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Buies Creek: Campbell beats Towson 24-20 in Homecoming

Campbell won 24-20 at Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek on Saturday. De'Von Thomas ran for two touchdowns. The Camels are 6-1 (3-0 CAA) and play at Maine next Saturday.

ConfirmedThe main facts are confirmed by official or first-hand sources.

By Triangle Local Newsroom · Published

What we know

Confirmed

  • Campbell beat Towson 24-20 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek. The school's schedule lists the game as Homecoming.Confirmed by Campbell Athletics 2026 football schedule and box score
  • De'Von Thomas ran for two touchdowns, a 13-yard run in the first quarter and a 1-yard run in the third. The box score lists him as Thomas, Devon, No. 22. Campbell's roster lists No. 22 as De'Von Thomas.Confirmed by Campbell Athletics box score and roster
  • Campbell is 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the CAA. Towson is 0-8 and 0-4. The Camels are 3-0 at home and have won four in a row.Confirmed by Campbell Athletics schedule and box score
  • Campbell next plays at Maine on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m.Confirmed by Campbell Athletics 2026 football schedule

What happened

Campbell beat Towson 24-20 on Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium in Buies Creek, in the Camels' Homecoming game.

Campbell is 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the Coastal Athletic Association. Towson is 0-8 and 0-4. The official schedule and box score list the same 24-20 final. The schedule lists Campbell as 3-0 at home, with four wins in a row.

How they scored

De'Von Thomas ran for both of Campbell's rushing touchdowns, the box score says. He scored on a 13-yard run in the first quarter and a 1-yard run in the third. The box score lists him as Thomas, Devon, No. 22. Campbell's roster lists No. 22 as De'Von Thomas.

Neither team scored in the fourth quarter, the box score says.

What's next

Campbell plays at Maine on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m., according to the team's schedule.

Why it matters

Campbell is Harnett County's FCS football program. The Camels beat Towson at Homecoming to go 6-1 and 3-0 in the CAA.

Sources

  1. 2026 Football Schedule (vs. Towson W, 24-20, Homecoming, Buies Creek; 6-1, 3-0 CAA; next at Maine Oct. 24, 1 p.m.)

    Official sourcePublished by Campbell Athletics · Checked Oct 17, 2026, 8:20 PM

  2. Football vs Towson on 10/17/2026, box score (Campbell 24, Towson 20; Thomas, Devon 13-yard and 1-yard rushing touchdowns)

    Official sourcePublished by Campbell Athletics · Checked Oct 17, 2026, 8:20 PM

  3. De'Von Thomas, 2026 football roster (No. 22, running back)

    Official sourcePublished by Campbell Athletics · Checked Oct 17, 2026, 8:20 PM

  4. Thomas has 2 TD runs to help Campbell beat Towson 24-20

    Published by The Associated Press · Checked Oct 17, 2026, 8:20 PM

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