Sept. 4, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - When the Knights take the Bright House Networks Stadium field on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. to face 17th-ranked USF, the focus of those in attendance will be on football. Before fans concentrate on the action on the gridiron, several promotions at the stadium will provide fun before kickoff.

Fans attending the game are encouraged to arrive early to not only enjoy the promotions, but to avoid lines entering the stadium. One way to avoid the lines is by utilizing the new E-PASS Fast Gate 14. The innovative partnership brings the expertise of the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority together with UCF to help alleviate a common problem at college football games - getting fans through the gates.

Fan Faire, located on IOA Plaza outside the stadium, will feature:
• The Buffalo Wild Wings pregame radio show, which broadcasts live on the UCF ISP Sports Network, starting at 5 p.m.
• Live entertainment from the Howl at the Moon Saloon from 5-7 p.m.
• The Coke Town interactive gaming area for fans to test their football skills
• The chance to win a new car courtesy of Holler-Classic
• Representatives from Universal Studios handing out discount passes to Halloween Horror Nights
• The Geico Insurance mascot, Gecko, distributing Geico promotional items
• Interactive gaming from Domino's Pizza, with the opportunity to win free pizza and prizes
• Special subscription offers from the Orlando Sentinel
• The Centex Homes mascot, Tex, and the chance to win a VIP party and tickets to UCF's homecoming contest with Southern Miss
• Keep-cool fans from the Harmony inclusive Florida community
• The Bright House Networks interactive fan area
• Cupcakes from Sweet! desserts in Waterford Lakes

Representatives from RaceTrac will be providing a limited number of free t-shirts and other promotional items to fans who enter the stadium at gates 2-5.

UCF students attending the game will receive promotional items as well. Holler-Classic is providing UCF flags and Smokey Bones is offering koozies and discount coupons to all students.

Tickets are still available for the game and be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling (407) 839-3900 or by going online at UCFAthletics.com.

For the latest news on the Knights, log on to UCFAthletics.com - the official site for UCF varsity sports. The site, which also contains ticket and Golden Knights Club donor information, is also the home of UCF's new online apparel store. Also visit UCFPhotos.com, the exclusive fan source for UCF action sports pictures.