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Tim Plough, Rex Connors, Samuel Gbatu Jr., Head To Big Sky Kickoff Weekend

DAVIS, Calif. – 2024 Eddie Robinson finalist head coach Tim Plough along with STATS Perform Preseason All-American Rex Connors and returning Big Sky All-Conference honoree Samuel Gbatu, Jr., will represent No. 11 UC Davis football in Spokane, Washington during this weekend's Big Sky Kickoff Weekend.
 
All three Aggies will spend July 18-21 at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino and will be featured live on ESPN+ on Monday, July 21. Coach Plough will take the stage at 10:15 a.m., followed by Connors and Gbatu Jr.
 
The Aggies are coming off an historic season where they racked up 11 wins overall and seven Big Sky wins to finish second in the conference and No. 5 in the nation. UC Davis made a deep run into the NCAA FCS Playoffs, reaching the quarterfinals after collecting a playoff win over Illinois State.
 
UC Davis earned first place votes in both Big Sky Preseason polls, finishing second in the coaches poll and third in the media poll.
 
The Aggies kick 2025 off with a Week 0 matchup against No. 12 Mercer in Montgomery, Alabama on Aug. 23 when they take part in the FCS Kickoff Classic. UC Davis Health Stadium opens on Sept. 20 when Southern Utah visits Davis and the first Big Sky game is set for Sept. 27 with a visit to UC Davis Health Stadium by Weber State.
 
SEASON TICKETS: Season tickets are on sale now, and fans can head here to secure their spot in Shredville for the 2025 season. Tickets start as low as $100 for new alumni and $140 for the general public.

GROUP TICKETS: Football group ticket discounts start at 10 or more tickets and provide a great opportunity for gatherings and parties to enjoy Aggie football. If you'd like to create an unforgettable experience with your group, the Aggie Ticket Office is here to help you customize your day! Fans can head to THIS LINK to purchase their group ticket packages.
 
MINI PLANS: Mini Plans are a great way for Aggie fans to save on tickets by bundling multiple games. Choose from 2 different options to get the biggest bang for your buck, and fans get to pick the games that work the best for you. The Pick Any 2 or Pick Any 3 Plans allow fans to pick and choose which games they want to attend at a discounted rate versus buying single-game tickets.
 
All mini plan seats will be located in section 119 or 125 on the West side of UC Davis Health Stadium. The Pick Any 2 Plan will be $79 while the Pick Any 3 Plan is $129. Both plans can be purchased here.

Season Tickets, Group Tickets, and Junior Aggie Club Memberships are also still available to purchase, with Group Tickets available for as low as $15 and Season Tickets as low as $100 for recent UC Davis graduates.
 
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Players Mentioned

Rex Connors

#4 Rex Connors

DB
6' 1"
Senior
Samuel Gbatu, Jr.

#8 Samuel Gbatu, Jr.

WR
5' 10"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Rex Connors

#4 Rex Connors

6' 1"
Senior
DB
Samuel Gbatu, Jr.

#8 Samuel Gbatu, Jr.

5' 10"
Senior
WR