PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers football opens the 2017 season on Friday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m. against No. 7 Washington, presented by PNC Bank, in a game billed as the "War Before the Shore." In keeping with the time-honored New Jersey tradition to head to the shore for the final weekend of summer, Rutgers Athletics welcomes fans to attend the Friday night primetime matchup at High Point Solutions Stadium as part of their summer finale.
 
"We are excited to kick off the start of college football in a big way," said Rick Thorpe, Senior Associate AD for External Affairs and Strategic Communications. "From hosting a showdown with a top-10, Pac-12 power in front of a nationally-televised audience, coupled with enjoying all of the shore-themed promotions that we have planned for the entire gameday, and you have a fantastic way to start off the long holiday weekend. Everyone from across the entire state is invited to come out to enjoy the action and cheer on your Scarlet Knights."
 
 

Celebrating the launch of Rutgers' new apparel partner, adidas, the first 5,000 fans into the stadium will receive a specially branded "War Before the Shore" beach towel. An exclusive student giveaway of a Rutgers football branded adidas tank top and a pair of sunglasses will go to the first 2,000 students in the student section.
 
Piscataway, N.J. will be transformed into an honorary shore town for the day with boats, carnival and boardwalk games along Scarlet Knight Way as we well as Jersey-themed food trucks, and many other surprises and promotions.
 
The Block R Party will feature performances by Good Noise, a Jersey Shore band, volleyball nets, lifeguard stands and a 10x12 foot sand sculpture outside the stadium. There will also be a Kids' Zone with inflatables, face painters, balloon animals, a magician and juggler.
 
Inside the stadium, students will have the chance to view the game from the best seats in the house - a pool or Jacuzzi atop the student section. There will be boats in the north end zone with all fans given the opportunity to win a seat and watch the game from field level. The High Point Solutions Stadium concession stands will also feature Jersey Shore-oriented options.
 
A special ticket package is being offered for the Scarlet Knights' season opener. The "Shore Pack" features four lower end zone tickets, one parking pass, pre-game field access during warm-ups and access to additional discounted tickets. Click here and use the promo code SHOREPACK to purchase.
 
Single game and season ticket packages are available for all six home games at High Point Solutions Stadium as well as the Nov. 4 matchup scheduled at iconic Yankee Stadium. To purchase tickets click here or for more information call 866-445-GORU (4678).
 
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