HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi is making major changes to the game day experience at The Rock.

This is just in time for a football season that’s expected to draw some of the largest crowds in recent years.

With seven home games on the schedule, including a highly anticipated season opener against Mississippi State on Aug. 30, university leaders say they’re focused on improving safety, efficiency, and the overall fan experience.

“Our goal is to make sure that this heightened season that we’ve got ahead of us, that we can get people in and out safely and efficiently,” said Spencer Bridges with USM Athletics. “More people than we’ve had in this stadium in a long time.”

One of the most significant changes involves tailgating. This year, all tailgating mu

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