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Roadrunner football to host Southern Miss in critical game

Roadrunner football to host Southern Miss in critical game

Nov. 13, 2019 — UTSA Football will take on the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 16 in a clash that’s critical to UTSA’s hopes to reach a bowl game. The battle between the Conference USA West division rivals kicks off at 5 p.m.

UTSA (4–5) looks to build a winning streak after staging a dramatic comeback to defeat Old Dominion 24–23 on Nov. 9. The Roadrunners have now won three of their last four Conference USA games, but they need two wins in their final three contests to reach bowl eligibility. Southern Miss (6–3) has won its last two games, including a dominant 37–2 victory over UAB in its last outing.

Saturday’s game is the highlight of UTSA’s #SetTheExpectation Awareness Week. Driven by UTSA President Taylor Eighmy and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos, the university announced a groundbreaking partnership in September to strengthen its zero-tolerance policy for its campus community. UTSA was the first university in the nation to implement the Tracy Rule, named after Brenda Tracy, sexual assault survivor, public speaker and founder of the national nonprofit campaign #SetTheExpectation. UTSA’s Tracy Rule is the most comprehensive Serious Misconduct Rule in the NCAA, attaching student-athlete eligibility to behavior. Tracy will join the football team for the pregame Spirit Walk and will be the honorary guest for the coin flip. She will also join head coach Frank Wilson on his Wednesday radio show. 

Roadrunner Nation is invited to show its school spirit this week with family-friendly activities. 


GAME WEEK EXCITEMENT


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 Frank Wilson Show
Wednesday, 7 p.m., The Sandbox, 7280 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio

Fans are invited to join Coach 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 continue at the same time each Wednesday throughout the season, except for a Tuesday 6 p.m. start on Nov. 19.
 
UTSA Football Insider

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.

 

PREGAME


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. Additionally, meet Roadrunners from the volunteer group VOICES and UTSA involvement ambassadors at a barbecue and games. Group members will be collecting food donations for the Roadrunner Pantry in recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

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.

 

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 radio 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.

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Experience UTSA Football Game Day.

Meet the Roadrunner Football team.

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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