2025 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football team

2025 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football
ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record0–0 (0–0 SWAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorDonte' Pimpleton (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorRobert Wimberly (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorOtis Mound (1st season)
Home stadiumDaytona Stadium
2025 Southwestern Athletic Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
Alabama A&M   0 0     0 0  
Alabama State   0 0     0 0  
  0 0     0 0  
Florida A&M   0 0     0 0  
Jackson State   0 0     0 0  
Mississippi Valley State*   0 0     0 0  
West Division
Alcorn State   0 0     0 0  
Arkansas–Pine Bluff*   0 0     0 0  
Grambling State   0 0     0 0  
Prairie View A&M   0 0     0 0  
Southern   0 0     0 0  
Texas Southern   0 0     0 0  
Championship: December 6, 2025
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
  • * – Ineligible for FCS postseason play due to failed academic requirements[1]
As of July 9, 2025
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2025 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football team will represent Bethune–Cookman University as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Wildcats are expected to be coached by third-year head coach Raymond Woodie Jr. and play at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach, FL.

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

Player Position Destination
Marcus Velez TE Buffalo
Ebenezer Dibula DL Kennesaw State
Anthony Frederique P Missouri State
Jaylen Booker OL South Alabama
Thomas Nance TE Temple
Dennis Palmer RB Troy
Jeffson Lafontant DL UCF
Kevin Washington Jr. LB Western Illinois

Incoming

Player Position Previous school
Kriston Bell OL Alabama State
Timothy McClain QB Arkansas State
Javin Dames WR Bryant
Laron Davis DT Charleston Southern
Amari Jones QB FIU
Jaden Williams DB FIU
Maleek McNeil OL Georgia State
Isaiah Washburn LB Mercer
Josh Evans WR Middle Tennessee
Devin Gunter DB Nevada
Montravius Lloyd RB Pittsburgh
Abram Fofana DT Stetson
Rickie Shaw WR Wofford

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Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
August 297:00 p.m.at FIU*ESPN+
September 67:00 p.m.at Miami*ACCNX/ESPN+
September 136:00 p.m.at South Carolina State*ESPN+
September 203:00 p.m.Edward Waters*TBA
September 273:00 p.m.Alabama A&M
  • Daytona Stadium
  • Daytona Beach, FL
TBA
October 43:30 p.m.at Alabama StateTBA
October 113:00 p.m.Southern
  • Daytona Stadium
  • Daytona Beach, FL
TBA
October 253:00 p.m.Arkansas–Pine Bluff
  • Daytona Stadium
  • Daytona Beach, FL
TBA
November 13:00 p.m.Mississippi Valley State
  • Daytona Stadium
  • Daytona Beach, FL
TBA
November 8TBAat Grambling StateTBA
November 15TBAat Jackson StateTBA
November 223:30 p.m.Florida A&MESPN Network

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Game summaries

at FIU (FBS)

Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) vs. FIU Panthers (FBS) (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats - - --0
Panthers (FBS) - - --0

at Pitbull StadiumMiami, FL

  • Date: August 29
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EDT
Statistics BCU FIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving
FIU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Miami (FL) (FBS)

Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) vs. Miami Hurricanes (FBS) (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats - - --0
Hurricanes (FBS) - - --0

at Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, FL

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EDT
Statistics BCU MIA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Miami (FL) Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at South Carolina State

Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats - - --0
Bulldogs - - --0

at Oliver C. Dawson StadiumOrangeburg, SC

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 6:00 PM EDT
Statistics BCU SCST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving
South Carolina State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Edward Waters (DII)

Edward Waters Tigers (DII) (0-0) vs. Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tigers (DII) - - --0
Wildcats - - --0

at Daytona StadiumDaytona Beach, FL

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 3:00 PM EDT
Statistics EAU BCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Edward Waters Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Alabama A&M

Alabama A&M Bulldogs (0-0) vs. Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs - - --0
Wildcats - - --0

at Daytona Stadium • Daytona Beach, FL

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 3:00 PM EDT
Statistics AAMU BCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Alabama A&M Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Alabama State

Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) vs. Alabama State Hornets (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats - - --0
Hornets - - --0

at ASU StadiumMontgomery, AL

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 2:30 PM CDT
Statistics BCU ALST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Alabama State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Southern

Southern Jaguars (0-0) vs. Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Jaguars - - --0
Wildcats - - --0

at Daytona Stadium • Daytona Beach, FL

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 3:00 PM EDT
Statistics SOU BCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Southern Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Arkansas–Pine Bluff

Arkansas–Pine Bluff (0-0) vs. Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Golden Lions - - --0
Wildcats - - --0

at Daytona Stadium • Daytona Beach, FL

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 3:00 PM EDT
Statistics UAPB BCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Arkansas–Pine Bluff Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Mississippi Valley State

Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (0-0) vs. Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Delta Devils - - --0
Wildcats - - --0

at Daytona Stadium • Daytona Beach, FL

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 3:00 PM EDT
Statistics MVST BCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Mississippi Valley State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Grambling State

Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) vs. Grambling State Tigers (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats - - --0
Tigers - - --0

at Eddie Robinson StadiumGrambling, LA

  • Date: November 8
Statistics BCU GRAM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Grambling State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Jackson State

Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) vs. Jackson State Tigers (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats - - --0
Tigers - - --0

at Mississippi Veterans Memorial StadiumJackson, MS

  • Date: November 15
Statistics BCU JKST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Jackson State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Florida A&M (Florida Classic)

Florida A&M Rattlers (0-0) vs. Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rattlers - - --0
Wildcats - - --0

at Camping World StadiumOrlando, FL

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 3:30 PM EST
Statistics FAMU BCU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida A&M Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Bethune–Cookman Passing
Rushing
Receiving

References

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  2. ^ "2025 FCS-to-FCS Transfers". herosports.
  3. ^ "2025 FBS-to-FCS Transfers". herosports.
  4. ^ "2025 FCS-to-FBS Transfers". herosports.
  5. ^ "Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 2025 College Football Transfer Portal Latest Activity". 247Sports.
  6. ^ "2025 Bethune-Cookman Football Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved May 31, 2025.