Dallas Nau, Central Nebraska Today
LINCOLN — Husker fans had a new pre-game destination for home games at Memorial Stadium, which began with the Sept. 6 home opener against Akron. The Cornhusker Kickoff presented by Bud Light will take place inside of the Hawks Championship Center, just outside of the Memorial Stadium gates.
Free for Husker fans, the area will feature live entertainment, kids’ activities, food and beverage, Husker merchandise and appearances and autographs from current and former student-athletes and coaches.
Country artists Maddie & Tae headlined the first-ever Cornhusker Kickoff prior to the Akron game.
The Hawks Championship center will open four hours prior to kickoff each game (8 a.m. for 11 a.m. kickoffs) and will close when the game begins. Fans do not need a game ticket to attend the Cornhusker Kickoff.
“We are excited to relaunch a new and improved pregame area for Husker fans of all ages,” said Brandon Meier, Senior Associate AD. “The Hawks Championship Center is the perfect indoor venue that is just steps away from Memorial Stadium.”
Fans will enter the Cornhusker Kickoff at the main doors of the Hawks Center on the Southwest corner of the building and near Gate 14 of Memorial Stadium.
