Bethune-Cookman faces Stetson in regional football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Bethune-Cookman and Stetson played their first football game together on September 12, 2026, at Daytona Stadium, with Bethune-Cookman taking a 43-18 victory. The two universities, located 21 miles apart in Volusia County, have expressed interest in continuing their rivalry in various sports. Their next football meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2028. This matchup may signal the beginning of a more significant athletic relationship between the two schools, as they already compete in baseball, softball, and volleyball.
- •Bethune-Cookman won their initial football meeting 43-18
- •Both schools are located close to each other in Florida
- •Plans for a rematch are set for September 9, 2028
- •The rivalry extends to other sports like baseball and volleyball
- •Conversations are ongoing for more athletic collaborations
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Where Bethune-Cookman vs. Stetson series stands in football and beyond
"Bethune-Cookman and Stetson finally met on the football field last month. Is it the start of something bigger for the two Volusia County universities?
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