At The Game: Miami

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- The Bowling Green State University football team will renew their traditional rivalry with their foes to the south on Saturday, Oct. 22 when the Falcons host the Miami University RedHawks. This will be BGSU's first contest against Miami since 2013 and first at Doyt Perry Stadium since 2012. The Falcons trail the all-time series against the RedHawks, 23-42-5, but they have won four of the last five meetings by an average score of 39-13. BGSU won the last meeting at the Doyt, 37-12, on Oct. 13, 2012.

This game marks the halfway point of the 2016 Mid-American Conference schedule for both teams. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., and the contest will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN3 and the Watch ESPN app. For those planning to attend the game, please see the information below.

BGSU Game Notes
Miami Game Notes
Mike Jinks Press Conference (Oct. 17)

Game Day Central
ESPN3

Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend
Hall of Fame Weekend

Doyt Perry Stadium A-to-Z (Prohibited items information included)
Stadium Seating Map

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Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. – Falcon Team Store opens (inside Stroh Center, until 12:00 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. – Falcon Football Tailgate Park opens (until 12:00 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. – Ticket Windows at Doyt Perry Stadium Open (SE Corner – General/Public/Will Call)
9:15 a.m. – Falcon Team Walk
10:30 a.m. – All Gates Open at Doyt Perry Stadium
10:30 a.m. – Ticket Windows at Gate 9 (Player Guest Will Call) and Gate 14 (Visitors Will Call) Open
10:30 a.m. – Falcon Merchandise Tent (inside Gate 2) and merchandise kiosk (East concourse) open
10:59 a.m. – PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band (south end of Doyt Perry Stadium)
11:50 a.m. – National Anthem
11:57 a.m. – "Moment of Noise"
12:01 p.m. – Team Entrance
12:04 p.m. – Kickoff of Eastern Michigan at Bowling Green

Pink Weekend
BGSU Athletics will be working to raise breast cancer awareness by holding several pink-themed events this weekend. Complete information can be found HERE. At the football game, the first 250 fans at Gates 2 and 12 will receive a free pink bandana from Kroger. Also, BGSU students will be raising money via "Bike for a Cure", with proceeds going to the Wood County Cancer Center.

Hall of Fame Weekend
BGSU Athletics is inducting its Hall of Fame Class of 2016 this weekend. Keith McLeod, Josh Harris and Tracy (Gaerke) Seeley will all be honored for their contributions to Falcon athletics. The official induction is Friday night; however, the inductees will serve as honorary captains for Saturday's football game and will receive an on-field recognition at the start of halftime.

Student Appreciation Weekend
BGSU Athletics will recognize the contributions made by students with several promotions on Saturday. A disc jockey and free pizza will be available in the student tailgate parking lot on the south end of Perry Stadium prior to the game. There will also be a Coca-Cola and Vito's pizza tasting station outside of Gate 6. Any student who claims their free ticket to Saturday's football game will receive a second free ticket for a guest.

Also outside of Gate 6, there will be a dedicated table to address any questions or concerns that students may have while at the game.

Volleyball (vs. Toledo/Battle of I-75) Ticket Promotion
Any fan holding a ticket to the BGSU-Miami football game can present the ticket at the Stroh Center and receive free entrance to the Falcons' volleyball game against the Toledo Rockets on Saturday evening. The "Battle of I-75" will begin at 5:00 p.m. and is BGSU's "Dig Pink" match for breast cancer awareness. Fans can pledge a per-dig donation amount that will benefit the Wood County Cancer Center. Falcons' libero Madeline Garda is the NCAA Division I leader in digs per set.

