The Ball State Alumni Association is set to host a variety of pregame events for alumni and fans at away football games in 2016. One will happen in Atlanta Thursday, Sept. 1 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at The Palm Restaurant located in the Westin Buckhead Atlanta. On game day there will be a Cardinal Tailgate beginning at 5 p.m. at Gate Landing inside the Georgia Dome. Also, After the Georgia State game, the Cardinals continue their two-game road stretch when Ball State football travels to in-state rival Indiana Saturday, September 10 for a 4 p.m. kickoff. The Alumni Association will have a Cardinal Tailgate from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in a tent located across from Bart Kaufman field. This game will also have a bus trip option to and from Bloomington.