Nov. 19, 2019 — UTSA Football will host the Florida Atlantic Owls on Senior Day in the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 23. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats early as UTSA’s 22 senior football players will be honored during a pregame ceremony on the field. The game will kick off at 5 p.m. The Roadrunners (4–6) are hoping to bounce back after a loss to Southern Miss last Saturday. Florida Atlantic (7–3) is tied for first in Conference USA’s East division and is riding a three-game winning streak into San Antonio.
Roadrunner Nation is invited to show its school spirit this week with family-friendly activities.
The Frank Wilson Show
Tuesday, 6 p.m., The Sandbox, 7280 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio
Fans are invited to join Coach Frank Wilson and host Andy Everett for the one-hour radio show in its new location, within walking distance of Main Campus. Sexual assault survivor and rights advocate Brenda Tracy will join the program as a special guest. There will be a chance for attendees to win prizes and giveaways. Fans also can call in at (210) 736-9760 and listen on Ticket 760 AM, Ticket760.com and at goUTSA.com.
The Frank Wilson Show will return to its original time, Wednesday at 7 p.m., next week.
Game Week Wednesday
Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Plaza, Main Campus
Join Rowdy Crew for this midweek gathering to gear up for the game. Learn how to be part of the full game-day experience and meet student-athletes while enjoying games, giveaways, snacks and tons of fun.
The 30-minute television program will air on AT&T SportsNet each Friday throughout the football season. Air times vary so check channel listings. In San Antonio the program will air at 10:30 a.m. each Saturday on KMYS CW 35. Full episodes also will be available on the UTSA Athletics website after the program airs on TV.
⇒ Meet the Roadrunner Football team.
Rowdy Crew Tailgate
Saturday, 1 p.m., Alamodome Lot C
Students and their families can enjoy free food and nonalcoholic drinks (while supplies last), music and more.
Rowdy Town
Saturday, 2 p.m., H-E-B Plaza and VIA Bridge, north side of the Alamodome
Roadrunner fans of all ages can take part in free pregame festivities, including food, games and music. Rowdy Town is open three hours before each home game.
UTSA Alumni Tailgate
Saturday, 2 p.m., Alamodome Lot C, along Cherry St. between Wyoming and Dashiell streets
The UTSA Alumni Association invites fans to the official Roadrunner Nation tailgate with food, music, a live watch party and more. Visit the UTSA Alumni Association website for more information.
Spirit Walk
Saturday, 3 p.m., Alamodome, Roadrunner Alley, between Lots B and C
This is an exciting tradition that allows fans to get the team pumped up for the game. Join the Spirit of San Antonio marching band and UTSA Spirit squads as they lead the team down Roadrunner Alley and into the Alamodome two hours before each home game. Fans can line the walkway between the Alamodome parking lots B and C, cheering and showing the team they’re behind them 100%. Fans can look for orange smoke in this area to know when it’s time for the Spirit Walk.
⇒ Experience UTSA Football Game Day.
GOING TO THE GAME
Get Your Tickets
All home games offer free admission for students with their UTSA ID. Students may also purchase up to four guest tickets at $10 each. Get ticket information.
Fans should be aware of the Alamodome clear bag policy, including a list of the approved bags.
Game Day Parking
Parking at the Alamodome is limited to fans with a season pass, but there are many other places to park or get to the game.
VIA U-Pass Game Day Service from Main Campus
UTSA and VIA Metropolitan Transit have partnered to offer VIA U-Pass Game Day Service, which will provide a special route (Route 93 – Alamodome Express) for all six of the Roadrunners’ home contests this season.
VIA U-Pass Game Day Service is available to UTSA students and employees free of charge with VIA U-Pass. Non-UTSA riders can purchase a Day Pass for $2.75 at the ticket trailer on site.
The service will begin 2.5 hours prior to kickoff with boarding located at the UTSA Campus Oval on the northeast corner of Main Campus and drop-off at the Alamodome.
Riders also can use the service after the conclusion of the game to return to campus.</>
VIA Park and Ride
VIA Park and Ride locations will continue to operate following standard Park and Ride rates and charges. VIA U-Pass is not valid at Park and Ride locations.
Downtown Campus Parking
Students can park in any unmarked spaces on Saturdays at the Downtown Campus in Lots D-3 and D-4 under IH-35. They can catch the VIA Route 100 Promo on Buena Vista St. at North Pecos St. near UTSA Lot D-1. Look for VIA’s bus stop signage.
Institute of Texan Cultures Parking
Limited parking is available at the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures for $20. The lot opens three hours prior to game time and remains open until one hour after the game ends. Tailgating and open containers are not permitted. UTSA parking permits are not valid for game-day parking.
Rideshare
The drop-off and pick-up location for rideshare users is located in the parking lot next to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center at the corner of Montana Street and Tower of the Americas Way.
Alamodome Entry
Doors will open to the public 1.5 hours before kickoff. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats for the pregame festivities on the field featuring the Spirit of San Antonio marching band 15 minutes before kickoff. The Alamodome provides countdown to kickoff alerts in the parking lots in the hour leading up to game. The security team will visit the parking lots to sound an air horn at intervals of one hour, 30 minutes and 15 minutes prior to kickoff to help remind fans to begin heading to the Alamodome.
Game Day Traditions and Social Media
Get into game mode by brushing up on UTSA game traditions and other important information. Stay engaged with fellow Roadrunners by sharing your UTSA Game Day experiences on social media using #UTSA, #BirdsUp, #GoRunners and #DefendTheDome. Also, follow UTSA Football and UTSA Athletics on Twitter.
Can’t make it? Watch or listen live!
The game will air on the ESPN+ digital network and via the ESPN app. ESPN+ is a streaming service that costs $4.99 per month. It is not included with cable or satellite subscriptions. The radio broadcast can be heard on Ticket 760 AM in San Antonio, or live online at goUTSA.com, ticket760.iheart.com, on the iHeartRadio app, or on SiriusXM Internet channel 981. The pregame show begins at 3 p.m. and there will be a 45-minute postgame show.
Campus Experience
During the football season the Monument Lights and Student Union Tower lights will glow blue and orange during home game weeks. After a win, the lights turn orange in celebration for the rest of the weekend.
Celebrate UTSA’s 50th Anniversary and share social media posts about the 50th using the hashtag #UTSA50.
Connect with UTSA online at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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