Abilene Christian Wildcats 35–31 Tarleton State Texans: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2024

Quick answer

Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Tarleton State Texans 35–31 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 35, Tarleton State Texans 31.

Game summary

Abilene Christian Wildcats edged Tarleton State Texans 35–31 in Week 12 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 382.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.40 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Sam Hicks — 136.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Blayne Taylor — 10 rec, 168.0 yds.
EPA edge: Tarleton State (+0.455/play) vs Abilene Christian (+0.257/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	9	6	3	12	35
Tarleton State Texans	12	0	6	9	31

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ACUAbilene Christian Wildcats

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 10

+3

TARTarleton State Texans

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Abilene Christian
Q1TD
NMNehemiah Martinez I
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Maverick McIvor pass to Nehemiah Martinez I for a touchdown (5 yards)
Tarleton State
Q1TD
CJCody Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Victor Gabalis pass to Cody Jackson for a touchdown (58 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 32 yards
Tarleton State
Q1TD
DCDarius Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Victor Gabalis pass to Darius Cooper for a touchdown (75 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q2TD
JGJavon Gipson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Maverick McIvor pass to Javon Gipson for a touchdown (29 yards)
Tarleton State
Q3TD
DCDarius Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Victor Gabalis pass to Darius Cooper for a touchdown (22 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 27 yards
Tarleton State
Q4TD
BBBraelon Bridges
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Braelon Bridges rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q4TD
SHSam Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Sam Hicks rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
Tarleton State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
24-27
Field goal good from 25 yards
Abilene Christian
Q4TD
SHSam Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Maverick McIvor pass to Sam Hicks for a touchdown (1 yard)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 382.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.40 EPA/play +22.40 EPA
Victor Gabalis (Tarleton State) — 304.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.99 EPA/play +19.83 EPA

Rushing

Sam Hicks (Abilene Christian) — 136.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
Kayvon Britten (Tarleton State) — 101.0 yds -0.04 EPA
Braelon Bridges (Tarleton State) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA

Receiving

Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian) — 10 rec · 168.0 yds +2.01 EPA
Sam Hicks (Abilene Christian) — 7 rec · 38.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Darius Cooper (Tarleton State) — 6 rec · 140.0 yds +2.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	56	62.5%	382	3	+0.40	+22.40
Victor Gabalis	Tarleton State	20	75.0%	304	3	+0.99	+19.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	Tarleton State
Plays	84	51
EPA / play	+0.257	+0.455
Total EPA	+21.61	+23.22
Success rate	51.2%	54.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.400	+0.991
Rush EPA / play	-0.028	+0.109
Yards	543	486

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Abilene Christian	9	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	Tarleton State	4	90	+8.10	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	14	55	+0.41	Field goal
Q1	Tarleton State	1	75	+5.95	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	6	59	+4.66	Pass TD
Q2	Tarleton State	7	48	+1.45	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	5	36	-0.23	Punt
Q2	Tarleton State	3	-1	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	8	25	-1.24	Ended
Q2	Tarleton State	3	7	-0.64	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	2	12	-0.80	Ended
Q3	Tarleton State	4	75	+6.37	Pass TD
Q3	Abilene Christian	8	42	-2.40	Ended
Q3	Tarleton State	4	15	-2.34	Punt
Q3	Abilene Christian	13	82	+1.88	Field goal
Q3	Tarleton State	8	83	+6.44	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass to Darius Cooper for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.95 EPA)
Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Blayne Taylor for 51 yards (3rd & 7) (+5.04 EPA)
Q1 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass to Kayvon Britten for 31 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.96 EPA)
Q1 · Tarleton State Texans · Victor Gabalis pass to Cody Jackson for a touchdown (58 yards) (+4.91 EPA)
Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to J.J. Henry for 24 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.73 EPA)
Q4 · Tarleton State Texans · Braelon Bridges rushes for 49 yards (2nd & 4) (+3.62 EPA)
Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Sam Hicks rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.46 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Javon Gipson for a touchdown (29 yards) (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

Abilene Christian Wildcats controlled the final (35–31) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 382.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Tarleton State at 0.455 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 35, Tarleton State Texans 31 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans?

Abilene Christian Wildcats won with a final score of 35–31.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401632139.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Tarleton State Texans in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) led passers with 382.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Abilene Christian Wildcats at Tarleton State Texans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.