Athens, WV— The Bluefield State University football team returns to action Saturday afternoon, traveling to Athens, West Virginia, to take on Concord University in a non-conference game.

Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, September 5, at Concord University.

The Big Blue enter Saturday's contest with a 0-1 record after falling to Tusculum University, while the Mountain Lions hold a 1-0 record, following a season opening victory against Davidson College.

The Big Blue will look to bounce back from their season opening loss and earn their first victory of the 2026 campaign. Bluefield State enters the matchup with recent success against the Mountain Lions, having defeated Concord in the last two seasons.

This weeks game is an opportunity for the Big Blue to build momentum early in the season. Bluefield State will look to dominate in all three phases of the game.

With both teams looking to establish themselves early in the season, the matchup provides an opportunity for Bluefield State to continue its recent success against Concord while securing its first victory of the year.

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