DePaul travels to Shea Stadium to face Bradley in a matchup that kicks off both programs' campaigns with identical 0-0 records and everything to prove.
The stakes are straightforward and compelling: whoever leaves Peoria with three points grabs early momentum in a season where every non-conference result matters for postseason positioning. Neither side has a blemish yet, which means this is about who throws the first punch.
Shea Stadium gives Bradley the home-field edge, and that atmosphere on a opening-night stage is worth the watch alone. For DePaul, the road test reveals everything about readiness. Kickoff status remains TBD, so keep an eye on the schedule — this one has the feel of a tone-setter neither team wants to let slip away.
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