Abilene Christian Wildcats 24–22 Northern Colorado Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2024

Quick answer

Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated Northern Colorado Bears 24–22 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 24, Northern Colorado Bears 22.

Game summary

Abilene Christian Wildcats edged Northern Colorado Bears 24–22 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 214.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.22 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Stewart — 132.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Javon Gipson — 7 rec, 102.0 yds.
EPA edge: Abilene Christian (-0.070/play) vs Northern Colorado (-0.203/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	0	6	12	3	24
Northern Colorado Bears	3	6	0	12	22

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 18

+3OPP 37

UNCONorthern Colorado Bears

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Northern Colorado
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 18
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 35 yards
Northern Colorado
Q2TD
CMCaden Meis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Caden Meis rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q2TD
SHSam Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Maverick McIvor pass to Sam Hicks for a touchdown (17 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q3TD
SHSam Hicks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Sam Hicks rushes 65 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q3TD
IJIsaiah Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Isaiah Johnson rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Northern Colorado
Q4TD
CMCaden Meis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Caden Meis rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Northern Colorado
Q4TD
HGHank Gibbs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Hank Gibbs rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 37
Score
21-21
Field goal good from 54 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 214.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +5.93 EPA
Hank Gibbs (Northern Colorado) — -31.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -3.73 EPA
incomplete (Northern Colorado) — 0.0 yds · -1.12 EPA/play -4.50 EPA

Rushing

Darius Stewart (Northern Colorado) — 132.0 yds +0.01 EPA
Caden Meis (Northern Colorado) — 44.0 yds · 2 TD -0.11 EPA
Hank Gibbs (Northern Colorado) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD +1.00 EPA

Receiving

Javon Gipson (Abilene Christian) — 7 rec · 102.0 yds +0.45 EPA
Nehemiah Martinez I (Abilene Christian) — 5 rec · 24.0 yds -0.37 EPA
Brayden Munroe (Northern Colorado) — 1 rec · -9.0 yds +0.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maverick McIvor	Abilene Christian	27	74.1%	214	1	+0.22	+5.93
Hank Gibbs	Northern Colorado	5	40.0%	-31	0	-0.75	-3.73
incomplete	Northern Colorado	4	0.0%	0	0	-1.12	-4.50
incomplete	Abilene Christian	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.79	-4.71
Jonah Chong	Northern Colorado	11	36.4%	-29	0	-0.80	-8.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	Northern Colorado
Plays	53	84
EPA / play	-0.070	-0.203
Total EPA	-3.69	-17.04
Success rate	35.8%	38.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.011	-0.852
Rush EPA / play	-0.174	0.000
Yards	310	207

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Abilene Christian	2	9	+0.60	Ended
Q1	Northern Colorado	1	5	-0.34	Ended
Q1	Abilene Christian	1	0	-1.83	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	18	-0.51	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	6	-2.27	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	3	-3	-3.56	Punt
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	2	-3.29	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	6	48	+0.06	Field goal
Q1	Abilene Christian	3	0	-3.26	Punt
Q1	Northern Colorado	12	60	+4.30	Rush TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	3	-6	-3.46	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	6	20	-2.80	Interception
Q2	Abilene Christian	3	5	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	3	3	-2.52	Punt
Q2	Abilene Christian	3	1	-1.49	Punt
Q2	Northern Colorado	6	16	-1.39	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Sam Hicks rushes 65 yards for a touchdown (+5.29 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Hank Gibbs pass intercepted (-4.96 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Caden Meis rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+4.46 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Maverick McIvor pass to Sam Hicks for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.24 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Jonah Chong to Brayden Munroe — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-4.24 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Colorado Bears · Darius Stewart rushes for 39 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.52 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Hank Gibbs to Brayden Munroe — Pass Incompletion (15 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Colorado Bears · Hank Gibbs rushes for 4 yards (4th & 2) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

Abilene Christian Wildcats controlled the final (24–22) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) — 214.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Abilene Christian at -0.07 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 24, Northern Colorado Bears 22 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Northern Colorado Bears?

Abilene Christian Wildcats won with a final score of 24–22.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Northern Colorado Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654603.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs Northern Colorado Bears in passing?

Maverick McIvor (Abilene Christian) led passers with 214.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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