Abilene Christian Wildcats

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Abilene Christian Wildcats (variously ACU or ACU Wildcats) refers to the sports teams of Abilene Christian University located in Abilene, Texas. The Wildcats joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) on July 1, 2021 after having spent the previous eight years in the Southland Conference. The nickname "Wildcat" is derived from the mascot of the team.

Football

Abilene Christian Wildcats college football
First Season
1919
Team History
Abilene Christian Wildcats (1919-present)
Conference
Western Athletic Conference (2021-present)
Southland Conference (2014-20)
Independent (2013)
Lone Star Conference (1973-2012)
Venue
Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium (2017-present)
Shotwell Stadium (1959-2016)
Key People
Players • Coaches


Programs by season

1970s

Season/Date Opponent Venue
1978
September 16, 1978 vs. Northern Colorado Shotwell Stadium
Western Athletic Conference
Full members Abilene Christian Wildcats • California Baptist Lancers • Chicago State Cougars • Dixie State Trailblazers • Grand Canyon Antelopes • Incarnate Word Cardinals • Lamar Cardinals • New Mexico State Aggies • Sam Houston State Bearkats • Seattle Redhawks • Southern Utah Thunderbirds • Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks • Tarleton State Texans • Texas-Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros • Utah Valley Wolverines • UT Arlington Mavericks
Venues