The Bears erased a 14-point halftime deficit, but the unbeaten Texans scored 21 fourth-quarter points to win 49-35 in Stephenville.
The Bears ran for 206 yards and scored twice after halftime, but Abilene Christian drained the final 8:11 to win.
Seven straight wins over the Wildcats turned into two straight losses. Now Nathan Brown’s team needs Saturday to go differently.
UCA kept the ball 39 minutes in a 34-7 loss, while Seminole fans stayed restless about head coach Mike Norvell.
Donovyn Omolo threw three touchdown passes as the Bears held off a ranked UT Martin squad Thursday night in Tennessee.