2012 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team

American college football season August 2023 December 2025 2012 Abilene Christian Wildcats football Lone Star Conference LSC 7–4 4–4 Ken Collums 1st Spread Darian Dulin 1st 3–4 Ryan Smith Mitchell Gale Reid Ware L. B. Suggs Shotwell Stadium The 2012 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team represented Abilene Christian University as a member of the Lone Star Conference (LSC) during the 2012 NCAA Division II football season. Led by first-year head coach Ken Collums, the Wildcats compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the LSC. The team played home games at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene, Texas. Abilene Christian became just third program to have three consecutive 12,000-yard passers after Hawaii and Houston.The Scoop on Stats – Week 11 https://footballscoop.com/archive-news/the-scoop-on-stats-week-11/ Football Scoop The Wildcats had also the best punt returning in college football averaging 25.2 yards per return.The Scoop on Stats: Best of the Best (Special Teams and Wrap Up) https://footballscoop.com/archive-news/the-scoop-on-stats-best-of-the-best-special-teams/ Football Scoop Preseason Abilene Christian was ranked No. 10 in the American Football Coaches' Association pre-season poll and No. 13 by Lindy's magazine.Wildcats to begin season ranked No. 10 in D2 by AFCA August 13, 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/8/13/FB_0813125011.aspxGale named pre-season MVP by magazine; Wildcats ranked No. 13 June 21, 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/6/21/FB_0621125739.aspx The ACU Wildcats were picked to finish 2nd in the conference behind Midwest State. Mitchell Gale was not only awarded Lone Star Conference pre-season player of the year but also chosen pre-season NCAA DII offensive player of the year by Lindy's. Mitchell Gale and Morgan Lineberry (placekicker) were selected first team All-American and Taylor Gabriel (WR) made the third-team.Sports Roundup ACU Today Fall 2012 Dec 12, 2012 64 https://issuu.com/abilenechristian/docs/acu_today_fall_2012/104 Transfers Will Latu, offensive lineman, transferred from Oklahoma. Recruiting Abilene Christian signed 13 new players on national signing dayWildcats nab 13 players on national signing day February 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/2/1/FB_0201124517.aspx no yes 2012 Keith Barnett CB Converse, Texas Converse Judson High School 6 0 180 Josh Bloom DT Kingwood, Texas Kingwood Park High School 6 1 300 Tyler Chapa CB San Antonio, Texas Warren High School 6 1 180 Robbie Goldschmidt LB The Woodlands, Texas The Woodlands High School 6 0 230 Chukwuma Oputa LB Dallas, Texas Woodrow Wilson High School 5 11 230 Parker McKenzie QB Spring Branch, Texas Smithson Valley High School 5 11 175 Chad Quisenberry TE Wolfforth, Texas Frenship High School 6 2 235 Christian Rodriguez OL Los Fresnos, Texas Los Fresnos High School 6 5 270 Cade Stone QB North Richland Hills, Texas Fort Worth Christian High School 5 11 175 Garrett Langthorp OL Conroe, Texas Blinn College 6 3 290 Melvin Shead DL Cayuga, Texas Kilgore College 6 0 290 Eric Frain CB Union, New Jersey Los Angeles Pierce College 6 2 205 Nick Finney DL Santa Fe Springs, California Fullerton College 6 0 300 Schedule 2012 NCAA Division II AFCA September 1 6:00 p.m. w y 10 McMurry Shotwell Stadium Abilene, TX 51–0 11,337 No. 10 Wildcats ready to get 2012 season underwayMcMurry vs Abilene Christian (Sep 01, 2012) September 7 6:00 p.m. l 9 Texas A&M–Kingsville 24 Shotwell Stadium Abilene, TX Action Sports Champions Classic KRBC-TV 13–16 7,435 Texas A&M-Kingsville vs Abilene Christian (Sep 08, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/0908tamk.htm September 15 4:00 p.m. w y 20 Tarleton State AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX 34–31 19,134 TARLETON vs Abilene Christian (Sep 15, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/0915tsu.htm September 22 6:00 p.m. l y 19 Angelo State San Angelo Stadium San Angelo, TX 23–28 7,320 Abilene Christian vs Angelo