SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Frostburg State University and Shepherd University have announced the agreement to play each other over the next six football seasons. 
Just over 60 miles and a state line separate Frostburg and Shepherd but over four decades have passed since they last played. With the announcement of a six-year agreement between the teams the hiatus is over.
 
The schedule agreement has the matchup being the season opener with games alternating home and away. The series will kick off on Saturday, August 30 with a night game at Bobcat Stadium.
 
"We are extremely excited to have signed a six-year agreement with Frostburg State University as a non-conference opponent. This allows both teams to have a day trip to reduce costs and it will bring a good gate for the home team since we are so close. The Frostburg State matchup brings an exciting and competitive rivalry to our schedule."  – Carrie Bodkins Shepherd Director of Athletics
 
FSU is a member of the Mountain East Conference and has been since joining NCAA Division II in 2019. The Bobcats finished up the 2024 season with a record of 6-5. Head coach Eric Wagoner will be going into his fourth year leading Frostburg and is 21-11.
 
"We are excited to add someone of the caliber of Shepherd to our schedule. It is always beneficial to have a strong regional schedule. When you add in the proximity of the two Universities it only made sense that we open our season playing each other." – Eric Wagoner Head Football Coach
 
The Rams play in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and have since 2019. Shepherd had a record of 6-5 in the 2024 season. Since taking the helm in 2018 Ernie McCook the Rams are 58-18. 
 
"We are excited to sign a six-year agreement with Frostburg State as our non-conference opponent. This is an in-region opener against a first-class and well-respected football program. This game will bring great enthusiasm and energy for DII football in the local area. Go Rams!" – Ernie McCook Head Football Coach
 
Frostburg and Shepherd have agreed to play an annual game through the Fall of 2030. 
 
2025- @FSU- Week 0 - Saturday, August 30 6:00pm.
2026- @SU – Week 1 – Saturday, September 5 1:00pm
2027- @FSU – Week 1 – Thursday, September 2 6:00pm
2028- @SU – Week 1 – Saturday, September 2 1:00pm
2029- @FSU – Week 1 – Thursday, August 30 6:00pm
2030- @SU – Week 1 – Saturday, September 7 1:00pm