Bridgewater State Bears football

The Bridgewater State Bears football team represents Bridgewater State University in college football at the NCAA Division III level. The Bears are members of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC), fielding its team in the MASCAC since 2013. The Bears play their home games at Swenson Field in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Their head coach is Joe Verria, who took over the position for the 2016 season.

Conference affiliations

 * NAIA independent (1960–1964)
 * New England Football Conference (1965–2012)
 * Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (2013–present)

Notable former players

 * Christopher Dijak – Professional wrestler
 * Joe Domingos – Former head coach for Massachusetts Maritime
 * Paul Melicharek – Former defensive lineman
 * Andrae Murphy – Current head coach for Dean, former defensive back and linebacker
 * Joe Verria – Current head coach for Bridgewater State, former defensive tackle