#MACtion at McGuirk Alumni Stadium

AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts athletics department and the Minutemen football team will host Northern Illinois at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the first home #MACtion game at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. It will also be the annual Salute to Service game.

Salute to Service Game Presented by the Massachusetts Army National Guard
The Massachusetts Army National Guard will serve as the presenting sponsor of this year's Salute to Service game. Fans will be able to explore several military vehicles on display inside the stadium's main entry gate. Several local military-focused non-profit organizations will also host informational tables around the stadium grounds.

Special Ticket Offer & Free Parking for Military Personnel & First Responders
As part of honoring all who serve our nation and communities, UMass will recognize military members, veterans and first responders with a special ticket offer and complimentary parking.

Eligible guests can present a valid military, veteran or first responder ID at the entrance of Lot 22/33 or the ADA Lot to receive complimentary parking. Additional details are available by contacting the Mullins Center Box Office at 1-866-UMASS-TIX.

Entering #MACtion with a Bang
The final two home games will feature fireworks and flame effects that light up McGuirk Alumni Stadium and bring extra electricity to the closing stretch of the season.

Student Tuition Giveaway
UMass students will have the chance to win up to $5,000 toward tuition during the second half of the game. Only students in Sections 19 and 20 will be eligible to win.

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night
Join UMass football for an evening of campus spirit and community at Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night. All UMass Amherst employees, families and friends are invited to take advantage of a special $10 package that includes both a game ticket and a parking pass. Show your UMass pride by packing the stands and cheering for the Minutemen! Get your tickets: www.umassathletics.com/appreciation.

Taking #MACtion Food and Funds Drive
All fans are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to the game to support ASC@UMass: The Campus Pantry, which provides free groceries to students, faculty, and staff in need. Your donations will help stock the pantry and support the initiative of UMass student-athletes as they compete against the University at Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference's SAAC "Taking MACtion Food and Funds Drive" challenge, a friendly rivalry to see which school can collect the most food items for a local organization fighting hunger. Popular donation items include soups and pasta with pull-tab lids, instant oatmeal and cereal bars, and single-serve snacks like applesauce or noodles.

Marching Band Relocation
Operationally, the Minuteman Marching Band will be relocated to Section 18 for the remainder of the season—placing "The Power and Class of New England" at the visitor sideline portion of the stadium.

Minuteman March Schedule
The Minuteman March will follow the traditional Saturday schedule, set to start at 4:50 p.m. on Stadium Drive near Lot 11.

Berkshire BBQ Thanksgiving Menu
The popular Berkshire BBQ served by UMass Dining at Section 10 will offer a Thanksgiving-inspired menu along with traditional gameday favorites. It will be available for all fans to purchase on gameday while remaining part of meal plans for students to use with their UCard.

Season ticket members also receive a 50 percent discount when purchasing in advance of gameday. UMass Dining earlier this year earned the No. 1 spot on The Princeton Review's list of Best Campus Food for an unprecedented ninth consecutive year.

Traffic and Parking Adjustments
Beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, campus traffic patterns will be adjusted. University Drive will operate one way northbound, and Fearing Street will be closed between University Drive and Sunset Avenue. At the conclusion of the game (appx. 10 p.m.), portions of University Drive will once again be northbound only until the bulk of the football traffic has exited.

Permit holders in Lots 11 and 22 must move their vehicles by noon on Tuesday, November 11 and may return to their assigned lots before 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. Affected permit holders can follow University relocation instructions here.

For gameday parking information, please follow the instructions and maps located here.

-- UMassAthletics.com --

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