A large flock of Jayhawk faithful have taken wing to attend Saturday night’s Kansas University football game at Nevada-Las Vegas if ticket sales are any indication.

“We’ve gone through approximately 1,600 tickets,” Diana Grover, director of ticket sales, said Thursday. “We’re getting ready to ask for 100 more.”

The prospect of watching the Jayhawks play, then hitting the casinos and shows seems to make the road trip a popular one for fans from around the country.

Grover said she had sold tickets to groups of KU fans from Utah, California, Georgia, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Washington, Texas, Illinois, Arkansas and Nevada.

Doug Vance, assistant athletics director, said he has heard that some alumni groups are staying at Bally’s Hotel and Casino and at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.

And when they arrive, the KU Alumni Association has put together a party for them.

“We’re just having one big pre-game party, Saturday,” said Melissa Sutton, membership services secretary.

She said there will be a barbecue and rally at the KU tent at the Seven Acre Tailgate area in UNLV’s Sam Boyd Stadium. The doors open at 4 p.m. and the barbecue is at 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Admission to the KU rally will be $25, with a cash bar. Children under 12 years old will be admitted for free.

Those attending include KU Athletics Director Al Bohl, the KU spirit squad and Baby Jay.

“We’re expecting about 500 people,” Sutton said. “They’re going to sell (KU) merchandise. There will be lots of give-aways.”