Get ready Razorbacks fans because Arkansas football kicks off tonight.

Yes, Florida A&M is an FCS team. Yes, they play in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. And yes, they went 4-7 last season, but it’s still the beginning of football season for those residing here in the Natural State, so throw your hog hat on and prepare accordingly.

Worry not Razorbacks fans. Arkansas is not going to lose this game. Under Bret Bielema, the Razorbacks have outscored FCS opponents by 153 points.

The only close game was when Arkansas beat Samford 31-21 in Bielema’s inaugural season. While the game won’t be in doubt, there are a couple of things that need to happen in order for the Razorbacks to have confidence heading into the TCU game the following week.

Here are five things I want to see when Arkansas takes on the Rattlers.

1. Get to the quarterback

The Razorbacks registered 25 sacks in 2016, tied for 71st in the country. Since Florida A&M doesn’t have many weapons to compete with, Arkansas should be in the backfield all night, accumulating multiple sacks and tackles for loss.

The new defense offers a variety of blitz packages and looks that the Rattlers won’t be able to handle. Even while saving some of the defensive playbook, Arkansas should come away with at least five sacks. That is not asking a lot looking at the competition.

2. Protect Austin Allen

On the other side of the ball, no Rattlers defensive player should be able to bring the signal-caller down. Considering the Hogs are battling an FCS team, the request doesn’t seem too outlandish.

Last season, the Razorbacks gave up almost 2.8 sacks per game, which was tied for 103rd in the country. If 2017 is to hold good fortune for Arkansas, the offensive line needs to prove that it has taken a giant step forward, starting the year with a dominating performance. Keeping Allen happy and healthy is a good way to win football games.

3. A receiving threat emerges

It doesn’t matter who, but some wide receiver or tight end needs to have a stellar game and set the tone for what is to come. Whether it’s a speedster like Deon Stewart, a possession guy in Austin Cantrell or a matchup nightmare in Cheyenne O’Grady, a player needs to show out.

Someone having a breakout performance will ease some doubts about who the Allen is going to throw to besides Jared Cornelius. Chemistry is essential between a quarterback and his targets, and if Allen can develop some early with his new teammates, the offense will be significantly better. He can’t throw the ball to Cornelius every play.

4. Explosion from Devwah Whaley

Razorback fans remember when former running back Dennis Johnson “housed” the opening play of the 2009 season. While Whaley isn’t going to catch kickoffs, taking his opening handoff the distance wouldn’t be a bad way to start the season.

He needs to establish himself early and show the rest of the SEC that even though Rawleigh Williams retired in the offseason, Arkansas’ rushing attack will be miserable to stop. Getting over 100 yards and two touchdowns should be the sophomore’s goal at the very least.

5. Take care of business early

As you can see from the statistics above, Arkansas has not had trouble with FCS teams since Bielema took over the program. This game should be cake and walking away injury-free needs to be on the minds of every Razorbacks coach.

Putting the Rattlers away early would help ensure that players are well-rested and healthy for the big matchup against the Horned Frogs next week. Bielema will act like this is the more important game, but everybody knows Week 2 in Fayetteville has big implications on how the Razorbacks finish in 2017. The only reason people should care about this game is if Arkansas were to struggle or lose.