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Gameday: What to Know For Saturday
October 18, 2018 | Football
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Texas Tech hosts Kansas at 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon inside Jones AT&T Stadium
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech alumni from across the country will gather at Jones AT&T Stadium Saturday afternoon when the Red Raiders host Kansas for Homecoming. Kickoff is slated for 2:30 p.m. on FOX Sports 1 and the Texas Tech Sports Network. Saturday's game is a "Red Out" and all fans are encouraged to wear red to the game.
Texas Tech Athletics strives to provide fans one of the best gameday experiences in the country. Here's a list of items to know for Saturday's game:
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY
Tickets for Saturday's game are still available through the Texas Tech Ticket Office. Fans can purchase tickets either by visiting the online ticket portal at TexasTech.com or by calling 806-742-TECH. The Tech Ticket Office will open its main location on the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Fans can also visit the two other box office locations located near Gate 1 and 3 of the stadium (northwest and southwest corners).
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
Premium areas and the student gate will open at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, while the remaining gates to Jones AT&T Stadium are slated to open at 1 p.m. for ticket holders. Fans are encouraged to find their seats prior to the Goin' Band from Raiderland's entrance, which is slated to begin at roughly 2:10 p.m.
HOMECOMING
The Kansas game is the highlight of Homecoming weekend on the Texas Tech campus as alumni from across the country will arrive in Lubbock on Friday for festivities. Texas Tech will name its Homecoming King and Queen during a halftime ceremony Saturday. For more information regarding Texas Tech's Homecoming schedule, please visit here.
HOMECOMING HAVOC
Texas Tech will give away over 200 prizes to students Saturday as part of its Homecoming Havoc promotion. The list of prizes includes but is not limited to Southwest Airlines tickets, Post Malone concert tickets and free coffee. Prizes will be wrapped in t-shirts that will be distributed randomly into the student section six times over the course of the game.
PREGAME FLYOVER PLANNED PRIOR TO KICKOFF
Weather permitting, Texas Tech will have four Navy F/A-F-18E Super Hornets buzz Jones AT&T stadium pregame immediately following the National Anthem. The flight crew named Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VFA-143) is based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia and is currently assigned to deploy with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).
TEXAS TECH TO BEGIN NEW REENTRY POLICY WITH KANSAS GAME
Texas Tech will introduce an updated reentry policy Saturday as fans will be allowed to leave Jones AT&T Stadium beginning with the start of the first quarter. Fans will also be permitted to reenter the stadium through the end of the fourth quarter.
CODY TO LEAD THE RED RAIDERS ONTO THE FIELD AGAIN
Texas Tech will have "Cody" once again filling in as the Masked Rider horse Saturday afternoon in place of "Fearless Champion," who is still recovering from an injury. Cody made his debut in the Lamar game after a week of preparation with Masked Rider Lyndi Starr and Dr. Sam Jackson, a professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
FANS PERMITTED TO BRING IN ONE UNOPENED BOTTLE OF WATER
Fans will once again be allowed to bring an unopened 20 ounce (or less) bottle of water into any outdoor athletics venue on campus this year. Please note that frozen water will not be allowed through the stadium gates. Empty cups, opened bottles and other drinking containers other than 20 ounce (or less) bottles will not be permitted as well.
Due to the early kick and lower expected temperatures, Texas Tech will not have refilling stations available this weekend. Fans needing medical attention can visit the EMS locations on the east and west concourses.
VAPING NOT ALLOWED INSIDE JONES AT&T STADIUM
Texas Tech Athletics would like to remind fans that smoking, vaping or the use of e-cigarettes is not allowed inside Jones AT&T Stadium. Fans who wish to smoke or vape must exit the stadium in order to do so.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Texas Tech's clear bag policy will remain in effect for all athletic venues during the 2018-19 athletic year. Fans will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the venue:
LUBBOCK MUNICIPAL COLISEUM TO BE USED IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
In cases of inclement weather, Texas Tech advises fans in the tailgate areas to take shelter inside the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. The coliseum will open in case of inclement weather for every home game this season. Fans should stay tuned in to Double T 97.3 FM on the radio and @TexasTechFB on Twitter for weather updates, if needed. As a reminder, umbrellas are not permitted inside Jones AT&T Stadium.
