The 2013 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team represented Abilene Christian University in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Wildcats played their first transition season of at the FCS level. However, they were not considered a FCS team for scheduling purposes until 2014. They were led by second-year head coach Ken Collums.[1] Home games were played at Shotwell Stadium. This was a transition season for the Wildcats. As a transitioning school from D2 to D1, the Wildcats were ineligible for the FCS Playoffs and the D2 playoffs. They played a mixed schedule of schools from the FBS, FCS, NAIA, and D-II. The Wildcats joined the Southland Conference for football in the 2014 season, and it counted as the 2nd year in a 4-year transition into the Division I level that will make them eligible for the FCS Playoffs in 2017–18.[2] They finished the season 6–5.
Broadcasts
All Abilene Christian games were broadcast on KTLT, also known as Sports Radio 98.1 The Ticket, and in Dallas on KBXD as part of the Abilene Christian Wildcats Cumulus radio network.
Audio and video of all home games is being offered live through Stretch Internet via ACU TV. Audio of all road games is also available through ACU TV. Locally Wildcats home games are shown on KTES This TV tape delayed Tuesday nights.
Coaching Staff
|
| Name |
Position |
Alma mater |
| Ken Collums | Head coach | Central Arkansas |
| Darian Dulin | Defensive coordinator | Sam Houston State |
| Nathan Young | Offensive coordinator | Abilene Christian |
| Sam Collins | Offensive line | Abilene Christian |
| Kendrick Holloway | Wide receivers | Abilene Christian |
| Andrae Rowe | Defensive line | Kansas State |
| Mark Ribaudo | Linebackers | Arizona |
| Steven Thrash | Tight ends | Texas Lutheran |
| Nick Smith | Cornerbacks | Abilene Christian |
| Source:[3] |
Schedule
| Date |
Time |
Opponent |
Site |
TV |
Result |
Attendance |
|---|
| August 31 |
7:00 PM |
Concordia (AL) |
Shotwell Stadium • Abilene, TX |
KTES* |
W 84–6 |
6,031 |
| September 7 |
6:00 PM |
McMurry |
Shotwell Stadium • Abilene, TX |
KTES* |
W 60–17 |
7,091 |
| September 14 |
6:00 PM |
New Mexico Highlands |
Shotwell Stadium • Abilene, TX |
KTES* |
W 52–28 |
7,114 |
| September 21 |
6:00 PM |
at Illinois State |
Hancock Stadium • Normal, IL |
REDBIRDHD.TV |
L 17–31 |
11,029 |
| September 28 |
4:00 PM |
vs. Tarleton State |
Toyota Stadium • Frisco, TX |
KTES* |
L 34–41 2OT |
5,500 |
| October 5 |
2:00 PM |
at Pittsburg State |
Carnie Smith Stadium • Pittsburg, KS |
CAPSTV* |
L 20–28 |
10,981 |
| October 12 |
7:30 PM |
at Houston Baptist |
BBVA Compass Stadium • Houston, TX |
CSNH |
W 69–12 |
3,935 |
| October 19 |
2:00 PM |
Incarnate Word |
Shotwell Stadium • Abilene, TX |
KTES* |
W 40–6 |
8,119 |
| October 26 |
7:00 PM |
at New Mexico State |
Aggie Memorial Stadium • Las Cruces, NM |
ESPN3 |
L 29–34 |
15,628 |
| November 9 |
2:00 PM |
at Incarnate Word |
Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium • San Antonio, TX |
UIW TV |
L 31–34 |
3,517 |
| November 16 |
1:00 PM |
at Prairie View A&M |
Edward L. Blackshear Field • Prairie View, TX |
Prairie View Showcase |
W 65–45 |
3,156 |
*Non-conference game.  Homecoming. #Rankings from The Sports Network FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Central Time. |
y-* Games aired on a Tape Delay Basis
Game Summaries
Concordia College (AL)
Concordia College at Abilene Christian
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| Hornets |
0 |
0 | 6 | 0 |
6 |
| • Wildcats |
27 |
34 | 23 | 0 |
84 |
- Date: August 31
- Location: Shotwell Stadium
Abilene, TX - Game start: 7:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 3:05
