Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Football selects home game times
03/15/2010 | 12:00:00 | Football
March 15, 2010
By Jason Clay
www.SIUSalukis.com
CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois University Athletic Department announced Monday the times for the six home football games in the upcoming 2010 season.
The Salukis, who are coming off an 11-2 season in which they won their second-straight Missouri Valley Football Conference Championship, will be opening up a new era of SIU football in its new stadium. SIU has an additional home game this season and will play two night games and four day games.
"Even though games selected for television could make changing game times a necessity, establishing them early will assist our fans during the seat selection process and planning for the 2010 season to the best of their ability," SIU Director of Athletics Mario Moccia said. "We feel these times give our fans the best opportunity to enjoy the full game day experience. We are all excited about the upcoming 2010 season in the new stadium and are planning to significantly increase our season ticket base."
Southern Illinois will host its homecoming weekend on Saturday, Oct. 9 when the Salukis play Northern Iowa at 2 p.m. SIU has won its last eight homecoming games. Then the following Saturday, Oct. 16, is a part of Family Weekend at Southern Illinois. The Dawgs play South Dakota State at 2 p.m. that day.
2010 SIU Football Home Schedule
Thursday, Sept. 2 vs. Quincy - 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 18 vs. Southeast Missouri State - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 9 vs. Northern Iowa - 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 16 vs. South Dakota State - 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 13 vs. Western Illinois - 1 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 20 vs. Indiana State - 1 p.m.
All game times are subject to change if any games are selected to air on television.
The new football stadium, which is yet to be named, will feature a new video board and 12 luxury suites. There will be three sections with chairback seating and fans can save at least $25 from purchasing season tickets over individual game tickets.
The majority of season ticket prices will stay at the same price as last season. Fans purchasing bleacher seats can save at least $35 from buying individual game tickets.
