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Season tickets for Rutgers' six home games during its inaugural Big Ten season went on sale today, with Wisconsin on Nov. 1 designated as Homecoming.

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No more soft touches on Homecoming for Rutgers. At least not for the school's inaugural Big Ten season.

The school announced today that the Nov. 1 game against Wisconsin has been designated as Homecoming, while also releasing the special designations for the other five home games -- four in league play -- for the fall.

The six home games are: Howard (Sept. 6, First Responders Day), Penn State (Sept. 13, Scarlet Saturday), Tulane (Sept. 27, Parent and Family Weekend), Oct. 4 (Michigan, Blackout), Wisconsin (Nov. 1, Homecoming) and Indiana (Nov. 15, Military Appreciation Day).



Season tickets continue to be on sale with Rutgers previously announced that ticket prices will increase $3 to $5 per game, and there will be an additional donation increase of between $25 to $100 per seat, depending on location.

All season tickets carry the requirement of a corresponding donation to the Student Athlete Scholarship Fund, with that money going directly to support student athlete financial aid. Those donations are up to 80% tax deductible.

Terms of the season ticket packages require full payment at the time of purchase, although the corresponding donation is not due until April 30.



Additionally, season ticket holders will have priority over the general public when purchasing mini-plans, single-game tickets, and away game tickets Information on those prices will be released at a later date.

Ticket prices for "young alumni" and faculty were also announced.

Young alumni status applies to the first five football seasons following graduation, making graduates from December of 2009 through this May eligible. There is a 27 percent discount on season tickets for that group.

Young alumni seats are available in sections 110-121, 131, and 144 and cost $193 per seat.

Faculty and staff can purchase sideline seats at $270 (plus a full seat gift) or end zone seats at $180 (plus a full seat gift).

Season ticket explanations, as well as details on donations, point priorities and parking, are available by calling the Rutgers ticket office at 866-445-4678.