{"id":11573,"date":"2025-11-29T20:15:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T20:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=11573"},"modified":"2025-11-29T20:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T20:15:57","slug":"know-before-you-go-coastal-carolina-vs-james-madison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=11573","title":{"rendered":"Know Before You Go: COASTAL CAROLINA VS. JAMES MADISON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"sidearm-story-template-links\" aria-label=\"Story Links\">&#013;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"hide\">Story Links<\/h3>\n<p>&#013;<br \/>\n                        &#013;<br \/>\n                    <\/aside>\n<p>                     <strong>CONWAY, S.C. \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>After two straight weeks on the road, Coastal Carolina football returns to Brooks Stadium this Saturday for its regular-season finale. The Chanticleers will host the James Madison Dukes in a Sun Belt East showdown.Whether you&#8217;ve been part of the electric crowds at our first five home games or you&#8217;re joining us for the first time this season, get ready for another unforgettable day in Teal Nation. With upgraded fan zones, complimentary concessions, premium seating options, and bold new visual elements, gameday at Brooks Stadium is truly on another level.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s everything you need to &#8220;Know Before You Go&#8221; for this week&#8217;s showdown:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Game Day Timeline<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Parking Lots Open \u2013 9:45 AM<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Teal Town Opens \u2013 12:45 PM<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Chant Walk (new location \u2013 Chauncey Statue) \u2013 1:15 PM<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Gates Open \u2013 2:15 PM<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Kick-off vs. James Madison \u2013 3:45 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>BE EARLY. BE LOUD!<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nWe&#8217;re encouraging all fans to arrive early for this nationally televised game on ESPNU. We don&#8217;t want anyone to miss out on a minute of action!<\/p>\n<p><strong>THANK YOU SENIORS<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nAhead of Saturday&#8217;s game, 26 seniors are expected to be honored as part of Senior Day. The group includes <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/shane-bruce\/20364\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20364\">Shane Bruce<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/malick-meiga\/20431\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20431\">Malick Meiga<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/lionell-whitaker\/20476\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20476\">Lionell Whitaker<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/xamarion-gordon\/20389\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20389\">Xamarion Gordon<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/mj-morris\/20495\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20495\">MJ Morris<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/jameson-tucker\/20456\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20456\">Jameson Tucker<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/samari-collier\/20493\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20493\">Samari Collier<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/dre-pinckney\/20437\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20437\">Dre Pinckney<\/a><\/dfn>, Jeff Ugochuckwu, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/darrion-henry-young\/20648\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20648\">Darrion Henry-Young<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/cameron-wright\/20468\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20468\">Cameron Wright<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/jalen-john\/20497\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20497\">Jalen John<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/jacob-robinson\/20653\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20653\">Jacob Robinson<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/emile-sebafundi\/20447\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20447\">Emile Sebafundi<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/dontae-lunan\/20482\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20482\">Dontae Lunan<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/noah-arinze\/20477\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20477\">Noah Arinze<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/jayden-jackson\/20403\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20403\">Jayden Jackson<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/heston-edwards\/20380\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20380\">Heston Edwards<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/zac-elam\/20381\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20381\">Zac Elam<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/thomas-johnson\/20408\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20408\">Thomas Johnson<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/nick-del-grande\/20376\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20376\">Nick Del Grande<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/anthony-walton\/20460\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20460\">Anthony Walton<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/cane-berrong\/20360\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20360\">Cane Berrong<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/aamarii-notice\/20484\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20484\">Aamarii Notice<\/a><\/dfn>, <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/travis-nesbitt\/20434\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20434\">Travis Nesbitt<\/a><\/dfn>, and <dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/sports\/football\/roster\/sawyer-goram-welch\/20388\" rel=\"smarttag\" rev=\"20388\">Sawyer Goram-Welch<\/a><\/dfn>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHANTS GIVING<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nThe fifth annual Coastal Carolina University Athletics Chants Giving, a 24-hour day of giving, will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nThis annual celebration invites alumni, fans, parents, faculty, staff, and the entire Teal Nation to rally together in support of every Chanticleer athletic program. Contributions will directly fund scholarships, facilities, student-athlete development, and sport-specific initiatives.<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nCCU Athletics has set its most ambitious goal yet \u2014 raising $500,000 to further empower Chanticleer student-athletes and strengthen all 19 Division I programs. To learn more\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/news\/2025\/11\/6\/chanticleer-athletic-foundation-coastal-carolina-university-athletics-announces-fifth-annual-chants-giving.aspx\">CLICK HERE<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>KICKING OFF CHANTS GIVING<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nTo launch this year&#8217;s campaign, Coastal Athletics will host a special kickoff event on Monday, Dec. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the CCU Indoor Practice Facility.