At The Game: South Dakota

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- The Bowling Green State University football team will celebrate Family Weekend 2017 when they host the University of South Dakota Coyotes at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. The game will be held at Doyt L. Perry Stadium and will serve as the team's 2017 home opener and the start of the team's 52nd season at the Doyt.

The Falcons are 37-13-1 all-time in home openers at Perry Stadium and are 14-2 in their last 16. This will be BGSU's first-ever game against South Dakota; however, the team is 9-0 against Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams since 2000 and is 13-2 all-time against Missouri Valley Football Conference schools.

Saturday night's contest will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN3 and the Watch ESPN app. On the radio, the game can be heard via the Falcon Radio Network and online through the TuneIn app. For those planning to attend the game, please see the information below.

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Schedule of Events:
11:00 a.m. – Falcon Team Store opens (inside Stroh Center, until 6:00 p.m.)
3:00 p.m. – Falcon Football Tailgate Park opens
3:00 p.m. – Ticket Windows at Doyt Perry Stadium Open (SE Corner – General/Public/Will Call)
3:45 p.m. -- Team Walk from Stroh Center
4:30 p.m. – All Gates Open at Doyt Perry Stadium
4:30 p.m. – Falcon Merchandise Tent (inside Gate 2) and merchandise kiosk (East concourse) open
5:00 p.m. – PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band (south end of Doyt Perry Stadium)
5:41 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. -- Falcon Marching Band plays on the field
5:51 p.m. – National Anthem
6:02 p.m. – Team Entrance
6:05 p.m. – Kickoff of South Dakota at Bowling Green

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Concessions:
Fans attending Saturday's game will be able to enjoy traditional concession favorites such as hot dogs, brats, burgers, soft pretzels, popcorn and others. New available items for 2017 include sloppy joes, chicken caesar wraps, pretzel bites, and grilled chicken sandwiches. In addition, BGSU's new pizza sponsor, Jett's Pizza, will be available on the concourse. Also available will be a barbeque option through We-Be-Ribs (rib tips, ribs, pulled pork, french fries) and Poppin' George Kettle Corn.

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 5:00 p.m., one hour prior to kickoff, 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 two or more).

All members wishing to use the Falcon Club Party Deck must also hold a ticket to the game.

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 Family Weekend 2017
The Bowling Green State University 2017 Falcon Family Weekend kicks off on Friday, Sept. 8 and lasts through Sunday. A full schedule of events can be found HERE.

Falcon Football Tailgate Park:
The Falcon Football Tailgate Park is open three hours prior to every game. There will be a Kid Zone available next to Falcon Tailgate Park, which includes inflatables and face painting, and it is located at the northeast end of the sidewalk. There will be 6 different tents in the Tailgate Park this week, including the BGSU Alumni Association, the College of Business, the BGSU women's basketball team, ACTION, Farmers and Merchants State Bank, and the University of South Dakota.

Falcon Marching Band:
The PreFlight with the Falcon Marching Band will begin at 5:00 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 Coyotes. The band will then enter the stadium from underneath the stadium scoreboard and will continue their performance on the field beginning 20 minutes prior to kickoff.

This week's halftime show is titled "On Tour with Panic at the Disco" and features favorites including "La Devotee", "Nine in the Afternoon", "Victorious", and "I Write Sins Not Tragedies".

The Falcon Marching Band welcomes fans to enjoy their Fifth Quarter performance on the field, following the conclusion of the game.

Falcon Team Walk
The BGSU football team will arrive on campus approximately two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff. The Falcon Team Walk will commence at approximately 3:45 and will begin at the Stroh Center. It will take continue 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, and all Falcons as they arrive at the stadium.

For the Kids:
Future Falcon Kids Club memberships are now available through the Falcon Club. Memberships are only $30, and it includes free admission to all home athletic events, numerous gifts, and invitations to special events. You can register for the Future Falcon Kids Club HERE.

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.

Merchandise:
The Falcon Team Store will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 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 4:30 p.m. when stadium gates open. Items available include Nike sideline gear, women's and youth apparel, and BGSU gifts. The Item of the Game is the orange BGSU rain jacket, priced at $35 (normally $40). There will also be a merchandise kiosk on the east concourse of the stadium, open through halftime, as well as a merchandise cart in the tailgate area.

Promotions:
On Thursday, BGSU Athletics announced promotions for Saturday's football game. The entire release can be found HERE.

Here are some of the highlights:

Falcon Flight Line: The first 100 students in the student section will receive Falcon Flight Line t-shirts and also be invited to participate in the fan tunnel that will welcome the BGSU football team onto the field just prior to kickoff.

Game Sponsor Tables: Coca-Cola and Moocho will have tables at the game. This week's game sponsor is Farmers and Merchants State Bank.

Recognitions: The 2017 Family of the Year will be recognized during the first timeout of the first quarter, while the Falcon Club Member of the Game will be announced at the first timeout of the second quarter. This week's Academci Spotlight will take place during the first quarter and will feature a Fire Administration and First Responder theme. In addition, both the men's and women's soccer teams will be recognized in the first half.

Parking and Tickets:
Click HERE for all parking and ticket information, including a 2017 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 ticket booths. Accepted payment forms for ticket purchases are cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

The general/public will call booths are located on the east side of the stadium, outside of Gate 7. The BGSU Player Guest Will Call ientrance s located at Gate 5, while the Visiting Team Will Call entrance is located at Gate 9. Student ticket lines are located at the booths on the West side of the stadium, outside Gate 3. All booths open three hours prior to kickoff, and gates open 90 minutes later.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Fans who may choose to park in the BGSU Ice Arena Lot ($10 game-day parking) should be advised that there will be a hockey exhibition game at noon, and parking in that area will be limited due to fan attendance at the hockey game.

For students, parking is located on the east side of Doyt Perry Stadium. For complete information about student parking benefits, please check Campus Update.

For customers who need assistance, customer relations representatives will be walking around the stadium wearing yellow vests.

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.

50/50 Raffle:
Tickets for the Falcon Club 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.

Student 50/50/50 Drawing:
In the fourth quarter, one lucky BGSU student will have their name drawn for an opportunity to win $50. If they are in the student section at the time of the drawing, they win the cash. If the student is not present, the money rolls over to the following game, increasing the cash prize.

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 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, 22).
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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