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BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell is set to welcome Western Carolina for Military Appreciation Day in its final home nonconference date. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Barker-Lane Stadium on Saturday, September 27.
The game is presented by Christie Yarbrough at RE/MAX United. Parking opens at 11:30 a.m. with stadium gates opening at 2:00 p.m. with cowbells going to the first 300 fans in attendance.
QUICK HITS
- Saturday’s matchup is just the second all-time between the Camels and Catamounts, with Campbell topping then-No. 17 WCU 24-16 last season in Cullowhee. The win marked Campbell’s first-ever over a ranked opponent, and the first as head coach of the Camels for Braxton Harris.
- Campbell is 4-1 all-time against SoCon opponents.
- Campbell is one of 31 FCS programs that will match up against at least two FBS opponents this season, and one of three CAA schools on the list. The Camels also head to NC State on October 4. Only UT Martin will play three FBS opponents this season.
- Campbell begins the 18th season of its modern era of football (since 2008) in 2025.
- Head coach Braxton Harris, the third head coach in Campbell’s modern history, begins his second season at the helm in Buies Creek.
- Three Camels played in the 2025 NFL Preseason, led by third year pro Julian Hill, who again made the Miami Dolphins’ initial 53-man roster. Offensive linemen Mike Edwards (Buffalo) and Tyler McLellan (Tampa Bay) also saw time this preseason.
- The 2025 Campbell team features 44 total returners and 56 newcomers, including 36 transfers and 20 freshmen.
- Of Campbell’s 44 total returners, the team welcomes back 11 total offensive or defensive starters, including six on offense and five on defense.
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