Arkansas State Moves Virginia Game to Week Zero, Finalizes 2027 Nonconference Schedule
Arkansas State will kick off its 2027 football season a week earlier than originally planned after the athletics department announced Tuesday that the Red Wolves’ road game against Virginia has been moved to Week Zero.
The matchup at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia, will now be played on Aug. 28, 2027, instead of its previously scheduled date of Sept. 18, 2027.
The scheduling change gives Arkansas State a nationally recognized Atlantic Coast Conference opponent to open the season before returning home for its 2027 home opener.
The Red Wolves will host Central Arkansas on Sept. 4 at Centennial Bank Stadium before welcoming Memphis on Sept. 11 in what is expected to be one of the marquee nonconference matchups on the schedule.
Arkansas State will conclude nonconference play on Sept. 25 with a road trip to Missouri State.
Virginia and Arkansas State have met previously, with the Cavaliers defeating the Red Wolves 24-17 in Charlottesville during the 2018 season.