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Date Changed for Upcoming Two Rivers Classic Football Game

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – University officials at UNC Pembroke have announced a game date and time adjustment of the Two Rivers Classic in response to weather related to Hurricane Idalia. The Fayetteville State University football season-opener versus UNCP has been moved from a Thursday night game to a Friday, September 1, 3:00 p.m. game in the Braves Grace P. Johnson Stadium.

"For the safety of the fans and teams, a Friday afternoon kickoff will give the best chance for everyone to safely enjoy this rivalry," said UNC Pembroke Director of Athletics Dick Christy. "We've been committed to get the game in but also avoid any Friday evening high school football matchups in our region.  I feel the 3 p.m. kick gives us an opportunity for the field to dry and still get folks off to night high school games or their Labor Day plans."