View the 2025 Wingate Bulldogs Schedule
Welcome to the Wingate Football Schedule page on NC Football News! The Bulldogs compete in Division II and are members of the South Atlantic Conference, winning the league championship in 2024. 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
Opponents, Game Dates, Times and TV Coverage for 2025| Date | Opponent | Time | TV/Stream | Result | Total | Conf. | |
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| Aug. 30 | vs | UNC Pembroke | 6 p.m. | ||||
| Sept. 13 | vs | Bluefield State | 6 p.m. | ||||
| Sept. 20 | at | UVA Wise* | 2 p.m. | ||||
| Sept. 27 | vs | Carson-Newman* | 6 p.m. | ||||
| Oct. 4 | at | Newberry* | 7 p.m. | ||||
| Oct. 11 | vs | Catawba* | 3 p.m. | ||||
| Oct. 18 | at | Emory & Henry* | 1 p.m. | ||||
| Oct. 25 | at | Anderson* | 1 p.m. | ||||
| Nov. 1 | vs | Lenoir-Rhyne* | 3 p.m. | ||||
| Nov. 8 | at | Tusculum* | 2 p.m. | ||||
| Nov. 15 | vs | Mars Hill* | 3 p.m. | ||||
| * denotes SAC game |
2024 Wingate Football Schedule and Results
| Date | Wingate Opponent | Time | TV | Result | Total | Conf | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | at | UNC Pembroke | 6 p.m. | W | 17-12 | 1-0 | 0-0 | |
| Sep. 7 | BYE | |||||||
| Sep. 14 | vs | Delta State | 3 p.m. | W | 21-7 | 2-0 | 0-0 | |
| Sep. 21 | at | Carson-Newman* | 1 p.m. | L | 28-31 | 2-1 | 0-1 | |
| Sep. 28 | vs | Mars Hill* | Canceled | |||||
| Oct. 5 | at | UVA Wise* | 2 p.m. | W | 33-0 | 3-1 | 1-1 | |
| Oct. 12 | vs | Barton* | 6 p.m. | W | 50-0 | 4-1 | 2-1 | |
| Oct. 19 | at | Limestone* | 12 p.m. | W | 38-12 | 5-1 | 3-1 | |
| Oct. 26 | vs | Catawba* | 3 p.m. | W | 24-15 | 6-1 | 4-1 | |
| Nov. 2 | at | Lenoir-Rhyne* | 1 p.m. | W | 14-10 | 7-1 | 5-1 | |
| Nov. 9 | vs | Newberry* | 1:30 p.m. | W | 38-0 | 8-1 | 6-1 | |
| Nov. 16 | vs | Carson-Newman^ | 3 p.m. | W | 28-13 | 9-1 | 7-1 | |
| Nov. 23 | vs | Virginia Union** | 1 p.m. | L | 31-34 | 9-2 | 7-1 | |
| * denotes SAC game | ||||||||
| ** denotes D2 playoff game | ||||||||
| ^ SAC Championship Game |
Wingate has had to juggle its schedule due to the late announcement of Limestone University’s closure. The Bulldogs replaced Limestone with Bluefield State from the CIAA. Explore more details on Wingate’s 2025 football schedule HERE.
Looking for schedules for all North Carolina college football teams? Check out our Master Schedules page.
FAQs about Wingate Bulldogs Football
Who is the coach of Wingate football?
Long-time defensive coordinator Rashaan Jordan took over for Joe Reich as head coach of the Wingate Bulldogs in 2024. Jordan’s first team finished 9-2 and won the South Atlantic Conference championship.
What is the name of Wingate’s football stadium?
Wingate football and lacrosse teams play in Irwin Belk Stadium, a 3,500-seat facility on campus. The stadium opened in 1998.
How many Wingate football players have been drafted by an NFL team?
As of spring 2025, two Wingate football players have been drafted by NFL teams. Cornerback David “Jam Hands” Jones was selected by the New Orleans Saints in 2007. Jones picked off 15 passes during his collegiate career. Punter Ethan Evans was picked by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round in 2023. Evans punted and handled kickoffs all four years at Wingate. He kicked extra points and field goals as a senior.
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D2 Football: Wingate hosting JCSU, Winston-Salem State playing spring game on Saturday
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Back for More: Wingate Releases 2025 Football Slate
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Wingate, Lenoir-Rhyne, Mars Hill Reload For 2025 with Strong Quarterback Talent
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