Bemidji State football enters bye week at 2-5 after tough loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Summary

The Bemidji State football team is entering its bye week at 2-5, similar to last year. The Beavers' recent defeat came from Wayne State, marking their worst loss of the season. Despite some improvement in defense and standout performances, such as Connor Carver's record-breaking game against Minot State, the team has struggled with consistency. Head coach Brent Bolte acknowledged the need for a deeper analysis of both strategies and personnel during the bye week. The upcoming schedule includes games against Minnesota Duluth and MSU Moorhead, both ranked in the NSIC.

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  • •BSU enters bye week after a 2-5 start this season
  • •Defense has improved, allowing 25 points per game
  • •Connor Carver set a single-game rushing record
  • •QB Bart McAninch's performance inconsistent
  • •Upcoming games against top NSIC teams await after the bye week
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  • 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Beavers look to regroup as they enter bye week at 2-5 for 2nd straight year
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Oct. 16—BEMIDJI — After the Bemidji State football team opened its season with a close 31-29 loss to Michigan Tech, head coach Brent Bolte made a simple statement at the end of his post-game interview. He was asked about last season and emphatically said, "We will be better." Through the first seven weeks of the season, the eye test says yes. The defense looks improved, shaving eight points ...

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