The weekend will begin at 8 p.m. Friday with a National Championship Dance and Party at the Chattanooga Choo Choo - Holiday Inn. The dance will feature the band Variations, food vendors and games.
Admission is free.
The Southern Pride Marching Band and Georgia Southern cheerleaders will be on hand to get the crowd ready for the game. Also at Cricket Pavilion, the Chili Bowl IV will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a chili cookoff and entertainment. Season ticket holders will have first priority. Walk-up ticket sales for the general public will begin at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. The ticket office will be open through Thursday, Dec. 14.