Austin Peay State University Athletics has released an updated gameday guide ahead of Saturday's Senior Day matchup against nationally-ranked Abilene Christian at Fortera Stadium. The game will be a 1 p.m. kickoff, but the day's schedule starts much earlier for fans making the trip to Clarksville, Tenn.
Tailgate Alley opens at 9 a.m., continuing a football tradition now in its 15th year. Free beer service in Tailgate Alley begins at 9:30 a.m., giving fans an early pregame gathering spot before the action moves closer to Morgan Bros. Field.
The Gov Walk is set for 10:45 a.m., when Jeff Faris will lead his team through Tailgate Alley and into Fortera Stadium. That remains one of the most familiar parts of the Austin Peay game-day experience, especially for a home date with added Senior Day significance.
What fans should know for Saturday
The gameday guide also comes with the same clear stadium expectations Austin Peay put in place ahead of the 2025 season. Fortera Stadium has a clear bag policy and metal detectors, so fans should plan accordingly before arriving for Saturday's contest.
The matchup itself gives the event a bigger feel than a typical home game. Along with Senior Day, the game against Abilene Christian adds a nationally-ranked opponent to the setting, which should help shape turnout and the atmosphere around Tailgate Alley, the Gov Walk and kickoff.
For fans looking at the full day, the schedule is straightforward: Tailgate Alley opens at 9 a.m., free beer service starts at 9:30 a.m., the Gov Walk begins at 10:45 a.m. and kickoff is at 1 p.m. The guide is built to help fans move through the morning and into the stadium without missing the key pregame moments.
