The number 4 ranked Emporia State football team kicks-off the season Thursday night, playing at number 1 ranked Northwest Missouri State.
Senior Center Jake Warehime is looking forward to the showdown.
Senior Jarrett Strode says they are ready for the challenge.
Coach Garin Higgins says it is time to play the game.
Kick-off for the game in Maryville, Missouri is set for 7pm. Coverage on MIX 104.9 begins at 6pm.
Other games tonight in the MIAA:
Pittsburg State at Central Missouri.
Washburn at Northeastern State.
Fort Hays State at Missouri Southern.
Lindenwood at Central Oklahoma.
Missouri Western at Nebraska Kearney.
