Texas A&M Aggies Drop Abilene Christian Wildcats 38-10: Live Game Log
The Aggies host the Wildcats at Kyle Field on Saturday in their first game without former coach Jimbo Fisher as the Elijah Robinson era begins.
Robinson was promoted to interim head coach after the firing of Fisher on Sunday following the Aggies' 51-10 undressing of the Mississippi State Bulldogs the day prior. Former Bulldogs coach Zach Arnett was fired on Monday.
Robinson spoke to the media on Monday focused on the players and the transition. A&M athletic director Ross Bjork indicated he tasked Robinson as the interim coach. because he knew the players would rally around him. And Robinson is ready.
”The players are the most important, so we’re going to do things that are going to allow those guys to have fun, play with juice and energy, and understand that it’s going to be okay,” Robinson reassured. “Whatever that is as a staff, we’re going to come together and make the adjustments that need to happen for those guys to enjoy these next few weeks and play as well as possible,” Robinson added.
Robinson came to College Station with Fisher in 2018 as the defensive line coach before being promoted in 2022 as the assistant head coach and run game coordinator.
"They’re ready to move forward as far as saying what’s next. That’s the mentality they had. I’m forever grateful for every guy in that room and the way they embraced me after the news broke,” Robinson added.
The Aggies are bowl-eligible thanks to the win last week and hope to finish strong in their final two games against Abilene Christian and LSU. A&M has lost three of their last five after starting the season 4-1.
The Wildcats are just 5-5 overall and 3-3 in the UAC but have won three of their last five. They'll need a win against the Aggies in College Station to avoid ending their season under .500.
Live game updates will appear here after kickoff...
ACU will start the game with the ball.
FIRST QUARTER: Wildcats 7, Aggies 7
The kickoff goes to the goal line and it's returned 20 yards to the 21.
McIvor passes complete to Taylor for 10 to the ACU 31 for a first down.
McIvor passes incomplete, then misses his receiver on the left sideline. On 3rd and 10 from the ACU 31, McIvor passes incomplete, almost intercepted by Harmon. The punt goes 39 yards, returned by Ainias Smith 10 yards to midfield.
Daniels runs off left end for 12 to the ACU 43 for a first down.
INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN WILDCATS: Jaylen Henderson drops back to pass and his arm is hit as he releases the ball into the hands of ACU's Reese Young who returns it 51 yards for the score with 13:04 left in the first quarter. It's 7-0 ACU over the Aggies.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Owens runs for three, the Henderson scrambles for two. On 3rd and 5, Henderson throws complete to his roommate Walker for 40 yards to the ACU 30 for a first down.
Henderson connects with Ainias Smith for 18 to the ACU 12 and a first down.
Owens runs for five.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 2nd and 5 from the ACU 7, Rueben Owens runs up the middle and carries three defenders into the end zone for a 7-7 tie with ACU with 10:20 left in the first quarter. The scoring drive goes 75 yards in six plays and takes 2:44 off the clock.
The kickoff goes to the goalline, returned 27 yards to the ACU 27. ACU - Rece Stattford was injured on the play and is questionable to return.
McIvor completes to Vaughn for one, then Vaughn runs for four.
ACU TIMEOUT (#1) at 8:50
On 3rd and 5 from the ACU 32, McIvor passes incomplete. The punt goes 42 yards to the TAMU 26.
Henderson is sacked by Reece Young for a loss of two, then Daniels runs for one. On 3rd and 11 from the TAMU 25, Henderson is sacked by Cirby Coheley for a loss of 11 to the TAMU 14.
On the punt, Texas A&M Penalty, Delay Of Game (-5 Yards) to the TA&M 9.
The Constantinou punt goes 54 yards to the ACU 37.
McIvor passes to Graham for a loss of four, then Sunday runs for no gain. On 3rd and 14 from the ACU 33, McIvor hits Graham for just 12 and they elect to punt. The punt goes 42 yards, caught by Smith at the TAMU 13.
Moss runs for no gain in his return from injury, then limps off the field shaking his head. Henderson is complete to Stewart for eight. On 3rd and 2 from the TAMU 21, Henderson hits Muhammad for a loss of one. On the punt, Texas A&M Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the TA&M 15. The Constantinou punt goes 42 yards to the ACU 43.
