BRIDGEWATER, Mass. -- The Bridgewater State University football team began preparations for the 2024 season as over 100 players reported to preseason camp on Thursday and hit the practice field for the first time on Friday morning.

Head Coach Joe Verria's squad opens the 2024 campaign on Saturday, September 7th when the Bears welcome MIT to Mazzaferro Field for a five o'clock kickoff.

Bridgewater State will begin Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) play on Saturday, September 14th as the Bears head to Westfield State University to take on the Owls at two o'clock.

The 2024 Homecoming Game on Saturday, October 4th (4:00 PM) will feature MASCAC opponent Worcester State University. Following a bye week, the Bears hit the road for a pair of crucial conference games against fellow defending MASCAC tri-champions Western Connnecticut State University (Sat., Oct. 19) and UMass Dartmouth (Sat., Oct. 26).

The regular season culminates with the annual Cranberry Bowl game versus MASCAC rival Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The 45th version of the Cranberry Bowl will take place at Mazzaferro Field on Saturday, November 16th at noon.

For the Bears' complete ten-game regular season schedule please click here. Ticket information for the five home contests will be available soon.