<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nGuests will have the opportunity to meet student-athletes and coaches, take photos, enjoy games, and celebrate the impact of donor support across Teal Nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SC250 COMES TO BROOKS STADIUM\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nCoastal Carolina Athletics will welcome SC250 on Saturday, featuring a special performance at halftime. The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission\u2014commonly referred to as SC250\u2014is a statewide organization leading South Carolina&#8217;s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The commission supports counties, historical groups, and communities in planning events, educational programs, preservation projects, and heritage tourism initiatives that highlight South Carolina&#8217;s significant role in the Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALL OF THE LIGHTS<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nCoastal Carolina&#8217;s new lights are part of an upgraded lighting system at Brooks Stadium that debuted for the 2025 season, creating a more dynamic and immersive fan experience. The system features enhanced stadium lighting that complements the new-look teal turf and black end zones unveiled at the 2025 home opener, along with other exciting additions like fire towers and upgraded fan zones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DON&#8217;T FORGET YOUR RALLY TOWEL!<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nAs with every Coastal Carolina home football game, the first 10,000 fans will receive a RALLY TOWEL, courtesy of our friends at the City of Conway.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ELEVATORS CHANGE<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nOn the press box side of the stadium (East), the northeast elevator (elevator on the right if facing the stadium) will now be limited to second floor access only, while the southeast (left) elevator will service the third and fourth floors. Access to the third and fourth floors will require proper credentials, to be verified by EPI staff at the elevator.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DIGITAL TICKETS ONLY<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nWe&#8217;re bringing a whole new level of convenience straight to your phone. Beginning with the 2025 season \u2014 including this week&#8217;s game \u2014 Coastal Carolina Athletics is going fully digital for all ticketing, making game days faster, safer, and smarter for every fan.<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nNo more paper tickets. No more waiting in long lines. With the Chanticleer Mobile App, your phone becomes your all-access pass to Brooks Stadium and every Coastal Carolina Athletics event. Whether you&#8217;re a season ticket holder, purchasing a single-game ticket, a student, or redeeming a special promo, your phone is now your all-access pass to every Coastal Carolina Athletics event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferred gate entrances:<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Gate 1 or 2: Students<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Gate 2: Sections 105-108 and 209<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Gate 3: Sections 203-208<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Gate 4: Sections 100-104 and 200-204<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Gate 6 or 7: Sections 120-128 and 300-307<\/p>\n<p><strong>FREE CONCESSIONS FOR ALL<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nYes, you read that right. As our way of saying thank you to the best fans in college football, everyone gets complimentary access to specific food and beverage items inside Brooks Stadium at designated free concession stand locations. (See above for linked concessions map.)<\/p>\n<p>There is no limit to the number of in-game visits. However, fans must present their free concession voucher or show the voucher icon available through the Coastal Carolina Athletics App. Patrons visiting the designated free concession stands will be able to acquire four items per concession stand visit from a selection of hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and fountain drinks.<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nSpecialty items, food from outside vendors and alcoholic beverages will remain available for fans to purchase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHANT WALK REIMAGINED<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nThe team&#8217;s grand entrance has been reimagined to allow for more fans to see the Chants up close and personal. The Chant Walk now begins at the Chauncey statue in front of the TD Bank Sports Complex, which will bring more fans to one location to provide more noise and spirit for the Chanticleers as they make their walk into the stadium. This more condensed location is sure to provide plenty of excitement for all fans, players and coaches.<\/p>\n<p>Be part of the energy and the wave of teal support at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday!<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n<strong>NEW SURF TURF SPOTLIGHT<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nBrooks Stadium is shining brighter than ever with the debut of a new-look iconic teal turf, now featuring sleek black end zones for the first time. The bold new design amplifies the home field advantage and delivers an eye-catching backdrop for every touchdown, tackle, and triumph.<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n<strong>MORE FIREWORKS = MORE FUN<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nExpect even more fireworks all season long, with expanded pyrotechnics displays lighting up the sky from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PREMIUM FIELD-LEVEL EXPERIENCES<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nOur newest premium seating experience at Brooks Stadium \u2013 the Sun Cruiser South End Zone Cabanas and the South Atlantic Bank Party Zone \u2013 offers unmatched views, all-inclusive service, and a one-of-a-kind gameday atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Both the Sun Cruiser Cabanas and the South Atlantic Bank Party Zone feature premium parking, all-inclusive food and beverage, and a fully serviced, relaxed environment just steps from the action on the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY READY<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nDownload the Chanticleer Mobile App for:<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Free concessions voucher<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Real-time updates<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u2022 Interactive stadium maps &amp; more<\/p>\n<p><strong>TEAL TOWN<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nLocated by Gate 1, Teal Town returns with even more excitement this season. It&#8217;s the ultimate pregame party \u2014 and it&#8217;s free and open to everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SACKS = HELPING THE COMMUNITY<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nFood Lion has agreed to donate 1,000 meals to a local organization for every sack of the opposing team&#8217;s quarterback by CCU in every regular season game, home and away! Heading into James Madison week, we&#8217;re already up to 17,000 meals! We&#8217;ll make sure to update you following every Coastal home game!<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALCOHOL UPDATE AT CONCESSIONS<\/strong><br \/>&#013;<br \/>\nThere will be a maximum of two alcoholic drinks per person, per transaction. In addition, a valid horizontal ID is required, as vertical IDs are no longer accepted under the new South Carolina code for alcohol sales at college and university stadiums.<br \/>&#013;<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/goccusports.com\/news\/2025\/11\/25\/football-know-before-you-go-coastal-carolina-vs-james-madison.aspx\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#013; Story Links &#013; &#013; CONWAY, S.C. \u2014\u00a0After two straight weeks on the road, Coastal Carolina football returns to Brooks Stadium this Saturday for its regular-season finale. The Chanticleers will host the James Madison Dukes in a Sun Belt East showdown.Whether you&#8217;ve been part of the electric crowds at our first five home games or &#8230; <a title=\"Know Before You Go: COASTAL CAROLINA VS. JAMES MADISON\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=11573\" aria-label=\"Read more about Know Before You Go: COASTAL CAROLINA VS. 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