K-State lots open 5 hours before kickoff. Coals go in the Hot Coals barrels, drinks in cups or cans, and re-entry lets you go back out to the tailgate.
Florida tailgating starts at 6 a.m. on game day (8 a.m. in UAA lots) and clears by 3 a.m. Tents stay out of parking spaces; grills sit 25 ft from cars.