The 2014 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team represented Abilene Christian University as a member of the Southland Conference during the 2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by third-year head coach Ken Collums, the Wildcats compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a conference mark of 4–4, finishing in a three-way tie for sixth place in the Southland. This was Abilene Christian's first season in the Southland Conference and their second transition season at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) level. The Wildcats played their home games at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene, Texas.
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 27 | 6:00 pm | at Georgia State* | | ESPNU | L 37–38 | 10,140 |
September 6 | 6:00 pm | No. 25 Northern Arizona* | | KTES-LP* | L 21–27 | 10,500 |
September 13 | 6:00 pm | at Troy* | | ESPN3 | W 38–35 | 17,320 |
September 20 | 3:05 pm | Incarnate Word | - Shotwell Stadium
- Abilene, TX (P4X Foundation Classic)
| SLCTV | W 21–0 | 12,674 |
September 27 | 7:00 pm | at Houston Baptist | | FSSW* | W 59–14 | 3,823 |
October 4 | 6:00 pm | Lamar | - Shotwell Stadium
- Abilene, TX
| KTES-LP* | L 21–24 | 8,913 |
October 11 | 2:00 pm | Ave Maria* | - Shotwell Stadium
- Abilene, TX
| KTES-LP* | W 55–14 | 8,117 |
October 18 | 6:00 pm | at No. 11 McNeese State | | ESPN3 | L 20–31 | 14,464 |
October 25 | 3:00 pm | at Sam Houston State | | BSN | L 21–38 | 7,073 |
November 1 | 2:00 pm | vs. Central Arkansas | | FCS Central | W 52–35 | 8,435 |
November 8 | 2:00 pm | Northwestern State | - Shotwell Stadium
- Abilene, TX
| KTES-LP* | L 10–34 | 4,800 |
November 15 | 3:00 pm | at Stephen F. Austin | | | W 37–35 | 5,581 |
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* Games aired on a tape delayed basis
Game summaries
Georgia State
Abilene Christian at Georgia State
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Wildcats |
3 |
13 | 14 | 7 |
37 |
• Panthers |
7 |
14 | 0 | 17 |
38 |
Sources:
[1]
Scoring summary |
1 | 8:58 | ACU | 25-yard field goal by Nik Grau | ACU 3–0 |
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1 | 2:31 | GSU | Joel Ruiz 34-yard touchdown reception from Nick Arbuckle, Wil Lutz kick good | GSU 7–3 |
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2 | 12:00 | GSU | Jonathan Lytle 2-yard touchdown run, Lutz kick good | GSU 14–3 |
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2 | 7:31 | ACU | 42-yard field goal by Grau | GSU 14–6 |
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2 | 3:52 | ACU | Cedric Gilbert 60-yard touchdown reception from Parker McKenzie, Grau kick good | GSU 14–13 |
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2 | 1:11 | ACU | 33-yard field goal by Grau | ACU 16–14 |
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2 | 0:14 | GSU | Avery Sweeting 41-yard touchdown reception from Arbuckle, Lutz kick good | GSU 21–16 |
|
3 | 6:27 | ACU | Jamie Walker 23-yard touchdown reception from McKenzie, Grau kick good | ACU 23–21 |
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3 | 1:41 | ACU | Jace Hudson 24-yard touchdown reception from McKenzie, Grau kick good | ACU 30–21 |
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4 | 10:42 | GSU | Lynquez Blair 27-yard touchdown reception from Arbuckle, Lutz kick good | ACU 30–28 |
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4 | 6:36 | ACU | Cade Stone 7-yard touchdown reception from McKenzie, Grau kick good | ASU 37–28 |
