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Razorbacks move football opener to Thursday night

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas has moved its 2017 football season opener against Florida A&M to Thursday, Aug. 31.

The game will be played at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised by SEC Network.

"I'm excited that our fans and city will enjoy the unique experience of a Thursday night Razorback game at War Memorial Stadium," said Kevin Crass, chairman of the War Memorial Stadium Commission.

It is the first time since 2003 that Arkansas has moved a game to Thursday night. That game also was played in Little Rock against South Carolina.