The Gators kick off the 2017 season on Aug. 20 with a pep rally that is now a tradition.. (File photo)
Fourth Annual #RallyInTheSwamp on Aug. 20
Monday, May 15, 2017 | Football
The Gators kick off their home schedule Sept. 9 against Northern Colorado.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Alumni Association and the University Athletic Association are teaming up to host the fourth annual "Rally in the Swamp," presented Alert Today Florida, a student pep rally to be held Sunday, Aug. 20 to kick off the 2017 school year.
The event will start at 7 p.m. and admission is free.
Student gates on the East side of Ben Hill Griffin Football Stadium will open at 6:00 p.m. Prior to the event, students can play games to win prizes and get free pizza courtesy of Domino's. Opportunities for campus involvement will also be showcased.
President Kent Fuchs, athletics director Scott Stricklin and head coach Jim McElwain will be on hand to welcome students back for the 2017-18 year. The event will also feature the Florida marching band, cheerleaders, Dazzlers, mascots and nearly 400 Florida student-athletes. Students will learn some of the great traditions that make Saturdays in the Swamp so special to the Gator Nation.
Be sure to join the "Rally in the Swamp" Facebook event and include #RallyintheSwamp in your social media images and posts.
Student tickets are currently on sale at FloridaGators.com/students. In addition, the Gator Ticket Office will be open for any students that still need to purchase 2017 season tickets.
The Gators kick off the 2017 season on Saturday, Sept. 2, against Michigan in Arlington, Texas. Florida's home opener is Sept. 9 against Northern Colorado.
Game times and broadcast information for both contests have yet to be announced.
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