PIKEVILLE, Ky. -- The University of Pikeville football team got some big rings last year, but it's a new season and there's no looking back.

The share of the 2016 Mid-South Conference East Division title was a big step for the program, but it's far from the lofty goals fourth-year head coach Allan Holland Jr., wants to see the program achieve. Holland Jr., doesn't shy away from championship expectations and that all starts Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET in Campbellsville.

While UPIKE shined at the end of last season, the Tigers put the final touches on a disappointing campaign.

Ranked in the preseason, Campbellsville went on to finish 2-8 overall, including a winless mark in the MSC West. The Bears won last year's head-to-head matchup 41-34 at home on Sept. 1. This time around though the conference race will look a little different as there are now 20 teams mixed into three separate divisions.

UPIKE is a member of the MSC Appalachian Division, while Campbellsville is in the Bluegrass Division, meaning Thursday night's clash will not count as a conference game.

HOW TO WATCH: The game is being streamed live by the CU Sports Network here.

HOW TO LISTEN: There are two options, those local in Pikeville can tune into Z1075 FM, an East Kentucky Broadcasting Station, while a stream of the call can be accessed online here. Joe Kinzer will be on board for play-by-play with Pedro Ledger joining him as an analyst.

LIVE STATS: Those that would rather watch the action unfold via live stats can do so through Campbellsville's feed here.

IN-GAME UPDATES: The bulk of the updating will come on Twitter @UPIKEAthletics, while there is sure to be some post on Instagram @UPIKE_Athletics.

GAME NOTES: Just about anything you want to know about the matchup can be found in the notes here.

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