The UTSA Alumni Association’s Roadrunner Nation Tailgate is back! Roadrunner fans are invited to kick off the 2021 football season at The Espee (1174 E. Commerce St.; formerly Sunset Station). Anyone who wants to get “Rowdy” is welcome to join the party.

The tailgate will start three hours before each home game and will include an open bar, food, games and giveaways, along with visits from UTSA Cheer, the Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band and UTSA’s beloved Rowdy the Roadrunner.

The first tailgate of the season starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, before UTSA’s game against Lamar.

Steve Woodall, interim executive director of the UTSA Alumni Association, is excited to have the Roadrunners back together again.

“We can’t wait to have all of our rowdy alumni, friends and supporters come out to cheer our UTSA Roadrunners,” he said. “It’s going to be a great season!”

RSVP with your Alumni Association membership before the game to get free tailgate admission. Not a member? Friends of UTSA can get a membership for free entrance or pay $20 at the gate. Be sure to bring your digital membership card for quick and easy tailgate admission.

Upcoming Roadrunner Nation Tailgates (start times are subject to change):

• 2 p.m., September 11, UTSA vs. Lamar
• 2 p.m., September 18, UTSA vs. Middle Tennessee
• 2 p.m., October 2, UTSA vs. UNLV
• 2 p.m., October 16 (Homecoming), UTSA vs. Rice
• 11:30 a.m., November 13, UTSA vs. Southern Mississippi
• 11:30 a.m., November 20, UTSA vs. UAB

In accordance with university recommendations, masks will not be required at this event, but are strongly encouraged for those who are not vaccinated.

The UTSA Alumni Association is a strategic partner of the university that supports current alumni and students—UTSA’s future alumni. The association offers opportunities for networking and professional development to all UTSA alumni. Its programs help foster goodwill in the community and build pride and tradition for the university. The UTSA Alumni Association leads an ever-growing Roadrunner Nation that is loud, proud and rowdy.

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