View the 2025 Mars Hill Lions Schedule
Welcome to the Mars Hill Football Schedule page on NC Football News! The Lions compete in Division II and are members of the South Atlantic Conference. 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/Streaming Coverage for 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time/Result | TV/Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | ||||
| Sept. 6 | ||||
| Sept. 13 | ||||
| Sept. 20 | ||||
| Sept. 27 | ||||
| Oct. 4 | at | Catawba* | 6 p.m. | |
| Oct. 11 | ||||
| Oct. 18 | ||||
| Oct. 25 | vs | Lenoir-Rhyne* | ||
| Nov. 1 | ||||
| Nov. 8 | ||||
| Nov. 15 | ||||
| *denotes conf. game |
2024 Mars Hill Football Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Overall | Conference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | vs | Delta State | L | 16-47 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Sep. 7 | BYE | |||||
| Sep. 14 | BYE | |||||
| Sep. 21 | vs | Lenoir-Rhyne* | L | 21-29 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Sep. 28 | at | Wingate* | ||||
| Oct. 5 | at | Newberry* | W | 34-9 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Oct. 12 | vs | Carson-Newman* | L | 27-28 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Oct. 19 | vs | Tusculum* | W | 30-3 | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Oct. 26 | at | UVA Wise* | W | 31-17 | 3-3 | 3-2 |
| Nov. 2 | vs | Emory & Henry* | W | 31-23 | 4-3 | 4-2 |
| Nov. 9 | at | Anderson* | W | 31-16 | 5-3 | 5-2 |
| Nov. 16 | at | Limestone* | L | 26-31 | 5-4 | 5-3 |
| *denotes conf. game |
Mars Hill added a solid transfer and high school standout to its quarterback room for the 2025 season. Read about how the Lions and other SAC teams from North Carolina reloaded at the QB position here.
Looking for schedules for all North Carolina college football teams? Check out our Master Schedules page.
FAQs about Mars Hill Lions Football
Who is the longest tenured college football head coach in North Carolina?
Heading into the 2025 season, Mars Hill’s Tim Clifton is the longest tenured college football coach in North Carolina. Clifton has been the head coach at Mars Hill since 1993. During his 32 seasons at the helm, Clifton has compiled a 173-156 record, 110-117 in conference play. Mars Hill has enjoyed four winning seasons in a row, posting records of 8-3, 7-3, 8-2 and 5-4 since the COVID year.
What is the name of Mars Hill’s football stadium?
The Blue Ridge Mountains provide a picturesque backdrop to Meares Stadium, home to Mars Hill football since 1965. Meares Stadium has a capacity of 5,000. New lights and turf were installed in 2020.
Has a Mars Hill football player ever won the Harlon Hill trophy?
Mars Hill has one Harlon Hill Trophy winner in its history, running back Jonas Randolph, who earned the honor in 2011. Randolph rushed for 2,170 yards in leading Mars Hill to a South Atlantic Conference championship and Division II playoff berth. Randolph, from Daleville, Ala., averaged 197.3 yards per game, leading all NCAA divisions that season. The Harlon Hill Trophy is given to the best player in D2 football.
