Utah Tech Trailblazers at Abilene Christian Wildcats
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Plumley, Fonua each grab pick-6 for Abilene Christian in 31-10 win over Utah Tech
The FCS coaches poll No. 20 Wildcats (6-4, 5-1 United Athletic Conference) broke the deadlock on Fonua's 16-yard return with 12:48 left in the second quarter.
The Trailblazers (2-8, 1-5) evened the score on a 7-yard Asa Chatman rush, before Plumley retook the lead on his 10-yard return with 3:43 left in the first half.
Plumley's second interception — and third of the season — came in the fourth quarter, setting up a 31-yard field goal for Brandon Perez.
EJ Wilson Jr. had the first offensive touchdown for the Wildcats on a 36-yard scamper late in the third quarter. He had 15 carries for 96 yards.
Backup quarterback Quayde Hawkins found Raydrian Baltrip for a 16-yard touchdown with 3:03 left in the game to give the Wildcats their decisive 21-point cushion.
Bronson Barben was 18-of-33 passing for 139 yards with four interceptions for the Trailblazers, the last of which went to JJ Henry.
How To Watch
How can I watch Utah Tech Trailblazers vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats?
- TV Channel: Trailblazers at Wildcats 2021 College Football, week 11, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 2nd Period 12:48 | Zion Fonua 16 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Perez Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:49 | Asa Chatman 7 Yd Run (Ilya Uvaydov Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:43 | Dorian Plumley 10 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Perez Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:28 | Ilya Uvaydov 51 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:39 | E.J. Wilson 36 Yd Run (Brandon Perez Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 12:33 | Brandon Perez 31 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 3:03 | Raydrian Baltrip 16 Yd pass from Quayde Hawkins (Brandon Perez Kick) |
Statistics
 UTU |
 ACU |
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|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1st Downs | 19 |
| 5-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 8-17 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 252 | Total Yards | 392 |
| 139 | Passing | 190 |
| 18/34 | Comp/Att | 19/31 |
| 4.1 | Yards per pass | 6.1 |
| 113 | Rushing | 202 |
| 28 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 4.0 | Yards per rush | 5.3 |
| 4-30 | Penalties | 6-62 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 4 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 28:36 | Possession | 31:24 |
Game Information
Location: Abilene, TX
Attendance: 7,833 · Capacity:
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