The Youngstown State University Athletic Department is set to play host to five hard-hitting games at Stambaugh Stadium this fall. This year's promotional schedule features two State Farm Kids' Tailgate Fun Days, two BJ Alan Phantom Fireworks Shows, Homecoming 2009 and Senior Day, the department announced on Monday.

"We're excited about presenting a full-day of activities for fans at Stambaugh Stadium each Saturday this fall," stated Rick Love, Associate Athletic Director.

YSU will host Kids' Tailgate Fun Days, presented by State Farm Insurance, on Sept. 12 (home opener) and Oct. 3 (conference home opener). The events will take place three hours prior to kickoff in the M-7 tailgate lot on Fifth Avenue, adjacent to Stambaugh Stadium. Kids' Tailgate Fun Days are free and open to children and adults of all ages. Tailgate activities will include bounce-a-round games, football, basketball and other skill games, clowns, face painting, Pete & Penny and free ticket giveaways.

Area school and youth group leaders may contact the YSU Athletic Marketing Office at (330) 941-7227 about complimentary game tickets for both events.

BJ Alan Phantom Fireworks will continue their tradition of providing the best post-game fireworks shows in college football at the "Ice Castle". Fireworks will follow the Oct. 10 game against Western Illinois and then will cap off the pageantry of Homecoming on Halloween versus South Dakota State.

There are numerous fan give-aways planned for the season including the annual Senior Poster, schedule magnets, YSU mouse pads, stadium cups, Pete the Penguin commemorative posters and team pictures.

In addition to the give-aways, there will be several ticket promotions throughout the fall. The first game will feature "Kick-Off ‘09" with a $5 ticket for all reserved or general admission seats. Fans can receive a free ticket offer for the Homecoming Game with their Giant Eagle Advantage Card.

Season and Individual tailgate lot parking passes for both the M-24 and M-7 tailgate lots are available through the Athletic Ticket Office. Gameday hospitality tents for companies and groups can be reserved for each home game. Season, individual game and group tickets for all five home games are available through the Athletic Ticket Office during normal business hours or by calling (330) 941-1YSU.

Fans may also log onto YSUsports.com for gameday promotions, individual game information and to purchase tickets.