MEMPHIS – The University of Memphis has teamed with participating area Kroger stores to sell $5 football tickets for the Tigers' season opener in support of the "Million Meals Challenge." Memphis opens the 2016 season against Southeast Missouri on Sept. 3 and kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (CT) in Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
In support of the Mid-South Food Bank Million Meals Challenge, the Tigers will offer a special $5 game ticket available exclusively at 35 area Kroger stores. The Tigers will donate $1 from each ticket sold at the Guest Services desks of area Kroger stores to the Mid-South Food Bank, which provides meals to partner agencies in West Tennessee, North Mississippi and in Crittenden County in Arkansas.