Lenoir-Rhyne and Barton renew a rivalry that has been dormant since 1950 in the 2020-21 Lenoir-Rhyne Football home opener. Barton, who then competed as Atlantic Christian, has never beaten Lenoir-Rhyne with the Bears holding a 9-0 edge. In fact, Barton has scored just six points all-time against LR with the Bears shutting out Barton eight times.

The Bears haven't played at home since dropping an NCAA Quarterfinal Playoff game against West Florida and put a streak of 18 straight wins against South Atlantic Conference opponents on the line against Barton. The last loss against a SAC opponent came back on Nov. 11, 2017 when the Bears dropped a 24-20 contest at Catawba.

TICKET INFORMATION:
1,200 fans will be permitted
Bears Club seating will be designated on the home side bleachers for members who give at a level to receive season tickets
The remaining seating will be designated for students, faculty and staff and parents/family members of the Lenoir-Rhyne Football program
No general admission tickets will be sold
No visiting fans or parents will be permitted

TAILGATING:
No tailgating will be allowed on campus and no food will be permitted inside of Moretz Stadium
Gates will open 60 minutes prior to kickoff
The Bears Club gold lot will also open 60 minutes prior to game time for members who receive gold level parking benefits contingent on field conditions due to inclement weather

COVID PROTOCOLS:
Spectators will be required to follow all COVID safety protocols, including wearing a mask and social distancing
All fans will be required to go through a health screening and temperature check when entering the stadium

CONCESSIONS:
There will be no concessions available

BROADCAST:
For those who cannot attend, the game will be broadcast on lrbears.com/watch with Juju Phillips and Jack Huss on the call. Live stats will also be available.