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Abilene Christian drops to No. 20 after season opening loss to Lamar

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Abilene Christian drops to No. 20 after season opening loss to Lamar

Summary

Abilene Christian fell to No. 20 in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings following a 21-14 road loss to Lamar in the season opener. The defeat forced the Wildcats down five spots from their initial preseason placement. Lamar climbed six positions in the poll as a result of the victory. The Wildcats are now preparing for a nonconference matchup against FBS opponent Texas Tech on Saturday, September 5. This game at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock marks the beginning of a difficult stretch of the season for the team. Abilene Christian remains a featured program in the rankings, maintaining a streak of 29 consecutive poll appearances dating back to September 2024.

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Status Watch

•Abilene Christian lost 21-14 to Lamar in their season opener.
•The Wildcats dropped five spots to No. 20 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.
•Abilene Christian travels to play Texas Tech at 6 p.m. on September 5.
•The program maintains a 29-poll streak in the national rankings.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — ACU Football: Wildcats slip in FCS Top 25 after road loss to Lamar

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See where the Abilene Christian Wildcats landed in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings after Week 1 of the 2026 college football season.
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