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The Duquesne Dukes host the Niagara Purple Eagles in the season opener. Monday's meeting is the first this season for the two squads.

The No. 22 Michigan State Spartans host the Colgate Raiders in the season opener. Monday's meeting is the first this season between the two teams.

Eli Katoa, one of the top players in rugby league, has undergone surgery after having a seizure following repeated blows to the head during Tonga's match against New Zealand in the Pacific Championships.

The Dayton Flyers open the season at home against the Canisius Golden Griffins. Monday's matchup is the first this season for the two teams.

The No. 4 UConn Huskies open the season at home against the New Haven Chargers. The teams square off Monday for the first time this season.

The Milwaukee Panthers begin the season at home against the Hampton Pirates. Monday's matchup is the first of the season between the squads.

The DePaul Blue Demons host the Valparaiso Beacons for the season opener. Tuesday's matchup is the first this season for the squads.

The No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners start the season at home against the Belmont Bruins. Monday's meeting is the first this season for the squads.

The No. 6 Duke Blue Devils host the Texas Longhorns in the season opener. The teams play Tuesday for the first time this season.

The Syracuse Orange host the Stony Brook Seawolves in the season opener. The teams match up Tuesday for the first time this season.