State (Sep 22, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/0922asu.htm September 27 6:36 p.m. w y y Delta State McCool Stadium Cleveland, MS 34–28 5,123 Abilene Christian vs Delta State Univ. (Sep 27, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/0927dsu.htm October 6 6:00 p.m. w Eastern New Mexico Shotwell Stadium Abilene, TX 59–17 3,576 Eastern New Mexico vs Abilene Christian (Oct 06, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/1006enmu.htm October 13 6:00 p.m. l y West Texas A&M 20 Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Canyon, TX FoxSportsSouthwest.com 0–36 13,019 Abilene Christian vs West Texas A&M (Oct 13, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/1013wtam.htm October 20 2:00 p.m. l y Midwestern State 12 Shotwell Stadium Abilene, TX 31–35 7,212 Midwestern State vs Abilene Christian (Oct 20, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/1020msu.htm October 27 2:00 p.m. w y 2012 Texas A&M–Commerce Lions Texas A&M–Commerce Memorial Stadium Commerce, TX 24–17 5,224 Abilene Christian vs A&M-Commerce (Oct 27, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/1027amc.htm November 3 12:00 p.m. w y 2012 West Alabama Tigers West Alabama 13 Shotwell Stadium Abilene, TX 22–16 3,517 West Alabama vs Abilene Christian (Nov 03, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/1103uwa.htm November 10 7:00 p.m. w y Incarnate Word Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium San Antonio, TX 24–12 2,649 Abilene Christian vs Incarnate Word (Nov 10, 2012) https://static.acusports.com/custompages/football/2012/1110uiw.htm Wildcats announce tough 2012 football schedule February 10, 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/2/10/FB_0210123704.aspx Abilene Christian Wildcats Schedule 2012 https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/2000/season/2012 ESPN September 23, 2023 2012 Football Schedule https://acusports.com/sports/football/schedule/2012 Abilene Christian University Athletics September 23, 2023 Game summaries McMurry McMurry at Abilene Christian War Hawks Wildcats 0 0 0 0 0 21 23 7 September 1 Shotwell StadiumAbilene, TX CNT 6:00 p.m. 2:57 11,337 96 °F °C on, Wind: SSE 10mph, Sunny Andy Dunkin; Darrell Boyd (Umpire); Joe Stahmer(Linesman); Carlos Owens (Line judge); Jerry Bissett (Back judge); M. Rodriguez (Field judge); Michael Graham (Side judge); Chris Macaluso (Scorer) Sources:McMurry vs Abilene Christian (Sep 01, 2012) https://static.lonestarconference.org/custompages/12fbstats/c0901.htm Lone Star Conference yes 2 7:20 ACU Charcandrick West 13 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick) ) ACU 7–0 2 2:30 ACU Travis Tarver II 2 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick) ACU 14–0 2 0:48 ACU Taylor Gabriel 9 yd pass from Mitchell Gale (Morgan Lineberry kick) ACU 21–0 3 8:30 ACU Morgan Lineberry 25 yd field goal ACU 24–0 3 6:42 ACU Taylor Gabriel 7 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick) ACU 31–0 3 1:55 ACU Marcel Threat 8 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick failed) ACU 37–0 3 0:35 ACU Travis Tarver II 5 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick) ACU 44–0 4 8:44 ACU Marcel Threat 12 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick) ACU 51–0 yes In the season, opener Abilene Christian played the NCAA Division II-newcomer and crosstown-rival McMurry Warhawks. It was the first game as head coach for Ken Collums. The wildcats enter the season ranked No. 10 ranked team while McMurry had one of the best offenses in NCAA Division III the previous season.No. 10 Wildcats ready to get 2012 season underway August 30, 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/8/30/FB_0830123253.aspx Defensive end Nick Richardson tied the school record with six sacks in Abilene Christian's first shutout since 2006.LSC Football Weekly Release (Week 1) https://lonestarconference.org/sports/2012/9/4/FB_0904122416.aspx?id=1690& September 4, 2012Richardson's 6 sacks lead Wildcats to 51-0 win over McMurry September 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/9/1/FB_0901123318.aspx