Both teams come in with legitimate hype. A big win to start the season would be a huge boost for either program.

Either way, expect it to be close. Exciting. Physical. And hopefully with well-deserved mutual respect on both sides.

Could you imagine the excitement for Cougar nation to open a season with a big win over a top 20 team? Then looking ahead at that competitive of a schedule? Would be huge. The optimism with ZW off the charts.