This week
Birmingham-Southern Football hits the gridiron this Saturday, Sept. 4 as they host the LaGrange Panthers for their Home Opener. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on Battle Field. The previous two seasons did not see a matchup between the two teams.

Follow along
General Krulak Stadium will be at 100% capacity come Saturday night, but there are policies and procedures fans and spectators need to follow.
While seated in the stands, fans must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth. If fans choose to walk around the confines of the stadium you must wear a mask unless you are able to keep a 10 foot distance between other individuals and families.

If you are unable to make it to the game you can still follow along on the live stream or live stats by visiting https://portal.stretchinternet.com/bsc/.

A look at the BSC Panthers
This weekend marks the 13th matchup all-time against LaGrange. In the previous 12 games BSC holds a 7-5 all-time record against the Panthers with Birmingham-Southern winning seven of the last 10 meetings.

On offense the Panthers return All-American running back Robert Shufford. In three games last season Shufford rushed for 328 yards on 59 carries and recorded eight total touchdowns. BSC will also return first team All-SAA selection Brandon Rew. Rew recorded 15 receptions for 284 yards and three scores in the condensed 2021 spring season.

The offensive line will be anchored by three year starter Chris Moore at center. Derrick Maddox will return on the left side of the line and Mike Gray looks to improve upon his 2021 spring season at right tackle. Quarterback Trey Patterson will be well protected over the course of the season.

The Panthers defense will be a force to be reckoned with. BSC returns two of the best defensive backs in Division III football in DJ Albright and Wes Guilford returning. BSC's defensive front will cause a lot of havoc on opposing quarterbacks this year. The Panthers return three all-conference players in Garrett Smith, Clay Youngblood and Cameron DeArman. Zion Thomas and Trey Gory also look to make a big impact this season after a great 2021 spring season. 


A look at the LaGrange Panthers
LaGrange will come into the contest not playing an official game since Nov. 10, 2019. With almost two years without competition the Panthers are sure to be ready to play come Saturday.

On offense the Panthers return quarterback Shedrick Lindsey who threw for 787 yards and five touchdowns and completed 49.1% of his passes. LaGrange will see new faces at the skill positions with their top two wide receivers and running backs either graduating or not returning to the program.

On defense LaGrange returns just one of their top five tacklers from the 2019 season. The 2019 defense allowed 32.2 points per game during their 10-game schedule. The Panther defense also held opponents under 370 yards per game during the 2019 season.

Other BSC Panther Notes
> BSC is 3-3 against LaGrange when playing at home.
> Birmingham-Southern has not allowed more than 30 points the last three matchups against LaGrange.
> BSC is averaging 31.25 points per game over the last 12 meetings against LaGrange.

Up next
Following the game, the Panthers will travel to Montgomery, Ala. next week to take on in-state rival Huntingdon College on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m.