BEMIDJI, Minn. – The 98^th season in Bemidji State Football history is set to kick-off August 29 as Bemidji State head coach Brent Bolte announced the Beavers' 2024 schedule Tuesday afternoon.
 
Coming off the program's third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and first-ever NCAA second round playoff home game, the No. 12/16 Beavers will play an 11-game 2024 season which includes six home games at Chet Anderson Stadium.
 
For the complete schedule, click here.
 
The Beavers officially open the 2024 season at home hosting Michigan Technological University at Chet Anderson Stadium Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. The meeting between the Beavers and Huskies will be the first since 1993 and the 31^st overall. The August 29 start date is the earliest start of a Beaver football season since 2011 (Aug. 25).
 
Bemidji State will then hit the road for its first Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference matchup and travels to Mankato, Minn., for a rivalry game against Minnesota State University, Mankato at Blakeslee Stadium, Sept. 7.
 
The Beavers then return home and will honor their seniors for Senior Day as well as host the Shrine Game Sept. 14 when they take on Southwest Minnesota State University at 2 p.m.
 
In week three, BSU travels south once again and heads to Sioux Falls, S.D., for a matchup against University of Sioux Falls Sept. 21.
 
The following Saturday, the Beavers will attempt to return to the waters of Lake Bemidji by hosting University of Mary for Homecoming Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. BSU will attempt to make the lake jump for the 22^nd time in program history and first since 2022.
 
Bemidji State will then travel to Aberdeen, S.D., for a road game against Northern State University Oct. 5 and will have the following week off from competition with a bye week.
 
The Beavers return to action Saturday, Oct. 19 and clashes with Minot State University at Chet Anderson Stadium for the annual Lion's Club Game.
 
Following a road trip to Winona State University on Oct. 26, the Beavers then return home to host Wayne State College Nov. 2.
 
BSU will makes its final road trip of the regular season Nov. 9 for a battle to defend the coveted Battle Axe for the fifth consecutive season facing Minnesota State University-Moorhead for the 90^th matchup between the two teams.
 
The Beavers close out the 2024 regular season at home and hosts Augustana University Nov. 16 at 1 p.m.
 
All regular season games for the Beavers will be broadcast online at www.NSICNetwork.com/bsubeavers and commentary to be provided by the Beaver Radio Network.
 
For more information on the Bemidji State football program, follow the Beavers on X (@BSUBeaversFB), like them on Facebook (facebook.com/BSUBeavers) and follow them on Instagram (@BSUBeaversFB).
 
Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey membership in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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