By Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics
CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Football has officially announced its 2025 schedule, featuring a mix of exciting home matchups, challenging road tests, and key conference battles. For the first time, six games will be set at Eccles Coliseum, including the highly anticipated Homecoming clash against West Georgia.
Head Coach DeLane Fitzgerald said “Having six home games this season is huge for our program and our fans. There’s nothing like the energy of Eccles Coliseum when Thunderbird Nation shows up loud and proud. Our players feed off that atmosphere, and it makes a real difference on the field. Our staff has been building toward the 2025 season since we arrived in Cedar City. We’re excited about our team, ready to defend our home turf, and give our fans a season full of moments to celebrate.”
The season kicks off at home on Saturday, August 30, as SUU welcomes Idaho State to Cedar City. The Thunderbirds then hit the road for a West Coast showdown against San Diego on September 6. On September 13, they return to Eccles Coliseum to renew an old Big Sky rivalry matchup with Northern Arizona.
Conference play begins with a bang on September 27, when SUU hosts West Georgia for Homecoming in front of what’s expected to be a raucous home crowd. Other marquee home games include clashes with Abilene Christian (October 18), Austin Peay (November 1), and Central Arkansas (November 15).
The road schedule is equally intense, highlighted by pivotal conference trips to Tarleton State (October 4), Utah Tech (October 25), and Eastern Kentucky (November 8). The Thunderbirds wrap up the regular season with a long journey to Florence, Alabama, to face North Alabama on November 22.
2025 Southern Utah Football Schedule
- Saturday, August 30 – Idaho State
- Saturday, September 6 – @ San Diego
- Saturday, September 13 – Northern Arizona
- Saturday, September 20 – @ UC Davis
- Saturday, September 27 – West Georgia* (Homecoming)
- Saturday, October 4 – @ Tarleton State*
- Saturday, October 11 – BYE
- Saturday, October 18 – Abilene Christian*
- Saturday, October 25 – @ Utah Tech*
- Saturday, November 1 – Austin Peay*
- Saturday, November 8 – @ Eastern Kentucky*
- Saturday, November 15 – Central Arkansas*
- Saturday, November 22 – @ North Alabama*
*Conference games
The Thunderbirds, under head coach DeLane Fitzgerald, are coming off a season of growth, finishing 7-5 and tied for second overall in the United Athletic Conference, and are eager to continue their climb. With a mix of veteran leadership and exciting new talent, SUU is set to bring the energy every Saturday this fall.