Falcon Football Tailgate Park:
The Falcon Football Tailgate Park is open three hours prior to every game. This week, the park will include tents from the BGSU Alumni Association and BGSU Finance and Administration. There will also be a Kid Zone available beginning at 9:00 a.m.; it includes inflatables, an obstacle course and face painting. It is located at the northeast end of the sidewalk

Falcon Club Party Deck at the Sebo Center
All Falcon Club members who annually contribute at the $250 level or higher are welcome to enjoy the game from the Falcon Club Party Deck, located on the second floor of the Sebo Center on the north end of the stadium. The area will open at 11:00 a.m., and eligible members can enter from the east side of the Sebo Center. Members will be checked in at the stairs leading to the second floor. Immediate family can join eligible members, while individual guests cost $15 (or $25 for an additional family).

Guests can watch the game from the outdoor deck or indoors via video screen. Snacks and complimentary water, coffee and hot chocolate will be available. A cash bar will be open in the lobby.

Falcon Team Walk
The Falcon Team Walk will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. and will take place along the sidewalk on the southwest side of the stadium, between the Stroh Center and Doyt Perry Stadium. This is where the BGSU football team walks through a tunnel of fans, cheerleaders, dance team and band members as they arrive at the stadium.

PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band:
The PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band will begin at 10:59 a.m. at the south end of the stadium. All fans are encouraged to watch this pregame performances, as the Falcons get fired up for the game against the RedHawks.

Parking and Tickets:
Click HERE for all parking and ticket information, including a 2016 BGSU football parking map, ticket prices, and a Doyt Perry Stadium seating chart.

The BGSU Ticket Office in the Stroh Center will NOT be open on Saturday. Tickets can be picked up or purchased at the Doyt Perry Stadium tickets booths. Accepted payment forms for ticket purchases are cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

The general/public will call windows on the southeast side of the stadium will open at 9:00 a.m. BGSU Player Guest Will Call is located at Gate 9, while Visiting Team Will Call is located at Gate 14. For visitors, tickets purchased through BGSU should be picked up at the southeast booth, while tickets purchased through Miami should be picked up at the Gate 14 booth. The booths at Gate 9 and Gate 14 will open at 10:30 a.m.; that is also the time all stadium gates will open.

Fans can also take advantage of BGSU's digital ticketing by clicking HERE. Fans can transfer unused tickets, print tickets from home, or pull up your tickets on your smart phone if you're at the game and forgot your tickets at home.

For students, there will be a new parking area next to Falcon Tailgate Park on the south end of Doyt Perry Stadium. There will be free pizza and a DJ in the area prior to the game. For complete information about student parking benefits, please check Campus Update.

Traffic and Directions:
From north or south via I-75: Use exit 181 and turn west on Wooster Street. The stadium will be on your right.

From north or south via S.R. 25: Turn east on Wooster Street and travel past campus. The stadium will be on your left.

From east or west via the Ohio Turnpike: Use exit 64 (Perrysburg). Follow I-75 South to exit 181. Turn west on Wooster Street. The stadium will be on your right.

From east or west via U.S. 6: Use exit 65 (S.R. 25) and turn north. Take S.R. 25/Main Street to Wooster Street, turn east and travel past campus. The stadium will be on your left.

Note: Both northbound and southbound Interstate 75 remain under construction throughout northwest Ohio. Also, expect an increased amount of traffic around the Bowling Green area, particularly I-75 exit 181, due to game day crowds. Please plan your time accordingly.

Promotions:
Kroger Food Drive: Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to donate in receptacles outside Gates 2 and 12..

"Pink" Game: The first 500 fans will receive a free pink bandana from Kroger. Bandanas will be available at Gates 2 and 12.

"Bike for the Cure": BGSU students will be riding stationary bicycles during the game for breast cancer awareness and to raise money for the Wood County Cancer Center.

Pre-Game Music: DJ Ryan Wolf will provide music on the field prior to the game.

Game Sponsor Tables: Great Clips (cutting hair for "Locks for Tots" charity), Army, Wingz Over BG, Pita Pit, Copper Beech, Hall of Framers

When BGSU Wins, Everyone Wins: If the Falcons win, Chick-Fil-A in Perrysburg will offer free waffle fries with the purchase of a sandwich on Monday after the game.

