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ACU Sports Podcast: Leighton Adams (Football)

Published on 9/21/2026
Published on 9/21/2026
ACU redshirt sophomore Leighton Adams is a God-fearing man who shares his incredible life story of coming back from an accident in high school which sent 7,000 volts of electricity through his body to playing college football. At ACU, the Bible major has journeyed from quarterback to defensive back to long snapper in an effort to help his team the best way he can. Leighton plays football with passion and enthusiasm and you will hear it in his voice during this inspiring discussion.
The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way. Listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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This episode of the ACU Sports Podcast was recorded live at the 2026 UAC Football Kickoff at Texas Live! in Arlington.
Redshirt senior offensive tackle Luke Roaten and redshirt senior defensive lineman Kortlin Rausaw talk about winning the 2025 conference championship and looking ahead to the 2026 season which begins Aug. 29 at Lamar.
The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way. Listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Published on 7/22/2026

ACU men's basketball head coach Brette Tanner gives a detailed overview of the 2026-27 Wildcats who have welcomed many new players and assistant coaches since the end of last season.
Hear coach Tanner talk about what each player brings to the team, how the roster was constructed and what has stood out in summer workouts so far.
The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way. Listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Published on 7/1/2026

ACU vice president for athletics Zack Lassiter talks about his philosophy when it comes to a head coaching search, what to expect with the United Athletic Conference, the 5-for-5 eligibility proposal that is gaining momentum, and what makes a good athletic director.
This is Part II of our talk with Zack. You can listen to Part I here, in which Zack discusses the 2025-26 athletic year, two important facility projects happening this summer, and the work behind scheduling six home football games this fall.
The ACU Sports Podcast brings you closer to the Wildcat coaches and student-athletes you cheer for. We strive to tell the story of ACU Athletics in a deeper way. Listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Published on 6/8/2026






