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Aggies open against Falcons

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Aggie Tarik Cohen (right) is poised to break the MEAC rushing record with just 630 yards this season. Joe Daniels/Carolina Peacemaker Aggie Tarik Cohen (right) is poised to break the MEAC rushing record with just 630 yards this season. Joe Daniels/Carolina Peacemaker

The defending National Black College Football champion and two-time Co-Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) champions will open their season against Division II St. Augustine’s College on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Aggie Stadium. The Aggies main offensive will be senior All-American running back Tarik Cohen, the Aggies all-time leading rusher. He needs just 630 yards to break the MEAC rushing record held by S.C. State’s William Ford. Kickoff is 6 p.m.