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FAQ for Sooner Fans: Missouri Game

FAQ for Sooner Fans: Missouri Game

September 20, 2011 | Football

NORMAN, Okla. -- It's Friday of game week in Norman and the No. 1 Sooners are focused on hosting the Missouri Tigers in Norman 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 7:11 p.m. CT at Owen Field in Norman.
 
Q. What weather is forecast for the game?
Expect temperatures in the 80s at kickoff dropping into the 70s during the game. Sunset is at 7:24 p.m. Forecasts call for a 10% chance of precipitation with humidity levels at 51%. Winds will be light at 5 mph from the southeast.
 
Q. What TV channel is the game on?
The game will be televised by the FX Network. Gus Johnson will call the game with Charles Davis providing analysis. Tim Brewster will provide sideline reports.
 
Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on the radio?
Fans can listen to the OU radio broadcast on any official Sooner Sports Network affiliate. The Sooner Tailgate Show begins at 5:30 p.m. The show includes a 45-minute segment with Chris Plank and Roy Williams airing live from Sooner Fan Fest. The Sooner Pre-Game Show begins at 6:15 p.m. from the press box with Toby Rowland and Merv Johnson. The show includes a conversation with head coach Bob Stoops.

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Q. How can I listen to the Sooners on satellite radio?
Oklahoma's radio broadcast for the game will be available on Sirius channel 128 and XM channel 195. A complete satellite radio college football schedule is available here.
 
Q. How can I follow the Sooners online?
SoonerSports.com will again deliver its popular live blog from the game here. Official live stats are available online for free here. A live audio stream of the OU radio broadcast of the game is available through Oklahoma All-Access here.
 
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. Will the Switzer Center be open to fans this weekend?
For home football games, the center is open Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center is closed on Saturday (for football recruiting) but is open again on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Legends Lobby at the Barry Switzer Center
 
Q. When/where is Sooner Fan Fest?
Fan Fest will once again be held on the infield of the John Jacobs Track Complex. Entry is available through Heisman Park (east of the stadium) and south of the track complex (north of the Everest Indoor Facility). Fan Fest opens three hours prior to kick (4 p.m.) and closes a half hour prior to game time (6:30 p.m.).
Sooner Fan Fest
 
Q. When/where is the Sooner Club Tailgate?
The Sooner Club Tailgate is located inside the Mosier Indoor Facility and opens two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff (4:30 p.m.) and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff (6:30 p.m.).
Sooner Club Tailgate
 
Q. What promotions are planned for the game?
Saturday is Champions Day with Oklahoma recognizing its team and individual champions across all sports from the 2010-11 school year. Rally towels will be distributed in the OU student section.
OU Football Promotions
 
Q. Does Oklahoma have the nation's longest home winning streak?
Yes. OU has won a school-record 37-consecutive home games. The streak, the longest current string in the nation, began September 1, 2005, with a 31-15 victory against Tulsa. Overall, the Sooners are 73-2 (.973) in Norman under Coach Stoops (1999-2011).
OU's Home Dominance
 
Q. How many consecutive sellouts for Oklahoma?
Oklahoma anticipates its 76th-consecutive sellout for the Missouri game. The streak covers every game of Coach Stoops' tenure dating back to the season-opener in 1999.
OU's Attendance Records
 
Q. What is OU's history with Missouri?
Oklahoma has played Mizzou 95 times since the first meeting in 1902 and leads the all-time series, 66-24-5 (.721). The Sooners are 8-2 in the last 10 games with the Tigers. However, Missouri handed OU its first loss of the 2010 season and stripped the No. 1 BCS ranking from the Sooners in an 36-27 upset in Columbia. Of note: Oklahoma has not lost to Missouri in Norman since 1966 (17 straight wins).
Last Year in Columbia
 
Q. Where can I park for the game?
Public parking is limited on the main campus on game days. Pay parking lots are located around the stadium. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that fans utilize one of the three shuttle systems available. Free parking is available at the Lloyd Noble Center located approximately one mile south of the stadium. A shuttle is provided for $2 round trip and unloads one block south of the stadium on First Street. The shuttle provides return trips for one hour after the conclusion of the game.
Parking Information

 
Q. Where can I park my RV for the game?
RV parking will be available in the southwest corner of the Lloyd Noble Center located approximately one mile south of the stadium with access to the Lloyd Noble Center shuttle to the stadium. A limited number of reserved electric (30 & 50 amps) and non-electric spaces are available for purchase on a season and single game basis. For more information about RV parking at the Lloyd Noble Center please call the Lloyd Noble Center Business Office at (405) 325-4666. RV parking is not allowed in any campus parking lot except for those designated for RV parking.
RV Parking Information
 
Q. What are OU's tailgating policies?
The setting up of tents, awnings, and similar equipment may commence at 12 noon on the day immediately preceding the game, most typically on Friday for a Saturday game. The items must be taken down and removed by 12 noon on the day immediately following, typically Sunday. Tents, awnings, and similar equipment must be securely anchored. Stakes must not be longer than 12 inches in order not to interfere with underground utilities.
Tailgating Policies
 
Q. When can I enter the stadium?
Students (Gates 7 & 12), suite, club seat holders and Santee Lounge guests (Gates 3, 10 and Asp Parking Garage Level 5) may enter the stadium two hours prior to kickoff (5 p.m.). All others may enter 90 minutes before kickoff (5:30 p.m.).
Accessing the Stadium
 
Q. What items are restricted?
Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all bags, backpacks, fanny packs, cases for binoculars, cameras or other items, and purses larger than 10" by 10" are prohibited. Only items required for medical or family needs plus empty, clear personal-sized containers suitable for drinking water are permitted.
Restricted Items
 
Q. How can I find my seat?
Stadium attendants will assist fans in locating specific seating locations. Please refer to this seating chart to familiarize yourself with your section of the stadium. A seating chart is also located on the back of your ticket.
 
For detailed information for fans attending the game and fans following the Sooners from across the nation and around the world, please refer to Sooner Gameday Central.
 
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