ALVA, Okla. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team will open its 2023 campaign on the road in Alva, Oklahoma against Northwestern Oklahoma State University on Thursday, Aug. 31 with a 6 p.m. kickoff.
 
Coming off a heartbreaking 20-7 loss to conference rival Southern Arkansas in the Battle of the Timberlands to conclude their 2022 season, the Weevils are hungry for a fresh start and new beginnings as they look towards the upcoming opener with the Rangers.

"We are excited about this season," said Head Coach Hud Jackson. "Our goal is to compete for the conference championship. Our players and coaches have worked really hard this off season. We realize that every game matters and it all starts against Northwestern Oklahoma. Eat 'em up!"

Below you will find important information regarding live coverage, tickets, game matchup, and social media links to keep up with the game.
 
LIVE COVERAGE
• Live Stats Link
• Live Streaming Video
• Live Radio  |  Provided by Classic Hits 105.7 KRDR
• Social Media | X Accounts: @UAMsports & @WeevilFootball |  All scoring information and in-game updates.

TICKETS (ALVA, OK)

• Tickets may be purchased on game day at the gate.
• General Admission - $15
• Children 12 and Under - $10

THE MATCHUP
The Boll Weevils travel to NWOSU for the seventh time since their first match-up in 1993. The all-time series is tied at 6-6, with the win going back and forth each year since 2018. UAM holds a 3-3 record against NWOSU at both home and away.
 
LAST MEETING
The last time UAM and NWOSU met, the Boll Weevils scored first, courtesy of a 20-yard rush from quarterback Demilon Brown. The Rangers scored their way to a 26-9 lead as the game head into the fourth quarter. The Weevils found two touchdowns in the final quarter, but were unable to regain the lead, taking the loss with a final score of 26-24. Brown was 20-30 for 163 yards and one touchdown through the air, with another touchdown and 88 yards on the ground. Jonero Scott rushed for 150 yards on 32 attempts with a touchdown to lead the run game.
 
NEW COACHING FACES
Not only did UAM change some personnel on the field, but also on the sidelines this offseason. Joining the Boll Weevils this year are Josh Qualls, Curtis Akins, Nate Nelson, Jalon Harbour, and Keontae Larry. Qualls rejoins the UAM staff as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Akins comes on board as the linebackers coach and assistant special teams coordinator, Nelson is the defensive line coach, Harbour is a graduate assistant working with cornerbacks and special teams, and Larry joins the coaching staff as a graduate assistant.

GAME RECAPS
After the conclusion of each game, Weevil Football will have a release posted to uamsports.com giving a recap of the game. They can be found on the schedule page as a clickable link after the end of each game, or on UAM Sports social media accounts.

Follow Weevil Football on Social Media
Keep up with the Boll Weevils on Social Media! See more content of the UAM football team across the program's different platforms; including X, Instagram, and Facebook. There will also be more media posted to Athletics Department's pages.

All UAM Athletic social media pages can be found at uamsports.com on the Social Media Directory.

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