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Abilene Christian drops in FCS rankings as Tarleton State climbs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:39 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Abilene Christian drops in FCS rankings as Tarleton State climbs

Summary

The Abilene Christian Wildcats moved to the No. 23 spot in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings following a 33-10 road loss to Texas Tech. Despite an 0-2 start to the season, the program maintained its streak of 30 consecutive poll appearances dating back to September 2024. In contrast, the Tarleton State Texans rose to the No. 4 position in the poll after a 20-13 victory over Bowling Green. This win marked the second time in two seasons that Tarleton State defeated an FBS opponent. Abilene Christian prepares to host the 13th-ranked Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks this Saturday at Wildcat Stadium. The Wildcats are scheduled to face Tarleton State in a rivalry game at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 7.

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By the Numbers

•Abilene Christian fell to No. 23 after a 33-10 loss to Texas Tech.
•Tarleton State advanced to No. 4 following a 20-13 win against Bowling Green.
•Abilene Christian hosts No. 13 Stephen F. Austin this Saturday in Abilene.
•The Wildcats and Texans are set to meet on Nov. 7 in Stephenville.

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3:39 PMYahoo Sports — ACU slides, Tarleton climbs in latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings

What they're saying

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See how far the ACU Wildcats fell in the latest FCS Top 25 poll and where rival Tarleton State ranks after an upset win in Week 1 of the college footbal season.
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