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.