re: First game in Death Valley

Like others said, park at University High School off of Dalrymple Drive or Law School.
Walk by some of the frat houses towards the parade grounds (bell tower), cut through the Quad to Indian Mounds area and from there walk around Tiger Stadium, Mike the Tiger’s home and towards parking lot south of the stadium where Motorhomes are tailgating. You will see tailgate set ups tents, converted box trucks, etc., probably see someone cooking a whole gator (small one). Plenty of booze and food folks will share with you. All the frats hang out at the Parade Grounds so that gets a little rank and I would not hang there too long. Have fun.