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Soldier
Field showdown against Northern Illinois
Tailgate
at the "Badgerville at Soldier Field" event
MADISON, Wis. – The Badgers’ much-anticipated matchup at
legendary Soldier Field against Northern Illinois has been scheduled
for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff on Sept. 17, the Mid-American Conference
announced on Wednesday. The game will stream live online on ESPN3.com.
The game marks Wisconsin’s first regular season tilt at a neutral
site since defeating Bowling Green, 35-14, at Cleveland Browns Stadium
on Sept. 2, 2006 in Bret Bielema’s head coaching debut.
Since 1997, UW has played in an NFL stadium 12 times, posting a 5-7
record in those contests.
Wisconsin is 11-1 all-time against the Huskies and has won four
straight in the series. Most recently, the Badgers opened the 2009
season with a 28-20 win in Madison. The 2011 matchup marks the first
game between the two teams that will be played in a location other than
Camp Randall.
The battle between UW and NIU also marks the Badgers’ first game
against former defensive coordinator Dave Doeren, who took over as head
coach of the Huskies on Dec. 13, 2010.
Over half of the Badgers’ schedule has been now been announced.
The kickoff times and television networks for the team’s five
remaining contests will not be determined until the season begins.
The 2011 season opens on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Camp Randall as the
Badgers host UNLV at 7 p.m. Nine days later, UW welcomes Pac-10
foe Oregon State for an 11 a.m. kickoff on Sept. 10.
On Oct. 1, Nebraska plays its first game in the Big Ten under the
lights of Camp Randall at 7 p.m. After a bye week, the Badgers round
out a three-game homestand with a Homecoming matchup against Indiana at
11 a.m. on Oct. 15.
The Badgers’ first true road contest comes on Oct. 22 when UW
travels to East Lansing, Mich., for a nighttime battle against Michigan
State. The following week is another primetime road affair as Wisconsin
visits Ohio State on Oct. 29 for a 7 p.m. contest.
Tailgate at the
"Badgerville at Soldier Field" event
Join us for the official UW Athletic Department tailgate party
“Badgerville at Soldier Field” on Saturday, Sept. 17 taking
place prior to the Badgers vs. Northern Illinois football game. The
venue is located slightly south of Soldier Field, on Lake Michigan near
the McCormick Place in Chicago – a scenic walk along Lake
Michigan less than 10 minutes away from Soldier Field. (Please see
attached map). Transportation is not provided to or from the tailgate.
Tailgate party tickets are $50 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and
under.
**Please note – we anticipate this event to sell out so get your
tickets now and guarantee your spot. Your tailgate ticket includes
admission to the party, brats, chicken sandwiches, chips, cookies,
cheese, soda, beer, and water. Admission does not include a
ticket to the football game.
Tailgate tickets ordered by August 28 will be mailed out. Otherwise,
tickets ordered after this date can be picked up at Will Call which
will be located at the entrance to the tailgate on event day.
Gates and Will Call will open two and a half hours prior to kickoff,
while the tailgate party ends a half hour before kick-off.
Live music will provided by one of Chicago’s best local bands,
Maggie Speaks.
Tailgate tickets can be purchased online at www.nationalwclub.com or
through the Wisconsin Alumni Association at www.uwalumni.com or by
calling (608) 262-7717.
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