The Ferris State University football squad returns to the friendly confines of Top Taggart Field this week, hosting American International College for the first-time ever on Saturday (Oct. 28) at Top Taggart Field.
The contest will kickoff at 1 p.m. (ET). Fans are encouraged to "come early, cheer loud and wear red!".
This Saturday will serve as Area Youth Appreciation Day and all youth ages 12 and under will receive free admission at the gate by wearing a Halloween costume and free candy will also be distributed. Kids in costume can also take part in the fan tunnel welcoming the Bulldogs to the field by meeting at the Victory Bell in advance of the team entry at 12:45 p.m.
The Bulldogs enter the game with a 5-2 overall record and are 3-1 in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) play. It will mark FSU's first-ever matchup against the Yellow Jackets, who hail from Springfield, Mass.
Tickets for Saturday's game can be bought online at FerrisStateBulldogs.com/Tickets and fans are encouraged to purchase their digital tickets in advance to avoid the gameday lines. The Wheeler Pavilion Gameday Ticket Office will also open on Saturday starting at 11 a.m. (ET). For more information on ticket sales, please call (231) 591-2888 or visit FerrisStateBulldogs.com.
Football tickets for Saturday's game are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens (ages 65 ) and FSU faculty/staff along with $10 for students age 5-17. Ferris students with ID will be admitted free by showing their student identification cards.
Tailgating will be permitted on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. (ET) with the gates to the stadium opening 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 11:30 a.m. (ET). All tailgating must end 15 minutes before kickoff.
Parking in lots near Top Taggart Field is $10 per car or $30 per oversized vehicle (bus, motor coach, motor home, trailer, etc.) on a first-come, first-served basis. As a convenience to fans, credit cards will also be accepted at the ticket window along with the concession stand.
The FSU-AIC football game will be broadcast live locally by the Bulldog Sports Network and Sunny 97.3 FM with Rob Bentley handling the play-by-play duties and Sandy Gholston offering color commentary. The Bulldog tailgate show starts at 11 a.m. (ET) with the Johnson Automotive Pregame Show from inside the stadium beginning at 12 p.m. The contest will also be televised on FloSports and FloFootball with video coverage provided by Ferris State Television.