The game is a big rivalry, but with COVID and the way the Big Central’s divisions are set up, they haven’t played each other since 2019, the final days of the Mid-State Conference.

That changes tonight when the two teams open the 2023 season at Kean University, in a game that can be heard live on Central Jersey Sports Radio.

Mike Pavlichko and Justin Sontupe have the call, with pregame at 7:15, and kickoff at 7:30 pm. Click here to listen.

The Tigers are optimistic about their offense, with senior quarterback Te’Quan Thomas (689 passing yards, 1,184 rushing last season) back, along with 6-3 wide receiver Myles Hamilton, as well as Davon McClintock, another senior.

Click below to hear Mike Pavlichko at Big Central Media Days previewing the Linden season with head coach Al Chiola and senior Myles Hamilton: