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Five things to know about Baylor's first opponent: Liberty University Flames

Related Topics: Liberty University, Matt Rhule

The college football season is upon us, as this Saturday the Baylor Bears will open the season and kick-off the Matt Rhule era.

Their first opponent will be the Liberty University Flames.

Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It first opened in 1971 and has been playing football since 1973. The program is currently a Division I FCS school.

Here are a few things Baylor fans should know before Saturday's game against Liberty:

1. Liberty will be no longer be a FCS school

Earlier this year, Liberty made the announcement that they will be transitioning from a Division I FCS school to the Division I FBS ranks.