Media Relations

Credentials are issued for news and editorial coverage on a case-by-case basis to those filing game stories, accredited members from established media outlets, and personnel assigned by the sports information office. Requests should be directed to Sky Kerstein, FB SID. The credential recipient agrees to all conditions set forth by the University relating to conduct and print, video, audio, digital and photographic game coverage.

The CEFCU Stadium press box is located on the 7th Street side of the stadium and is an open-air facility. Carry a jacket with you. The press box remains open three hours after each contest.

Media parking passes for home football games are issued by the athletics media relations office.

Nine telephone lines and wireless internet are available for the working media in the press box area.

Credentials are issued to newspapers, wire services, video crews and team photographers. NCAA rules limit photographers to a wide area behind the restraining line around the playing field and outside the 25-yard lines.

Production truck and satellite uplink parking is on the 7th Street side of the stadium. Arrangements must be made to park a truck overnight inside CEFCU Stadium.

The radio broadcast booth for the designated official flagship station of the visiting team at CEFCU Stadium is Box A on the mezzanine level of the press box and has space for five working individuals. ISDN and regular telephone service are provided.

Space limitations prohibit seating and standing in the press box for scouting purposes.

Requests for spotters and/or statisticians should be placed two weeks prior to the given contest.

Game statistics, play-by-play accounts and post-game quotes are compiled and distributed. FAX service is available. A meal is available two hours before kickoff.

During the football season, the Spartans practice in the morning. In-person, post-practice interview opportunities with the student-athletes, generally, occur at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please contact the media relations office in advance with an interview request.