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University of Oklahoma Athletics
Sooner Fan FAQ: Kansas Game
October 11, 2011 | Football
NORMAN, Okla. -- It's game week in Norman and the No. 1 Sooners are focused on their trip to Lawrence to play the Kansas Jayhawks Saturday night. Here's a quick rundown of information for Sooner fans to answer the most frequently asked questions leading up to the game.
Q. What time is the game?
Saturday's kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. CT at Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.
Q. What TV channel is the game on?
The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2. Check your cable provider for exact channel.
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio?
Fans can listen to the OU radio broadcast featuring Toby Rowland, Merv Johnson, Chris Plank and Roy Williams on any official Sooner Sports Network affiliate.
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on satellite radio?
OU fans can listen to the Kansas radio broadcast for the game on Sirius channel 92. The Sirius college football broadcast schedule is here.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners online?
SoonerSports.com will again deliver its live blog from the game here. A live audio stream of OU's radio broadcast of the game is available with a subscription to Oklahoma All-Access here. Fans can also watch a live webcast of the game via ESPN3.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners on social media?
The OU Athletics Department will post updates via its official Twitter feed (use "#Sooners" to search for similar posts) and Facebook page. Also view the personal Twitter feed of Kenny Mossman (OU's A.D. for Communications) here.
Q. Where can I watch the game with Sooner fans?
The OU Alumni Association maintains a listing of official OU Clubs throughout the nation. Contact the club nearest you (or visit their website) for information on watch parties in your area.
Q. What is OU's history with Kansas?
Oklahoma leads its series with Kansas 68-27-6, including a 32-15-4 mark at Lawrence. The Sooners have won the last six meetings between the two, including two at KU's Memorial Stadium. The most recent game in the series took place on Oct. 24, 2009, when an unranked OU team won over the No. 25 Jayhawks, 35-13, in Lawrence.
Q. What weather is forecast for the game?
Expect a high of 82 degrees Saturday with sunny conditions and no precipitation. Temps at kickoff at 8:15 p.m. will be in the 60s and dropping throughout the game. Winds will be out of the west at 13 mph with 44% humidity. Sunset is at 6:43 p.m.
Q. Where is OU Athletics Ticket Office will-call?
OU ticket office representatives will be set up on the southeast corner of the stadium. The table will be manned from approximately 6:30 p.m. until halftime.
Q. What are the official OU seating sections?
Kansas provided OU tickets in sections 25 and 26 in the southeast corner of Memorial Stadium (side of stadium opposite press box). View KU's seating chart for orientation.
Q. Where can I locate information on KU's stadium?
Recognized as the first stadium built on a college campus west of the Mississippi River, Memorial Stadium is the seventh oldest collegiate stadium in the nation. Located at the north base of Mt. Oread at 11th and Maine streets in Lawrence, it has a capacity of 50,071.
Parking Areas
Q. What time do the stadium gates open?
Gates open one and a half hours prior to kickoff. With an 8:15 p.m. kick, gates will open at 6:45 p.m. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket of credential to enter. Fans are allowed to leave and re-enter at halftime after receiving a re-entry stamp at most gates.
Q. Where can I park for the game?
The University of Kansas has gameday parking information online here and a parking map here. Toll parking for those attending the game may be available on a first come/first served basis in lots 34, 54, 61/62, 72, and 90 for $20 per space.
Q. Where is handicap-accessible parking?
Handicap-accessible spaces are available in two parking lots next to the stadium: 59 (12 spaces), and 94 (26 spaces). Toll costs $20 per vehicle, and these spaces are sold on a first come, first serve basis. There is additional accessible parking with access to the accessible game shuttle in lots 54, 72, and 90. Please refer to the parking map here for locations.
Q. What are KU's gameday policies?
Kansas has a PDF of its fan guide online here with information on restricted items, accessibility, directions, parking information and more.
For more detailed information for fans attending the game and fans following the Sooners from around the world, please refer each week to Sooner Gameday Central.
Q. What time is the game?
Saturday's kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. CT at Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence.
Q. What TV channel is the game on?
The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2. Check your cable provider for exact channel.
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio?
Fans can listen to the OU radio broadcast featuring Toby Rowland, Merv Johnson, Chris Plank and Roy Williams on any official Sooner Sports Network affiliate.
 Printable Sooner Fan Packet (KU campus map, stadium seating, etc.) | Sooner
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Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on satellite radio?
OU fans can listen to the Kansas radio broadcast for the game on Sirius channel 92. The Sirius college football broadcast schedule is here.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners online?
SoonerSports.com will again deliver its live blog from the game here. A live audio stream of OU's radio broadcast of the game is available with a subscription to Oklahoma All-Access here. Fans can also watch a live webcast of the game via ESPN3.
Q. How can I follow the Sooners on social media?
The OU Athletics Department will post updates via its official Twitter feed (use "#Sooners" to search for similar posts) and Facebook page. Also view the personal Twitter feed of Kenny Mossman (OU's A.D. for Communications) here.
Q. Where can I watch the game with Sooner fans?
The OU Alumni Association maintains a listing of official OU Clubs throughout the nation. Contact the club nearest you (or visit their website) for information on watch parties in your area.
Q. What is OU's history with Kansas?
Oklahoma leads its series with Kansas 68-27-6, including a 32-15-4 mark at Lawrence. The Sooners have won the last six meetings between the two, including two at KU's Memorial Stadium. The most recent game in the series took place on Oct. 24, 2009, when an unranked OU team won over the No. 25 Jayhawks, 35-13, in Lawrence.
Q. What weather is forecast for the game?
Expect a high of 82 degrees Saturday with sunny conditions and no precipitation. Temps at kickoff at 8:15 p.m. will be in the 60s and dropping throughout the game. Winds will be out of the west at 13 mph with 44% humidity. Sunset is at 6:43 p.m.
Q. Where is OU Athletics Ticket Office will-call?
OU ticket office representatives will be set up on the southeast corner of the stadium. The table will be manned from approximately 6:30 p.m. until halftime.
Q. What are the official OU seating sections?
Kansas provided OU tickets in sections 25 and 26 in the southeast corner of Memorial Stadium (side of stadium opposite press box). View KU's seating chart for orientation.
Q. Where can I locate information on KU's stadium?
Recognized as the first stadium built on a college campus west of the Mississippi River, Memorial Stadium is the seventh oldest collegiate stadium in the nation. Located at the north base of Mt. Oread at 11th and Maine streets in Lawrence, it has a capacity of 50,071.
Parking Areas
Q. What time do the stadium gates open?
Gates open one and a half hours prior to kickoff. With an 8:15 p.m. kick, gates will open at 6:45 p.m. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket of credential to enter. Fans are allowed to leave and re-enter at halftime after receiving a re-entry stamp at most gates.
Q. Where can I park for the game?
The University of Kansas has gameday parking information online here and a parking map here. Toll parking for those attending the game may be available on a first come/first served basis in lots 34, 54, 61/62, 72, and 90 for $20 per space.
Q. Where is handicap-accessible parking?
Handicap-accessible spaces are available in two parking lots next to the stadium: 59 (12 spaces), and 94 (26 spaces). Toll costs $20 per vehicle, and these spaces are sold on a first come, first serve basis. There is additional accessible parking with access to the accessible game shuttle in lots 54, 72, and 90. Please refer to the parking map here for locations.
Q. What are KU's gameday policies?
Kansas has a PDF of its fan guide online here with information on restricted items, accessibility, directions, parking information and more.
For more detailed information for fans attending the game and fans following the Sooners from around the world, please refer each week to Sooner Gameday Central.
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