Promotions Announced for Friday Night vs. New Mexico

SAN DIEGO – San Diego State has announced its promotions for Friday night’s game against New Mexico at Snapdragon Stadium. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT and broadcast live on FS1. Saturday’s game is sponsored by Richard Group, Purpose Builders.

Parking lots at Snapdragon Stadium open five hours before kickoff (2:30 p.m.) while the stadium gates open two hours prior (5:30 p.m.).

Friday is military appreciation night and features the Fleet Week Classic and ROTC March On as hundreds of cadets or military personnel take the field as part of the celebration. Also, the first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive free SDSU military appreciation t-shirts.

The River Park Block Party opens at 2:30 with a DJ playing from 2:30-4:30 p.m. PT before a live band takes the stage at 4:30 p.m. and playing until the party closes at 7 p.m.

Other activations at the block party include a Kids Zone with a prize wheel, temporary tattoos, balloon artist, a 360-degree photo booth, food and beverage garden, big screen TVs with other college football games playing, helmet throne, yard games and free posters while supplies last.

The Warrior Walk, in its new location will parade through all the action in the newly-minted River Park and the Yellow Lot beginning at 5:15 p.m. Fans, friends and family members are encouraged to cheer on the team as they exit the buses and walk north toward Snapdragon Stadium. Fans can mingle with the San Diego State spirit squads, including cheerleaders, dance team and band, before watching the Aztecs get ready to do battle inside the stadium.

For more information on the River Park Block Party, click HERE.

The Pre-Game at the Plaza will be from 4:30-7 p.m. at the stadium trolley plaza. There, fans will be able to enjoy a student DJ, yard games and student giveaways. While it is geared for SDSU students, all fans are welcome to join.

The Aztecs’ Honor Warrior, presented by Aztec Link, this week is linebacker Freddy Keiaho. Keiaho was a four-year letterwinner at San Diego State from 2002-2005, starting 12 of 41 games at linebacker after signing with the Aztecs out of high school as a fullback. During his collegiate career, Keiaho amassed 154 tackles, including 98 solo stops, to go with 17 tackles for loss, 2 ½ sacks, two fumble recoveries and four blocked kicks. As a senior he garnered first-team all-Mountain West accolades after recording a team-high 113 tackles, including 68 solo efforts, four passes defensed, one interception and a blocked punt return for a touchdown.

Tickets for Saturday’s matchup are available at GoAztecs.com/FBvsNewMexico.