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4 | 4:31 | GSU | Ruiz 9-yard touchdown reception from Arbuckle, Lutz kick good | ASU 37–35 |
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4 | 0:04 | GSU | 26-yard field goal by Lutz | GCU 38–37 |
Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona at Abilene Christian
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• #25 Lumberjacks |
3 |
14 | 7 | 3 |
27 |
Wildcats |
0 |
7 | 7 | 7 |
21 |
Sources:
Troy
Abilene Christian at Troy
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Wildcats |
7 |
0 | 21 | 10 |
38 |
Trojans |
7 |
14 | 7 | 7 |
35 |
Sources:
Incarnate Word
Incarnate Word at Abilene Christian
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Cardinals |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
0 |
• Wildcats |
14 |
0 | 7 | 0 |
21 |
- Date: September 20
- Location: Shotwell Stadium
Abilene, TX - Game start: 3:00 PM CST
- Game attendance: 12,674
- Television network: SLCTV/KIDZ
Sources:
Houston Baptist
Abilene Christian at Houston Baptist
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Wildcats |
10 |
28 | 7 | 14 |
59 |
Huskies |
7 |
7 | 0 | 0 |
14 |
Sources:
Lamar
Lamar at Abilene Christian
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Cardinals |
7 |
3 | 0 | 14 |
24 |
Wildcats |
7 |
0 | 7 | 7 |
21 |
- Date: October 4
- Location: Shotwell Stadium
Abilene, TX - Game attendance: 8,913
- TV announcers (KTES-LP): Grant Boone, Lance Fleming, and Matt Sloan
Sources:
Ave Maria
Ave Maria at Abilene Christian
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Gyrenes |
7 |
7 | 0 | 0 |
14 |
• Wildcats |
10 |
21 | 10 | 14 |
55 |
- Date: October 11
- Location: Shotwell Stadium
Abilene, TX - Game attendance: 8,117
- TV announcers (KTES-LP): Grant Boone, Lance Fleming, and Matt Sloan
Sources:
McNeese State
Abilene Christian at McNeese State
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Wildcats |
0 |
6 | 0 | 14 |
20 |
• #11 Cowboys |
17 |
7 | 7 | 0 |
31 |
Sources:
Sam Houston State
Abilene Christian at Sam Houston State
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Wildcats |
0 |
14 | 0 | 7 |
21 |
• Bearkats |
7 |
17 | 7 | 7 |
38 |
Sources:
[2]
Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas vs. Abilene Christian
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Bears |
7 |
7 | 7 | 14 |
35 |
• Wildcats |
21 |
10 | 7 | 14 |
52 |
Sources:
Northwestern State
Northwestern State at Abilene Christian
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Demons |
7 |
13 | 7 | 7 |
34 |
Wildcats |
0 |
0 | 10 | 0 |
10 |
- Date: November 8
- Location: Shotwell Stadium
Abilene, TX - Game start: 2:00 PM CST
- Elapsed time: 2:55
- Game attendance: 4,800
- Game weather: Temp: 65 Wind: NE 16mph Weather: Clear, windy, cool
- Referee: Eddy Shelton
Stephen F. Austin
Abilene Christian at Stephen F. Austin
Team |
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Wildcats |
10 |
16 | 8 | 3 |
37 |
Lumberjacks |
7 |
14 | 7 | 7 |
35 |
- Date: November 15
- Location: Homer Bryce Stadium
Nacogdoches, TX - Game start: 3:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 3:00
- Game attendance: 5,581
- Game weather: Temp: Mid 40s (°F), Wind: 7-10 mph, Weather: Cloudy and Chilly
- Referee: Brandon Cruse
Sources:
[3]
Roster
2014 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team roster
|
Players
|
Coaches
|
Offense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
QB
|
2
|
Dallas Sealey
|
Fr
|
QB
|
8
|
Kade Munden
|
Fr
|
QB
|
14
|
Parker McKenzie
|
So
|
QB
|
15
|
Cody Ennis
|
Fr
|
QB
|
16
|
Will Weathers
|
Fr
|
QB
|
18
|
Mike Richardson
|
Fr
