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Senior lineman Luke Roaten and defensive back Dillon Williams were named to the 2026 Preseason FCS All‑American second team, highlighting Abilene Christian University’s optimistic outlook for the upcoming season.
The Wildcats are poised to defend their conference title and make a deeper playoff run, anchored by a competitive quarterback race and a fortified defensive line.
The Wildcats, back‑to‑back United Athletic Conference champions, will headline the conference’s kickoff on July 21, with a live podcast, interviews and promotional activities streamed online.
With 55 newcomers, a fresh quarterback race and a 10‑game home winning streak on the line, the Wildcats aim to extend their preseason momentum and chase a new record.
Abilene Christian University announced eight players who made the United Athletic Conference preseason all‑team, highlighting returning stars and key transfers as the program eyes a strong 2026 campaign.
Luke Roaten, a senior offensive lineman at Abilene Christian University, has been named to the 2026 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All‑America second team, underscoring a dominant 2025 campaign and setting the stage for a promising fall.
The University of West Florida will begin its first Division I football season on August 27, 2026, against Southern Illinois, entering a probationary period that shapes its inaugural campaign.