COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s opener against Texas is just a few days away, and before kickoff, the university is giving important reminders for fans about recent changes made around the ‘Shoe.
New look, ‘Tradition Evolved’
Tradition Evolved is an initiative to align “Ohio Stadium’s energy with the passion of the people in it.” With that comes some changes to the appearance of the stadium, including the Victory Bell Ringer, THE Towel, Color Outs, Brutus Buckeye entrances, enhanced video board layout and a bigger Block O.
Day-of-game parking
Day-of-game parking is first come, first served. Parking lots and garages open at 5 p.m., and credit card or smartphone payment will be accepted at all public parking locations.
It’ll be $60 for Premier Day of Game locations, $40 for Proximity Day of Game locations and $30 for Non-Proximity.
Single-game parking can be purchased in advance for Sisson and Fawcett Center lots starting Friday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. by clicking here. Permit parking passes will be on fans’ mobile devices.
Woody Hayes Drive closures
Woody Hayes Drive will be closed between Cannon and Tuttle in both directions to all cars four hours before kickoff.
New west campus shuttle drop-off point
The route has changed for the west campus shuttle. Shuttles will go from Mount Hall Loop to and from the Transit Hub, near the RPAC, starting six hours before kickoff to one hour after the game.
Food, fun updates
At the Overloaded stands in sections 10C and 9A, there will be “Scoop N Score Nachos,” the Birria Nacho with smoky brisket and consommé and the Sugardale Italian Hot Dog topped with cherry pepper relish and chopped pepperoni.
Also, at the BBQ stands in Sections 15A and 6A, there’s the Loaded Cowboy Chipper, with house-smoked brisket and cheddar sauce, and the House Smoking Pulled BBQ sandwich. Dos Hermanos is also an addition at sections 36A and 17C.
Tech
To see wait times around the stadium for the bathroom, concessions and drink refills, it’s all on the Ohio State Buckeyes app now.
Additionally, the “Text Brutus” issue number is no longer a thing. This year, fans can text issues to 847-723-3326.
Lydia Taylor
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