Mitchell Gale completed 19 out of 28 passes for 290 yards and one touchdown. Marcel Threat ran for 88 yards on 14 carries, averaging 6.3 yards per carries, and scored two touchdowns. Taylor Gabriel caught seven passes for 108 yards and one touchdown. Stats Statistics ACU MCMURRY Points 51 0 Total Plays 68 90 First downs 27 21 First downs from Rushing 11 2 First downs from Passing 13 15 First downs from Penalties 3 4 Total yards 461 301 Rushing yards 165 29 Passing yards 296 289 Rushing plays 39 29 Passing plays 29 61 Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20-29-1 38-61-1 Time of possession 30:12 29:48 Average Punt 32 28.3 3rd down conversion 5/10 (50%) 3/19 (16%) 4th down conversion 2/11 (18%) 0/0 Sacks 10 1 Red zone 0-2 8-8 Team Category Player StatisticsAbilene Christian Passing Mitchell Gale 19/28, 290 yards, 1 TD Rushing Marcel Threat 14 carries, 88 yards, 2 TD Receiving Taylor Gabriel 7 receptions, 108 yards, 1 TDMcMurry Passing Jake Mullin 37/59, 288 yards, 0 TD Rushing Chris Simpson 8 carries, 35 yards, 0 TD Receiving Eric Shaffer 7 receptions, 55 yards Texas A&M–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville at Abilene Christian Javelinas Wildcats 0 10 3 3 6 0 0 7 September 8 Shotwell StadiumAbilene, TX CNT 6:00 p.m. 3:13 7,435 84 °F °C on, Wind: NNE 14mph, Mostly Sunny Dwayne McKee; Stephen Borgman (Umpire); Brad Morrow (Linesman); Edgar Reed (Line judge); Keith Schoby (Back judge); Charles Colston (Field judge); Cory Hord (Side judge); Chris Macaluso (Scorer) KRBC-TV Sources:Texas A&M-Kingsville vs Abilene Christian (Sep 08, 2012) https://static.lonestarconference.org/custompages/12fbstats/d0908.htm Lone Star Conference yes 1 0:00 ACU Taylor Gabriel 7 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick failed) ACU 6–0 2 9:31 TAMUK R. Armstrong 22 yd pass from Nate Poppell (Matt Stoll kick) TAMUK 7–6 2 1:09 TAMUK Matt Stoll 35 yd field goal TAMUK 10–6 3 7:06 TAMUK Matt Stoll 29 yd field goal TAMUK 13–6 4 14:57 TAMUK Matt Stoll 31 yd field goal TAMUK 16–6 4 14:45 ACU Darr. Cantu-Harkless 65 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick) TAMUK 16–13 yes Both team enter the game ranked, ACU 9th and Texas A&M-Kingsville 24th, and with 1–0 record. ACU had won 8 straight against Javelinas. The Wildcats were without starting outside linebacker Chris Summers who suffered a right knee injury against McMurry and was out for the season.Wildcats, Javelinas set to meet for last time as LSC opponents https://acusports.com/news/2012/9/5/FB_0905122255.aspx ACU sports September 5, 2012 Mitchell Gale arguably had his worst game in his college career with only 13 completed passes out of 31 for only 137 yards and his 23-game streak with a least one touchdown throw was snapped. A touchdown and three field goals was enough for Texas A&M-Kingsville to come away from Shotwell Stadium with a victory. This was the first time the Wildcats lost a home game in the regular season since 2009.#24 Javelinas shut down #9 ACU to take 16-13 win at Shotwell https://acusports.com/news/2012/9/8/FB_0908122740.aspx ACU Sport September 8, 2012 2012 Football Weekly Releases. Week 2 https://lonestarconference.org/sports/2012/9/4/FB_0904122416.aspx?id=1690& Lone Star Conference Darr. Cantu-Harkless rann for 70 yards in only 4 carries while catching 4 passes for 36 yards.Texas A&M-Kingsville vs Abilene Christian (Sep 08, 2012) https://static.lonestarconference.org/custompages/12fbstats/d0908.htm Lone Star Conference Tarleton State Tarleton State vs Abilene Christian Texans Wildcats 14 6 0 11 7 3 14 10 September 15 Cowboys StadiumArlington, TX CNT 4:00 p.m. 3:03 19,134 72 °F °C on, Wind: None, Indoors Dan Rankin; Erick Chapman (Umpire); Brad Morrow (Linesman); Eric Camouche (Line judge); Matt Horn (Back judge); Rory Bernard (Field judge); Jesse Mendoza (Side judge); Daniel Young (Scorer) Sources:Tarleton State vs Abilene Christian (Sep 15, 2012) https://static.lonestarconference.org/custompages/12fbstats/b0915.htm Lone Star Conference yes 1 08:37 ACU Charcandrick West 1 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick) ACU 