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By Darin Watkins, WSU News

PULLMAN, Wash. – One of the most celebrated college football matchups of the year takes place in Pullman Friday, as the Washington State University Cougars host the University of Washington Huskies in the annual Apple Cup. This Pac-12 Conference game is set to kick off at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 23.

 

The day will begin with the Cougar Prowl at 10:15 a.m., when fans line up to welcome team members as they march past the Cougar Pride statue and make their way to the locker room. Cougville will be open three hours prior to game kickoff with a full slate of activities for the kids, a DJ and music, and food and drink for all ages.

 

The Hollingbery Fieldhouse Food Fair will be abuzz with activity starting three hours before kickoff. Tickets are still available for the Cougar Den; located in the west end zone of Martin Stadium, it features TVs, adult beverages and an exclusive food menu. Check out the WSU Athletics gameday page for more information.

 

Activities around campus will include the Cougar Kickoff at the Compton Union Building, an open house at the Lewis Alumni Centre and a Museum of Art exhibit open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building gallery. It features a collection of under-recognized prints and drawings made between 1945 and 1975.

 

A schedule of events and activities for the entire weekend, including times, locations, prices and reservation links, is available online at http://football-weekends.wsu.edu/public/index.castle.

 

Recreational vehicle parking permits for the football game have been sold out, but there are a number of options available for fans. Because of the weather, portions of RV Lots 3, 4 and 5 are shut down for the game. RV parking information is available online here.

 

Those who plan to drive on campus are reminded that Stadium Way will be closed between NE Orchard Drive and Grimes Way three hours before kickoff until one hour after the game.

 

Park and Ride's north and south routes will operate beginning at 9 a.m. Friday and will continue until one hour after the game. The buses will stop most frequently at Park and Rides No. 1 (Valley Road Play Fields) and No. 2 (Chief Joseph). For a full schedule, see the Pullman Transit website.

 

Park and Ride lot No. 4, located on Airport Road and State Route 270, will be closed for the Apple Cup due to ground conditions related to the weather. For more information on the Park and Rides, please visit http://www.parking.wsu.edu/GamedayTransit.

 

Park and Ride Routes

North Route:
• Park and Ride #1: Valley Road Playfields
• Park and Ride #2: Chief Joseph
• Park and Ride #3: WSU Research Park
• Park and Ride #5: Pullman Aquatic Center

 

South Route:
• Park and Ride #1: Valley Road Playfields
• Park and Ride #2: Chief Joseph
• Park and Ride #6: Living Faith Fellowship

 

A map of Park and Ride locations is available at http://www.parking.wsu.edu/File/gameday_parknride.jpg.

 

Disability parking will be available in the Fine Arts parking garage. A WSU-issued disability parking permit, state-issued disability placard or disability license plate is required.

 

More parking information is available online here.

 

Temperatures at game time are expected to be in the mid-40s, with a chance of a few showers. Visitors and fans are reminded there could be a chance of snow showers in the evening.

 

Drivers are asked to exercise caution traveling to and from Pullman. See the Washington Department of Transportation website for the latest in game day driving conditions.

 

Contact:
Darin Watkins, WSU News, darin.watkins@wsu.edu, 509-335-4456

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