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DeKALB, Ill. – The Northern Illinois University Huskies play host to in-state rival Western Illinois this Saturday, Sept. 24, at Huskie Stadium. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. (CT) and the game can be seen on ESPN3 and through the WatchESPN app.
 
All the information you need for game day, including promotional ticket offers and the complete schedule for "The Yard", the free pregame tailgate area on the west side of Huskie Stadium, can be found below.  Also get links to Huskie Stadium seating and parking maps, a listing of special events and attractions before and during the game.

Don't forget to "WEAR RED" for every home game this year! Be sure to follow NIU Athletics and NIU Huskies on Instagram (niuhuskies), Twitter (@NIUAthletics) and Facebook (NIU Huskies) and interact before, during and after games using the hashtag #NIUGameday.  Your tweets and posts could be used on the new interactive HD video screen in The Yard!
 
Can't make it to the game this week?  Watch on ESPN3, or listen on WLBK AM 1360/FM 98.9, AM 560 The Answer in Chicago, SportsFan 1330 AM in Rockford or via the mobile app on TuneIn.  You can also get the Live Stats on NIUHuskies.com, just click the link on GameDay Central on NIUHuskies.com.
 
Huskie Football Game-Day Guide: Western Illinois versus NIU (Sept. 24, 2016)
 
Game Promotions: Family Weekend, Band Day, Scout Day, Extra Yard for Teachers Week
Ticket Promotion: $15 Tickets for Area Teachers; Bring your football ticket stub for $2 admission to Saturday's night's volleyball match between NIU and Bowling Green.  The action starts at 7 p.m. in Victor E. Court in the NIU Convocation Center.
 
Student Promotions

• GET THE GIVEAWAY!  On your way into the stadium, pick up your FREE Red Bandana, courtesy of Saturday's game sponsor, First National Bank.  Available while supplies last on the East and West entrances. 
• Download RedBlack Rewards, the interactive loyalty rewards app for Android and IPhones and use it to check in at every NIU game this season. Win prizes, interact with other fans and move up the standings!
• Student Tailgating on the East Side – get a group of friends and put together your own pre-game party before coming into the stadium to cheer on the Huskies!  Purchase a student tailgate parking pass for the season for $25 and guarantee your spot for every home game. Student tailgate passes can be purchased at the Convocation Center Ticket Office Monday through Friday between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with a valid OneCard.
• Note:  There will not be a student gameday shuttle this week but the service is expected to return in October!

Before the Game

• Tailgate Lots Open at 9:30 a.m. Get directions and parking information HERE. 
• Visit The Yard beginning at 11:30 a.m. for food, music, Huskie gear and more (below).
• Football season ticket members can pick up their exclusive 2016 gift at the promotions table located adjacent to the Kids' Zone in The Yard prior to Saturday's game, or at the October 15 or October 22 game.  Fly the Huskie car flag on game day and/or any other day to show your Huskie Pride! 
• Pick up your copy of Huskie Illustrated, the official game program, with rosters, statistics, feature stories and more.
• GET THE GIVEAWAY!  On your way into the stadium, pick up your FREE Red Bandana, courtesy of Saturday's game sponsor, First National Bank.  Available while supplies last on the East and West Side entrances. 

In The Yard, NIU's Official Pregame Tailgate (11:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m.)
It's free and EVERYONE is invited to attend! This week featuring:

• Live music from the Cal Stage Band
• The Team of the Week: NIU Men's Basketball
• Huskie Legend:  Lou Wicks
• Season Ticket Members: Pick up your exclusive 2016 gift!
• In the Kids Zone: The Huskie Bounce House, Football Toss, Obstacle Course, Corn Hole
• NEW!: Check out the 40-foot HD screen; send content in real time to the screen via Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #NIUGameday
• Don't miss: The beer garden; purchase food from Lukulo's and Huskie gear from VCB; try your hand at Bubble Ball; and enjoy the pre-game Pep Rally featuring the Huskie Marching Band, Cheerleaders and Silverettes, Mission and Victor E. Huskie

Pregame (In the Stadium)

• Fireworks during the National Anthem
• Pup Club members form the team entry tunnel.
• The honorary captain for Saturday is 13-year-old Josiah Brungart who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  NIU coaches will wear insignias as part of the "Coach to Cure MD" campaign from the American Football Coaches Association.

During the Game

• Fireworks for every Huskie touchdown!
• Kish Health System Kickoff Kid
• Huskie Legend Lou Wicks
• First National Bank Kick for Cash
• Scouts will form the halftime tunnel as part of Scout Day.

Timeline
9:30 a.m.           Parking Lots Open
11:30 a.m.         The Yard Opens
                         Ticket & Will Call Windows Open
11:45 a.m.        Music from "Cal Stage Band" in The Yard
1 p.m.               Pregame Pep Rally in The Yard
                         Stadium Gates Open
2:15 p.m.          The Yard Closes - Head into the Stadium!
2:30 p.m.          KICKOFF
7 p.m.               Huskie Volleyball versus Bowling Green – use your football ticket stub for $2 tickets!
 
Season Tickets Still Available!
For the best value and the best seats for every Huskie game this year, including the Huskie Chi-Town Showdown in Chicago on Nov. 9, become a NIU season ticket member! Season tickets will be on sale at the ticket windows on the West Side of Huskie Stadium prior to Saturday's game, online anytime at NIUHuskies.com or by calling 815-753-PACK (7225) Monday through Friday. Season ticket members receive a unique season ticket member gift, opportunities to attend exclusive events and many more benefits. 
 
Premium Area
This season, watch Huskie Football from a whole new perspective in the End Zone Club, or come out of the elements and enjoy the food and beverages in the Coaches Club.  Season and single game passes to the Huskie Stadium premium areas are NOW available!  Or, get the Premium Access pass and go from the Coaches Club to the End Zone Club and back. Go to HuskieAthleticFund.com for more information or call the office at 815-753-1923.
 
Links
Huskie Stadium Fan Guide
NIU Week 4 Game Notes
Visit The Yard
Directions & Parking Map
NIU Football Ticket Information
Football Premium Areas
 
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