Aircraft flyovers. Cadets in uniforms. Season kickoff. High hopes for Duke football. Fresh off a bowl win. Tons of returning starters. Temperatures in the 70s. Only a small chance for storms. A country music artist performing at halftime. Patriotism everywhere.
Add to all that the fact that Durham residents can buy tickets for as low as $6.75 (if buying four or more; $8 each if less than four) which includes vouchers for free food and drinks.
And according to GoDuke.com, “Non-Durham residents can purchase tickets to the season opener for as low as $9.” (Note: this writer could not figure out how to take advantage of this deal from where it is advertised.