Bemidji State University Football is set to host Minot State University for a 2 p.m. kickoff on Saturday as part of the 2026 Bemidji State Homecoming celebrations. Tailgate for the event opens three hours prior at Diamond Point Park.

Bemidji State enters the weekend at 1-3 overall and 1-2 in the conference after falling to Concordia University, St. Paul in the final moments of last Saturday’s meeting in St. Paul, 34-31.

The Beavers totaled 425 yards of offense against the Golden Bears, but gave up almost 100 more to CSP with 518. BSU took the lead with 1:52 to play in the game, but allowed an eight-play, 75-yard drive to end in a CSP touchdown with just 15 seconds remaining in the game.

BSU averages 141.0 rushing yards and 227.75 through the air this season, marking 10 rushing touchdowns and five passing/receiving. The Beavers grab an average of 3.7 yards per rush attempt and 15.44 per catch.

Running back Antonio Brown leads the Beavers’ ground game with 140 rushing yards on 24 attempts, while Connor Carver has earned a team-leading five touchdowns in 27 attempts with 128 yards.

Quarterback Bart McAninch leads the passing game for BSU with 43 completions and four touchdowns. He has thrown for a total of 735 yards, averaging 183.75 per game. On the receiving side, Lucas Peterson leads the team with 223 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 55.75 per game. Close behind, Zavery Guerra has marked 196 receiving yards for an average of 17.82 per catch.

On the defensive side of the ball, Caden Bolte leads the Gang Green Defense with 26 total tackles, 14 solo and 12 assisted. He has added a pass breakup and a hurry. Joey Funderburk leads the way in plays behind the line of scrimmage with 4.0 tackles for a loss of 17 yards, including 2.0 sacks for 14 yards.

This weekend’s festivities include a long lineup of events and activities, more information including tailgate details, will be released later this week.