|
RB
|
22
|
De'Andre Brown
|
Fr
|
RB
|
23
|
Herschel Sims
|
Jr
|
RB
|
25
|
Randy Gober
|
Fr
|
RB
|
39
|
Adrian Duncan
|
So
|
RB
|
XX
|
Nathaniel Johnson
|
Fr
|
RB
|
XX
|
Jemarcus Jones
|
Fr
|
FB
|
19
|
Jonathan Parker
|
Sr
|
FB
|
42
|
Josh Hunter
|
Fr
|
FB
|
86
|
Noah Cheshier
|
Sr
|
TE
|
48
|
Liam Flowers
|
Fr
|
TE
|
88
|
Jamie Walker
|
Jr
|
TE
|
XX
|
Tyson Tindol
|
Fr
|
WR
|
1
|
Cade Stone
|
Jr
|
WR
|
4
|
Jonathan Epps
|
Jr
|
WR
|
6
|
Demarcus Thompson
|
Sr
|
WR
|
17
|
Jace Hudson
|
Jr
|
WR
|
32
|
Byron Proctor
|
Fr
|
WR
|
80
|
Monte Green-Avery
|
Jr
|
WR
|
82
|
Cedric Gilbert
|
Jr
|
WR
|
83
|
Chris Lide
|
Fr
|
WR
|
84
|
Marcus Ellis
|
Fr
|
WR
|
XX
|
Diego Hodges
|
Fr
|
WR
|
XX
|
Cody King
|
Fr
|
WR
|
XX
|
Brandon McClung
|
Fr
|
WR
|
XX
|
Hayden Smiley
|
So
|
WR
|
XX
|
Patrick Tshituka
|
Fr
|
OL
|
51
|
Austin Hisler
|
Fr
|
OL
|
64
|
Kris Thigpen
|
Fr
|
OL
|
68
|
Brady Melde
|
Fr
|
OL
|
70
|
Colton King
|
Fr
|
OL
|
71
|
Cole Baughman
|
Fr
|
OL
|
72
|
Hayden Wall
|
Fr
|
OL
|
74
|
Josh Hailey
|
Fr
|
OL
|
75
|
Chance Rieken
|
Fr
|
OL
|
76
|
Colton Carnes
|
Sr
|
OL
|
77
|
Codey Funk
|
So
|
OL
|
78
|
Logan Hoppenrath
|
Sr
|
OL
|
79
|
Riley Mayfield
|
Fr
|
|
Defense
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
DB
|
3
|
Justin Stewart
|
Sr
|
DB
|
13
|
Terry Ausborne
|
Fr
|
DB
|
21
|
Angel Lopez
|
Sr
|
DB
|
24
|
Keith Barnett
|
Jr
|
DB
|
26
|
Damian Howard
|
Fr
|
DB
|
27
|
Quentin Bryant
|
Fr
|
DB
|
29
|
Tyler Chapa
|
Jr
|
DB
|
30
|
Quinton Baker
|
So
|
DB
|
31
|
D.J. Arnold
|
So
|
DB
|
38
|
Jamar Mack
|
Fr
|
DB
|
40
|
D.J. Johnson
|
So
|
DB
|
41
|
Quantence Walker
|
So
|
DB
|
XX
|
DeMarco Corner
|
Fr
|
DB
|
XX
|
Reese Gwin
|
Fr
|
DB
|
XX
|
Zar'rian Parker
|
Fr
|
DE
|
5
|
Nick Richardson
|
Sr
|
DE
|
46
|
Anthony Davis
|
Fr
|
DE
|
47
|
William Moore
|
Jr
|
DE
|
89
|
Devondric Meadows
|
Fr
|
DE
|
91
|
Cameron Briscoe
|
So
|
DE
|
92
|
A.J. Tolbert
|
Fr
|
DE
|
94
|
Brandon Dornak
|
Sr
|
DL
|
33
|
Rob Boyd
|
Sr
|
DL
|
55
|
Tanner Morris
|
Jr
|
DL
|
69
|
Rishaad Wimbley
|
Jr
|
DL
|
90
|
LaMarcus Allen
|
Fr
|
DL
|
93
|
Trent Andrews
|
Fr
|
DL
|
95
|
Josh Bloom
|
So
|
DL
|
96
|
Damon Williams
|
Sr
|
DL
|
98
|
Josh Finley
|
Jr
|
DL
|
99
|
Travaughn Moore
|
Fr
|
DL
|
XX
|
Jaylen Hill
|
So
|
DL
|
XX
|
Cody Wimpee
|
Fr
|
LB
|
7
|
Lynn Grady
|
Sr
|
LB
|
9
|
Travis Tarver
|
Jr
|
LB
|
12
|
Bryson Gates
|
Fr
|
LB
|
20
|
Justin Stephens
|
Sr
|
LB
|
34
|
Sam Denmark
|
Fr
|
LB
|
35
|
Myles Solsberry
|
Fr
|
LB
|
37
|
Dylan Douglass
|
Fr
|
LB
|
45
|
Blake Rudd
|
Sr
|
LB
|
49
|
Chris Summers
|
Jr
|
LB
|
52
|
Chuck Oputa
|
Jr
|
LB
|
53
|
Dezmond Powers
|
So
|
LB
|
56
|
Gavin Burford
|
Fr
|
LB
|
XX
|
Robert Alaniz
|
Fr
|
LB
|
XX
|
Patrick Carreon
|
Fr
|
LB
|
XX
|
Sam Lawlis
|
Jr
|
|
Special teams
Pos. |
# |
Name |
Class
|
DS
|
67
|
Spencer Feasel
|
So
|
DS
|
73
|
Hayden Brodowsky
|
So
|
P
|
81
|
Ben Hynds
|
Sr
|
P
|
85
|
Austin Kilcullen
|
So
|
K
|
43
|
Nik Grau
|
So
|
|
- Head coach
- Coordinators/assistant coaches
[4]
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (S) Suspended
- (I) Ineligible
Roster
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References
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Venues | |
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Bowls & rivalries | |
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Culture & lore |
- Willie the Wildcat (mascot)
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People | |
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Seasons | |
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National championship seasons in bold |