PULLMAN, Wash., Sept. 16 -- Washington State University issued the following news release:

The first home game of the season for Cougar football - kicking off a fall filled with new and enhanced gameday experiences - is taking place this weekend.

The WSU football team will host Duquesne on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kickoff at Gesa Field is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., with tickets being available via the WSU Athletics website. The game will also be broadcast on the USA Network.

The weekend's festivities kick off the day before with the inaugural Cougar Collective Friday Happy Hour Social and First Down Friday in Downtown Pullman. The former takes place from 3-6 p.m. at the WSU Baseball Complex patio and will include coaches, student-athletes, app...