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Bearcat Football All You Need to Know: Nebraska-Kearney (Homecoming)

MARYVILLE, Mo. - This Saturday marks the annual Homecoming game for the Northwest Missouri State University football program.

Northwest  will take on the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers 2 p.m. Saturday at Bearcat Stadium.

Check out the 2025 Homecoming Schedule of Events around the Northwest campus.

Tailgate lots will be open four hours prior to kickoff. Fans can purchase single-game parking passes for tailgate lots 60 and 62 for $10 (plus fees) two weeks prior to each home game.

The Northwest Missouri State University department of athletics would like to encourage fans to enjoy the game-day experience at Bearcat Stadium.

All tailgating activities and consumption of alcohol shall cease at kickoff.

Northwest events are cashless.

 
Football vs. University of Central Oklahoma during the family weekend game. Sep 27, 2025 (Photo by Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University) Youth Football Asher Peterson VB Celebration vs PSU (2025)
Saturday's Game
Fort Hays State at Northwest Missouri State
Saturday, Oct. 18 • 1:30 p.m. • Bearcat Stadium

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Ticket and Weather Information
Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased online HERE. You can also purchase your ticket at the gate on game day. 

On Saturday, the box office will open at 11:30 a.m. Stadium gates will open at 12:30 p.m.

Fans are strongly encouraged to check the weather forecast prior to leaving for Saturday's contest and to dress appropriately. You can find the Maryville, Mo., weather.com page HERE.
Volleyball Home Friday vs. Missouri Western
The Northwest Missouri State University volleyball team will play a home match at Bearcat Arena Friday at 6 p.m. against the Missouri Western Griffons.
 
 
Football vs. University of Central Oklahoma during the family weekend game. Sep 27, 2025 (Photo by Lilly Cook | Northwest Missouri State University) Tailgating - Bearcat Walk - 2025 M-CLUB_2025Class_WebsiteGraphic
Video, Audio and Live Stats
Can't make it to the game? We have you covered. Watch the live game feed on the MIAA Digital Network, listen to the game online or follow live stats. Score updates will also be available on the official Bearcat Twitter account, @BearcatSports.
Parking and Tailgating Information
Fans traveling to the game will have lots 60 and 62 available for parking at a cost of $10 per spot in advance of game day. There will NOT be an option to purchase at the lot entrance.

Fans can also enjoy the tailgate area inside the College Park Pavilion.

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M Club Hall of Fame Tickets Available
The annual M-Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom.

This year's individual inductees are Collin Bevins (football), Mark Clements (athletics administration), Bob Gonsoulin (baseball), Brandy Haan (track and field), Kyle Zimmerman (football) and Jake Vollstedt (football). The 2015 and 2016 Bearcat football squads also will be inducted. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online by contacting Brenda Lutz, Northwest's assistant athletic director for business and finance, by email at blutz@nwmissouri.edu or phone at 660.562.1977.
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