Nov. 20, 2009
EVANSTON, Ill. -- As part of the Purplepalooza football game against Penn State on Halloween, the Wildcats rolled out a Jumbotron in the North Beach Lot for tailgaters to watch Big Ten football before heading to Ryan Field to cheer on the 'Cats. On Saturday, Nov. 21, before the Wisconsin game, NU fans will be watching the historic rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan beginning at 11 a.m. so be sure to get a good spot in this NU fan lot for all of the gameday fun.
Plus, the Jumbotron will be playing more college football games after the Wildcats' game for fans who want to enjoy more time with their friends. This lot opens at 10:30 am and parking is free. Fans can either walk to the game or take the free shuttles, which they can pick up at the corner of Lincoln and Sheridan.
Don't forget to stop by the free pregame fan fest area, Wildcat Alley by the stadium beginning at 12:30 pm to play games, get your face painted, enjoy Goose Island beer, hear the Marching Band, meet the five-time national champion Women's Lacrosse Team and the 10-time Big Ten champion Women's Tennis team and much more. Tickets are still available for the game tomorrow and start as low as $35. For questions about Wildcat gamedays, please e-mail wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu.