Akron travels to Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM EDT to open the season against Wake Forest, with both programs sitting at 0-0 and every possibility still on the table.
There is nothing quite like Week 1, when every roster is a blank page and every fanbase still holds the same stubborn, beautiful belief that this is the year. For Akron, the road opener is a chance to make an early statement and steal momentum in a hostile environment. For Wake Forest, it is about defending home turf and setting the tone for what the Demon Deacons want to become this fall.
Thursday night lights, a fresh season, and two teams with something to prove — that is appointment television. Tune in and watch the story begin.
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