- Game attendance: 6,031
- Game weather: 98 °F (37 °C), Sunny, winds SSE @ 7mph
- Referee: Kevin Hassell
- TV announcers (KTES): Grant Boone, Lance Fleming, and Matt Sloan
Sources:[4] |
|
| Scoring summary |
|---|
| | 1 | 13:42 | ACU | Charcan West 22-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 7–0 |
| | 1 | 6:53 | ACU | Jamie Walker 15-yard touchdown reception from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 14–0 |
| | 1 | 4:37 | ACU | Drew Peters 30-yard touchdown reception from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 21–0 |
| | 1 | 0:00 | ACU | Demarcus Thompson 4-yard touchdown reception from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick no good | ACU 27–0 |
| | 2 | 12:13 | ACU | Darian Hogg 88-yard touchdown reception from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 34–0 |
| | 2 | 8:09 | ACU | Jamie Walker 7-yard touchdown reception from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 41–0 |
| | 2 | 4:29 | ACU | Demarcus Thompson 34-yard touchdown reception from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 48–0 |
| | 2 | 1:26 | ACU | Darrell Cantu-Harkless 3-yard touchdown rush, Nik Grau kick no good | ACU 54–0 |
| | 2 | 0:44 | ACU | Darrell Cantu-Harkless 54-yard touchdown rush, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 61–0 |
| | 3 | 14:17 | ACU | Cameron Mayfield intercepted by Tyler Chapa, returned 31-yards for touchdown, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 68–0 |
| | 3 | 11:30 | ACU | Darian Hogg 17-yard touchdown reception from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 75–0 |
| | 3 | 8:26 | ACU | Jeremiah Williams 4-yard touchdown rush, Nick Grau kick good | ACU 82–0 |
| | 3 | 5:43 | CONC | David Hampton 21-yard touchdown reception from Cameron Mayfield, William Sanders kick blocked | ACU 82–6 |
| | 3 | 5:43 | ACU | Jesse Harper returns blocked PAT for 2-points | ACU 84–6 |
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| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| First Meeting |
|
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McMurry
McMurry at Abilene Christian
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1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| War Hawks |
3 |
0 | 14 | 0 |
17 |
| • Wildcats |
7 |
25 | 21 | 7 |
60 |
- Date: September 7
- Location: Shotwell Stadium
Abilene, TX - Game start: 6:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:48
- Game attendance: 7,091
- Game weather: 92 °F (33 °C), Sunny, winds SE @ 11mph
- Referee: Ross Smith
- TV announcers (KTES): Grant Boone, Lance Fleming, and Matt Sloan
Sources:[5] |
|
| Scoring summary |
|---|
| | 1 | 13:42 | ACU | Jamie Walker 3-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 7–0 |
| | 1 | 3:32 | MCM | Ian McCarthy 23-yard Field Goal | ACU 7–3 |
| | 2 | 13:52 | ACU | Charcan West 14-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 14–3 |
| | 2 | 8:50 | ACU | Charcan West 8-yard touchdown run, Thor Woerner run good | ACU 22–3 |
| | 2 | 4:49 | ACU | Nik Grau 36-yard Field Goal | ACU 25–3 |
| | 2 | 0:53 | ACU | Noah Cheshier 1-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 32–3 |
| | 3 | 12:46 | MCM | Paxton Grayer 29-yard touchdown run, Ian McCarthy kick good | ACU 32–10 |
| | 3 | 12:42 | MCM | Jacob Perez fumble recovery for a touchdown, Ian McCarthy kick good | ACU 32–17 |
| | 3 | 7:01 | ACU | Charcan West 34-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 39–17 |
| | 3 | 4:15 | ACU | John David Baker 23-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 46–17 |
| | 3 | 1:37 | ACU | Charcan West 7-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 53–17 |
