UTSA quarterback Frank Harris returned from injury with an outstanding performance, scoring four touchdowns in UTSA's 49-34 win over Temple.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 — The last two times UTSA and UAB squared off on the gridiron, football fans were treated to a pair of highly competitive instant classics. Another one may be in store for those watching the Roadrunners and Blazers battle once again at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 14 at the Alamodome.
UTSA (2-3) won a shootout in its very first game in the American Athletic Conference last Saturday, besting Temple by a score of 49-34. Quarterback Frank Harris, who had missed UTSA’s previous two games with an injury, led a tremendous offensive effort for the Roadrunners. Harris passed for 338 yards and three touchdowns and also scored on a rushing touchdown. UTSA running backs Robert Henry and Kevorian Barnes chipped in three more touchdowns in the victory. UAB (2-4) is also looking to build off of its very first win in The American after defeating South Florida 56-35 last week.
The Roadrunners and Blazers are certainly no strangers. The two teams are former Conference USA foes whose fierce matchups have often had major implications on the conference championship. In 2021, a miraculous comeback in the final minute punched UTSA’s ticket to the Conference USA Championship Game and ended UAB’s three-year streak as the conference’s West Division champions. In 2022, the Roadrunners topped the Blazers again in a back-and-forth affair that wasn’t settled until the second overtime period. It was one of UTSA’s toughest challenges in the team’s run to a second consecutive conference championship.
Without a doubt, Saturday’s contest at the Alamodome will mark yet another important showdown between these two programs, which are now looking to keep pace with Tulane, Memphis, Florida Atlantic and SMU atop the American Athletic Conference standings.
In honor of UTSA’s continuing recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Saturday’s matchup has been tabbed as the university’s annual Hispanic Heritage Game. Ballet Folklórico Sol de San Antonio and Mariachi Los Paisanos will perform at halftime with the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band to herald Hispanic culture. Rubén Minutti Zanatta, Cónsul General of México in San Antonio, will perform the pre-game coin toss.
The university will also be celebrating Family Weekend during Saturday’s game. The UTSA Family of the Year, as selected through an annual essay contest, will be recognized during the game. Families of UTSA students will also be invited to attend the Student Indoor Tailgate and sit in the UTSA student section (more information below).
Roadrunner Nation is invited to show its school spirit on Saturday at the following family-friendly events:
Ballet Folklórico Sol de San Antonio posed for a photo with UTSA President Taylor Eighmy and First Lady Peggy Eighmy at last year's Hispanic Heritage Game. The cultural dance ensemble will return this year to perform at halftime of the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Game.
PRE-GAME
Fan Zone
4 p.m., H-E-B Plaza (north side of the Alamodome)
Roadrunner fans of all ages can take part in free pre-game festivities at the Fan Zone, including an inflatable obstacle course for kids, interactive games and displays and free UTSA gear and prizes. The Animal Defense League of Texas will also be at the Fan Zone to introduce fans to dogs that are available for adoption.
UTSA Alumni Association’s Forever Rowdy Tailgate
4 p.m., Hoefgen Lot (499 Hoefgen Ave.)
The UTSA Alumni Association invites fans to experience the new Forever Rowdy Tailgate. Entry to the tailgate area is now free for everyone. Rowdy Bucks will be available for guests to purchase to enjoy food and drinks from various vendors, including La Gloria and the 210-famous Alumni Grill Team. This game’s featured items include the “Dragon Slayer” mini tacos al pastor, seasoned and grilled chicken kabobs and Mexican street corn cups. Special guests to the tailgate will include the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band, UTSA Cheer, Rowdy the Roadrunner, Mariachi Los Paisanos and Ballet Folklórico Sol de San Antonio.
Visitors may buy 10 Rowdy Bucks for $10. Alumni Association members will receive five free Rowdy Bucks per tailgate with a minimum purchase of 10. Lifetime members also receive a free branded stadium cup.
Spirit Walk
4:45 p.m., Alamodome, Roadrunner Alley (between Lots B and C)
This exciting tradition gets Roadrunner fans and the UTSA team pumped up for the game. Join Rowdy, the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band and UTSA spirit squads as they accompany the team down Roadrunner Alley and into the Alamodome approximately two hours and 15 minutes before each home game. Fans can line the walkway between the Alamodome parking lots B and C to cheer on the team.
UTSA Student Indoor Tailgate: Family Weekend Edition
6 to 7 p.m., Alamodome, Multipurpose Room (north end of Field Level)
Roadrunner families are invited to this special Student Indoor Tailgate. Free food and beverages will be available (while supplies last). Students and their family members may access the Student Indoor Tailgate by entering the Alamodome near the Fan Zone at H-E-B Plaza and heading down the stairs to the Field Level.
GOING TO THE GAME
Tickets
Tickets are on sale by calling or texting 210-458-UTSA (8872) or visiting ticketmaster.com. UTSA has transitioned to digital tickets through Account Manager. For more information, please visit goutsa.com/tickets.
