In the animal kingdom, football is played with cheetah running backs, buffalo linemen, and a seagull that is forced to curl up and act as the ball. Catch humanity's version of the animals' gridiron gallantry with today's Groupon: for $17, you get one ticket for the Stanford football game against Oregon State at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 27th (a $30 value). This ticket is valid for a seat in the east/sunny goal section at Stanford Stadium.

The Stanford cardinal and white have a drenched palette of historic excellence, and this year's football team maintains that level of general awesomeness. Led by coaching mastermind Jim Harbaugh and Heisman Trophy–candidate Andrew Luck at quarterback, Stanford is currently ranked in the top 20 by the AP Poll, standing in prime position to challenge opponents for Pac-10 supremacy and beyond for a bowl bid. Strap on your helmet and second-favorite chinstrap to cheer on the fourth most electrifying offense in America as you bask in the sunny goal-line section at beautiful Stanford Stadium. Join the Cardinal for this west coast matchup against Oregon State and help defend the majestic mascot from an onslaught of tree-hungry Beavers.