Presbyterian to play Florida, Central Michigan in 2016

(STATS) - Presbyterian will open and close the 2016 regular season against FBS opponents as part of an 11-game schedule.

Coach Harold Nichols' Blue Hose, who will seek to rebound after finishing 2-9 overall and 1-5 and in last place in the Big South Conference, will kick off the regular season Sept. 1 at Mid-American Conference member Central Michigan and wrap it up Nov. 19 at SEC power Florida.

Presbyterian will play four home games, beginning Sept. 24 against Division II Florida Tech and against Monmouth (Oct. 8), Coastal Carolina (Oct. 29) and Liberty (Nov. 5).

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2016 Schedule=

Sept. 1, at Central Michigan

Sept. 10, at Chattanooga

Sept. 17, at Campbell

Sept. 24, Florida Tech

Oct. 8, Monmouth*

Oct. 15, at Gardner-Webb*

Oct. 22, at Charleston Southern*

Oct. 29, Coastal Carolina

Nov. 5, Liberty*

Nov. 12, at Kennesaw State*

Nov. 19, at Florida

* - Big South Conference game