['Northern Kentucky travels to Austin Peay on Wednesday, August 12th at 2:00 PM EDT at Morgan Bros. Field, with both sides opening their seasons at 0-0.', "There's nothing quite like Game One. No film to study, no tendencies to exploit — just two rosters eager to set the tone for everything that follows. For Northern Kentucky, the road opener is a chance to steal early momentum and build confidence away from home. For Austin Peay, the home opener at Morgan Bros. Field is an opportunity to defend their turf and give the early-season faithful something to build on.", 'Watch for the first 20 minutes. Season openers are always a feeling-out process, but the team that settles fastest — wins the early 50-50 balls, connects its first few passes, and imposes its tempo — will dictate the afternoon. Two clean slates, one afternoon, and a chance for someone to make a first impression that lasts all fall.']
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