The Louisville Cardinals and Purdue Boilermakers will kick off their respective seasons in Indianapolis on Saturday.
The battle between non-conference opponents always provides plenty of intrigue to start the college football season. It’s a clash of ACC and Big Ten on Saturday, when the Louisville Cardinals and Purdue Boilermakers kick the season off at Lucas Oil Stadium.
If there’s a player to watch in this one, it’s going to be Lamar Jackson. After a season that culminated in the Heisman Trophy, Jackson will have high expectations surrounding him going into this season.
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Date: Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017
Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
TV Info: FOX
Live Stream: FOX Sports GO
The success of the Cardinals is ultimately going to fall on their superstar quarterback and whether or not he can produce at the level he did last year. He proved last year that it doesn’t matter if he uses his arm or his legs, he’s going to find a way to get points up on the board for his team.
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Purdue is coming off of a disastrous season that ended with a coaching change. Life in the Big Ten has been rough on them and they’re certainly going to aim to take baby steps and show some signs of progress going forward.
They draw the tough task of trying to contain Jackson on the field. After a disappointing end to the season last year for the team, Louisville will aim to make an opening week statement as they move forward on the year.