Northwest Missouri State University head football coach Adam Dorrel has announced the Bearcats’ 2015 schedule. The 2014 MIAA champions will host five games at Bearcat Stadium and will be on the road six times. Northwest has won 26 MIAA titles and have made 19 NCAA Division II playoff appearances.

Northwest’s home slate begins with a Thursday contest against Missouri Southern on Sept. 10. On Sept. 26, Northwest hosts Central Oklahoma for Family Weekend. Lindenwood visits on Sat., Oct. 10 followed by Homecoming Weekend which will feature Fort Hays State on Sat. Oct. 24. Senior day will take place on Sat., Nov. 7, against Emporia State.

The six road games begin with a Thursday game at Nebraska-Kearney on Sept. 3. The remaining Saturday road games include Central Missouri (Sept. 19), Northeastern State (Oct. 3), Pittsburg State (Oct. 17), Missouri Western (Oct. 31) and Washburn (Nov. 14).