EAST LANSING, Mich. (WSYM) - Its no surprise that September brought out some broiling heat in Mid-Michigan. But that did not stop many spartans fans from tailgating. And when it gets as hot as it did today, dehydration becomes a problem.
WSYM's Alani Letang went down to Spartan Stadium to ask people how they stay hydrated.
"We have fans, we have spritsers" said Chuck Fisher, MSU fan.
"Water, lots of water" said Kelli Zussman, MSU fan.
Fans say they're stocked up on water by the case load.
"Just making sure I get as much H20 into the system as I can" said MSU fan, Paul O'Connor.
And its important to always have on hand, even if you're just walking to the bathroom
"Outside its just great to have your water bottle with you and just go and drink some water on your way and walk back and then you can go and have your beer" said Kelli Zussman, MSU fan.
And while water is very important on a hot day,so is drinking alcoholic beverages in moderation and staying out of the sun.
Michigan State University Police Captian Doug Monette told me he is impressed with what he was seen so far.
"People have complied, they've planned ahead, they've had water, they're in the shade, and using sunblock" said MSU Police Capt. Monette.
Michigan State University Police have been advising people all week to consume lots of water and stay cool.
And fans here tell me their trick to battle dehydration.
"One bottle of water per every alcohol drink" Fisher said.
The words 90 degrees and September may not seem like they mesh well ,however tailgaters say they are ready for the sweat.
"It's game day we got to be ready for game day as much as I possibly can" Zussman said.
