WKU Athletics reported on June 11 the football team will be moving its season opener ahead by two days.
The Hilltoppers were originally set to take on University of Tennessee-Chattanooga on Saturday, Sept. 5, but that has now been changed to Thursday, Sept. 3.
Kickoff is now set for 6 p.m. in Houchens-Smith Stadium.
Last year, the Hilltoppers opened their season with a Thursday night matchup against Central Arkansas, which ultimately ended up in a loss.
The Hilltoppers have not won a season opener since 2017 when they defeated former cross-state rival Eastern Kentucky.