(STATS) – The Autry Denson era at Charleston Southern must tackle a difficult opening stretch in 2019.
The Big South member will play a 12-game schedule, announced on Thursday.
Dentry’s debut will be a first-ever matchup at Southern Conference power Furman on Aug. 31. The Buccaneers will then play two more first-time opponents – at South Carolina (Sept. 7) and against two-time defending MEAC champ North Carolina A&T (Sept. 14) – and travel to crosstown rival The Citadel (Sept. 21).
After a bye week and an Oct. 5 game against Savannah State, Charleston Southern will play seven straight Big South games.
Denson, the former Notre Dame running back and assistant coach, was hired earlier this month. The Bucs went 5-6 last season.
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2019 Charleston Southern Schedule
Aug. 31, at Furman
Sept. 7, at South Carolina
Sept. 14, North Carolina A&T
Sept. 21, at The Citadel
Oct. 5, Savannah State
Oct. 12, at Kennesaw State*
Oct. 19, at North Alabama*
Oct. 26, Monmouth*
Nov. 2, at Gardner-Webb*
Nov. 9, Hampton*
Nov. 16, at Presbyterian*
Nov. 23, Campbell*
* – Big South game
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