Texas Tech Athletics strives to provide fans one of the best gameday experiences in the country. Here's a list of items to know for Saturday's game:
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR SATURDAY
Tickets for Saturday's game are still available through the Texas Tech Ticket Office. Fans can purchase tickets either by visiting the online ticket portal at TexasTech.com or by calling 806-742-TECH. The Tech Ticket Office will open its main location on the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Fans can also visit the two other box office locations located near Gate 1 and 3 of the stadium (northwest and southwest corners).
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
Premium areas and the student gate will open at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, while the remaining gates to Jones AT&T Stadium are slated to open at 1 p.m. for ticket holders. Fans are encouraged to find their seats prior to the Goin' Band from Raiderland's entrance, which is slated to begin at roughly 2:10 p.m.
HOMECOMING
The Kansas game is the highlight of Homecoming weekend on the Texas Tech campus as alumni from across the country will arrive in Lubbock on Friday for festivities. Texas Tech will name its Homecoming King and Queen during a halftime ceremony Saturday. For more information regarding Texas Tech's Homecoming schedule, please visit here.
HOMECOMING HAVOC
Texas Tech will give away over 200 prizes to students Saturday as part of its Homecoming Havoc promotion. The list of prizes includes but is not limited to Southwest Airlines tickets, Post Malone concert tickets and free coffee. Prizes will be wrapped in t-shirts that will be distributed randomly into the student section six times over the course of the game.
PREGAME FLYOVER PLANNED PRIOR TO KICKOFF
Weather permitting, Texas Tech will have four Navy F/A-F-18E Super Hornets buzz Jones AT&T stadium pregame immediately following the National Anthem. The flight crew named Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Three (VFA-143) is based out of Virginia Beach, Virginia and is currently assigned to deploy with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).
TEXAS TECH TO BEGIN NEW REENTRY POLICY WITH KANSAS GAME
Texas Tech will introduce an updated reentry policy Saturday as fans will be allowed to leave Jones AT&T Stadium beginning with the start of the first quarter. Fans will also be permitted to reenter the stadium through the end of the fourth quarter.
CODY TO LEAD THE RED RAIDERS ONTO THE FIELD AGAIN
Texas Tech will have "Cody" once again filling in as the Masked Rider horse Saturday afternoon in place of "Fearless Champion," who is still recovering from an injury. Cody made his debut in the Lamar game after a week of preparation with Masked Rider Lyndi Starr and Dr. Sam Jackson, a professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
FANS PERMITTED TO BRING IN ONE UNOPENED BOTTLE OF WATER
Fans will once again be allowed to bring an unopened 20 ounce (or less) bottle of water into any outdoor athletics venue on campus this year. Please note that frozen water will not be allowed through the stadium gates. Empty cups, opened bottles and other drinking containers other than 20 ounce (or less) bottles will not be permitted as well.
Due to the early kick and lower expected temperatures, Texas Tech will not have refilling stations available this weekend. Fans needing medical attention can visit the EMS locations on the east and west concourses.
VAPING NOT ALLOWED INSIDE JONES AT&T STADIUM
Texas Tech Athletics would like to remind fans that smoking, vaping or the use of e-cigarettes is not allowed inside Jones AT&T Stadium. Fans who wish to smoke or vape must exit the stadium in order to do so.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Texas Tech's clear bag policy will remain in effect for all athletic venues during the 2018-19 athletic year. Fans will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the venue:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12."
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
LUBBOCK MUNICIPAL COLISEUM TO BE USED IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
In cases of inclement weather, Texas Tech advises fans in the tailgate areas to take shelter inside the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum. The coliseum will open in case of inclement weather for every home game this season. Fans should stay tuned in to Double T 97.3 FM on the radio and @TexasTechFB on Twitter for weather updates, if needed. As a reminder, umbrellas are not permitted inside Jones AT&T Stadium.
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