Gameday: 117th Season of MSU Football Begins 11 a.m. Saturday vs. South Alabama

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Eight months removed from a school-record sixth straight bowl appearance, the 117^th edition of Mississippi State football makes its debut as the Bulldogs take on South Alabama at 11 a.m. CT Saturday in Davis Wade Stadium. For complete gameday information, visit HailState.com/gameday.

Tickets
The Davis Wade Stadium ticket office opens at 8 a.m. and all gates will open at 9 a.m. Tickets are also available for purchase on HailState.com. The C Spire Fan Zone opens at 8 a.m. The "Dawg Walk" will take place at 9 a.m. in the Junction. Former NFL Bulldog Cam Lawrence, who will serve as an honorary captain, will be signing autographs at the fan zone from 9:30-10 a.m. along with SEC Baseball Freshman of the Year Jake Mangum.

What To Wear
Saturday's contest is a white out game. All fans are encouraged to wear white.

Viewing Information
The game will be televised live on SEC Network with Dave Neal (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst) and Olivia Harlan (sideline) calling the action. Live streaming video is available via the Watch ESPN app and WatchESPN.com.

Listening Information
The MSU Sports Network C Spire Tailgate Show goes live at 9 a.m. Jim Ellis, Matt Wyatt and John Correro will call the game on the network (check for affiliates here). Live audio is also available for FREE at HailState.com and via the TuneIn app.

Social Media/Live Stats
Live updates from the game are available via MSU's official social media channels: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (click the links). Fans can also follow behind-the-scenes content via SnapChat by searching for HailStateSnap. Live stats are available at HailState.com.

Clear Bag Policy
Fans are reminded of Davis Wade Stadium's new clear bag policy, which will be in effect Saturday. Only clear tote bags that do not exceed 12" x 6"" x 12" or one-gallon plastic freezer bags will be allowed in the stadium. In addition, small handheld clutch purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" will be permitted. Complete details are available on HailState.com/clearbag.

Heat Advisory
MSU announced earlier this week a number of measures to help ensure the safety and well-being of fans attending Saturday's season-opener. Each ticketed fan will be allowed to bring into the stadium up to two personal-size, clear water bottles or one clear reusable personal water bottle of 32 ounces or less. Cash-only kiosks throughout the stadium will be selling reduced price water. More details are available here.

Smoke Free Campus
Davis Wade Stadium is now a clear air facility. Smoking in any form is prohibited on campus. For more details, visit smokefree.msstate.edu.

Cover Story
Fred Ross returns for his senior season, one year removed from shattering the single-season school record for receptions (88) and leading the SEC in receptions per game. HailStateBEAT's Bob Carskadon caught up with Ross to discover his secret for success. Read it here and buy the gameday program for $5 in Davis Wade Stadium.

Times of Interest
Time of Day      Clock Event
8:00:00 a.m.         —           Fan Zone Opens
8:00:00 a.m.         —           Davis Wade Stadium Ticket Office Opens
9:00:00 a.m.         —           Gates Open
9:00:00 a.m.         —           Dawg Walk
9:35:00 a.m.         —           Team On Field
10:01:00 a.m.       60:00      60-Minute Clock Countdown Begins
10:39:00 a.m.       22:00      Teams Leave Field
10:44:00 a.m.       17:00      Honorary Captain: Cam Lawrence
10:49:45 a.m.       11:15      National Anthem
10:50:45 a.m.       10:15      Flyover
10:55:50 a.m.       5:10        Mississippi State Intro Video
10:57:30 a.m.       3:30        Mississippi State Takes Field
10:58:00 a.m.       3:00        Coin Toss
10:58:30 a.m.       2:30        South Alabama Takes Field
11:01:00 a.m.       0:00        Kickoff

Gameday: 117th Season of MSU Football Begins 11 a.m. Saturday vs. South Alabama

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