| | 4 | 8:45 | ACU | Noah Cheshier 6-yard touchdown pass from Malcolm Ruben, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 60–17 |
|
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| 12–5 |
2012 |
Abilene Christian, 51–0 |
New Mexico Highlands
New Mexico Highlands at Abilene Christian
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| Cowboys |
7 |
0 | 7 | 14 |
28 |
| • Wildcats |
10 |
14 | 28 | 0 |
52 |
- Date: September 14
- Location: Shotwell Stadium
Abilene, TX - Game start: 6:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 3:19
- Game attendance: 7,114
- Game weather: 89 °F (32 °C), Sunny, winds SE @ 11mph
- Referee: Steve Hardin
- TV announcers (KTES): Grant Boone, Lance Fleming, and Matt Sloan
Sources:[6] |
|
| Scoring summary |
|---|
| | 1 | 12:47 | ACU | Nik Grau 35-yard Field Goal | ACU 3–0 |
| | 1 | 6:36 | ACU | Darian Hogg 87-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 10–0 |
| | 1 | 0:00 | NMHU | Michael Harrison 14-yard touchdown pass from Emmanuel Lewis, Zach Tapia kick good | ACU 10–7 |
| | 2 | 0:35 | ACU | Vincente Cantu-Harkless 8-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 17–7 |
| | 2 | 0:09 | ACU | Taylor Gabriel 6-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 24–7 |
| | 3 | 13:21 | ACU | Charcan West 1-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 31–7 |
| | 3 | 12:37 | ACU | Nick Fenney 18-yard fumble return for a touchdown, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 38–7 |
| | 3 | 6:34 | NMHU | Michael Harrison 18-yard touchdown pass from Emmanuel Lewis, Zach Tapia kick good | ACU 38–14 |
| | 3 | 6:20 | ACU | Taylor Gabriel 75-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 45–14 |
| | 3 | 0:55 | ACU | Taylor Gabriel 8-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 52–14 |
| | 4 | 10:11 | NMHU | NaDerris Ward 14-yard fumble return for a touchdown, Zach Tapia kick good | ACU 52–21 |
| | 4 | 1:16 | NMHU | Lajuantae Hicks 24-yard touchdown pass from Lance Orender, Zach Tapia kick good | ACU 52–28 |
|
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| 1–2 |
1996 |
New Mexico Highlands, 32–20 |
Illinois State
Abilene Christian at Illinois State
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| Wildcats |
0 |
10 | 7 | 0 |
17 |
| • Red Birds |
7 |
17 | 0 | 7 |
31 |
- Date: September 21
- Location: Hancock Stadium
Normal, IL - Game start: 6:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 11,029
- Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C), Sunny & clear, winds NW @ 11mph
- Referee: Kerry Ripley
- TV announcers (REDBIRDHD.TV): Dick Luedke, Ted Schmitz & Craig Bertsche
Sources: |
|
| Scoring summary |
|---|
| | 1 | 11:26 | ILS | Collin Keoshian 10-yard touchdown run, Nick Aussieker kick good | ILS 7–0 |
| | 2 | 14:01 | ILS | Nick Aussieker 35-yard Field Goal | ILS 10–0 |
| | 2 | 10:38 | ACU | Darian Hogg 23-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ILS 10–7 |
| | 2 | 3:52 | ACU | Nik Grau 27-yard Field Goal | Tied 10–10 |
| | 2 | 1:48 | ILS | Camero Meredith 19-yard touchdown pass from Blake Winkler, Nick Aussieker kick good | ILS 17–10 |
| | 2 | 0:00 | ILS | Anthony Warrum 62-yard punt return for a touchdown, Nick Aussieker kick good | ILS 24–10 |
| | 3 | 3:26 | ACU | Darian Hogg 8-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ILS 24–17 |
| | 4 | 7:37 | ILS | Collin Keoshian 3-yard touchdown run, Nick Aussieker kick good | ILS 31–17 |
|
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| First Meeting |
|
|
Tarleton State
Abilene Christian vs. Tarleton State
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | Total |
|---|
| Wildcats |
0 |
10 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
