Know Before You Go: New Mexico State
9/7/2023 2:34:00 PM | Football
The Flames will play their first conference games since 2017 (FCS) and first at the FBS level on Saturday when Liberty welcomes fellow Conference USA newcomer New Mexico State to Williams Stadium.
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To make sure you are well informed before making the trek to The Mountain, here are 10 Things You Need To Know Before You Go to Williams Stadium on Saturday.
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#10 – Game Day Schedule
The excitement around Liberty Football begins long before the Flames kickoff against New Mexico State at 6 p.m. on September 9 at Williams Stadium. Here is this Saturday's game day schedule:
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#8 – Roads Close Around Williams Stadium at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday
To ensure Flames Nation has a safe and easy access path to their seats, roads around Williams Stadium (parts of University Blvd., Regents Parkway and Liberty University Drive) close to traffic three and half hours before kickoff. Those roads will close at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday.
Parking help: www.LibertyFlames.com/GameDayParking
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#7 – Hall of Fame and Family Weekend
The Flames will welcome two special groups to the Conference USA opener as Saturday's game is also Family Weekend and Hall of Fame Weekend.
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 This year's Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame class includes:
Family Weekend is the main event for our LU Family. It is our privilege to invite our family to enjoy a weekend with their student at their home away from home! Start at Convocation on Friday, Sept. 8, LU family members and enjoy the campus activities, ticketed events, and local merchants throughout the weekend, spotlighted by Liberty's football game against New Mexico State.
Visit here for more information about Family Weekend.Â
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#6 – Purchase Parking
The whole family can enjoy Fan Fest presented by Motor World, which is open to all game ticket holders, inside the Liberty Indoor Practice Facility. Everyone can enjoy lawn games, inflatables, balloon animals, and more – plus they might see Sparky and the Liberty Cheerleaders! Fan Fest begins two and a half hours before kickoff and winds down 30 minutes prior to game time.
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#4 – Williams Stadium Clear Bag Policy
For more information, please visit www.LibertyFlames.com/ClearBag
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#3 – Saturday's Giveaway – Conference USA Commemorative Coin
When you come to Williams Stadium on Saturday, not only do you get to experience one of the best game-day atmospheres in the country and top-notch FBS action on the field, but you can also take home some Flames swag. On Saturday, the first 3,000 fans through the gates get a CUSA commemorative coin. Commemorating Liberty's first Conference USA football game.
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#2 – 4QF – Four Quarters of Fury and Don't Stop Believing
Be sure to block out your schedule to enjoy the full game on Saturday and take part in 4QF (Four Quarters of Fury) and the fourth quarter tradition of signing "Don't Stop Believing" as you cheer on the Flames to victory late in the game.
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To make sure you are well informed before making the trek to The Mountain, here are 10 Things You Need To Know Before You Go to Williams Stadium on Saturday.
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#10 – Game Day Schedule
The excitement around Liberty Football begins long before the Flames kickoff against New Mexico State at 6 p.m. on September 9 at Williams Stadium. Here is this Saturday's game day schedule:
- 8:00 a.m. – Parking lots open for tailgating
- 2:30 p.m. – Roads close and game shuttles start
- 3:30 p.m. – Flames Fan Fest Opens
- 3:50 p.m. – Team Walk
- 4:30 p.m. – Gates to Williams Stadium Open
- 4:30 p.m. - Flames Football Tailgate Show on the LFSN Radio Network (Liberty Flames mobile app and radio affiliates)
- 5:00 p.m. – Flames Central Gameday pregame TV show (available on the Liberty Flames Facebook and X pages and Liberty Athletics YouTube channel)
- 5:15 p.m. – Marching Band warm-up at Fan Fest
- 5:51 p.m. – National Anthem performed by the Spirit of the Mountain Marching Band
- 5:59 p.m. – Liberty Football team takes the field
- 6:02 p.m. – Kickoff
Digital ticket help: www.LibertyFlames.com/DigitalTicketsGame tickets, parking passes, and IPF Pregame Tailgate tickets are ready for download for the @LibertyFootball season! Download via the Liberty Flames Mobile App or at https://t.co/v0a65B9ZR2. pic.twitter.com/eUcFjW6Kb9
— Liberty University Ticket Office (@LibertyTix) August 25, 2023
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#8 – Roads Close Around Williams Stadium at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday
To ensure Flames Nation has a safe and easy access path to their seats, roads around Williams Stadium (parts of University Blvd., Regents Parkway and Liberty University Drive) close to traffic three and half hours before kickoff. Those roads will close at 2:30 p.m. this Saturday.
Parking help: www.LibertyFlames.com/GameDayParking
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#7 – Hall of Fame and Family Weekend
The Flames will welcome two special groups to the Conference USA opener as Saturday's game is also Family Weekend and Hall of Fame Weekend.
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 This year's Liberty Athletics Hall of Fame class includes:
- Sarah [Wilkerson] Erps (women's basketball/1997-2000)
- Jonita [Randolph] Joseph (women's tennis/2004-07)
- Jeff Meyer (head men's basketball coach/1981-97)
- Todd Pettyjohn (men's track & field/1991-94)
- Brye Ravettine (women's swimming & diving/2011-14)
- Rupert Wright (football/1977-80)
Family Weekend is the main event for our LU Family. It is our privilege to invite our family to enjoy a weekend with their student at their home away from home! Start at Convocation on Friday, Sept. 8, LU family members and enjoy the campus activities, ticketed events, and local merchants throughout the weekend, spotlighted by Liberty's football game against New Mexico State.
Visit here for more information about Family Weekend.Â
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#6 – Purchase Parking
#5 – Fan Fest presented by Motor World is free and open to anyone with a game ticket!Make Saturday easier and purchase your parking for @libertyfootball now! Purchase at https://t.co/VMoQrAJ6hK pic.twitter.com/onYlk4BDcc
— Liberty University Ticket Office (@LibertyTix) August 30, 2023
The whole family can enjoy Fan Fest presented by Motor World, which is open to all game ticket holders, inside the Liberty Indoor Practice Facility. Everyone can enjoy lawn games, inflatables, balloon animals, and more – plus they might see Sparky and the Liberty Cheerleaders! Fan Fest begins two and a half hours before kickoff and winds down 30 minutes prior to game time.
#4 – Williams Stadium Clear Bag Policy
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#3 – Saturday's Giveaway – Conference USA Commemorative Coin
When you come to Williams Stadium on Saturday, not only do you get to experience one of the best game-day atmospheres in the country and top-notch FBS action on the field, but you can also take home some Flames swag. On Saturday, the first 3,000 fans through the gates get a CUSA commemorative coin. Commemorating Liberty's first Conference USA football game.
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#2 – 4QF – Four Quarters of Fury and Don't Stop Believing
Be sure to block out your schedule to enjoy the full game on Saturday and take part in 4QF (Four Quarters of Fury) and the fourth quarter tradition of signing "Don't Stop Believing" as you cheer on the Flames to victory late in the game.
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#1 – There Is Nothing Like Flames Game Day Â
Still need tickets? Visit www.LUFootball.comWho's ready for @LibertyFootball! Tickets available at https://t.co/Brfm1E02fG! pic.twitter.com/HLDRdaT0RC
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