Gameday Information For Saturday vs. #17 Austin Peay

Gameday Information For Saturday vs. #17 Austin Peay

RICHMOND, Ky. – EKU is set to host the No. 17 Governors of Austin Peay for the Military and Hero Appreciation Day game at 5:00 pm tomorrow at CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium.

In honor of all active and retired military and service members, EKU will have an array of displays and performances dedicated to those individuals and units. Before the game, multiple military vehicles will be on display at the tailgate scene in the Alumni Coliseum parking lot and inside the stadium. In addition, the National Guard will be bringing out their inflatable obstacle course and two peddle carts in the Alumni Coliseum parking lot tailgate area.

During the game, multiple performances and recognitions will occur. Colonel James Richmond, the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade Commander, will be involved with the halftime performance recognizing all service members. All veterans or those serving will be asked to come out to the field for half time during the band performance. Those participating will meet behind the endzone underneath the scoreboard before halftime. All current and retired service members can receive two complimentary tickets at this link.

As fans enter the stadium tomorrow, be sure to arrive early to claim a free set of gloves with touch screen capabilities sponsored by Coca Cola while supplies last. In addition, all EKU Students can claim a free hot dog thanks to EKU Football Coach, Walt Wells. You must show a valid EKU student ID to claim item. Students should also check email and social media accounts for more information on additional gameday giveaways and contests for this weekend’s event.

The game day experience begins Saturday morning at 9:00 am when all parking and tailgate lots open for the general public. The Colonel Courtyard will be open and available free of charge to the public as a highlighted piece of the tailgate atmosphere. The area will be a featured location in the tailgate lot in between the Alumni Coliseum lot and Roy Kidd Stadium. The Courtyard opens at 2:00 pm on Saturday and will feature live music from Whiskey River starting at 2:30 pm, band and spirit squad performances nearby, the EKU Softball team, Dreaming Creek Brewery, food trucks, inflatables, and more. In addition to the tailgate activities, a hot air balloon will be on display until the kickoff on Saturday in the Alumni Coliseum parking lot closest to the arena in partnership with Kynect.

Tomorrow’s game will feature the College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science as the College of the Game. They will be featured in the Colonel Courtyard and tailgate space surrounding, as well as in-game announcements and promotions.

While you are inside Roy Kidd Stadium, don’t forget to enjoy the variety of concessions offered by EKU Dining Services and Aramark. This weekend’s featured item of the game is Burgoo. The famous Kentucky stew will be stewed hot with a side corn muffin. It can be purchased at multiple concession stands inside Roy Kidd Stadium.

EKU Athletics will also continue to host a family zone located above the hill behind the cannon with inflatables for kids inside the stadium, while providing access to view the game for families.

Please note that the stadium light show will be played after EKU scores, between quarters, and other crucial moments during the game. A graphic will be shown on the video board before the light show begins and light show announcements will be read over the public address system throughout the game.

In addition to this weekend’s specific information additional game day information can be found here.