All students currently enrolled at UTSA are eligible for free admission to all home football games. UTSA students may purchase up to four guest tickets for student-section seating.
For walk-up sales, the Alamodome’s southwest box office will open at 1 p.m. Saturday and all other Alamodome box offices will open at 4:30 p.m. Customer service windows are located at the northeast and southeast box offices.
Parking
Parking in Alamodome Lots A, B and C, as well as in the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) lots, is limited to fans who already have purchased permits. Alamodome Lots A, B and C will open at 12:30 p.m. and the ITC lots will open at 4 p.m. for those who have valid parking passes. Please do NOT enter the lots prior to the scheduled opening time or staff will ask you to vacate your spot(s) and re-enter once the lots are open.
Limited ADA parking spots are available in Lot A on a first-come, first-served basis. By state law, veterans with Disabled Veteran plates that do NOT have a valid state-issued disability placard are not permitted to park in ADA accessible spaces. The Disabled Veteran and ADA state-issued accessibility placard are two separate designations.
There are also several paid public parking lots in the general vicinity of the Alamodome.
Tailgating
Alamodome parking lots will open at 12:30 p.m. for tailgating and close one hour after the conclusion of the game on Saturday. Tailgating is not permitted in the ITC parking lots. Visit UTSA Athletics online for more information and City of San Antonio tailgating guidelines.
Getting to the game
Students and their guests may park at the UTSA Main Campus and catch a UTSA shuttle to the game at the North Paseo Bus Oval, just outside of the North Paseo Building. Shuttles will begin service to the Alamodome at 4 p.m. The last shuttle to the game will depart campus at 6:30 p.m. To avoid possible delays, students and their guests are encouraged to catch a shuttle early in the departure window. Students will be dropped off and picked up at the Robert Thompson Transit Station at the Alamodome. Buses will begin return service back to UTSA at the start of the fourth quarter and the last shuttle bus from the Alamodome will depart one hour after the end of the game.
VIA will serve UTSA’s 2023 home football games. VIA’s Park & Ride Service offers roundtrip travel to the Alamodome for just $2.60. Service to all UTSA home games will be provided from the Crossroads Park & Ride, beginning three hours before game time, and return service will run for one hour after the conclusion of each game. The Park & Ride fare is $1.30 each way with discounted fares available for children, seniors, students and active-duty military. Pre-purchase tickets on VIA’s goMobile+ app, available to download free on Apple and Android devices. Cash and credit cards are accepted on game day at the Crossroads Park & Ride location.
UTSA students can use their U-Pass for service to the game. VIAtrans customers and children under age 5 ride free. VIA bus passes are not valid for this service. VIA’s day pass, 7-day pass, and 31-day pass are valid for special event service.
The drop-off and pick-up location for rideshare users is located in Parking Lot D next to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center at the corner of Montana Street and Tower of Americas Way. From there, fans may take the walkway across Interstate 37 to the Alamodome.
Alamodome entry
Please enter the stadium early to avoid long lines. Doors open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Fans should read the Alamodome clear bag policy before entering the stadium, including the list of approved bags. Speed lanes will be available at security checkpoints for those with no bags. Please have your keys, phone and wallet out before getting to the scanners. Please have your tickets out or loaded on your phone with the screen brightness turned all the way up before reaching the doors.
Student seating
Student seating is general admission within sections 122-131. To accommodate increased student attendance, sections 220-226 on the Club Level will also be open for student general admission seating. The Spirit of San Antonio band will occupy sections 127-128.
Family Weekend guest seating
Families of UTSA students who purchase Family Weekend promotional tickets may sit in the student section to cheer on the Roadrunners on Saturday. These Family Weekend promotional tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 13.
UTSA gear
Fans can buy the latest UTSA apparel and accessories from the Rowdy Campus Store, which will be set up adjacent to Roadrunner Alley, which is located between Lots B and C. Merchandise sales counters are also located inside the Alamodome on the Plaza Level concourses near section 106 and 118.
WATCH. TWEET. CELEBRATE.
Television and radio broadcasts
Saturday’s broadcast will be televised nationally on ESPNU and will also be available on WatchESPN and the ESPN app for Apple and Android. Jay Alter will provide play-by-play commentary alongside analyst Rene Ingoglia.
The radio broadcast will air live in the San Antonio area on Ticket 760, online at Ticket760.com, via the free iHeartRadio app and on SiriusXM channel 388. Andy Everett (play-by-play), Jay Riley (analyst) and Pat Evans (reporter) will call the action. The pregame show will begin at 5 p.m. and there will be a 45-minute postgame show.
Game day traditions and social media
First, get into game mode by brushing up on UTSA’s traditions including the fight song and alma mater. Then, stay engaged with fellow Roadrunners by sharing your UTSA game day experiences on social media using the hashtags #UTSA, #LetsGo210 and #BirdsUp. All Roadrunner fans are encouraged to follow UTSA Football and UTSA Athletics on X (Twitter) and UTSA on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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 UTSA win, the lights turn orange in celebration for the rest of the weekend.
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