Abilene Christian to play FBS pair in 2019

(STATS) - Abilene Christian will seek to build off its first winning season on the FCS level during a 12-game schedule this year.

The Wildcats, who were 6-5 in coach Adam Dorrel's second season, will open and close the new campaign against FBS opponents in North Texas (Aug. 31) and Mississippi State (Nov. 23), respectively. In between, they'll seek to contend in the Southland Conference, where they'll play five home games: McNeese (Sept. 21), Houston Baptist (Oct. 12), Stephen F. Austin (Oct. 19), Sam Houston State (Nov. 9) and Southeastern Louisiana (Nov. 16).

Quarterback Luke Anthony will lead a potentially explosive offense and Abilene Christian's defense is returning 10 starters.

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2019 Abilene Christian Schedule

Aug. 31, at North Texas

Sept. 7, Arizona Christian

Sept. 14, at Central Arkansas*

Sept. 21, McNeese*

Sept. 28, at Incarnate Word*

Oct. 5, at Lamar*

Oct. 12, Houston Baptist*

Oct. 19, Stephen F. Austin*

Oct. 26, at Nicholls*

Nov. 9, Sam Houston State*

Nov. 16, Southeastern Louisiana*

Nov. 23, at Mississippi State

* - Southland Conference game