The Panthers will open the new season at home against Ball State, a team they beat last year 31-19 on the road. Ball State hired a new head coach in Mike Neu this season after last season’s disappointing 3-9 season. This is Neu’s first game as a head coach, however the Panthers shouldn’t underestimate him since last year he was the quarterbacks coach for the New Orleans Saints. Still transitioning from a quarterbacks coach to a head coach is a big change, so look for the Panthers to come out on top of this one after coming off their first ever bowl eligible season and 16 returning starters.
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