PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Join in the fun before the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl with a stop at Billy's Sports Bar for the official Rutgers Tailgate and Pep Rally. The event is hosted by Rutgers Alumni & Rutgers Foundation.

All are invited to attend and must be 21 or over to drink, identification will be required at entry. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Billy's Sports Bar is located across the street from Yankee Stadium at 856 River Avenue in The Bronx. Doors open at 10 a.m. and programming begins at 11 a.m. with appearances from the Marching Scarlet Knights, Rutgers cheer and dance teams, Sir Henry and other special guests. The original Springsteen tribute band and New Jersey's own The BStreetBand will perform on site.

Some of the favorite giveaways from The Rutgers Boardwalk will be available, including "Beat Miami" buttons and shakers.

Tickets for the game are on sale through the Rutgers allotment. Visit Rutgers Bowl Central for more information on the Scarlet Knights and the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. Kickoff is set for 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28.

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