Maverick McIvor

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Maverick McIvor
Western Kentucky HilltoppersNo. 7
Position Quarterback
ClassGraduate Student
Personal information
Born: (2000-08-22) August 22, 2000 (age 25)
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College
High school Central (San Angelo, Texas)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-UAC (2024)

Maverick McIvor (born August 22, 2000) is an American college football quarterback for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. He previously played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Abilene Christian Wildcats.

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High school career

McIvor attended Central High School in San Angelo, Texas. As a junior, he threw for 3,372 yards and 43 touchdowns. [1] During his senior season, McIvor suffered a season ending knee injury, causing him to miss significant playing time. [2] Following his high school career, he committed to play college football at Texas Tech University. [3] [4]

College career

McIvor spent three seasons at Texas Tech, not receiving any playing time. [5] Following the 2021 season, he transferred to Abilene Christian University where he was named the starting quarterback. [6] In his first season at Abilene Christain, McIvor threw for 2,212 yards with 16 touchdowns. [7] He had a breakout year during the 2024 season. [8] In the season opener against his former team, Texas Tech, McIvor threw for 506 yards and three touchdowns, being named the FCS National Offensive Player of the Week. [9] After recording 3,828 yards and 30 touchdowns, he entered the transfer portal for a second time. [10]

On January 6, 2025, McIvor announced his decision to transfer to Western Kentucky University to play for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. [11] Entering the 2025 season, he was named the Hilltoppers starting quarterback. [12] [13] In the season opener against Sam Houston, McIvor threw for 401 yards and totaled four touchdowns in a 41–24 victory. [14]

Statistics

SeasonTeamGamesPassingRushing
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsY/ATDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
2019 Texas Tech 00 Redshirted Redshirt.svg
2020 Texas Tech 00DNP
2021 Texas Tech 00DNP
2022 Abilene Christian 1095–417929660.02,2127.5169135.046491.11
2023 Abilene Christian 11115–616429455.71,9726.7175127.845290.62
2024 Abilene Christian 13138–531249962.53,8287.7307144.034-39-1.10
2025 Western Kentucky 222–0578269.57067.980174.08141.81
Career 363520–157121,17160.88,7187.47121139.8133530.44


Personal life

McIvor's father, Rick, is a former professional football player, who played in the National Football League for the St. Louis Cardinals. [15]

References

  1. Lee, Mike (August 10, 2018). "Central's McIvor blazes his own path from six-man to 6A". Standard-Times. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  2. Harris, Shea (September 9, 2018). "Bobcats lose QB Maverick McIvor for the Season". Concho Sports Network. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  3. Bryce, Charles (June 18, 2018). "San Angelo Central Bobcats quarterback Maverick McIvor commits to Red Raiders". Standard-Times. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  4. Ward, Devin (December 13, 2018). "San Angelo Central QB Maverick McIvor recommits to Texas Tech". KCBD. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  5. Harris, Paul (January 18, 2022). "Texas Tech quarterback McIvor enters NCAA transfer portal". Standard-Times. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  6. Johnston, Carrie (September 30, 2022). "Sidelined for four seasons, Maverick McIvor returns to football as Wildcats' top gun". The Optimist. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  7. "Former Central Star Ready to Shine at ACU in Year Two". www.sanangelolive.com. April 17, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  8. "Former San Angelo Central Star McIvor Leading Nation in Passing at Abilene Christian". sanangelolive.com. November 21, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  9. O'Day, Adam (September 3, 2024). "ACU Quarterback Wins Offensive Player of the Week". KTXS. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  10. "Abilene Christian QB Maverick McIvor Enters Transfer Portal". sanangelolive.com. December 12, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  11. McCulloch, Andrew (January 6, 2025). "ACU Football: Former Abilene Christian QB Maverick McIvor signs with Western Kentucky". Abilene Reporter-News. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  12. Pickens, Jim (April 25, 2025). "Maverick McIvor expected to lead high-flying WKU attack". The News-Enterprise. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  13. Nations, Jeff (August 22, 2025). "TOP GUN: New starting QB Maverick McIvor ready to lead WKU's offense". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  14. "Gunslinger Maverick McIvor sends bold message in Western Kentucky's win". Sporting News. August 24, 2025. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  15. "Son of legendary UT QB now making his mark". San Antonio Express-News. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2025.