ABERDEEN, S.D. – Northern State University football fans will notice some changes to Wolves' home games this football season, starting with Saturday's home and Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference opener against 18th ranked Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Perhaps the most noticeable of changes will be the new KidZone area.  Located at the south endzone of the stadium, the KidZone features several inflatable play areas.  Those areas are free and open to all kids through sixth grade and will be supervised by the NSU cheerleaders and sports marketing classes.

Also located at the south end of the stadium, though outside the stadium gates, is the new Bully's Chop House Tailgate shop.  Bully's will feature a premium tailgate menu available for purchase, including ribs and BBQ chicken wings.  Fans need not be Wolves Club Members to attend the tailgate area.

Both the KidZone and Bully's Chop House will be available for all five NSU home games this season.

Saturday's game will also be carried live on Midco Sports Net, Channel 27 on the Midcontinent Cable package.  In conjunction with that, Midcontinent Communications is hosting a pre-game party inside the tailgate area.  Fans can come to the tailgate section for a free brat meal with the first 500 fans through the line receiving a free stadium blanket.  All fans can sign up to receive a 32-inch LCD TV.

Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1:05 p.m. at Swisher Stadium.  The Wolves are looking for their first win under new head coach Tom Dosch.