34 |
| • Texans |
14 |
7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
41 |
- Date: September 28
- Location: Toyota Stadium
Frisco, TX - Game start: 4:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 3:33
- Game attendance: 5,500
- Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C), Overcast, winds S @ 4mph
- Referee: C. Castleberry
- TV announcers (KTES): Grant Boone, Lance Fleming & Matt Sloan
Sources: |
|
| Scoring summary |
|---|
| | 1 | 2:21 | TSU | Bubba Tandy 26-yard touchdown pass from Jake Fensky, Blake Barnes kick good kick good | TSU 7–0 |
| | 1 | 1:11 | TSU | Desmond Jackson 51-yard Interception returned for a touchdown, Blake Barnes kick good | TSU 14–0 |
| | 2 | 10:55 | ACU | Nik Grau 36-yard Field Goal | TSU 14–3 |
| | 2 | 4:25 | ACU | Jonathan Parker 3-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | TSU 14–10 |
| | 2 | 0:31 | TSU | Jerome Regal 6-yard touchdown run, Blake Barnes kick good | TSU 21–10 |
| | 3 | 6:00 | ACU | Charcan West 1-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | TSU 21–17 |
| | 3 | 1:49 | TSU | Jeken Frye 5-yard touchdown pass from Jake Fensky, Blake Barnes kick good | TSU 28–17 |
| | 4 | 12:57 | ACU | John David Baker 10-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | TSU 28–24 |
| | 4 | 11:39 | ACU | Charcan West 2-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 31–28 |
| | 4 | 0:04 | TSU | Blake Barnes 29-yard Field Goal | Tied 31–31 |
| | OT | | ACU | Nik Grau 17-yard Field Goal | ACU 34–31 |
| | OT | | TSU | Blake Barnes 34-yard Field Goal | Tied 34–34 |
| | 2OT | | TSU | Jerome Regal 10-yard touchdown run, Brandon Barnes kick good | TSU 41–34 |
|
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| 14–8 |
2012 |
Abilene Christian, 34–31 |
Pittsburg State
Abilene Christian at Pittsburg State
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| Wildcats |
7 |
7 | 0 | 6 |
20 |
| • Gorillas |
7 |
10 | 11 | 0 |
28 |
- Date: October 5
- Location: Carnie Smith Stadium
Pittsburg, KS - Game start: 2:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:52
- Game attendance: 10,981
- Game weather: 56 °F (13 °C), Overcast, winds NW @ 5mph
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
- TV announcers (CAPSTV): Eddie Lomshek, Aaron McConnell & Trent Johnson
Sources: |
|
| Scoring summary |
|---|
| | 1 | 8:52 | ACU | Tyler Chapa 32-yard Interception returned for a touchdown, Nik Grau kick good kick good | ACU 7–0 |
| | 1 | 3:51 | PSU | Jeff Seybold 3-yard touchdown run, Connor Frazell kick good | Tied 7–7 |
| | 2 | 9:46 | PSU | Connor Frazell 28-yard Field Goal | PSU 10–7 |
| | 2 | 4:21 | PSU | Jeff Seybold 7-yard touchdown run, Connor Frazell kick good | PSU 17–7 |
| | 2 | 0:11 | ACU | Taylor Gabriel 3-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | PSU 17–14 |
| | 3 | 8:58 | PSU | Connor Frazell 29-yard Field Goal | PSU 20–14 |
| | 3 | 6:35 | PSU | Jeff seybold 8-yard touchdown run, Anthony Abenoja run for 2 | PSU 28–14 |
| | 4 | 2:31 | ACU | Darrell Cantu-Harkless 7-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, John David Baker rush failed | PSU 28–20 |
|
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| First Meeting |
|
|
Houston Baptist
Abilene Christian at Houston Baptist
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| • Wildcats |
20 |
21 | 21 | 7 |
69 |
| Huskies |
5 |
7 | 0 | 0 |
12 |
- Date: October 12
- Location: BBVA Compass Stadium
Houston, TX - Game start: 7:37 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:59
- Game attendance: 3,935
- Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C), Overcast, winds S @ 4mph
- Referee: Ross Smith
- TV announcers (CSNH): Brett Dolan, ND Kalu & Bart Enis
