Need Advice: Soon-to-be wifey's 1st football game. At the big house. For OSU.

If we lose, you will need to divorce her.

Just saying.

the game may be 1 vs 2 or close to it. ticket prices will be astronomical. start saving now, maybe consider selling your car

My wife’s first game was App St, whatever you do will be better than that.

The last time I went to an OSU game in Ann Arbor was the year we beat the Fickell coached team. I had my son with me. He was 11 at the time. It was as close to euphoria as I’ve ever gotten. 

Fergodsakes man, go out on the town the night before.  You don't have to slum it in shitty student bars.  As you are likely aware, Ann Arbor is a great town.  Go get some oysters and champagne, or go craft-brewing.   Please, go out. 

I would put some thought into what would appeal to her as part of a game day experience:  would she want to watch the band march down the intersection of Green/Keech/Kipke on her way into the stadium?  Would she want to walk around inside the stadium gate to see the various celebrations of the state of Michigan and UM athletic success?  Would she find Schembechler Hall interesting?  Would she like to see the inside of Yost?  Would she want to see parts of central campus?  Would she be impressed/inspired by tailgating?  Based on those answers I’d plan the morning accordingly.

as for the tickets….I think Seth usually does a “best time to buy feature” for upcoming games but haven’t seen that lately.  I suspect as they get closer to the game ticket prices will only go up assuming each team continues to win (which is more likely than not but of course not certain - and if one or both teams have 1 loss the B1G title and playoff implications will likely be sizable just the same).  So if I knew I was going I’d buy now - but I am more cautious in that regard than many.

hope that helps 

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I would recommend not marrying her.

16+ years in a marriage. Believe me. It's not worth it. Everybody says "oh yes we are the one! We figured it out!" No. Just stop. You're not any better than the rest of us. She's going to break your heart, and then she's going to break your check book. Just do us all a favor and don't do it. Seriously. I'm typically an optimist but not when it comes to this.

I feel like there is an "it depends" for every question.

Do you have experience buying event tickets the day of the event outside of the venue? Are you prepared to do that for possibly two undefeated teams and the prices that might force you to accept (or to miss part of the game to get "day old bread")?

What kind of tailgate are you looking for? How good are you at making friends with strangers?

Where do you want to go out? Ricks (yes)? Gandy Dancer (no)?

Advice: Make sure she is aware, and fully aware, of the range of emotions/expression that you're capable of for a #veryimportantfootballgame

We have never lost to OSU with me in the Big House.

You should take me instead. Our wives can go shopping or something. 

You’re never too old to go out on a Friday night. 

You are looking at a very real possibility that this matchup is another year of 2 vs. 3, or if Georgia falls somewhere, 1 vs. 2. In any case, there is an extremely good chance this will be a top-5 matchup for the third straight year, and prices will be astronomical.

The longer you wait to buy, the more you’d better be prepared to pay. I would not buy the day of. If you’re going to get bent over a barrel to pay to get into this game, you at least want to be sure the tickets are real.

And yes, go out, man. It’s supposed to be fun. Live it up. Do you need to go parading down South U and stumbling out of Ricks at 2am? Probably not, but you should be able to go out and have a great night at Jolly Pumpkin, Aventura, Blue Tractor, Prickly Pear, or several other places.

The get-in price right now on VividSeats for a pair is $500 per ticket. I would imagine it's only going to go up. I'd get them now. Hock the wedding ring if you have to.

For tailgating, it depends on what kind of vibe you're looking for. I love Allmendinger Park because you can spread out and throw the football around on a grassy area, and it's only a 10-minute walk to the stadium.

My only other piece of advice: Don't be in a hurry to get out after the game. You'll be stuck in traffic for a couple hours. Hang around town and celebrate the win and then head back to the hotel.

Just popping in to say congrats on the upcoming wedding. Being married rules!

I consulted my expert.  She said the following

• Should I get tickets in advance? Wait til game day? - Are you kidding?  You better have tickets in advance.  
• I've never gone to a game NOT as a student so where should I plan to tailgate in the morning? - You need to be invited to a tailgate
• Am I too old (32) to go out on Friday night in town? - Get reservations and take her somewhere nice 
• Any stories, words of adivice you want to share would be appreciated!  She liked the comment about dressing up in layers, staying warm and bring a seat cushion.

*No way, buy them the morning of the game! Your bride would like nothing better than scrounging for $1,000 tickets on the streets outside the stadium Saturday morning.

*Cocktails at the Law Quad ... assuming you can angle an in...or more likely, if your bride is cute enough to angle an in.

*No, you're not too old. But you are probably too old for anyplace you would have gone to a decade ago. No, you don't have to to to Webber's or The Gandy Dancer; you're not that old.

*I haven't attended a tOSU game in person in your lifetime, so please ignore this old man shaking his fist at clouds.

Make memories with your wife! 

Not married but I’ve heard, happy life=happy wife 

Age is a mindset.