Deborah Walker
Sep 02, 2023 - 02:55

Abilene Christian Dominates Northern Colorado Football to Secure Victorious Win

The Abilene Christian University football team dominated in a 31-11 win over the University of Northern Colorado.

The Abilene Christian University football team dominated their game against the University of Northern Colorado, winning with a score of 31-11. This victory marked the debut of Ed Lamb as the Bears coach in Abilene, Texas. ACU, a member of the United Athletic Conference, displayed a strong offense and a well-balanced game plan. They scored on their first two drives and three of the first four possessions, taking a commanding 21-3 lead at halftime. The Wildcats finished the game with an impressive 493 yards of total offense.

ACU's success can be attributed to their deep, big, and experienced offensive line. All of the starters on the line were at least 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, with several players transferring from Football Bowl Subdivision programs. This formidable line allowed ACU to move the ball with ease, resulting in 268 yards rushing and 225 yards passing.

UNC, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm and only managed to score points late in both halves. Their first touchdown of the game came with less than 8 minutes left in the game on a 4-yard pass from quarterback Jacob Sirmon to tight end Alec Pell. Sirmon, who was officially named the starter earlier in the week, completed 18 of his 32 passes for 106 yards and the touchdown. UNC's offense was limited to just 190 yards in total.

ACU's quarterback, Maverick McIvor, had an impressive performance, completing 16 of his 25 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown. He connected with eight different receivers, including a 12-yard touchdown pass to Rovaughn Banks Jr. on the opening drive of the game. The Wildcats also had a strong rushing attack, with six different players carrying the ball. Junior Jermiah Dobbins led the team with 83 yards on 10 carries.

Despite UNC's late surge, ACU's dominant performance proved too much for them to overcome. The Bears managed to score their first points of the game with a 31-yard field goal by Hunter Green just before halftime. However, they struggled to sustain drives and only had five first downs in the first half.

Looking ahead, UNC will play their first home game of the season against the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. Incarnate Word is ranked third in the Football Championship Subdivision preseason poll, making it a challenging matchup for the Bears. ACU will host Incarnate Word on September 16th.

In conclusion, ACU's balanced offense and strong performance from their offensive line led them to a decisive victory over UNC. The Wildcats showcased their offensive prowess, accumulating 493 yards of total offense. On the other hand, UNC struggled to find their footing and could only muster 190 yards in total. Moving forward, both teams face tough opponents in their upcoming games, with UNC taking on the University of the Incarnate Word and ACU hosting them later in the season.