BOCA RATON, Florida — Florida Atlantic hosts Army West Point at Howard Schnellenberger Field in FAU Stadium on Saturday in the American Athletic Conference opener for both programs. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.

Saturday is Military Appreciation Day with a number of activities and actions planned in and around the stadium to honor those who have served or are actively serving our nation. Active and retired military personnel can still take advantage of a free ticket offer by clicking here.


Tickets for the general public start at $20 and can be purchased here or by calling 1-866-FAU-OWLS. Ticket prices increase on the day of the game. To avoid lines and higher fees, purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets for FAU students are free and can be claimed by clicking here.

To avoid crowds at the gates, fans are encouraged to download their tickets digitally to a smartphone or mobile device.

Fans should arrive early, as pre-game festivities begin approximately 30 minutes before kickoff. Paratroopers arrive to deliver the game ball, followed by a performance by the Marching Owls and the national anthem by local artist Aileen Rosario, with a giant American flag on the field.

Other events during the game include a recognition of the ServePro Hometown Hero of the Game, 95-year-old Delray Beach resident Lou Shimkin, who served in the Korean War. A military swearing-in ceremony will take place during halftime, while a lineup of military vehicles will be parked in the Fan Zone near Gates 1 and 2.

Tailgating can begin when parking lots open at 8am (four hours before kickoff), and don’t miss the first Owl Walk of the year at 9:30am at the new 2024 location – as the team unloads the buses and walks through the Student Tailgates in Lot 5 before the team enters. Click here to pre-purchase a parking space.

General stadium gates open at 10:30 a.m., with some premium gates opening earlier. FAU Stadium has a Clear Bag Policy. The National Guard will be stationed in the Fan Zone to hand out 2,000 clear bags on Saturday.


For more information about the stadium and the fans, click here.

BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television: CBS Sports Network
Start Time: 12:03 PM ET
Announcers: Jordan Kent (play-by-play), Logan Ryan (analyst), Tom Wicks (producer)
Channel Finder: Comcast | Verizon | Direct TV | Dish Network


Radio: Florida Atlantic Sports Network
Pregame Show: 11:30am
Announcers: Ken LaVicka (play-by-play), Chris Newbold (analyst), Mike Mrezko (host, engineer), Frank Forte (sideline)
Channel: FOX Sports 640 South Florida
Streaming: Listen live

WEATHER

• 89 degrees at the start with partly sunny skies
• Take precautions by staying hydrated and protected from the sun. Concessions will be stocked with plenty of water and other beverages, while cooling stations will be located both inside and outside the stadium gates.
• Fans are allowed to bring one unopened bottle of water per visitor into the stadium.

SPONSORS

HOLIDAY HOLIDAYS FOR MILITARY APPRECIATION

• Florida National Guard Clear Bag Contest – The Florida National Guard is handing out clear bags outside Gates 1 and 2, while supplies last.
• Military Vehicle Exhibition – The Fan Zone will feature a variety of military vehicles for you to view and tour before kick-off.
• Skydivers – The FrogX skydiving team will be diving into the stadium at approximately 11:30am. Take your seats!
• Giant American Flag – During the national anthem and the Marching Owls halftime show, which honors military appreciation, a large American flag will be displayed on the field.
• Match Day Programming – Several military commemorations will take place during the match, including a live halftime swearing-in ceremony where young men and women are sworn into the U.S. military.

FROGX SKY JUMP TEAM

• Nix White is a retired Navy Seal with 20 years of experience. He has made over 7,000 jumps.
• JC Ledbetter is a retired Navy SWCC with 20 years experience. He has over 20,000 jumps.
• The ground safety officer is Shawn Tufts, a retired Navy officer with more than 20 years of service and 4,000 jumps to his credit.

HONORARY CAPTAIN, PRESENTED BY ADT

• COL Sherdrick Rankin – Colonel Sherdrick Rankin is the Brigade Commander for 2^nd Recruiting Brigade from Red Stone, Alabama. COL Rankin enlisted in the Army in 1994, rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was commissioned in 2001 after attending Officer Candidate School and serving as a Quartermaster and Logistician.
• COL Jason Dumser – Colonel Jason Dumser is the Brigade Commander for 6^and Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command from Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia. COL Dumser earned his commission after completing ROTC at Ball State University in 2003 and served as an infantry lieutenant before transferring to the Adjutant General Corps.
• Dr. Jeraline Johnson – In 2019, Dr. Johnson was sworn in as the new Civilian Aide to The Secretary of the Army for Florida South by former Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy. Dr. Jeraline Johnson has 30 years of education experience with the School District of Palm Beach County. Since 2017, she has served as the Director of the Department of Choice and Career Options, where she oversees all Choice, Magnet, and CTE programs.
• 1SG Hector Orsini – First Sergeant Orsini joined the Puerto Rico National Guard in November 2000. In 2007, he joined the U.S. Army as a part of the Military Police until he joined the Recruiting Command in 2012. He currently serves as the First Sergeant of Jupiter Recruiting Company.
• 1LT Krys Kyle – First Lieutenant Krys Kyle is a 2022 graduate of West Point and an active duty chemical officer. LT Kyle played for the Army Football team in 2018. He currently serves as the Executive Officer of Jupiter Recruiting Company.

COUNTRY ANTHEM PERFORMER

SERVEPRO EIGENSTAD HERO OF THE GAME

• Lou Shimkin — Lou is a Korean War veteran who lives in Delray Beach with his wife, Rose. He was drafted in January 1951, six months before the North Korean invasion of South Korea. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. After his service, he became an English teacher at Atlantic Community High School in Delray Beach, Florida.
• Click here to nominate a Hometown Hero for a future game.

OWL WALK

• Join us for the Owl walk! The journey begins at the student tailgating parking lot in Lot 5. The team will make their way through the student tailgates before heading to Gate 5 of the stadium. Join us for the Owl Walk and Order official team posters, t-shirts (while supplies last) and other promotional items. The team is expected to arrive around 9:30am. See you there!

A tradition on a game day: the owl walk 🦉 🚶

Every home game, 2.5 hours before kick-off 🏈

Join the Marketing Team at Gate 5 on Saturday at 9:30am for posters, promotional items and t-shirts (while supplies last)! photo.twitter.com/XwW4RfMtNT

— Florida Atlantic Football (@FAUFootball) September 5, 2024

PARADISE PRICES & CONCESSIONS

• Two points of sale in the stadium are the Paradise Pricing booths (behind sections 215 and 226). Here you can drink beer, seltzers and mixed drinks at attractive prices, as well as soft drinks, snacks and hot dogs.
• FAU is proud to continue offering the popular Paradise Pricing options while making Florida Atlantic Football one of the most affordable entertainment options in this market.
• The Paradise Pricing menu with the full concessions list can be found below.
• Customers will also notice a variety of offerings at our concession stands, from your standard hot dogs and burgers to more customized offerings like Tacos Al Carbon, Boca Latina, Jeremiah’s Ice Cream, Funky Love and 305 Crepes

TEAM SHOP AND ITEM OF THE GAME

• Purchase your official 2024 Military Appreciation Day T-shirt at the bookstore, team store on game day, or online!

Item of the game! 👕

Florida Atlantic Short Sleeve Military T-Shirt – $28

Game Day Only – Less than 20% Off – $22.40

Stop by the bookstore on campus to pick one up!#WinningInParadise photo.twitter.com/QLCepCpQMo

— #WinningInParadise (@FAUAthletics) September 6, 2024

CLEAR BAGS POLICY

• The Florida National Guard will be distributing clear bags outside Gates 1 and 2 while supplies last.

#WinningInParadise