View the 2025 Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs Schedule
Welcome to the Gardner-Webb Football Schedule page on NC Football News! The Runnin’ Bulldogs compete in the FCS subdivision and are members of the Big South/OVC Football Association. Below, you’ll find the team’s 2025 football schedule, along with results from the 2024 season and other content.
Once the season starts, we’ll update this page with game results, win-loss records, and any new TV or streaming details. Bookmark this page and stay tuned for the latest updates throughout the year!
Opponents, Game Dates, Times and TV Coverage for 2025
| Date |  | Opponent | Time/Result | TV/Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | at | Western Carolina | ||
| Sept. 6 | at | Georgia Tech | ||
| Sept. 13 | vs | The Citadel | ||
| Sept. 20 | at | Ohio | ||
| Oct. 4 | vs | Charleston Southern* | ESPN+ | |
| Oct. 11 | at | Eastern Illinois* | ESPN+ | |
| Oct. 18 | vs | UT Martin* | ESPN+ | |
| Oct. 25 | at | Lindenwood* | ESPN+ | |
| Nov. 1 | at | Tennessee Tech* | ESPN+ | |
| Nov. 8 | vs | Southeast Missouri* | ESPN+ | |
| Nov. 15 | at | Tennessee State* | ESPN+ | |
| Nov. 22 | vs | Western Illinois* | ESPN+ | |
| * denotes conference game |
2024 Gardner-Webb Football Schedule and Results
| Date | | Opponent | Result | Score | Overall | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | vs | Wofford | L | 20-21 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 7 | at | James Madison | L | 6-13 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 14 | at | Charlotte | L | 26-27 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 21 | at | Presbyterian | W | 42-21 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 28 | vs | Tennessee Tech* | L | 21-52 | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Oct. 5 | at | UT Martin* | L | 17-35 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Oct. 19 | vs | Lindenwood* | W | 42-35 | 2-5 | 1-2 |
| Oct. 26 | at | Southeast Missouri* | L | 24-30 | 2-6 | 1-3 |
| Nov. 2 | at | Charleston Southern* | W | 17-14 | 3-6 | 2-3 |
| Nov. 9 | vs | Eastern Illinois* | W | 31-28 | 4-6 | 3-3 |
| Nov. 16 | vs | Tennessee State* | L | 20-23 | 4-7 | 3-4 |
| Nov. 23 | at | Western Illinois* | L | 28-45 | 4-8 | 3-5 |
Future Gardner-Webb Football Opponents
2026: Chattanooga (Sept. 19), at Liberty (TBA)
2028: at The Citadel (Sept. 2)
2030: at Chattanooga (Sept. 14)
- *Source: Gardner-Webb University athletics, FBSchedules.com
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Latest Gardner-Webb Football Headlines
- FCS Stat Champions: Gardner-Webb’s Jay Billingsley scored most points, hit longest FG
Tracking the top place-kicking performances from the 2024 FCS season - North Carolina FCS Transfer Tracker: Who’s In, Who’s Out for 2025
We’re following commitments and signings for Campbell, Davidson, Elon, Gardner-Webb, NC A&T, NC Central and Western Carolina - FCS Stat Champions: Campbell’s Jalen Brooks led state with 118 tackles
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Bulldogs add two signal callers, four wideouts from FBS transfer portal - FCS Stat Champions: Sincere Brown, Chandler Brayboy Top North Carolina’s 2024 Receivers
All-conference FCS duo made big plays all season long