For the third straight year, the Michigan State Spartans are heading to a Bowl Game! On January 2, 2010 at 8pm CST MSU will face the Big 12's Texas Tech in the 2010 Valero Bowl at San Antonio's 65,000 seat Alamodome.

The 2010 game will be the 17th Valero Alamo Bowl and the first meeting between Michigan State and Texas Tech on the football field. Since 1995, the Alamo Bowl has matched the Big Ten and the Big 12 Conferences and has produced eight of the Top 25 most-watched games in ESPN bowl game history.

The 6-6, 4-4 in the Big Ten, MSU Spartans are making their their second Alamo Bowl appearance as they take on the 8-4, 5-3 in the Big 12, Texas Tech Red Raiders, who are making their third Alamo Bowl appearance.

Both teams hold a losing record in the Alamo Bowl, MSU losing their first Alamo Bowl Game in 2003 vs. Nebraska. The Texas Tech Red Raiders hold a 0-2 Record in the Alamo Bowl.

MSU will play short handed, due to the off-the field turmoil that has been occurring since eight MSU players were suspended and two were dismissed from the team because of a November 22, 2009 fight between Fraternity Members at a campus residence hall.

Head coach Mark Dantonio confirmed that those players would not be making the trip to Texas, but he is glad that the other MSU players have a new focus on winning the game.

Score your Alamo Bowl Tees now at Campus Den to help cheer your MSU Spartans to Victory!

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College Football Season is one of the most celebrated times in the country. From food, friends, football and good old fashioned fun- what's not to love about college football season? One of our favorite fun football activities is tailgating. To ensure you and your fellow football fans have a great time this year, we have composed a list of tailgating tips!

Dress In Team Colors! That's right wear those college tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, jerseys, hats- even face paint. Make sure everyone knows whether you are rooting for the Wolverine or Spartans. We've got all the U-M apparel and MSU apparel you need to get your tailgate on in style.

Decorate Your Tailgate. Deck out your tailgating ride with everything maize and blue or green and white. Try U of M auto accessories if you are in Ann Arbor, or MSU flags and pennants if you're tailgating in East Lansing. No matter what, keep the spirit alive by decorating your ride with U-M or MSU tailgating accessories.

Dine With Team Cookware & Drinkware. Enjoy all those traditional tailgate drinks and cuisine in spirited U-M cups, and MSU glasses. Campus Den has a full selection of U-M drinkware and MSU drinkware to impress all your tailgating buddies. Also try maize and blue or green and white BBQ accessories to keep the food coming in style. Support The Spartans or Hail To the Victors with college drinkware and cookware.

With these tailgating tips, everyone out in Ann Arbor or East Lansing can have a spirited tailgate event and cheer on the Wolverines and Spartans til the bitter end. Share your favorite tailgating tips and photos with us on Facebook & Twitter.

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It’s finally here! Well, almost! College Football Season kicks off exactly one month from today! Get ready for game day this month with help from Campus Den. We’ve got all the college apparel, rivalry tees and tailgating supplies you’ll need this football season to help cheer your team to victory!

Once you have stocked up on college gear and tees, on Sept 5, 2009 Start your afternoon off right by watching the MSU Spartans face off against the Montana State Bobcats in East Lansing! Then tune into see The Michigan Wolverines play The WMU Broncos at The Big House in Ann Arbor!

Can’t wait until September 5th for football fun? Feed your maize and blue cravings by checking out The University of Michigan Athletics Page, where they will feature a new football video each day leading up until kickoff! You can also catch up with what the Spartans in East Lansing have been doing to prep for the season on the MSU Spartans Webpage!

Don’t forget to come out and share that pre-game spirit with your favored team! Get your UM Tees autographed and hob knob with the Michigan Wolverine Players at Fan Day August, 23 in Ann Arbor. If you would rather rub elbows with the Spartan players and coaching staff, you can do so at the 7th Annual Meet The Spartans Event at the Meridian Mall in Okemos on August 18. They’ll be on hand to sign your MSU Tees and spread that green and white spirit in East Lansing!

Be sure to follow Campus Den On Twitter for even more updates from the Big 10 Spartans and Wolverines as we countdown to kickoff!

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