<p>NU students all have to enter by a certain gate. With a valid WildCard, students get in for free and gain access to the student section, which is bleachers on the home-side of the field and is by the endzone to 10 yard line. Seating is first-come, first-served. With the lone exception of the Ohio State or Michigan games back when NU was in the hunt for a big 10 title, the student section almost never fills up.
Its unfortunate that the quarter system (which I love on the whole) keeps us from attending the first couple home games every year. I will say that A LOT of students go to games. Some students, like myself, are hardcore sports fans and treat the game with an NFL-like atmosphere. Other guys and a lot of girls go to have a good time and enjoy the camaraderie (I completely butchered that spelling, I think). Before the game there are tons of people out tailgating, playing cornhole, and alumni who come back to have wine & cheese despite being well into their 60s, 70s, or even 80s.
I find that NU’s football tradition and success truly separates it from all other elite schools in the nation. It’s a lot of fun and 80% of the campus really looks forward to it.</p>