Utah Fan Travel Guide To Stillwater, Oklahoma State

Sep 18, 2024, 2:33 PM

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A general view of the stadium during the game against the TCU Horned Frogs November 7, 2015 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Cowboys defeated the Horned Frogs 49-29. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

(Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

BY STEVE BARTLE

Utah Insider

SALT LAKE CITY – Want to enjoy football instead of worrying about where to eat, finding parking, and other nuisances? Check out our comprehensive fan guide for Utah Football’s game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Find information on where to eat, parking, tailgating, what to wear, and more is found below.

A Utah Fan’s Guide To Stillwater

Where are we eating?

After gathering the important intel, here are a handful of recommendations.

Eskimo Joes – Known for their chili cheese fries and other good food options, everyone raves about the t-shirts available here. This is the go-to spot before or after the game.

Louie’s Grill and Bar – This is a great place to watch games on Saturday and Sunday.

Bad Brad’s BBQ – This is a bit of a drive away from campus but this has received strong recommendations, considered the best BBQ in town.

The Ranchers Club – If you are looking for a high-end steakhouse-type option, this is that.

Shortcake’s Diner – Considered a staple of Stillwater, consider this their version of Penny Anne’s Cafe.

Just Wafflin – Another breakfast and brunch location, this appears to be a pretty good option.

Things To Do?

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame – Not WWE or ECW, the real sport of wrestling.

Stilly Axe Pit – Want to throw some axes?

Lakeside Memorial Golf Course – One of Stillwater’s premier golf destinations. The par-70 course plays roughly 6,750 yards and features five tee options.

The Botanical Garden – If plants are more your vibe.

Utah Football Game Guide

Parking For Utah vs. Oklahoma State

A full campus-wide parking map, along with available visitor parking lot information for football game days can be found here.

What To Wear to Utah vs. Oklahoma State

Utah will be wearing the white drum and feather helmets with white tops and bottoms.

So, wear white and red if you’re going to watch Utah take on the Cowboys!

Oklahoma State Game Traditions and Stadium Experience

Here Comes Bullet! – Bullet- a horse – and the “spirit rider” lead the band out pregame, and runs out to the 30-yard line after each touchdown.

The Waving Song – This happens after each touchdown, the whole stadium stands and sings the song, waving one arm to simulate the “waving of the wheat.”

Oklahoma State’s Paddle People – A group of people one the first row that bang a paddle against the stadium wall.