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DENTON – For the first time since opening in 2011, DATCU Stadium will host a complete sellout as the North Texas Mean Green football team takes on USF on Friday night at 6:30 p.m.

The sellout marks a historic milestone for UNT Athletics, underscoring the growing energy around the 5-0 Mean Green, the best start for the program since 1959. Fans in attendance are encouraged to Wear Black.

“This is a tremendous moment for our program, our fans, and the entire Mean Green family,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics Jared Mosley. “The passion and support we’re seeing across Denton and beyond show what’s possible when our community rallies behind this team. DATCU Stadium is going to be rocking.”

All available tickets, including student, season, and single-game allotments, have been claimed. […]

The sellout adds to what’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting weekends in recent UNT history. With Friday afternoon classes canceled after 12:00 p.m., students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join in pregame festivities. Tailgating on The Hill begins at 1:30 PM.

Fans attending the game are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic and enjoy pregame festivities, which begin at 1:30 p.m. in and around DATCU Stadium. Gates open at 5:00 p.m.

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