Looks like it will be perfect weather for football at 6:00PM MST on Thursday. 91 Degrees and about 25% humidity. I have already seen a few of you out here on campus. Its been great! Tailgate lots are closed to students and staff on Wednesday night at 6:00PM for the tailgate crowds to camp out. Sadly, I have to film some things for the game Thursday morning, so I won't get to relax until around 12:00PM, but I suppose 6 hours is plenty of time to drink and cause a scene. You will noticed, Utah fans are always late for kickoff. We like to have a beer or 12 more before entering the stadium. So it will probably be 60% full at kickoff. However, they are pushing us to be in there early (I have to be).
For those of you looking, the red bordered area is the main tailgate locations. The guardsman lot is massive and a fun place to walk through. You will get plenty of drinks and food. There are some sponsor distilleries that give out shots and such (Five Wives Vodka, Porters Fire and usually High West Distilling). However, to be totally honest, with it being a Thursday at 6pm, it may not be as active as a Saturday kickoff. We will see. Even grab a 12 pack and walk through, its a great time. I will be east of the University Union. The campus opened up to tailgating anywhere you park, so I usually stroll through there and meet people. Utehub.com (our newer, but great message board) gets together at the Guardsman Tailgate lot, space 69, behind the police station.
Take the Trax Red Line up to the University to the University South Station (if you want to pregame). If you are just going to the game, take the red line to the Stadium stop. When you bail after the game, just take the stadium red line trains. Good luck!