ARKADELPHIA — One of college football’s most unique rivalries takes center stage this Saturday, Nov. 14, as Henderson State (8-2) hosts No. 25 Ouachita Baptist (8-2) in the 99th edition of the Battle of the Ravine. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Carpenter-Haygood Stadium and GeoSurfaces Field.
With identical 8-2 records, the winner of Saturday’s cross-street clash will put themselves in prime position for an NCAA Division II playoff berth. Ouachita — ranked No. 25 in the AFCA poll and No. 21 by D2Football.com — enters on a six-game winning streak after defeating Southwestern Oklahoma State 31-14 last weekend. Henderson State looks to defend its home turf after securing a 34-27 road victory over East Central.
Ouachita holds a slim 47-45-6 edge in the all-time series, though recent history favors the visitors: the team crossing the street has won each of the last four meetings.
Game Day Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10:00 a.m. | Uplift Bank Pregame Tailgate Meal (until 12 p.m.) | Red & white tents in front of Duke Wells Center |
| 10:30 a.m. | Ouachita Tailgate Lunch (meal plan or purchase) | Ouachita campus |
| 11:00 a.m. | Stadium Gates & Ticket Windows Open | Carpenter-Haygood Stadium |
| 11:15 a.m. | Tiger Walk across U.S. Highway 67 | Cliff Harris Stadium parking lot |
| 12:00 p.m. | Ouachita Football Radio Network Pregame Show | Local affiliate stations |
| 1:00 p.m. | Kickoff: 99th Battle of the Ravine | Carpenter-Haygood Stadium |
Tickets & Admission
All ticketed seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Gates open at 11 a.m.
- Pricing: $10 for adults, $7 for students (K-12), and free for children ages 5 and under.
- University IDs: All Henderson State students, faculty, and staff get in free with a Reddie Total Ticket. Current Ouachita students are admitted free with a valid university ID.
- Reddie Club: Members with reserved chair-back seats can use their standard 2026 regular-season passes.
- Where to Buy:
- Online: Purchase and print or download mobile tickets at hsusports.com/tickets.
- In Advance (Ouachita): Available throughout the week at the financial services office inside Cone-Bottoms Hall.
- Game Day: Available starting at 11 a.m. at both Cliff Harris Stadium and Carpenter-Haygood Stadium ticket windows.
Parking & Tailgating
- Henderson State Public Parking: Available in the Formby Center lot (in front of the Formby Athletic Complex,next to Reddie Villas) and the South Wells Center lot (in front of Duke Wells Center).
- Reddie Club & Handicapped Parking: Reserved Red and Gray lots are located directly behind the main stands and above Clyde Berry Field (requires a Reddie Club pass). Handicapped parking is available in the Red and Gray lot behind the main stands.
- Ouachita Parking & Tiger Walk: Parking in the Cliff Harris Stadium lot requires a 2026 parking pass. Ouachita fans are encouraged to line the lot around 11:15 a.m. as the Tigers make their traditional walk across U.S. Highway 67.
How to Watch & Listen
- Free Live Video & Stats: Stream the game for free on YouTube via the Henderson State Sports Network (presented by Oaklawn), featuring Dylan Connolly and Cortez Akins on the call. Links for video and live stats are available at HSUsports.com/coverage and OBUtigers.com/coverage.
- Radio: Tune into the Ouachita Football Radio Network starting at noon. Find local affiliate stations at OBUtigers.com/broadcast.
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