Bowling Green, Ky. – Western Kentucky University announced on Wednesday that all WKU students will receive free admission to the September 1 game against Kentucky at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn. 

All WKU students attending the game must bring a WKU student identification to be admitted without charge to the event. 

WKU is asking all students to bring their ID, wear red, car pool, be safe and go to class on Thursday and Friday.

The game against Kentucky is the kickoff to the 2011 college football season, airing nationally on ESPN U on Thursday, September 1 at 8:15 p.m. Country music star Laura Bell Bundy is set to perform live prior to the game at Riverfront Park in Nashville. The concert is free to the public. 

To order tickets for the September 1 game or to order season tickets, please call 1-800-5-Big Red or (270) 745-5222.