What we know about Youngstown State’s Homecoming on Saturday
The Youngstown State University football team plays its 83rd homecoming contest against Illinois State at Stambaugh Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Kickoff for the contest is set for 2 p.m.
Tailgating festivities begin at 8 a.m. in the M-70 and M-81 Tailgate Lots.
Tailgate and parade details
Beer will be on sale in all tailgate lots at that time. Parking will be available in various surface lots around the stadium and the M-30 parking deck.
The homecoming parade begins at noon along Fifth Avenue just west of the stadium.
Fifth Avenue will be closed from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Handicap parking in the new M-60 Lot located south of the stadium will be available starting at 12:30 p.m.
YSU Parking Services will offer a golf-cart shuttle service to the South concourse elevator.
Tickets for game day
This season, YSU will be doing a hybrid of acceptable tickets for entry.
Mobile and printed tickets will be accepted; however, mobile tickets are highly encouraged.
The YSU bookstore, open from noon to 4 p.m., will also sell merchandise at the game on the west stands concourse.
They will be accepting credit cards for purchases.
Throughout the game, softball team members will be selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets. The 50/50 raffle is also available online.
The YSU women’s and men’s golf teams will sell game programs.
As always, YSU students are admitted free with a valid student ID.
Tickets for reserved seats in advance are $20; on game day, they are $22.
The YSU Athletic Ticket Office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. before the contest day. On Thursday, the Ticket Office opens at 9 a.m. Those who cannot make Saturday’s game can follow the game via LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO. Fans need a subscription to ESPN+ to watch the contest.
Following the football game, YSU fans are encouraged to head to Beeghly Center as the volleyball team plays host to Oakland. The first serve is set for 6 p.m.
If you need assistance in the tailgate lot, contact YSU Police @YSUpolice on Twitter or call (330) 941-3527.
Fan services and credit card sales are available at the YSU Athletic Ticket Office inside Stambaugh Stadium.
Saturday’s schedule
- 8 a.m.- Tailgate Lots (M-70, M-72 & M-81) open
- 9 a.m. - Athletic Ticket Office opens
- 11:30 a.m. - YSU Football Team walks through tailgate lot
- Noon - YSU Bookstore opens
- Noon- Homecoming Parade begins on Fifth Avenue
- 12:30 p.m. - Stambaugh Stadium Gates Open
- 1 p.m. – Raising Cane’s Tailgate Radio Show LIVE AM 570 WKBN
- 1 p.m. - Mosure Hall of Gridiron Glory Opens on Concourse Level
- 1:45 p.m. - YSU Marching Pride Pregame Show
- 2 p.m. - Tailgate Lots Close
- 2:02 p.m. - YSU vs. Illinois State
- Halftime: YSU Marching Pride performs; crowning of the Homecoming Court
- 6 p.m. - YSU Volleyball vs. Oakland (Beeghly Center - free admission)
Postgame: Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Radio Show on AM 570 WKBN
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