Arkansas will open its 2017 season a few days earlier than originally scheduled.
The school announced Wednesday that the Razorbacks will now play their season opener against Florida A&M on Thursday, Aug. 31 at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
Originally, the game was scheduled to be played on Saturday, Sept. 2 at that same venue.
“I’m excited that our fans and city will enjoy the unique experience of a Thursday night Razorback game at War Memorial Stadium,” War Memorial Stadium Commission Chairman Kevin Crass said in a statement.