Season openers are pure possibility — nobody has a loss yet, and every program's best-case scenario is still alive. Eastern Michigan gets the first crack at setting the tone when Sacramento State comes to Rynearson Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Eagles own the home-field advantage and the comfort of routine — no travel, familiar turf, a crowd ready to kick off fall. The Hornets bring the intrigue of a cross-country road trip and a chance to steal one in hostile territory before anyone expects them to be ready.
Two programs with everything to gain and nothing to lose. Kickoff is 6:30 PM Eastern on August 29th — the first chapter of a brand-new season. That alone is worth your attention.
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