• Magnet Giveaway courtesy of Vallourec, McDonald's, 21 WFMJ, Mr. Rooter
• Student T-Shirt Giveaway courtesy of Hot Dog Wally, The Enclave, Eagle Wear, Pepsi, Condado Tacos, Youngstown Tile

The Youngstown State football team opens the 2023 season against Valparaiso at Stambaugh Stadium on Thursday night. Kickoff for the contest is set for 7.30 p.m.

Tailgating festivities are set to begin at 3:30 p.m. in the M-70 and M-81 Tailgate Lots. Beer will be on sale in all tailgate lots at that time. Parking will be available in various surface lots around the Stadium and in the M-30 Deck. Reminder to fans attending the game that classes at YSU are in session.

This season, YSU will be doing a hybrid of acceptable tickets for entry. Mobile and printed tickets will both be accepted, however mobile tickets are highly encouraged.

The YSU Bookstore, which is open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., will also be selling merchandise at the game on the West Stands Concourse. They will be accepting credit cards for purchases.

Throughout the game members of the softball team will be selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets. The 50/50 raffle is also available online. The YSU women's golf and men's golf teams will be selling game programs.

As always, YSU students are admitted free with a valid student ID. Tickets on gameday are $22 for reserved seats, but only $20 in advance. The YSU Athletic Ticket Office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. prior to the day of the contest. On Thursday, the Ticket Office opens at 9 a.m.

For those individuals who cannot make Saturday's game can follow the game via LIVE STATS | LIVE VIDEO | LIVE AUDIO. Fans need a subscription to ESPN+ to watch the contest.

Thursday's Schedule

• 8 a.m. - YSU Bookstore Opens
• 9 a.m. - Athletic Ticket Office opens
• 3:30 p.m. - Tailgate Lots (M-81/M-70) open | Parking available in M-71/M-66/M-63/M-30 deck
• 5:30 p.m. – Car Coach Display Day
• 5:30 p.m. - YSU Team Walk Through M-70 Tailgate Lot
• 6 p.m. - Stambaugh Stadium Gates Open
• 6:30 p.m. - YSU Marching Pride Icebreaker
• 6:30 p.m. – Raising Cane's Tailgate Radio Show LIVE AM 570 WKBN
• 6:30 p.m. - Mosure Hall of Gridiron Glory Opens on Concourse Level
• 7:15 p.m. - YSU Marching Pride Pregame Show
• 7:30 p.m. - Tailgate Lots Close
• 7:32 p.m. - YSU vs. Valparaiso
  Halftime: YSU Marching Pride

Postgame: Bryant Heating & Cooling 5th Quarter Radio Show on AM 570 WKBN

On Instagram and Twitter fans are encouraged to use #GoGuins, #LeaveNoDoubt and #PenguinNation when posting photos, videos or tweets. If you need assistance in the tailgate lot contact YSU Police @YSUpolice on twitter or call (330) 941-3527.

Fan Services and credit card sales are available on at the YSU Athletic Ticket Office inside Stambaugh Stadium.