calling all Fighting Irish fans the home opener is nearly upon us though you may have been personally prepping for this weekend all season so have local businesses especially near campus tens of thousands of fans are expected to attend each of the six games many staying in nearby booked hotels ins and rental properties three home games are already sold out the University of Miami Ohio University of Louisville and Florida State University many bars and restaurants understand not everyone is a season tailgator and have some tips before heading to campus on Saturday you know just be prepared to maybe Park uh a little bit further than you'd expect so wear your walking shoes and there's going to be lots of crowds of people but everyone is having a fun time