Gameday Info vs Stephen F. Austin
10/5/2018 11:05:00 AM | Football
Game 5
Saturday, Oct. 6 • Houston • 1:05 p.m. • NRG Stadium (72,220)
No. 17 Sam Houston State (2-2, 1-1 Southland) vs Stephen F. Austin (1-3, 1-2 Southland)
Live Stats • ESPN3 • @BearkatsFB on Twitter • SHSU Game Notes • Purchase Tickets
Media TV: ESPN3, ESPN College Extra (Direct TV 793)
RADIO: KSAM 101.7 FM; SportsRadio 610 AM (Houston area)
COVERAGE
Saturday's game will be aired live on ESPN3 and the ESPN app with Ted Emrich on play-by-play, Shea Walker providing color and Julie Dobbs on the sidelines. Fans with Direct TV can find the game on channel 793 via ESPN College Extra.
Bearkat fans can also listen live on KSAM 101.7 FM with Kooter Roberson and E.P. Garth in the booth, and Brian Adams patrolling the sidelines.
Live stats will be available, in addition to live updates being provided by following @BearkatsFB on Twitter.
BATTLE OF THE PINEY WOODS INFORMATION AT NRG STADIUM
The Bearkats face the Lumberjacks in the 93rd Battle of the Piney Woods this Saturday, October 6 at NRG Stadium at 1:00 p.m.
Please be aware that the NRG Stadium's clear-bag policy will be strictly implemented at Saturday's game. More information can be found below.
All parking lots at NRG Stadium will open at 9:00 a.m. Will Call windows for purchasers through Bearkat Athletics will open at the Ford Gate by the Budweiser Plaza at 9:00 a.m. Please have your ID ready at the Will Call window.
This year all fans in the parking lot must present a game ticket or purchase a tailgate ticket.
For game day questions visit www.battleofthepineywoods.com or call (832) 667-1400.
TAILGATING
Sam Houston parking will be available at the Blue Lot off of 610 and Kirby. All lots will open at 9:00 a.m. and parking will cost $15. Tailgating is permitted and encouraged throughout the designated areas.
Sam Houston State campus tailgate will be in Blue Lot 18.
Please click here to view the parking map.
Everyone must have a game ticket to be in the parking lots.
NO POST GAME TAILGATING will be allowed following the Battle of the Piney Woods.
SHSU AND SFA SPIRIT WALKS
The Sam Houston State football team spirit walk will be at 10:45 a.m. and the team will be dropped off at Blue Lot 18 to enter NRG Stadium. Click here to view the map.
The Stephen F. Austin football team spirit walk will be at 10:50 and the team will be dropped off at Blue Lot 17 by the NRG Astrodome to enter NRG Stadium. Click here to view the map.
BATTLE OF THE PINEY WOODS BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Sam Houston State Will Call will be located next to the Ford Gate outside the Budweiser Plaza on the south end of NRG Stadium. Will Call will open at 9:00 a.m. and be open through halftime of the game. When picking up your tickets please have your order confirmation or ID ready. SHSU Player pass list will be located at the tent next to the Ford Gate.
GATE AND STADIUM INFORMATION
Gates to NRG Stadium will open at 11:30 a.m. It is recommended for Sam Houston State fans to enter NRG Stadium at the Ford Gate. You may view the seating chart of NRG Stadium by clicking here.
It is recommended to allow more time to enter NRG Stadium before kickoff due to the clear bag policy in effect. Click here for more information on the clear bag policy.
GAME MERCHANDISE
Commemorative game merchandise has been created and will be on sale at the stadium on game day. Sam Houston State University will be selling in sections 104 and 109. Stephen F. Austin will be selling in section 129.
