How to watch North Alabama Lions vs. Abilene Christian Wildcats | Oct. 12

by Data Skrive

Oct 12, 2024 3:23 p.m

The North Alabama Lions (2-5) advanced to the UAC showdown against the Abilene Christian Wildcats (4-2) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Braly Municipal Stadium.

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North Alabama vs. Abilene Christian match info

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 7pm ET
• TV channels: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• City: Florence, Ala
• Venue: Braly Municipal Stadium

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Insights into North Alabama

• The Lions rank 51st in total offense (361.9 yards per game) and 34th in total defense (347.1 yards allowed per game) this year.
• On offense, North Alabama ranks 62nd in the FCS with 204.1 passing yards per game. The defense now ranks 27th in passing yards allowed per contest (186.1).
• The Lions average 157.7 rushing yards per game on offense, ranking 54th in the FCS. Defensively, they rank 53rd and give up 161 rushing yards per game.
• North Alabama is posting a 20% third-down conversion rate offensively this season (71st in the FCS) and allowing a 54.5% third-down conversion rate on defense (61st).
• The Lions rank 81st in college football with a -3 turnover margin, having forced 0 turnovers (61st in FCS) and committed three turnovers (72nd in FCS).

Christian Insights from Abilene

• Abilene Christian's offense thrived, totaling 491.2 yards per game this season (fifth-best). Defensively, it ranks 103rd with 434.8 total yards per game.
• The Wildcats rank 19th in passing yards allowed per game (258.7), but at least they have played well on the other side of the ball and are second best in passing yards per game (326).
• In terms of rushing, Abilene Christian ranks 45th on offense (165.2 rushing yards per game) and 73rd on defense (176.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
• The Wildcats' third-down offense thrived, posting a season-best 68.8% third-down conversion rate. Defensively, they rank 58th in allowing a third-down rate of 53.3%.
• At -1, Abilene Christian ranks 45th in turnover margin in the FCS, with zero forced turnovers (61st in the FCS) and one committed turnover (19th in the FCS).

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North Alabama Guide

• Jayvian Allen has recorded 269 rushing yards with four touchdowns (38.4 yards per game in seven games). His 3.5 yards per attempt ranks 207th in college football.
• He caught 10 passes (on 10 targets) for 131 yards with one touchdown. He averages 18.7 receiving yards and 1.4 catches per game.
• TJ Smith has thrown for 527 yards, six touchdowns and zero interceptions this year. He is averaging 75.3 yards per game and 7.3 per attempt while completing 65.3%.
• He has 113 rushing yards (16.1 per game) and one touchdown on the ground.
• In seven games played, Takairee Kenebrew averaged 59.6 yards and four receptions per game, for a total of 417 receiving yards and 28 catches. He was targeted 31 times and received three touchdowns.

Abilene Christian Leaders

• Maverick McIvor has 1,956 yards passing this year (tied for second in the FCS), with 16 touchdowns (second in the FCS) and two interceptions. He completes 61.6% of his attempts while averaging 326 yards per game and 8.3 per attempt.
• Nehemiah Martinez has 31 catches for 611 yards (second in FCS) and eight receiving touchdowns (second in FCS). He has been targeted 34 times and is averaging 5.2 balls per game in six games played.
• Sam Hicks has scored five touchdowns and totaled 426 rushing yards this year (71 per game and 6.2 per attempt).
• Hicks' offensive production includes 15 receptions (2.5 per game) on 16 targets for 136 yards (22.7 per game) and one receiving touchdown.

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