GREENVILLE, S.C. — Furman University today announced kickoff times and promotions for its six 2026 season home games at Paladin Stadium.

Kickoff for Furman's Thursday, Aug. 27 season opener versus Anderson, billed as "FU Ignites" and presented by Ingles, is set for 7:00 p.m.

The Paladins' Saturday, Sept. 19 clash against South Carolina State, known as the "Palmetto Showcase" and presented by Patel McDonald's, is also slated for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff.

Furman will entertain Wofford on Oct. 3 at 2:00 p.m. to highlight Family Weekend.  The contest, sponsored by BMW, represents the 100th meeting in the Deep South's oldest football rivalry that began in 1889.

Furman will celebrate Homecoming on Oct. 24 when it faces Samford in a 2:00 p.m. contest presented by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.

Western Carolina is scheduled to provide the opposition on Oct. 31 when the Paladins and Catamounts battle in a 2:00 p.m. contest on Military Appreciation Day at Furman.

Kickoff for Furman's Nov. 14 regular season finale versus Chattanooga, is set for 1:00 p.m.  The contest, sponsored by Pepsi, will highlight Senior Day.

2026 Furman Football Schedule
Aug. 27 Anderson, 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 5 @ Tennessee, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 12 @ Mercer, 6:00 p.m.
Sept. 19 South Carolina State, 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 26 @ Richmond, 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 3 Wofford (Family Weekend), 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 10 @ Tennessee Tech, 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 17 Bye
Oct. 24 Samford (Bicentennial/Homecoming), 2:00 p.m.
Oct. 31 Western Carolina (Military Appreciation Day), 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 7 @ The Citadel, 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 14 Chattanooga, 1:00 p.m.
Nov. 21 @ VMI, TBA