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2021 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football team

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2021 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football
ConferenceSouthwestern Athletic Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record2–9 (2–6 SWAC)
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorCharles Jones (11th season)
Home stadiumDaytona Stadium
Seasons
← 2019
2022 →
2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
No. 22 Jackson State x$   8 0     11 2  
No. 25 Florida A&M ^   7 1     9 3  
Alabama A&M   5 3     7 3  
Mississippi Valley State   3 5     4 7  
Alabama State   3 5     5 6  
Bethune–Cookman   2 6     2 9  
West Division
Prairie View A&M x   6 2     7 5  
Alcorn State   5 3     6 5  
Grambling State   3 5     4 7  
Southern   3 5     4 7  
Texas Southern   2 6     2 8  
Arkansas–Pine Bluff   1 7     2 9  
Championship: Jackson State 27, Prairie View A&M 10
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2021 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats football team represented Bethune–Cookman University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Wildcats played their home games at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida, and competed in the East Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). They were led by sixth-year head coach Terry Sims.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 49:00 p.m.at UTEP*ESPN3L 28–3814,554
September 116:30 p.m.at UCF*ESPN+L 14–6338,443
September 167:30 p.m.Alabama A&MESPNUL 27–304,173
September 256:00 p.m.at Alabama StateESPN3L 24–389,450
October 21:30 p.m.at South Carolina State*ESPN+L 35–426,153
October 95:00 p.m.Mississippi Valley Statedagger
  • Daytona Stadium
  • Daytona Beach, FL
YouTubeL 14–2010,178
October 164:00 p.m.Prairie View A&M
  • Daytona Stadium
  • Daytona Beach, FL
YouTubeL 29-353,267
October 232:00 p.m.at No. 24 Jackson StateESPN3L 12-4226,428
November 612:00 p.m.Alcorn State
  • Daytona Stadium
  • Daytona Beach, FL
ESPN+W 35-313,673
November 133:00 p.m.at Grambling StateW 31-145,017
November 203:30 p.m.vs. No. 23 Florida A&MESPN3L 21-4654,198
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

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At UTEP

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Bethune–Cookman at Texas–El Paso
1 234Total
Wildcats 0 01414 28
Miners 10 0721 38
  • Date: September 4, 2021
  • Location: Sun Bowl
    El Paso, TX
  • Game start: 7:05 p.m. MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
  • Game attendance: 14,554
  • Game weather: Temperature: 91 °F (33 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: E 8 MPH
  • Referee: Ed Ardito
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Erik Elken (play–by–play) and Trevor Vittatoe (analyst)
       
Pregame line Over/under
UTEP –20.5 52.5[2]
Statistics Bethune–Cookman UTEP
First downs 12 24
Total yards 333 472
Rushing yards 118 289
Passing yards 215 183
Turnovers 3 4
Time of possession 24:26 35:34
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing Shannon Patrick 15/22, 215 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Que'shaun Byrd 12 carries, 98 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Kemari Averett 4 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD
UTEP Passing Gavin Hardison 14/23, 183 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Ronald Awatt 19 carries, 126 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Tyrin Smith 4 receptions, 76 yards

At UCF

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Bethune–Cookman at Central Florida
1 234Total
Wildcats 7 070 14
Knights 14 21217 63
  • Date: September 11, 2021
  • Location: Bounce House
    Orlando, FL
  • Game start: 6:30 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Drew Fellios (play-by-play) and Leger Douzable (analyst)
Pregame line Over/under
   
Statistics Bethune–Cookman UCF
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Alabama A&M

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Alabama A&M at Bethune–Cookman
1 2Total
Bulldogs 0
Wildcats 0
  • Date: September 16, 2021
  • Location: Daytona Stadium
    Daytona Beach, FL
  • Game start: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
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Statistics Alabama A&M Bethune–Cookman
First downs    
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Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Team Category Player Statistics
Alabama A&M Passing    
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Bethune–Cookman Passing    
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At Alabama State

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Alabama State at Bethune–Cookman
1 2Total
Hornets 0
Wildcats 0
  • Date: September 25, 2021
  • Location: New ASU Stadium
    Montgomery, AL
  • Game start: 6:00 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time:  
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  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
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Statistics Bethune–Cookman Alabama State
First downs    
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Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing    
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Alabama State Passing    
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At South Carolina State

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Bethune–Cookman at South Carolina State
1 2Total
Wildcats 0
Bulldogs 0
  • Date: October 2, 2021
  • Location: Oliver C. Dawson Stadium
    Orangeburg, SC
  • Game start: 1:30 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time:  
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  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
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Statistics Bethune–Cookman South Carolina State
First downs    
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Team Category Player Statistics
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South Carolina State Passing    
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Mississippi Valley State

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Mississippi Valley State at Bethune–Cookman
1 2Total
Delta Devils 0
Wildcats 0
  • Date: October 9, 2021
  • Location: Daytona Stadium
    Daytona Beach, FL
  • Game start: 5:00 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time:  
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  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
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Statistics Mississippi Valley State Bethune–Cookman
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Team Category Player Statistics
Mississippi Valley State Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    
Bethune–Cookman Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    

Prairie View A&M

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Prairie View A&M at Bethune–Cookman
1 2Total
Panthers 0
Wildcats 0
  • Date: October 16, 2021
  • Location: Daytona Stadium
    Daytona Beach, FL
  • Game start: 4:00 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
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Statistics Prairie View A&M Bethune–Cookman
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Team Category Player Statistics
Prairie View A&M Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    
Bethune–Cookman Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    

At No. 24 Jackson State

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Bethune–Cookman at Jackson State
1 2Total
Wildcats 0
No. 24 Tigers 0
Pregame line Over/under
   
Statistics Bethune–Cookman Jackson State
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    
Jackson State Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    

Alcorn State

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Alcorn State at Bethune–Cookman
1 2Total
Braves 0
Wildcats 0
  • Date: November 6, 2021
  • Location: Daytona Stadium
    Daytona Beach, FL
  • Game start: TBD EDT
  • Elapsed time:  
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  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
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Statistics Alcorn State Bethune–Cookman
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Team Category Player Statistics
Alcorn State Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    
Bethune–Cookman Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    

At Grambling State

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Bethune–Cookman at Grambling State
1 2Total
Wildcats 0
Tigers 0
  • Date: November 13, 2021
  • Location: Eddie Robinson Stadium
    Grambling, LA
  • Game start: 3:00 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time:  
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  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
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Statistics Bethune–Cookman Grambling State
First downs    
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Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
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Time of possession    
Team Category Player Statistics
Bethune–Cookman Passing    
Rushing    
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Grambling State Passing    
Rushing    
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Vs. No. 23 Florida A&M

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Florida A&M vs. Bethune–Cookman
1 2Total
No. 23 Rattlers 0
Wildcats 0
  • Date: November 20, 2021
  • Location: Camping World Stadium
    Orlando, FL
  • Game start: TBD EST
  • Elapsed time:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
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Statistics Florida A&M Bethune–Cookman
First downs    
Total yards    
Rushing yards    
Passing yards    
Turnovers    
Time of possession    
Team Category Player Statistics
Florida A&M Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    
Bethune–Cookman Passing    
Rushing    
Receiving    

References

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  1. ^ "2021 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Football Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved May 15, 2021.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Bethune–Cookman Wildcats vs UTEP Miners". Odds Shark. Retrieved September 2, 2021.