If the Falcons win AND score 35 points, Wings Over BG will offer free waffle fries with any purchase.

Academic Spotlight: During the second timeout of the first quarter, the BGSU Sport Management program will receive an on-field recognition.

Punt-Pass-and-Kick: Between the first and second quarter, one lucky person will compete in the Coca-Cola Punt-Pass-and-Kick for a chance to win free Coca-Cola products for a year.

Halftime: The BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 will be honored on the field at the beginning of halftime. Following the homecoming court ceremony, the Falcon Marching Band will performing a show focused on the theme of raising awareness. The band will perform Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive", followed by Lady Gaga's "Born This Way". It will also perform Sara Bareilles' "Brave" and Rachel Platten's "Fight Song".

Field Goal for Coke: Between the third and fourth quarter, one lucky person will attempt a short field goal for a chance to win free Coca-Cola products for a year.

Falcon Outfitters: Falcon Outfitters, located on the first floor of the student union, will be giving away merchandise at several points throughout the game.

Merchandise:
The Falcon Team Store will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is located in the Stroh Center. The store will also be open from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. prior to the volleyball game. The Falcon Merchandise Tent, located by Gate 2 on the southwest side of the stadium, will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. when stadium gates open. There will also be a merchandise kiosk on the east concourse of the stadium, and it will be available when gates open.

Game Day Programs:
The official BGSU football game day program will be available at stadium entrances and will also be sold during the game by local Boy Scout troops. The cost of a program is $5.

50/50 Raffle:
Tickets for the Taylor Automotive 50/50 Raffle will be sold throughout the stadium. The drawing will be conducted between the 3rd and 4th quarters, and proceeds will go to the Falcon Club to fund student-athlete scholarships.

For the Kids:
Junior Falcon Club memberships are available through the Falcon Club. They are only $30 include a youth football season ticket, free admission to most home athletic events, a free t-shirt, and more. The Junior Falcon Club is sponsored by Meijer, Frickers and Medical Mutual. To register, call the Falcon Club at 419-372-2401.

Lightning Delay Protocol
In the event of inclement weather, please be aware of plans for possible game delays due to lightning. When lightning strikes are spotted within eight miles of Doyt Perry Stadium, the game will be stopped, and the stands will be evacuated. Information about the delay will be relayed by the public address system, the game official, and the scoreboard. The primary safe areas for fans in the event of a delay are the restrooms underneath the stands, as well as the Sebo Center on the north end of the stadium. Secondary locations are the Stroh Center and the BGSU Ice Arena. For your safety, do NOT congregate in the open areas underneath the stands. Please retain your ticket for re-entry into the stadium.

Delays will last a minimum of 30 minutes from the time of the last lightning strike. Any new strikes would reset the "delay" clock to 30 minutes.

Stadium Umbrella Policy
All umbrellas are now allowed in Doyt L. Perry Stadium, and fans will be permitted to open umbrellas in the stadium.

Stadium Information:

Students can enter the stadium through any gate, provided they have claimed their free ticket.
Even sections are located on the east side of the stadium (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20).
Odd sections are located on the west side of the stadium (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21).
First aid and the paramedics station will be located on the northwest side of the stadium.
The BGSU marketing tent is located in the southwest corner of Doyt Perry Stadium.
Customer service and stadium information will be located at the marketing tent. This is also the lost-and-found area. Lost-and-found will be open for 30 minutes after the game. If you have lost an item and lost-and-found is closed, please call Steve Messenger at 419-372-7263.
Police officers will be located throughout the stadium.
Bowling Green State University is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not allowed inside the stadium. Please help us by smoking in the designated areas outside of Gate 2.
Green Game Day is a joint program between Campus Sustainability and BGSU Athletics to reduce waste in and around Doyt Perry Stadium. You can help us tackle waste by using a "green" bag in the tailgate area and filling it with cans and bottles. In the stadium, please recycle cans and bottles in the appropriate containers provided.

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