At The Game: Kent State

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- The Bowling Green State University football team will renew their longest-running rivalry when the Falcons host the Kent State Golden Flashes on Tuesday, Nov. 15. This will be the 70th meeting between the two schools in the last 71 years. The Falcons lead the all-time series, 58-19-6, and they have won the last three games.

The Falcons are searching for their first winning streak of the 2016 season following a 38-28 victory last Wednesday in Akron. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:02 p.m., and the contest will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU and online via the Watch ESPN app. For those planning to attend the game, please see the information below.

BGSU Game Notes
Kent State Game Notes
Mike Jinks Press Conference (Nov. 10)

Game Day Central
ESPN3

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

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Schedule of Events:
10 a.m. – Falcon Team Store opens (inside Stroh Center, until 7:00 p.m.)
4:00 p.m. – Falcon Football Tailgate Park opens (until 7:00 p.m.)
5:00 p.m. – Ticket Windows at Doyt Perry Stadium Open (SE Corner – General/Public/Will Call)
5:30 p.m. – All Gates Open at Doyt Perry Stadium
5:30 p.m. – Ticket Windows at Gate 9 (Player Guest Will Call) and Gate 14 (Visitors Will Call) Open
5:30 p.m. – Falcon Merchandise Tent (inside Gate 2) and merchandise kiosk (East concourse) Open
5:57 p.m. – PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band (south end of Doyt Perry Stadium)
6:50 p.m. – National Anthem
6:57 p.m. – International Student Flag Recognition
6:59 p.m. – Team Entrance
7:02 p.m. – Kickoff of Kent State at Bowling Green

Allstate Tailgate Tour
The Allstate Tailgate Tour will be available from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the paved area behind the south end zone of Doyt Perry Stadium. Fans will be able to register for BGSU gear, and there will be games such as bean-bag toss available for play.

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 6:00 p.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.

PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band:
The PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band will begin at 5:57 p.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 Golden Flashes.

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 be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets can also 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 5:00 p.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 Kent State should be picked up at the Gate 14 booth. The booths at Gate 9 and Gate 14 will open at 5:30 p.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 is a new parking area next to Falcon Tailgate Park on the south end of Doyt Perry Stadium. Please check Campus Update for information on free parking and free food in the student tailgate lot.

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

Game Sponsor: This week's game is sponsored by A.A. Green and Mecca Management. There will also be tables sponsored by the Army and Mr. Spots.

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 for 24 hours after the game.

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

Falcon Flight Line: The first 100 students at the game will receive a Falcon Flight Line t-shirt.

BGSU Tumbler Giveaway: The first 500 students at the game will receive a tumbler and a coupon for either a free Coke or a $1 hot chocolate.

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

Falcon Club Member of the Game: During the third timeout of the first quarter, the Falcon Club Member of the Game will receive an on-field recognition.

Student-Athlete Academic Recognition: During the break between the first and second quarters, student-athletes with a 3.0-or-greater GPA will be recognized on the field.

Halftime: The Falcon Marching Band will performing a show focused on the theme "#YouTubeFamous". The band will perform Justin Bieber's "Beauty and a Beat", as well as Shawn Mendes' "I Know What You Did Last Summer".

Field Goal for Coke: During the first timeout of the third quarter, one lucky student will attempt a short field goal for a chance to win free Coca-Cola products for a year.

Coca-Cola Punt-Pass-and-Kick: Between the third and fourth quarter, one lucky student will compete in the Coca-Cola Punt-Pass-and-Kick for a chance to win $10,000.

Merchandise:
The Falcon Team Store will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is located in the Stroh Center. The Falcon Merchandise Tent, located by Gate 2 on the southwest side of the stadium, will be available beginning at 5:30 p.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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