Sources: |
|
| Scoring summary |
|---|
| | 1 | 11:22 | ACU | Darrell Cantu-Harkless 14-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 7–0 |
| | 1 | 7:59 | HBU | Travis Shinn 22-yard Field Goal | ACU 7–3 |
| | 1 | 4:33 | ACU | Darrell Cantu-Harkless 1-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 14–3 |
| | 1 | 0:21 | ACU | Taylor Gabriel 9-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Thor Woerner rush fumbled | ACU 20–3 |
| | 1 | 0:21 | HBU | Cody Moncure PAT return | ACU 20–5 |
| | 2 | 10:07 | ACU | John David Baker 7-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 27–5 |
| | 2 | 5:00 | HBU | Craig Bell 32-yard touchdown run, Travis Shinn kick good | ACU 27–12 |
| | 2 | 1:16 | ACU | Noah Cheshier 3-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 34–12 |
| | 2 | 0:37 | ACU | Taylor Gabriel 71-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 41–12 |
| | 3 | 12:45 | ACU | Cade Dtone 5-yard touchdown run, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 48–12 |
| | 3 | 7:59 | ACU | Taylor Gabriel 20-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker, Nik Grau kick good | ACU 55–12 |
| | 3 | 0:51 | ACU | Adrian Duncan 7-yard touchdown run, Ben Hynds kick good | ACU 62–12 |
| | 4 | 8:15 | ACU | Adrian Duncan 2-yard touchdown run, Ben Hynds kick good | ACU 69–12 |
|
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| First Meeting |
|
|
Incarnate Word
Incarnate Word at Abilene Christian
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| Cardinals |
6 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
6 |
| • Wildcats |
13 |
17 | 3 | 7 |
40 |
- Date: October 19
- Location: Shotwell Stadium
Abilene, TX - Game attendance: 8,119
- TV announcers (KTES): Grant Boone, Lance Fleming, and Matt Sloan
Sources: |
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| 3–0 |
2012 |
Abilene Christian, 24–12 |
New Mexico State
Abilene Christian at New Mexico State
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| Wildcats |
3 |
19 | 0 | 7 |
29 |
| • Aggies |
7 |
14 | 0 | 13 |
34 |
Sources: |
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| First Meeting |
|
|
Incarnate Word
Abilene Christian at Incarnate Word
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| Wildcats |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
0 |
| Cardinals |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
0 |
Sources: |
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| 4–0 |
October 19 |
Abilene Christian, 40-6 |
Prairie View A&M
Abilene Christian at Prairie View A&M
| |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|
| • Wildcats |
21 |
14 | 10 | 20 |
65 |
| Panthers |
10 |
14 | 7 | 14 |
45 |
Sources: |
| Overall record |
Last meeting |
Result |
| 2–0 |
1996 |
Abilene Christian, 30–14 |
Sources
- ↑ Waller, Sam (December 27, 2011). "New ACU coach Collums wants to educate players on, off the field". Abilene Reporter. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
- ↑ Richards, Joey (August 20, 2012). "Abilene Christian offered Southland Conference/ Division I membership". Abilene Reporter.
- ↑ "Abilene Christian Men's Football Staff". ACU Athletics.
- ↑ "Concordia Hornets at Abilene Christian Wildcats (August 31, 2013)". Statbroadcast.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
- ↑ "McMurry War Hawks at Abilene Christian Wildcats (September 7, 2013)". Statbroadcast.com. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
- ↑ "New Mexico Highlands Cowboys at Abilene Christian Wildcats (September 14, 2013)". Statbroadcast.com. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
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