Hardin-Simmons Shut Out Fort Lauderdale 58-0
The Cowboys dominated the University of Fort Lauderdale in a lopsided shutout victory at home.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Football
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Hardin-Simmons improved their season record to 3-0 after a decisive 58-0 win against the University of Fort Lauderdale. The Cowboys offense produced 523 total yards while holding their opponents to just 132 yards.
Why it matters
The victory maintains the team's undefeated standing as they prepare for a critical conference matchup. This performance showcases the squad's ability to dominate on both sides of the ball ahead of their upcoming schedule.
Hardin-Simmons recorded 523 total yards of offense compared to 132 yards for Fort Lauderdale. Quarterback Ty Thompson contributed 183 passing yards and 101 rushing yards with four total touchdowns.
The players
Ty Thompson
He is a standout player for Hardin-Simmons who led the team with four touchdowns and over 280 combined yards.
Pedro Altamirano
He serves as the kicker for Hardin-Simmons and successfully converted three field goals during the shutout.
Hardin-Simmons
This is an Abilene-based university football program that currently holds an undefeated 3-0 record.
McMurry
This university football program based in Abilene is the next conference opponent for the Cowboys.
The details
Ty Thompson led the offensive surge with four touchdowns, while kicker Pedro Altamirano successfully converted field goals from 42, 31, and 22 yards. Defensively, the team notched several sacks through Aiden Fleming, Larry Smith-Bell, and Hunter Howard, while Harrison Foster and Kaiden Roden each recorded nine tackles.
Timeline
The game resulted in a 58-0 shutout victory for Hardin-Simmons.
Hardin-Simmons led 30-0 at halftime before securing the win.
The Cowboys are scheduled to play McMurry at 1 p.m. in their next game.
Season Trajectory
This victory keeps Hardin-Simmons in a strong position within the American Southwest Conference standings. The result provides critical momentum as the team moves into conference play for the remainder of the season.
The 58-0 victory cements the team's 3-0 start, setting the stage for significant conference ranking implications. Fans and analysts will look to the upcoming matchup against McMurry to see if the Cowboys can maintain their high-scoring efficiency.
The takeaway
An undefeated 3-0 record highlights the team's early-season success under their current offensive strategy. Sustaining this high-level production will be essential for the Cowboys as they transition to more competitive conference play.
What happens next
Hardin-Simmons is scheduled to face McMurry at Wilford Moore Stadium at 1 p.m. in their next conference game.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTXS.
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