The McNeese Cowboys will play the Statesmen of Delta State University at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 6, at Cowboy Stadium. This is the first home game of the season and fans are reminded to arrive early for the kick-off. Law enforcement officials will conduct screening at the gates. No weapons, no drinks or food of any type and no umbrellas may be brought into the stadium.

Parking lots around Cowboy Stadium will be secured at 9 a.m. on game days. Cars parked in the lots without an official parking pass will be towed at the owner's expense, according to McNeese Director of University Police Cinnamon Salvador.

"Specific routes will be used to enter the parking lots and uniformed officers will be at the entrances to check for the parking passes," Salvador said. Route maps to the lots are printed on the back of the parking passes. McNeese Ticket Office Manager Peter Colon said the ticket office will be open through halftime for fans to pick up game tickets. Tickets can also be ordered and picked up on game day by calling 562-4MSU. Season parking passes for season ticket holders are still available for $60 at the ticket office. McNeese students who have valid IDs must enter the stadium at Gate 7 on the east side of the stadium.

Les DeVall Boulevard, the entrance to the field house, will be used to drop off fans near the northwest gate. Free parking will be available on the main campus. This year, Lot E has been split in half - the west half is available for student tailgating while the east half is for general parking and day-of-event tailgating only. The entrance to Lot E is off Louisiana Avenue. Parking hangtags must remain visible in the vehicle for the duration of the football game. Vehicles parked in the stadium lots without a parking hangtag designated for that game will also be towed at the owner's expense.

Fans also need to be aware that specific routes will be used to exit the stadium area.