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OU Opens Season Saturday Night

ESPN GameDay Set for Jacobs Track

October 10, 2007 | Football

 Date  Gates Open  Broadcast Begins
 Friday, Oct. 12  3 p.m.  4 p.m.
 Saturday, Oct. 13  7 a.m.  9 a.m.

NORMAN, Okla. -- ESPN's College GameDay will originate from Norman this weekend and University of Oklahoma officials have announced logistics for fans wanting to be part of the event.

The location for the set will be the infield of John Jacobs Track, which is immediately east of Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Fans may enter from gates that will be open only on the southwest corner of the track facility. Officials are stressing that the track itself will be closed and all pedestrians should restrict themselves to the grass infield or bleachers on the south side of the track.

The first time that ESPN will originate from Norman is Friday at 4 p.m. Gates will be open to fans at 3:00 p.m. The Saturday morning show originates at 9 a.m. ESPN has requested that fans be in place by 8 a.m., and gates will be open at 7 a.m.

The parking lots adjacent to the track will be controlled on Friday and Saturday as they are on all game weekends. Those attending GameDay functions will need to make alternate parking plans.

Restroom facilities will be provided in the Mosier Indoor Track south of the track.

Other events on campus to note for Saturday will be OU Volleyball hosting No. 1-ranked Nebraska at McCasland Field House at 1 p.m. and the Homecoming Parade beginning at 2:30 p.m.

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