Fiesta Bowl fans ready for fun, entertainment before the game in Glendale

GLENDALE, AZ - We're counting down to kickoff for this year's Fiesta Bowl in Glendale.

The Kansas State Wildcats will take on the Oregon Ducks Thursday night at the University of Phoenix Stadium.

Nearly 75,000 fans are expected to pack the stadium, but you don't need a game ticket to take part in the fun.

Before the game fans can take part in two pregame parties.

College Football's Biggest Party starts at 12:30 p.m. and $30 tickets are still available.

Besides food booths, games and live music, both teams' marching bands will perform and cheerleaders will lead pep rallies to pump up the crowd.

The Stadium Club offers another option for pregame festivities.

Tickets cost $100 and the party will feature big-screen TVs, live entertainment and catered food and drinks starting at 2 p.m.

If you got a ticket to this year's 42nd Annual Fiesta Bowl you can expect a good game.

In the final BCS rankings, the Ducks ranked fourth and the Wildcats ranked fifth.

Based on their seasons, fans will likely see a lot of offense and a lot of scoring after the 6:30 p.m. kickoff.

Gates open at 4 p.m. but fans are advised to show up early to avoid rush hour traffic and parking problems.