New Football Schedule Announced

March 10, 2010

WEATHERFORD, Okla. - Southwestern Oklahoma State University has announced its 2010 football schedule, which includes the usual rugged slate of Lone Star Conference opponents, along with a Thursday night home opener against Emporia State.

The Bulldogs will open the season at home on Thursday, Aug. 26 against Emporia State at 7 p.m. The special Thursday evening home opener has been one of the most attended games traditionally on the schedule.

After an open date, the Bulldogs will host West Texas A&M University on Sept. 11 to begin their conference slate. The game is part of Parent's Day activities that are scheduled. Next are back-to-back road games at Midwestern State (Sept. 18) and East Central (Sept. 25) before returning home on Oct. 2 to play LSC-North division newcomer Eastern New Mexico.

A trip to Southeastern Oklahoma State will take place on Oct. 9 before returning to Weatherford for Homecoming festivities against Northeastern State on Oct. 16. The season continues at Texas A&M-Commerce on Oct. 23 before a return for two consecutive home dates against Texas A&M-Kingsville on Oct. 30 and rival Central Oklahoma on Nov. 6.

The final game is at NCAA playoff qualifier Abilene Christian on Nov. 13.

All dates and times are subject to change.