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Two Brits attending Rutgers for our first ever football game

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itchyteeth20

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Sep 15, 2026
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Alright lads/ladies!

Myself and a childhood best mate (both 31 and have somehow ended up working for the same company) grew up in the midlands in the UK - and we have always had a bit of a dream about going to college football game. On October 3rd we get to make that a reality for the Indiana game.

Any game day tips or recommendations you’ve got are fantastic but also if anyone is willing to let two clueless Brits gatecrash a tailgate we’d be very grateful. We’re happy to show up with beer and Leicester City football merch to give out.

cheers!
 
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itchyteeth20

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Sep 15, 2026
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DJ Spanky said:
Well we are out in the Black Lot, so you're always welcome to join our tailgate!

As for recommendations, do you have tickets and parking nailed down? Start with that and we'll guide you through it.
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We’ve got an Airbnb in New Brunswick so we were just intending to get the free bus in that we’ve been told runs?

Gonna get in nice and early - Old Queene had been recommended a lot.

If you guys would have us it’d be a pleasure to join!
 
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DJ Spanky

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itchyteeth20 said:
We’ve got an Airbnb in New Brunswick so we were just intending to get the free bus in that we’ve been told runs?
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Definitely map out where you'd catch the bus, others can probably help with that. Where in New Brunswick is your Airbnb, near which campus? That will give us some more info. In case you don't know, there are 5 distinct Rutgers campuses around New Brunswick.

itchyteeth20 said:
If you guys would have us it’d be a pleasure to join!
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You are definitely welcome. We usually like to get started early: for this weekend's 3:30 game we're planning on kicking off our tailgate at 9. I'll drop you a PM.
 
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RUChet

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Get ready to see a really good IU team run all over a poor RU team - polar opposites right now unfortunately

enjoy the game!
 
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koleszar

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itchyteeth20 said:
Alright lads/ladies!

Myself and a childhood best mate (both 31 and have somehow ended up working for the same company) grew up in the midlands in the UK - and we have always had a bit of a dream about going to college football game. On October 3rd we get to make that a reality for the Indiana game.

Any game day tips or recommendations you’ve got are fantastic but also if anyone is willing to let two clueless Brits gatecrash a tailgate we’d be very grateful. We’re happy to show up with beer and Leicester City football merch to give out.

cheers!
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Last year took my wife's good friend from childhood (wife was Air Force brat) and her daughters from Worchestershire. They were amazed at the whole spectacle from, tailgating, to the boardwalk, to face painting, to the game atmosphere. They said, "no wonder why football is so popular in the States, it's like an all day carnival".
 
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itchyteeth20

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Sep 15, 2026
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The British are coming BUT we bring beer and badges from our local football team (LCFC) so if anyone would like a visit from us please let us know how to find you
 
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RC1991

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You will have a fantastic time at the Rutgers tailgating scene. The game is going to be ugly but at least if you wear a red T-shirt you can likely just blend in with either fan base.
 
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RUnotentertained said:
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Saw Vinnie Jones, international footballer, play many times for Wimbledon. Cheapest way to see the Premiership back in late 1990s.

Brought English friend to Rutgers football game and he called WRSU after the game and after many beers and asked ridiculous questions. The WRSU guys handled it well.
 
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Grab a pizza boli from Stuff Yer Face before you go.

There is a very cool canon on the field that fires when Rutgers scores. Since that may not happen this game, you can catch it before the start, at the half, and the merciful end of the game. It may not be the only thing fired on Saturday. The canon operators are wearing colonial military gear, a nod to a little history. Rutgers was founded 10 years before the US, and the first official military celebration of independence day was ordered by Washington with a round of canon fire along the banks of the Raritan. After all, George scored big time. Washington also ordered the first tailgate on the banks, with an extra ration of rum for each soldier.
 
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Hey if you find yourselves near the Greek Church on River Road stop in and see us on the patio. We are spot 8 and usually have a good tailgate. It is still early so we have not planned the menu yet.
 
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itchyteeth20 said:
Alright lads/ladies!

Myself and a childhood best mate (both 31 and have somehow ended up working for the same company) grew up in the midlands in the UK - and we have always had a bit of a dream about going to college football game. On October 3rd we get to make that a reality for the Indiana game.

Any game day tips or recommendations you’ve got are fantastic but also if anyone is willing to let two clueless Brits gatecrash a tailgate we’d be very grateful. We’re happy to show up with beer and Leicester City football merch to give out.

cheers!
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Kenny and ?
 
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S_Janowski

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itchyteeth20 said:
Alright lads/ladies!

Myself and a childhood best mate (both 31 and have somehow ended up working for the same company) grew up in the midlands in the UK - and we have always had a bit of a dream about going to college football game. On October 3rd we get to make that a reality for the Indiana game.

Any game day tips or recommendations you’ve got are fantastic but also if anyone is willing to let two clueless Brits gatecrash a tailgate we’d be very grateful. We’re happy to show up with beer and Leicester City football merch to give out.

cheers!
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Indiana or USC game? 🤔
 
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