Western Kentucky University meets its first Sun Belt opponent this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. against Florida Atlantic, and fans are encouraged to wear their “red” in support of the Hilltoppers. Campus festivities and tailgating begin at 2:00 p.m., promising a full afternoon and evening of excitement and entertainment.
Fans may begin tailgating at 2:00 p.m., the time in which the Avenue of Champions closes to all traffic. Also opening at 2:00 p.m. on South Lawn is Topper Town, which features a kids play area and activities for children of all ages.
The Topper Walk, featuring the entire football team’s walk down the Avenue of Champions from the Kentucky Museum to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, begins at 3:40 p.m. The players will distribute 100 T-shirts to fans during the walk.
The first 1,000 students will receive a free T-shirt, and WKU cheerleaders will throw T-shirts into the stands following each Hilltopper touchdown.
