First Responders Night Set For Sept. 28

Central Will Honor First Responders At Week 4 Football Game Against Fort Hays State

EDMOND – Central Oklahoma is hosting First Responders Night Saturday, Sept. 28 for its football game against Fort Hays State sponsored by Oklahoma ER & Hospital and TTCU Federal Credit Union.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. with the two partnering organizations hosting a tailgate at 5 p.m. The tailgate will feature touch a truck with University Police, Edmond Police and Edmond Fire. Fanfare activities will also include inflatables, and more giveaways and special recognitions will take place throughout the game to highlight our local heroes.

A firework show will follow the game, with fans encouraged to remain in their seats at the conclusion of the game. Immediately following the contest, a four-minute show will be staged north of the Sports Performance Center.

A promotional code is being shared with local first responders to allow staff members up to four free general admission tickets. Staff members can purchase tickets online with the promo code, or at Oklahoma ER & Hospital or any local TTCU branch. A valid first responder ID presented at the ticket booth on gameday can also give first responders access to the game for free.

The game will also be a Blue Out, with all fans encouraged to blue to the game.

The University of Central Oklahoma athletics department extends its deepest appreciation to all first responders and aims to honor those individuals through this event.

Central Oklahoma is 2-0 this season and ranked No. 25 in the country in the D2Football.com Top 25. The Bronchos earned a 72-0 win over Langston in the season opener and then upset previously ranked No. 2 Central Missouri, 57-40, in Week 2. The Bronchos make their first road trip of the year to Nebraska Kearney in Week 3 before Fort Hays State comes to Edmond in Week 4 on Sept. 28 for First Responders Night.

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