Gardner-Webb Football Ready for 2025 Campaign

Season Tickets Available for Five Home Games

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Entering his second season at the helm of the program, head coach Cris Reisert and the Gardner-Webb football team have announced the complete schedule for the upcoming 2025 season. This year’s slate includes four non-conference contests as well as an eight-game Big South/OVC schedule. Gardner-Webb opens the 2025 campaign with a trip to Cullowhee, N.C., to face the Catamounts of Western Carolina on Saturday, Aug. 30, with a kick time of 6 p.m.

“We have had a tremendous off-season, and our team is fired up for the 2025 campaign,” Reisert asserted. “We can’t wait to see a packed Spangler Stadium this fall.”

The Runnin’ Bulldogs will play seven games away from home and five games within the friendly confines of Spangler Stadium.

“This year’s schedule reflects our commitment to building a championship-caliber program while delivering an exciting experience for our fans,” shared GWU Interim President Nate Evans. “Every game is an opportunity to showcase the hard work of our student-athletes and the strength of the Gardner-Webb community. We are looking forward to a competitive season and to seeing all the Bulldog faithful in the stands on gameday.”

Season and single game tickets for Gardner-Webb’s five home games are now available for purchase at gwusports.com. Bulldog Club Members have priority purchase opportunities for premium seats. If you have any questions about your Bulldog Club Membership or wish to join the Bulldog Club, please contact William Glover at (704) 406-4630 or via email at [email protected].

Home games include:

• Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. – Family Weekend/Red Out/Runnin’ With the ‘Dawgs vs. The Citadel.
• Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m – Annual North-South BBQ Bowl vs. Charleston Southern. In last year’s rivalry game, the Runnin’ Bulldogs took bragging rights and the coveted North-South BBQ Bowl Trophy with a thrilling 17-14 win over CSU.
• Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. – Homecoming showdown with UT Martin.
• Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. – Annual Military Appreciation game versus Southeast Missouri State.
• Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. – Senior Day vs. Western Illinois.

“I am excitedly looking forward to year two of the Coach Reisert era as Gardner-Webb’s head football coach,” stated Interim Vice President and Director of Athletics Chuck Burch. “Cris, his coaching staff, and the team have worked tirelessly in preparation for the upcoming football season. Gardner-Webb football fans are in for a treat this fall, watching our talented and hard-working team compete in the challenging Big South/Ohio Valley Football Conference.”

Runnin’ Bulldogs 2025 Schedule

• Aug. 30 – 6 p.m., at Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C.
• Sept. 6 – 3:30 p.m., at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Ga.
• Sept. 13 – 7 p.m., vs. The Citadel, Family Weekend/Red Out/Runnin’ With the ‘Dawgs.
• Sept. 20 – 3:30 p.m., at Ohio University, Athens.
• *Oct. 4 – 1:30 p.m., vs. Charleston Southern, BBQ Bowl.
• *Oct. 11 – 3 p.m., at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Ill.
• *Oct. 18 – 1:30 p.m., vs. University of Tennessee at Martin, Homecoming. 
• *Oct. 25 – 3 p.m., at Lindenwood, St. Charles, Mo.
• *Nov. 1 – 1 p.m., at Tennessee Tech, Cookeville, Tenn.
• *Nov. 8 – 1:30 p.m., vs. Southeast Missouri State, Military Appreciation. 
• *Nov. 15 – 1:30 p.m. Tennessee State University, Nashville.
• *Nov. 22 – 1:30 p.m., vs. Western Illinois, Senior Day.

*Denotes Big South-OVC Conference game

For updates and more news on the Runnin’ Bulldogs, visit gwusports.com, or follow @gwusports on Instagram, X and Facebook.

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.