7–0 1 05:26 TARLETON Jerome Regal 16 yd pass from Aaron Doyle (Blake Barnes kick) 7–7 1 00:27 TARLETON Vaughn Smith 10 yd pass from Aaron Doyle (Blake Barnes kick) TARLETON 14–7 2 12:17 TARLETON Blake Barnes 28 yd field goal TARLETON 17-7 2 04:24 TARLETON Blake Barnes 41 yd field goal TARLETON 20–7 2 01:53 ACU Morgan Lineberry 27 yd field goal TARLETON 20–10 3 08:29 ACU Travis Tarver II 7 yd run (Morgan Lineberry kick) TARLETON 20–17 3 04:03 ACU Taylor Gabriel 6 yd pass from Mitchell Gale (Morgan Lineberry kick) ACU 24–20 4 12:00 ACU Morgan Lineberry 30 yd field goal ACU 27–20 4 09:35 TARLETON Blake Barnes 25 yd field goal ACU 27–23 4 03:12 ACU Taylor Gabriel 16 yd pass from Mitchell Gale (Morgan Lineberry kick) ACU 34–23 4 01:02 TARLETON Aaron Doyle 1 yd run (Will McLane pass from A. Doyle) ACU 34–31 yes ACU had won six of the last eight meetings between the teams. The Wildcats enter the game 0–1 in the conference and 1-1 overall while Tarleton was still unbeaten after a win on opening day against Midwest State.Wildcats will have to re-group after loss to Kingsville; Texans up next September 9, 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/9/9/FB_0909120728.aspx Despite being down 10 at half, the Wildcats clawed themselves back into the game and were able to take the lead late in the third quarter thanks to some great puntreturns and kept it for the rest of the game.No. 20 Wildcats storm back in second half to top Tarleton State, 34-31 September 15, 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/9/15/FB_0915123704.aspx ACU became only fourth team from the state of Texas to have won both in the Cowboys Stadium and the Cotton bowl. ACU and Gale have the most passing yards of any college teams and players in the Cowboys Stadium and Taylor Gabriel is the leading college wide receiver in the stadium in points (24).2012 Football Weekly Releases,, Week 3 https://lonestarconference.org/sports/2012/9/4/FB_0904122416.aspx?id=1690& Lone Star Conference Mitchell Gale was 27 out of 42 for 279 yards and 2 touchdowns. Mitchell Gale rushed for 38 yards in 11 carries and Darian Hogg did catch 8 balls for 67 yards. Angelo State Abilene Christian at Angelo State Wildcats Rams 9 0 0 14 7 7 7 7 September 22 San Angelo StadiumSan Angelo, TX CNT 6:00 p.m. 3:10 7,320 93 °F °C on, Wind: SE 5, Clear skies Dwayne Mckee; Stephen Borgman (Umpire); Brad Morrow (Linesman); Cody Hord (Line judge); Matt Horn (Back judge); Rory Bernard (Field judge); Jesse Mendoza (Side judge); ASU Athletics (Scorer) Sources:Abilene Christian vs Angelo State (Sep 22, 2012) https://static.lonestarconference.org/custompages/12fbstats/a0922.htm Lone Star Conference yes 1 13:16 ACU Demarcus Thompson 33 yd pass from Mitchell Gale (Morgan Lineberry kick failed) ACU 6–0 1 09:21 ACU Morgan Lineberry 32 yd field goal ACU 9–0 1 06:22 ASU Blake Hamblin 1 yd run (Jarred Martin kick) ACU 9–7 2 4:14 ASU Donavan Roberts 8 yd run (Jarred Martin kick) ASU 14-9 3 01:50 ASU Blake Hamblin 3 yd run (Jarred Martin kick) ASU 21–9 4 14:48 ACU Elton Crochran 33 yd pass from Mitchell Gale (Morgan Lineberry kick) ASU 21–16 4 09:11 ASU Joey Knight 13 yd pass from Blake Hamblin (Jarred Martin kick) ASU 28–16 4 07:55 ACU Taylor Gabriel 17 yd pass from Mitchell Gale (Morgan Lineberry kick) ASU 28–23 yes The first true road trip waited No.19 ACU (2-1) when they visited Angelo State in San Angelo, Texas. ACU had won 9 out 10 last meetings against the Rams.#19 Wildcats, Rams set to tangle in key LSC contest in San Angelo September 19, 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/9/19/FB_0919121823.aspx Abilene Christian was held to only 9 rushing yards the whole game while giving up 7 sacks in the 23–28 loss to Angelo State.2012 Football Weekly Releases. Week 4 https://lonestarconference.org/sports/2012/9/4/FB_0904122416.aspx?id=1690& Personnel Coaching staff Abilene Christian Wildcats coachesHead coach Ken Collums Assistant coaches Mike Ribaudo – Linebackers coach Darian Dulin – Defensive coordinator and secondary coach Kendrick Holloway – Wide receivers coach Nathan