JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 29, 2026) – No. 17/18 ETSU football hosts No. 11/10 Tennessee Tech on Saturday during a Homecoming weekend full of giveaways and unique experiences. Check out this week's 'Things to Know' Presented by Citizens Bank.

No. 1 – Kickoff - Saturday's game kicks off at 3:32 p.m. ET at Bank of Tennessee Field at William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium. Ford is the sponsor of Saturday's game.
 
No. 2 – Giveaway – The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Bucky Jersey Series Bobblehead courtesy of BrightRidge!
 
No. 3 – Spooky Saturday – The Bucs are wearing special Halloween-themed helmets, inspired by the Bucs' own Charlie Browder. Fans can enter for a chance to win a shirt featuring one of the designs HERE, with winners announced during Grill Talk in Lot 21 pregame.

No. 4 – Celebrity Chef Tailgate – From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Food City Fan Zone (Lot 21), James Beard-recognized Chef Tobias Dorzon will be providing custom bites as part of the Pepsi Ultimate Tailgate. A former NFL player turned celebrity chef, Dorzon has appeared on Chopped, Tournament of Champions, Last Bite Hotel, and Guy's Grocery Games, bringing his culinary talents to Buc Nation for Homecoming Saturday!
 
No. 5 – Ticket Info – Tickets are still available for the Saturday showdown!
To secure your tickets:

• Visit ETSUTickets.com
• Call the ETSU Ticket Office at 423-439-3878 or email tickets@etsu.edu
• Stop by the ETSU Athletics Ticket Office located on the West side, second floor of the mini-dome

Students can log in to ETSUTickets.com using their ETSU email address to download their digital access pass for all regular-season home ETSU contests.

No. 6 – Enhanced, Cashless Concessions – Sodexo has upgraded concessions for the 2026 season! Fans can expect faster service with 13 more points of sale, separate beer lines, new equipment, and expanded menu options. Plus, all concessions are now cashless for a quicker, smoother game-day experience, with two stations to use cash to load stadium cards.
 
No. 7 – Food City Fan Zone – The Food City Fan Zone returns to the Lot 21 tailgate area.  

Opening four hours before kickoff, the Food City Fan Zone will feature cornhole, the BrightRidge Media Zone, and the Grill Talk Pregame Show, presented by Food City and featuring "Voice of the Bucs" Jay Sandos.

The BrightRidge Media Zone will include complimentary Pepsi products and a space for fans to hang out and watch college football games from across the country. Also, "Grill Talk" with Jay Sandos will take place in the BrightRidge Media Zone starting three hours before kickoff and ending as the BucWalk begins.

No. 8 – Wagon Wheel Tradition – Pick up your rally towel at the Food City Fan Zone and get ready to sing Wagon Wheel before the start of the fourth quarter.

No. 9 – The Buc Walk – The Buc Walk will now begin two hours and twenty-five minutes prior to kickoff. On Saturday, the Buc Walk will begin at approximately 1:05 p.m.

No. 10 – Gates Open One and a Half Hours Prior to Kickoff – Gates to Greene Stadium will open one and a half hours prior to kickoff on Saturday. This week, gates will open at 2:00 p.m.

No. 11 – A Favorite Returns to Greene Stadium – The Greene Stadium Beer Garden, presented by Cherokee Distributing, will again be set up behind the press tower. Fans can hang out and watch our game on the Ford SuperScreen, and before the ETSU game, games from around the country will be broadcast live.

No. 12 – In-game Promotions – Fans will have the opportunity to potentially participate in five different in-game promotions this 2026 season. Oak and Anchor Grill Date Night Trivia joins the fan-favorite selection of the Kick it for Clips by Great Clips challenge, Food City Quarterback Skills Competition, Johnny Brusco's Pizza Scream, and the BrightRidge HiSpeed Race, all returning for 2026. For more information, stop by the Guest Services Tent located on the concourse in the end zone.  

No. 13 – Guest Services Location – The Guest Services tent will once again be at the north end of Greene Stadium. Fans can stop by the tent to ask questions, pick up ETSU Athletics promotional materials, and enter to win the Follett Gear of the Game giveaway (entries are accepted until the start of the second half).

No. 14 – Broadcast Information – The Buccaneer Sports Network (BSN) will provide ETSU fans with complete pregame, in-game, and postgame coverage on the Bucs' flagship station WXSM-AM 640, and those with HD radio can listen on 101.5 WQUT HD-2. Click here for live audio.  

BSN begins its pregame programming 1 hour and 30 minutes before kickoff with the 30-minute Tennessee Lottery Tailgate Show, followed by the Pregame Show presented by Lafayette Heat & Air, which runs until 30 minutes before kickoff. The Appalachian Orthopedic Countdown to Kickoff will then lead into the final moments before kickoff.      

The broadcast team of "Voice of the Bucs" Jay Sandos, former ETSU quarterback Matt Wilhjelm (analyst), sideline reporter Robert Harper, and Don Helman on stats will provide ETSU fans with all the information they need to complement their game-day activities.  

At halftime, the crew will have the Hometown Plumbing Halftime Show, while fans can tune into the Mullican Flooring Post Game Show for a full wrap up, with game statistics, players and coach interviews, and other post-game information.    

Saturday's game will also be broadcast on ESPN+, with Keith Brake (play-by-play), ETSU Hall of Famer Mark Hutsell (analyst), and Kennedy Story (sideline reporter) on the call.

No. 15 - Tailgating – Parking lots open Saturday at 8 a.m. Click here for the game-day parking map.  

No. 16 - Clear Bag Policy and Enhanced Security – ETSU has a clear bag policy for all home football games inside William B. Greene, Jr. Stadium. In addition, security procedures, including metal detectors and security wands, will be employed at entry gates. Prohibited items inside the stadium will include the following:

·       Outside food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages)
·       Illegal drugs
·       Firearms
·       Tobacco Products
·       Strollers
·       Backpacks
·       Pets
·       Umbrellas
·       Camping/Tailgating chairs

No. 17 – LOUD NOISES – Fans are reminded that the cannon will be utilized during Saturday's game.

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