FAU's season opening loss to Central Florida featured long lines and inefficient game day operations. Saturday's game against Wagner will introduce changes to avoid those issues.

BOCA RATON — Major changes are coming to Florida Atlantic home football games after the disastrous home opener against Central Florida.

On Wednesday, the FAU athletic department announced numerous enhancements to both the game-day operations and parking and traffic. The changes come after the largest home crowd in FAU Stadium history (30,811 fans) was overshadowed by long lines, security breaches, a lack of concessions and other issues — including broken water fountains — against UCF on Sept. 7.

The gameday enhancements, which FAU revealed in a news release, are as follows:

– Water coolers available inside and outside of the stadium providing complimentary water

(Note: Fans are allowed to bring in an empty cup or water bottle to fill up at the water stations)

- Concession stand improvements to increase efficiency and prevent long lines

- Additional Paradise Pricing concession stands on the first floor

- Water and Powerade available at all portable beer stands

- Enhanced security presence at gates and near the visiting sideline.

FAU also announced two notable parking and traffic flow changes, which will go into effect for Saturday's game against Wagner. Fans with Green permits and who plan to purchase parking are encouraged to reach campus from the Glades Road entrance.

Two hours before kickoff, all traffic on Spanish River and 8th Avenue will be inbound only.

FAU athletic director Brian White issued a statement a day after the UCF game. White said FAU was "meticulously evaluating all aspects of our gameday experience."

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