Class of 1971 Fall 2026 Football Game Tailgates
(Updated 28 August 2026)

This year, our stalwart Reunion Committee has scheduled a mega-tailgate in the N* room at the stadium for the home game on 10 October 2026. I highly recommend your attendance. For all other home games, the ’71 Tailgate will once again welcome classmates and guests at the ’71 Tent. The ’71 Tailgate will open two hours before kickoff and remain open through halftime. The format for dining is potluck, augmented with an assortment of petite sandwiches. Bottled water will be available. If you are unable to bring food or libation, fear not, there is always plenty to go around, and nobody has ever gone away hungry. You will find us in our usual spot on the blue side parking lot perimeter, straight out from the press box. Come on out and reconnect with friends and classmates while enjoying our outstanding tailgate cuisine.

Tom Gross – ‘71 Tailgate Committee Chair

Attendees at a 2025 Tailgate