Health & Fitness
Soldier Field Showdown III Launches NIU Football Season Saturday
Northern Illinois University's 2012 football season kicks off Saturday, Sept. 1, as the team hosts the University of Iowa for Soldier Field Showdown III.
Northern Illinois University's 2012 football season kicks off Saturday, Sept. 1, as the team hosts the University of Iowa for Soldier Field Showdown III.
The Huskies return 16 seniors from their spectacular 2011 season, in which they won the MAC Championship and the GoDaddy.com Bowl.
Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.
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Huskie fans are invited to join in the festivities and be a part of the excitement. More information can be found online at NIU Today.
GAME TICKETS
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Tickets to Soldier Field Showdown III are priced at $60 (upper level seats), $70 (lower level and midfield) and $80 (club seats). Fans will be able to designate their fan affiliation to be seated on the appropriate side of the stadium.
And, thanks to a promotional opportunity with NIU radio partner 670 The Score in Chicago, Northern Illinois and the University of Iowa are offering fans a chance to attend the Showdown for just $30 per ticket through the new Score Four ticket pack.
For more information on NIU football and Huskie athletics, visit www.niuhuskies.com.
