Bluefield, WV — Bluefield State University football returns to Mitchell Stadium for the first time this season as the Big Blue take on Livingstone College in the first conference matchup of the 2026 season. Bluefield State will look to establish its identity in front of its home crowd.
 
Both Bluefield State and Livingstone enter the contest with 0–2 records, making Saturday's matchup an important opportunity for either program to earn its first victory of the season and open conference play on a winning note.
 
Bluefield State enters the matchup with success against Livingstone. The last time the two teams met in 2023, the Big Blue came away with a dominant 41–7 victory. Bluefield State will look to build on that performance, while Livingstone will look to create a different outcome in this year's conference matchup.
 
For Bluefield State, the focus will be on executing, limiting mistakes and taking advantage of the energy that comes with playing at Mitchell Stadium.
 
The home opener marks the return of Big Blue football to its home field, while the conference opener gives the team an opportunity to start league play on the right foot.
 
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