Young – Running backs coach, quarterbacks coach, recruiting coordinator Sam Collins – offensive line coachCollums revamps defensive staff January 7, 2012 https://acusports.com/news/2012/1/7/FB_0107122801.aspxSunday January 8, 2012 https://footballscoop.com/the-scoop-2/sunday-january-8-2012/ Football Scoop January 8, 2012 Roster 2012 Abilene Christian WildcatsQuarterback 12 Malcom Ruben – 10px|Redshirt freshman 14 Parker McKenzie – freshman 15 Mitchell Gale – 10px|Redshirt senior 17 John David Baker – 10px|Redshirt junior Running back 8 Marcel Threat – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 26 Charcandrik West – junior 27 Travis Tarver II– 10px|Redshirt freshman Wide receiver 1 Cade Stone – freshman 4 Taylor Gabriel – junior 6 DeMarcus Thompson – sophomore 16 Drew Peters – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 23 Jace Hudson – 10px|Redshirt freshman 38 Darrel Cantu-Harkless – 10px|Redshirt junior 47 Darian Hogg – 10px|Redshirt junior 82 Monte Green-Avery – 10px|Redshirt freshman 83 Temi Ogunleye – 10px|Redshirt freshman Tight end 19 Jonahtan Parker – sophomore 86 Noah Chesier – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 87 Zack Agnew – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 88 Jamie Walker – 10px|Redshirt freshman Offensive line 58 Reid Ware – junior 61 Josh Perez – 10px|Redshirt junior 64 Garrett Langthorp – junior 66 Ben Kittley – 10px|Redshirt freshman 70 Blake Spears – 10px|Redshirt junior 74 Tyler McIntosh – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 76 Colton Carnes – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 78 Logan Hoppenrath – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 79 Maxfield Priestley – 10px|Redshirt freshman Defensive line 15 Ryan Smith – 10px|Redshirt senior 33 Rob Boyd – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 54 Kolby Rowe – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 55 Candon Canady – junior 73 Ashton Thomas – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 95 Nick Finney – junior 95 Juan Hull II – 10px|Redshirt freshman 99 Brandon Dornak – 10px|Redshirt sophomore Deep Snapper 40 Brent Schroder – junior Kickers 81 Spencer Covey – 10px|Redshirt senior 85 Morgan Lineberry – senior Linebacker 2 Chris Summers – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 5 Nick Richardson – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 9 Thor Woerner – 10px|Redshirt junior 14 Jesse Harper – 10px|Redshirt junior 20 Justin Stephens – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 22 Elton Crochran – 10px|Redshirt freshman 36 Cy Wilson – 10px|Redshirt freshman 41 Blake Rudd – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 42 David Guinn – 10px|Redshirt freshman 45 Chuck Oputa – freshman 46 Torren Davis – 10px|Redshirt freshman 51 Avery Alegeh – 10px|Redshirt freshman Defensive back 3 Justin Steward – sophomore 7 L.B. Suggs – 10px|Redshirt senior 18 Vicente Cantu-Harkless – sophomore 21 Angel Lopes – 10px|Redshirt sophomore 24 Eric Frain – junior 25 Mike Wallage – senior 29 Tyler Chapa – freshman 30 Keith Barnett – sophomore 31 Steven Ford – senior 32 Lynn Grady – sophomore 34 Caleb Withrow – 10px|Redshirt junior 43 Dax Riley – 10px|Redshirt sophomore Weekly awards Week 1 defensive player of the week: Nick Richardson. He had six sacks against McMurry. Week 1 honorably mention: Mitchell Gale completed 68 percent of his passes for 290 yards.2012 Football Weekly Releases https://lonestarconference.org/sports/2012/9/4/FB_0904122416.aspx?id=1690& Lone Star Conference Week 3 offensive player of the week: Taylor Gabriel (WR), who had 5 catches for 50 yards and two touchdowns. Week 3 honorable mention: L.B. Suggs tipped the ball that ended in the first half, preventing Tarleton State being more than 10 points up at the half. He had also a game-high 11 tackles.2012 Football Weekly Releases,, Week 3 https://lonestarconference.org/sports/2012/9/4/FB_0904122416.aspx?id=1690& Lone Star Conference References Abilene Christian Category:Abilene Christian Wildcats football seasons Abilene Christian Wildcats football