TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The Indiana State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics along with Nelligan Sports Marketing have partnered with the Wabash Valley Ford Dealers on several initiatives, including the second annual Ford Military Day on October 27 as the Sycamores host South Dakota inside Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2:05 p.m. (ET).

All active and retired military personnel with a valid ID can receive up to four free tickets to the football game, compliments of Indiana State Athletics and Ford. Those wishing to take advantage of this special offer may pick up tickets leading up to the game this week by visiting the Hulman Center Ticket Office during normal business hours or by visiting a Wabash Valley Ford Dealership.

The free tickets will also be made available on gameday at any of the Memorial Stadium ticket purchase points.

The local Ford Dealers will also be bringing in the Ford SuperScreen once again to the Memorial Stadium tailgate area to show ESPN College Gameday, Sycamore athletics highlights as well as other football games from across the nation prior to the contest on a state-of-the-art jumbo high definition outdoor television.

The agreement between Indiana State Athletics, Nelligan Sports Marketing and the Wabash Valley Ford Dealers is a multi-year agreement, which includes a significant investment in Sycamore Athletics. The Sycamores and Ford are committed to honoring the Wabash Valley's past and present military members with a special Military Day every football season.

The Wabash Valley Ford Dealers have made a significant investment in improved signage at Memorial Stadium this season which has enhanced fan experience and greatly increased the ability for fans to quickly navigate to their correct seat location.

Fans will also notice major improvements coming for the 2012-13 basketball season inside Hulman Center, courtesy of the Wabash Valley Ford Dealers.