College football is back, and it starts right here. Sacramento State makes the long trek to Ypsilanti to open the 2024 campaign against Eastern Michigan on Saturday, August 29th at 6:30 PM EDT. There's something pure about a Week 0 opener — two programs with blank slates, zero film to scout, and everything to prove. The cross-country travel adds a layer of intrigue that few early-season matchups can match. The Hornets leave the West Coast for a Midwest night game; the Eagles get the comfort of home but the challenge of a visitor hungry to steal one on the road. Rynearson Stadium on a late-August evening is exactly the kind of stage where season-defining momentum is born. Someone's opening night will be unforgettable. Tune in and catch it from the first snap.
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