Bethune-Cookman Releases 2012 Football Schedule

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  -  Returns to the MEAC/SWAC Challenge and FBS stalwart Miami along with a home game against a traditionally strong HBCU program highlight the 2012 Bethune-Cookman University football schedule released Wednesday.

For the second straight season, B-CU will open the season in Orlando, this year on September 2, 2012 against a SWAC opponent Alabama State University Hornets.  The Wildcats defeated Prairie View A&M 63-14 in 2011 in a game broadcasted on ESPN.

Two weeks later on September 15, the Wildcats will tangle with the Hurricanes again in Sun Life Stadium. B-CU had an early 7-0 lead on Miami last year and was within 21-14 in the third quarter before the national power pulled away in the final 15 minutes.



"We're extremely excited to continue these two dates over from last year," B-CU Athletic Director Lynn W. Thompson said. "The fan support was fantastic and the games generated a lot of interest in our football program."

The only new wrinkle to the schedule is the addition of Tennessee State, one of the most respected programs in all of Black College Football. The Tigers, with former B-CU assistant Rod Reed as Head Coach and former B-CU star Jeff Parker serving as passing game co-ordinator, will come to Daytona Beach on September 22 for the Wildcats' home opener, which will also serve as Hall of Fame Weekend.

B-CU will play at Tennessee State next season under the two-year contract.

2012-2013 SCHEDULE (html)

Date Opponent / Event Location Time /

09/02/12 TBD (MEAC/SWAC Challenge) Orlando, Fla. 
09/08/12 at South Carolina State * Orangeburg, S.C. 
09/15/12 at Miami Miami Gardens, Fla.
09/22/12 vs. Tennessee State (Hall of Fame Game) Daytona Beach, Fla. 
09/29/12 at Hampton University * Hampton, Va. TBA
10/06/12 vs. North Carolina A&T (Homecoming) * Daytona Beach, Fla.. 
10/20/12 vs. Norfolk State (Biker Classic) * Daytona Beach, Fla. 
10/27/12 vs. North Carolina Central (Senior Day) * Daytona Beach, Fla. TBA
11/03/12 at Morgan State * Baltimore, Md. TBA
11/10/12 at Savannah State * Savannah, Ga. TBA
11/17/12 vs. Florida A&M(Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida Classic) * Orlando, Fla. TBA

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Courtesy: Bethune-Cookman University Sports Information