MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri State football finalized its schedule for the 2025 season with a pair of non-conference opponents.
For the second year in a row, the Bearcats will open up against Minnesota State in week zero on Thursday, August 28.
The Mavericks knocked off the 'Cats at home last fall. Next season's battle will take place at Blakeslee Stadium in Mankato, Minnesota.
After a road trip to Washburn in week one, John McMenamin will make his home debut as Northwest's head coach against Texas A&M Kingsville on September 13th.
It will mark the 5th all-time meeting between the Bearcats and Javelinas, and the first since the 2010 playoffs.
Other home games include matchups with Central Oklahoma, Fort Hays, Nebraska Kearney and Missouri Western.
- August 28 @ Minnesota State
- September 6 @ Washburn
- September 13 vs. Texas A&M Kingsville
- September 20 @ Missouri Southern
- September 27 vs. Central Oklahoma
- October 4 Bye Week
- October 11 @ Central Missouri
- October 18 vs. Fort Hays
- October 25 vs. Nebraska Kearney
- November 1 @ Emporia State
- November 8 vs. Missouri Western
- November 15 @ Pittsburg State
