The Valparaiso Beacons (Pioneer Football League) have added the Virginia-Lynchburg Dragons for the 2025 season opener on August 30, as first reported by FBSchedules. It will be the first football matchup between the Beacons and Dragons. VUL is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).
Virginia-Lynchburg has played FCS teams with high frequency over the last decade. In 2024, the Dragons played against six FCS programs: Butler, Morgan State, North Carolina Central, Presbyterian, Texas Southern, and Wagner. 2023 also had six FCS opponents against Delaware State, Kennesaw State, Merrimack, Robert Morris, Presbyterian, and South Carolina State. VUL is 0-47 all-time against FCS opponents with an average final score of 51-8 in favor of FCS teams. The best result for the Dragons came in 2022 against Presbyterian when VUL lost 21-13.
The Beacons are coming off a 4-7 campaign and let go of former head coach Landon Fox following the season. Valparaiso hired Andy Waddle to lead the program after 12 years with D-II Marietta College. In addition to VUL, Valparaiso will play at two MVFC opponents: Western Illinois on September 13 and North Dakota on September 20.
Photo Credit to Valparaiso University Athletics
Related posts:
Valparaiso and Saint Francis To Play In 2023 and 2024
2024 FCS Matchups Versus Non-Division I Opponents
Morehead State and Valparaiso Add D-II Opponents for 2024
SWAC Announces 19 Digital Network Games for 2024; Nine Games Involving FCS Teams Revealed
Alabama A&M, Incarnate Word, and Morgan State Add Future Opponents
Andy Waddle Named Valparaiso Head Coach