A chicken-wing-eating contest was among the Spirit Week activities for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Photo: Douglas Levere

Is there such a thing as too many wings? Apparently so. Photo: Douglas Levere

You're never too old to take a turn in a bounce house. Photo: Douglas Levere

Riding the mechanical bull at Spirit Week. Photo: Douglas Levere

The Peace Bridge turned UB blue on Oct. 6 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Photo: Douglas Levere

The Center for the Arts atrium also was bathed in UB blue for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Homecoming carnival. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

It wouldn't be a carnival without games of chance. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Petting a red kangaroo. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Taking a ride on the Ferris wheel. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

The Western Michigan Bronco awaits his fate at the homecoming bonfire. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Lighting the bonfire. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Fireworks light up the sky, along with the bonfire. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Bulls fans start off game day with some tailgating. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Cheerleaders lead the Thunder of the East marching band in the Walk to Victory. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Leading the Bulls into UB Stadium. Photo: Douglas Levere

Ready for action. Photo: Douglas Levere

The Bulls face down the Broncos. Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki

Head coach Lance Leipold encourages his players. Photo: Merredith Forrest Kulwicki

The horn section gets into the act. Photo: Douglas Levere

UB cheerleaders perform. Photo: Douglas Levere

True Blue. Photo: Douglas Levere

Victor E. Bull joins two cheerleaders in mugging for the camera. Photo: Douglas Levere

A full house for a perfect day for football. Photo: Douglas Levere