Football

The Bluefield Rams are generating significant excitement as they approach the upcoming season, with elevated expectations placing them fourth overall in the AAC conference. Last season, the Rams concluded with a 4-6 record, narrowly missing the playoffs. This year, the team features a number of young players stepping into key roles on the defensive side, including Zyron Kennedy, Jamari Williams, Tayveon Hill, and Casaun Henson. The presence of these young talents presents ample opportunities for development and the enhancement of their techniques and football intelligence.

In addition to the promising newcomers, the defense boasts several notable veteran players who are expected to make a substantial impact. These include Andre Plumber, Chase Harris, and Eli Padgett, all of whom bring valuable experience and leadership to the team.

Photo courtesy of burams.com A native to the area, Isaiah Bandy grew up only 30 minutes away from Bluefield University. Although it was not his dream school when he was younger, Bandy has made Bluefield University and Rams football his home for the past three years. “Isaiah is a great guy,” said fellow football player […]

Photo provided by Rampage student photographer Ethan Cash. Bluefield University’s Rams football has high hopes for the 2025 season, thanks to a solid group of veterans returning and a promising group of new recruits. The Rams rolled over Thomas University in the first game of the season. The team had the whole stadium in an […]

The Bluefield University Rams football team had an exciting 2024 season. Head coach Dewey Lusk reflects on this most recent season with Rampage broadcaster Charles Howard. Check out the interview below.

The anticipated return of the Bluefield University football season is finally here after a long off-season, and the Rams look to keep their momentum rolling after going 5-5 in 2023. Football season for some is one of the most highly anticipated times of the year, like for Jaylen Holmes, a defensive lineman who was a […]

Football season is here at Bluefield University, and the Rams have opened the season 2-0, generating a lot of optimism for a promising 2023 season.

Bluefield University football coach Mike Ketchum has been a coach for more than 40 years — a long journey that has helped make him the coach he is today as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator for the BU Rams football team.

When you have an historic season like the BU football team did in 2022, it typically comes from having lots of standout players. Six of those standout players were recently recognized by the Virginia Sports Information Directors association.

Many Bluefield University student-athletes know Devon Jackson as the young football coach, but few know that Jackson was also a student at Bluefield University where he played football for the Rams.

Joey Dales is not your average student at Bluefield University. He is a multi-sport athlete as a member of the Rams football and golf teams. 

Bluefield University football star Jaquon Ebron is a very interesting person with lots of fascinating things to know about him – from his football journey to life after football when he hangs up his cleats.

Bluefield University head football coach Dewey Lusk is not only a longtime coach, but also a great mentor and friend to many. 

The Bluefield University football team recently finished its spring football training, and coaches and players alike are excited about the overall success of the training period.

Bluefield University student-athlete Dustin Barker is making a name for himself both on and off the athletic field.