View the Barton Bulldogs Football Schedule
Welcome to the Barton Bulldogs football schedule hub on NC Football News. This page serves as a central reference for Barton College football schedules, featuring the most current season’s slate along with past and future schedules as they become available.
Barton competes in NCAA Division II as a member Conference Carolinas. Below, you’ll find game dates, opponents, locations and available TV/streaming information, with schedules organized by season for easy reference.
Barton Football Schedule 2026
Barton Football Schedule 2026| Week # | Date | H/A | Barton Opponent | Time | TV/Stream | Result | Record | *Conf. | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | Aug. 27 | at | Virginia State | ||||||
| Week 1 | Sept. 5 | vs | Shaw | ||||||
| Week 2 | Sept. 12 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | Sept. 19 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | Sept. 26 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | Oct. 3 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Oct. 10 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Oct. 17 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | Oct. 24 | ||||||||
| Week 9 | Oct. 31 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Nov. 7 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Nov. 14 |
Barton Football Schedule 2025: Scores & Final Record
| Date | @ | Barton Opponent | Time | TV/Stream | Result | Total | Conf. | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 28 | vs | Virginia State | 7 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | L, 7-35 | 0-1 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 6 | at | West Virginia State | 12 p.m. | MEC-TV | L, 14-28 | 0-2 | 0-0 | |
| Sept. 13 | at | North Greenville* | 7 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | L, 28-41 | 0-3 | 0-1 | |
| Sept. 20 | at | West Alabama | 6 p.m. | L, 14-52 | 0-4 | 0-1 | ||
| Oct. 4 | vs | Delta State | 2 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | L, 0-45 | 0-5 | 0-1 | |
| Oct. 11 | at | Ferrum* | 2 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | W, 34-20 | 1-5 | 1-1 | |
| Oct. 18 | vs | Chowan* | 4 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | W, 28-21 | 2-5 | 2-1 | |
| Oct. 25 | vs | Shorter* | 2 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | L, 7-33 | 2-6 | 2-2 | |
| Nov. 1 | at | UNC Pembroke* | 3 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | L, 17-34 | 2-7 | 2-3 | |
| Nov. 8 | vs | Erskine* | 6 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | W, 37-7 | 3-7 | 3-3 | |
| Nov. 15 | vs | Chowan | 6 p.m. | 🎥 Watch | L, 6-20 | 3-8 | 3-3 | |
| * Conf game |
Future Barton College Football Opponents
2026: West Alabama (TBA)
- *Source: Barton athletics, Conference Carolinas
Conference Carolinas relaunched football in 2025 after more than 50 years absence. Barton was part of that relaunch. Read our 2025 story about the rebirth of Conference Carolinas on the gridiron.
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FAQs about Barton Bulldogs Football
Who is the coach of Barton football?
Chip Hester has been the coach of the Barton Bulldogs since 2020. He has compiled a 17-21 record in five seasons with the program as of the finish of 2024. A high school graduate of Millbrook (Raleigh) in 1993, Hester formerly coached Catawba from 2002-12.
What is the name of Barton’s football stadium?
The Barton Bulldogs play football at Electric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium in Wilson. The capacity is 3,500.
When did Barton first start playing football?
The football program played its first season in 1920, when the school was known as Atlantic Christian College. The school fielded teams from 1920-30 and 1946-50 before disbanding the program. Led by school president Doug Searcy, Barton revived its football program in time for the 2020 season, its first in 70 years.
Has Barton won a conference championship in football?
Barton has not won a conference championship in football as of the end of the 2024 season. The Bulldogs’ best finish in the SAC was fourth place in 2023.
Does Barton have any players in the NFL?
Wide receiver Kameron Johnson (Rocky Mount | Northern Nash HS), who played at Barton College from 2020-23, made the 53-man roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. His ascent from Division II undrafted free agent to active-roster player made national headlines. Former running back Jordan Terrell (Ramseur | Eastern Randolph HS) was signed by the BC Lions of the CFL in 2024.
