Merrimack and Delaware open their seasons Thursday night at Delaware Stadium, a Week 0 kickoff that gives both programs a national spotlight all to themselves. There's something about a Thursday opener — the rest of the college football world still sharpening its cleats, and here are two teams ready to tee it up for real.
The Warriors hit the road for a season-defining early test, while Delaware defends its home turf under the lights at 7:00 PM EDT. Season openers are their own genre of football — fresh rosters, fresh schemes, and the kind of energy that only a first whistle can produce.
If you love college football, this is your appetizer before the Saturday feast. Two teams, zero prior data, and everything to prove.
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