Members of the Atlantic Sun and WAC have agreed to form the foundation of a 10-member football-only conference with plans to join the FBS, sources told ESPN.

Gary Gaines, coach made famous by 'Friday Night Lights,' dies at age 73

Gary Gaines, coach of the Texas high school football team made famous by "Friday Night Lights," has died at age 73.

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Sam Houston Bearkats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

The Sam Houston Bearkats (9-0, 5-0 ASUN-WAC) take a nine-game winning streak into a meeting against the Abilene Christian Wildcats (5-5, 1-4 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Abilene Christian Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-5, 1-2 ASUN-WAC) face a fellow ASUN-WAC opponent when they host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (4-4, 1-3 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Abilene Christian Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (4-3, 0-2 ASUN-WAC) take on a familiar opponent when they host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (4-3, 1-2 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Homer Bryce Stadium in a ASUN-WAC clash.

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Lamar Cardinals Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-3, 0-2 ASUN-WAC) host a ASUN-WAC clash against the Lamar Cardinals (1-3, 0-1 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Abilene Christian Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-2, 0-0 ASUN-WAC) and the Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-2, 0-1 ASUN-WAC) play on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Roy Kidd Stadium in a battle of ASUN-WAC foes.

Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Central Arkansas Bears Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 2

The Abilene Christian Wildcats (3-1, 0-0 ASUN-WAC) head into a matchup against the Central Arkansas Bears (1-3, 0-1 ASUN-WAC) on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium on a three-game winning streak.

Lamar Cardinals vs Abilene Christian Wildcats Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for September 25

The Lamar Cardinals (1-1, 0-0 ASUN-WAC) and the Abilene Christian Wildcats (2-1, 0-0 ASUN-WAC) play on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Provost Umphrey Stadium in a clash of ASUN-WAC opponents.

College football today: Week 3 updates, highlights, biggest moments and more

Here are the best moments on and off the field from college football's Week 3.

WAC adds five new members, could bring football back this fall in FCS

The Western Athletic Conference has announced that it will add four schools from the Southland Conference and one from the Big Sky to bring its membership to 13.

Jones accounts for 3 TDs, Army beats Abilene Christian 55-23

Army quarterback Jemel Jones had 14 carries for a career-high 138yards rushing and two touchdowns and added a 33-yard TD pass as the Black Knights cruised to a 55-23 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday.

Abilene Christian WR celebrates a little too soon

Abilene Christian's Lionell McConnell thinks he has the easy touchdown and throws up the peace sign, but Army's Julian McDuffie brings him down at the 9-yard line.

Fields, Awatt run for TDs; UTEP beats Abilene Christian

Josh Fields and Ronald Awatt each had a rushing touchdown to help UTEP beat Abilene Christian 17-13 on Saturday night.

Southland Conference opts for spring college football slate

The Southland Conference has opted to play college football in the spring, but it did allow wiggle room for its members to play nonconference games this fall.

Stevens leads Mississippi State over Abilene Christian 45-7

Tommy Stevens had two touchdown passes and ran for another as Mississippi State defeated Abilene Christian 45-7 on Saturday.

Abilene Christian player makes catch laying on the ground

An Abilene Christian player on the sideline hauls in a pass while being stretched out laying down on the sideline.

SE Louisiana picks 6, intercepts share of Southland title

Donniel Ward-Magee and Tre’ Spann had two interceptions apiece as Southeast Louisiana intercepted six passes to win a share of the Southland Conference championship with a 35-17 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday.

Adeyi leads Sam Houston St. over Abilene Christian 24-10

Ife Adeyi had 197 yards receiving and caught two touchdown passes to lead Sam Houston State past Abilene Christian 24-10 on Saturday.

James scores, ACU wins 2nd OT game, beating Nicholls 37-31

Tracy James crashed in for the winning score as Abilene Christian won its second overtime game this season, slipping past Nicholls 37-31 on Saturday.

Abilene Christian gets past Stephen F. Austin in 2OT, 31-24

Luke Anthony hit Kobe Clark with a 22-yard touchdown pass in the second overtime period to lift Abilene Christian to a 31-24 Southland Conference victory on Saturday night.

Anthony leads Abilene Christian past Houston Baptist 45-20

Luke Anthony threw three touchdown passes as Abilene Christian ran up a big first-half lead and held it to beat Houston Baptist 45-20 on Saturday night.

Hoy rallies Lamar to beat Abilene Christian 27-24

Jordan Hoy threw two touchdown passes and ran for the winning score as he rallied Lamar late to beat Abilene Christian 27-24 on Saturday night, snapping a three-game skid.

Incarnate Word leads early, holds on in 31-24 win

Keyondrick Philio ran for three touchdowns and Incarnate Word took an early lead and held it to beat Abilene Christian 31-24 on Saturday night.

James scores late to give Abilene Christian 17-10 victory

Tracy James crashed in to score in the waning seconds after Abilene Christian recovered a fumbled punt to grab a 17-10 win over McNeese on Saturday night.

Blackman, Central Arkansas beat Abilene Christian 31-30

Carlos Blackman scored two touchdowns, including a 3-yard run to give Central Arkansas its first lead with 1:30 to play, and the Bears beat Abilene Christian 31-30 on Saturday night.

Fine leads North Texas past Abilene Christian 51-31

Mason Fine threw for 383 yards and four touchdowns to lead North Texas past Abilene Christian 51-31 in a season opener on Saturday night.

Abilene Christian beats Central Arkansas 16-7

Luke Hales connected with Jack Short for a 2-yard TD pass late in the fourth quarter to help Central Arkansas beat Abilene Christian 16-7 on Saturday.

Abilene Christian gets 4th straight win, beating SHSU 17-10

Luke Anthony threw for 156 yards and one touchdown and Tracy James ran for 111 yards and another score as Abilene Christian rallied for its fourth-straight win, beating Sam Houston State 17-10 in Southland Conference action on Saturday.

Pick-6 helps Abilene Christian beat Northwestern State 49-47

Luke Anthony threw three touchdown passes, and Qua'Shawn Washington's pick-6 late in the fourth quarter helped Abilene Christian hold off Northwestern State 49-47 on Saturday.

Anthony, McCrary help Abilene Christian beat SE Louisiana

Luke Anthony threw three touchdown passes and Billy McCrary had 14 carries for 222 yards and a score to help Abilene Christian beat Southeastern Louisiana 48-27 on Saturday night.

Anthony leads the way as Abilene Christian upsets Nicholls

Luke Anthony threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Abilene Christian upset Nicholls 28-12 in Southland Conference play on Saturday afternoon.

Sutton, Mc Neese St. beat Abilene Christian 24-21

Cyron Sutton had three receptions for 82 yards and added a 73-yard punt return for a touchdown to help McNeese State hold on for a 24-21 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday night.

Copeland with 3 TDs leads Incarnate Word to 44-34 win

Jon Copeland threw for three touchdowns and Incarnate Word beat Abilene Christian 44-34 on Saturday night.

Blumrick leads SF Austin to 1st win, beats Abilene Christian

Jake Blumrick passed for 258 yards and one score as Stephen F. Austin defeated Abilene Christian 24-21 on Saturday night, giving interim head coach Jeff Byrd his first win as a Lumberjack.