LAKE CHARLES – McNeese football will move its kick-off times up an hour to 6 p.m. this fall for all six of its home games.
 
The Cowboys, led by returning head coach Matt Viator who is one win away from becoming the school's all-time winningest coach, will open the season at home on August 30 against Louisiana Christian.
 
"After a lot of thought and discussion with a number of people that included season ticket holders, staff, campus employees, students and community members, it was the consensus that a 6 o'clock kick-off will allow our fans with children as well as those coming to games from the surrounding parishes, to get home at a reasonable time, and those tailgating will still be able to enjoy a full day of pregame gathering, one that will start the night before at our Friday Night Block Parties," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Heath Schroyer.
 
In addition to the Aug. 30 opener, McNeese will be at home on September 13 vs. Weber State, October 4 vs. Southeastern, October 18 against HCU for Homecoming, November 1 vs. Northwestern State and Nov. 15 against league newcomer UTRGV.
 
Season tickets are on sale at the Jack Doland Field House Ticket Office, by calling 337-562-4678, or online at McNeeseSports.com.