Sunday runs up the middle for 17 yards to the 50 and the Wildcats' second first down of the game.
McIvor passes to Williams for four yards on the left sideline, then Sunday runs for five. On 3rd and 1 from the TAMU 41, McIvor passes to Castles for two and a first down.
Sunday runs left for no gain, pushed out of bounds. PENALTY ACU Holding on YANTA, Tay enforced 10 yards from the AM39 to the AM49 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
END OF THE FIRST QUARTER
SECOND QUARTER: Aggies 17, Wildcats 7
On 1st and 20 from the TAMU 49, McIvor tosses to Graham for six, then throws incomplete deep down the right sideline. On 3rd and 14, McIvor passes to Taylor for six, short of the first down. On 4th and 8 from the TAMU 37, Kyle Ramsey misses from 54 - wide left - and the Aggies will take over on downs.
Daniels runs for three, then Henderson scrambles for one. On 3rd and 6 from the TAMU 41, Henderson throws incomplete to Daniels. The Constantinou punt goes 52 yards to the ACU 7.
Sunday runs for no gain, then carries again for eight - FUMBLES - recovered by Sunday. On 3rd and 2 from the ACU 15, Vaughn runs for a loss of one. The Nickel punt goes for 36, fair caught by Ainias Smith at the 50.
Henderson passes to Smith for two, then Rueben Owens blasts out of the backfield for 28 to the ACU 20 and a first down.
Owens carries for four to the ACU 16, then gets stuffed at the line and loses one. On 3rd and 6, Henderson throws into the end zone, caught by Walker out of bounds.
FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond is good from 34 for a 10-7 lead over ACU with 7:59 left in the half. The scoring drive goes 33 yards in six plays and takes 2:04 off the clock.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
McIvor passes incomplete, then the pass is batted down at the line by Edgerrin Cooper. On 3rd and 10 from the ACU 25, McIvor passes for four to Graham. The Nickel punt goes to 46 yards the TAMU 25.
Daniels runs for one, then Henderson throws incomplete. On 3rd and 9 from the TAMU 36, Henderson scrambles for 10 and a first down.
ACU TIMEOUT (#2) at 5:56
Henderson runs for 10 and another first down.
Henderson hits Thomas for six, then Owens runs for four and another first down.
Henderson passes complete to Owens for nine, then connects with Walker for nine more and another first down.
Henderson throws complete to Owens for nine, then Daniels runs for four and a first down.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 1st and 10 from the ACU 13, Jaylen Henderson passes into the end zone for Noah Thomas for the score and a 17-7 lead over ACU with 3:37 left in the half. The scoring drive goes 75 yards in 10 plays and takes 3:37 off the clock.
The kickoff goes to the one, returned 34 yards to the ACU 35.
Vaughn runs for three, then McIvor hits Golightly for eight and a first down.
McIvor passes incomplete.
TAMU TIMEOUT (#1) at 2:11
McIvor hits Williams for no gain. On 3rd and 10 from the ACU 46, McIvor misses his target. The Nickel punt goes 54 yards for a touchback.
Henderson hits Daniels for three, then Henderson runs for nine for a first down.
Henderson connects with Muhammad III for 18 yards to the 50 and a first down.
Texas A&M Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the TA&M 45. On 1st and 15, Henderson passes incomplete. Then Henderson is sacked for a loss of one.
TAMU TIMEOUT (#2) at :47
On 3rd and 16, Henderson passes deep down the middle of the field incomplete. Constantinou punts 43 yards to the ACU 13.
Sunday carries for 17 to the ACU 30.
Sunday carries for one.
END OF THE FIRST HALF
THIRD QUARTER: Aggies 24, Wildcats 7
The kickoff goes 61 yards to the TAMU 4, returned by Ainias Smith to the TAMU 26.
Owens runs for no gain, the carries for 10 and a first down.
Owens carries again for eight, then gets five more and a first down at the TAMU 49.
Henderson carries for two.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 2nd and 8 from the ACU 49, Henderson passes deep on the post route to Muhammad III who runs untouched into the end zone for a 24-7 lead over ACU. The scoring drive goes 74 yards in six plays and takes 2:14 off the clock.
The kick goes to the goal line, returned to the ACU 17.
