WORCESTER, Mass. - The Holy Cross Football team kicks off their season this Friday night under the lights against Merrimack at 7 p.m. 

Last year the Warriors beat Holy Cross at Fitton Field. This is a veteran Crusaders squad and they remember that feeling. They are preparing for a very talented and tough Merrimack team. 

Holy Cross is ranked 16th in FCS, they are going for their fourth straight Patriot League title.

Hear from the team about their preparations for Week 1 in the video above.