After just over three weeks of preparation, the Beavers will open Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play Sept. 6 when they travel to Wayne, Neb. to face Wayne State College. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.

Head coach Jeff Tesch, who is in his 19th season at Bemidji State, looks to help the Beavers rebound from a 3-8 season a year ago. Tesch’s 2014 roster features 39 returning letterwinners, including seven offensive starters and eight starters from its 2013 defense. Tesch owns a 116-79 record at Bemidji State.