Jordan Vaughn runs for six, then carries for a loss of three. On 3rd and 7 from the ACU 23, McIvor throws deep down the left sideline to Golightly for 26 yards and a first down at the ACU 46.
Sunday runs for a loss of one, then McIvor hits Castles on the right sideline for no gain. On 3rd and 11, Abilene Christian Penalty, Delay Of Game (Jay'Veon Sunday) to the ACU 40. On 3rd and 16, Sunday carries for 8. The punt goes 36 yards to the TAMU 12.
Henderson throws deep down the middle to Muhammad who makes a spectacular one-handed grab then hurdles a defender for a 38-yard gain.
Henderson throws deep to the left sideline incomplete, then Owens runs for three. On 3rd and 7, Henderson scrambles left, then right, then is finally caught for a sack of eight yards. The Constantinou punt goes 45 yards to the ACU 9 out of bounds.
McIvor passes complete to Castles for 13 and a first down.
Vaughn runs for no gain, then McIvor completes to Taylor for 10 and a first down.
McIvor hits Taylor again for 16 and another first down.
Sunday carries up the middle for two. PENALTY ACU Personal Foul on CASTLES, Jed enforced 15 yards from the ACU49 to the ACU34 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). On 1st and 25, McIvor hits Taylor across the middle for 17, then Sunday runs for 10 to the TAMU 39 for a first down.
McIvor throws incomplete deep down the field into the end zone, then Sunday runs for two. On 3rd and 8 from the TAMU 39, McIvor finds Taylor again for 15 and a first down at the TAMU 22.
Sunday carries off left end for two, FUMBLES the ball, recovered by ACU - Jacob Thielen.
END OF THE THIRD QUARTER
FOURTH QUARTER: Aggies 38, Wildcats 10
McIvor passes incomplete, the is sacked by Taurean York for a loss of three.
FIELD GOAL WILDCATS: Kyle Ramsey is good from 40 for a 24-10 Aggies lead with 14:06 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 67 yards in 13 plays and takes 7:02 off the clock.
The kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback.
Owens runs for three, then again for just one. On 3rd and 6 from the TAAMU 29, Henderson scrambles for just three. The Constatinou punt goes just 25 yards to the ACU 43 as he punted it under pressure and it was almost blocked.
Sunday runs for three, then Dobbins runs to the right for no gain. PENALTY Before the snap, ACU Illegal Formation enforced 5 yards from the ACU46 to the ACU41. NO PLAY (replay the down). On 2nd and 12, McIvor passes incomplete, then misses his receiver on 3rd and 12. The punt goes 36 yards to the TAMU 26.
Anthony runs for two, then Henderson connects with Walker for nine and a first down.
Owens runs for three, then again for five. On 3rd and 2, Owens gets 15 and another first down.
Henderson scrambles for 11.
Owens runs for three, then Henderson gets 11 and another first down at the ACU 14.
Bailey runs for three, then runs again for seven. On 3rd and 3 from the ACU 7, Bailey gets four and a first down.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 1st and 10 from the ACU 3, David Bailey runs up the middle into the end zone for a 31-10 lead over ACU with 5:25 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 73 yards in 12 plays and takes 5:35 off the clock.
The kickoff goes to the ACU 5 and returned 11 yards to the ACU 16.
Sunday runs for three, then again for four. On 3rd and 3 from the ACU 23, McIvor hits Taylor for three and a first down.
McIvor passes incomplete, then Sunday runs for four. On 3rd and 6 from the ACU 30, McIvor passes incomplete. The punt goes 39 yards returned by Moose Muhammad for three yards to the TAMU 36.
Henderson completes to Walker for 30 yards to the ACU 33 and a first down. Abilene Christian Penalty, Targeting on HERPIN, Chris enforced (Chris Herpin) to the ACU 18 for a 1ST down.
Anthony DiNota runs for two, then again for three.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: On 3rd and 5 from the ACU 13, Marcel Reed passes complete to Jaden Platt in the end zone for the score and a 38-10 lead over ACU with :56 left in the game. The scoring drive goes 63 yards in four plays and takes 1:33 off the clock.
The kickoff goes out of bounds at the ACU 4. The ball will be placed at the ACU 35.
Sunday runs for two.
END OF THE GAME
