(Sept. 5, 2018) -- Roadrunners Football is back in action for its eighth season with several key returners and a strong crop of new recruits. After a hard fought season opener on the road against Arizona State last weekend, the Roadrunners return home this Saturday for a battle against Baylor. UTSA upset the Bears last season and is hoping to make it two in a row over the Big 12 foe.
The game kicks off at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8 inside the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio.
In advance of the game, UTSA Athletics launched “Operation Defend the Dome” to show appreciation for and recognize those who defend our country. For every ticket purchased between Aug. 13 and Sept. 7, UTSA Athletics will donate the same number of tickets to San Antonio active-duty and veteran military members and their immediate family members. So far, UTSA fans have donated more than 17,000 tickets to our nation’s heroes.
Fans can show their Roadrunner spirit all week and hours before kickoff with family friendly activities.
Game week excitement:
Game Week Wednesday
Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Central Plaza, Main Campus
Join the Rowdy Crew and members of the UTSA Football team for games, food and fun to get hyped for the weekend game.
The Frank Wilson Show
Wednesday, 7 p.m., Walk-On’s Bistreaux and Bar at Huebner Oaks, 11075 IH-10 West, San Antonio.
Fans are invited to join Coach Wilson and host Andy Everett for the one-hour radio show. There will be a chance for attendees to win prizes and giveaways. Fans also can call in at 210-736-9760 and list on Ticket 760 AM and Ticket760.com.
The Frank Wilson Show will continue at the same time each Wednesday throughout the season, except for a 6 p.m. start on Oct. 24 and 7 p.m. shows on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and Tuesday, Nov. 13.
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.
Pre-Game:
Rally at the Alley
Saturday, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Alamodome Lot C
UTSA students, put on your blue and orange and show your support for your Roadrunners. There will be music, games and free food with your student ID, while supplies last. Take the shuttle from Laurel Village two-and-a-half hours before the game to get to the Alamodome parking lots in time for the fun.
Rowdy Town
Saturday, 3 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, 3 p.m., UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
The UTSA Alumni Association invites fans to the official Roadrunner Nation tailgate, three hours before game time at its new location. There will be food, music, a live watch party and more. For more information, visit the UTSA Alumni Association website.
Spirit Walk
Saturday, 4 p.m., Alamodome, Roadrunner Alley, between Lots B and C
This is an exciting tradition for fans to get the team pumped for the game. Join the Spirit of San Antonio 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 percent. Fans can look for orange smoke in this area to know when it’s time for the Spirit Walk.
Rowdy Rush
Just before kickoff, Alamodome field
Before the first game of the season, UTSA freshman have a unique opportunity to take part in this exciting tradition of rushing onto the field then forming a human tunnel for players and coaches to run through minutes before kickoff. Freshman can sign up to participate.
Going to the game:
Get Your Tickets
All UTSA games offer free admission for UTSA students. 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 Service from Main Campus
VIA is providing shuttle services for all 2018 UTSA football home games. UTSA students may purchase tokens at a student rate of $1.25 each way and fares for the public will cost $5 round trip. Service conveniently begins two-and-a-half hours before kickoff. The last returning bus departs from the Alamodome 45 minutes after the official end of the game.
The Main Campus shuttle departs from Laurel Village at the corner of Brenan Ave. and Tobin Ave. The VIA Token Trailer will also be set up north of the Laurel Village Office for purchase.
Special event tokens may also be purchased ahead of time at Roadrunner Express in the Main Campus Student Union, using VIA’s goMobile app and at all VIA Information Centers.
Other VIA Park & Ride services include Crossroads Park and Ride at 151 Crossroads Blvd. and Madla Transit Center at 1584 Cantrell Dr. beginning at 3:30 p.m. on game days.
In addition to Park & Ride, VIA Primo (100) and VIVA centro (301) will be detoured to serve the Robert Thompson Transit Center at the Alamodome, beginning at 3:30 p.m. and continuing for one hour after the conclusion of the game. Fare is $1.30 ($.65 for students) each way.
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 and walk to the game. It’s about a two mile walk to the Dome, so comfy shoes are advised. Students parking at the Downtown Campus also can catch the VIA Alamodome Express service on Buena Vista St., near UTSA Lot D-1. Look for VIA’s temporary bus stop signage and VIA personnel.
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 Americas Way.
UBER is the official rideshare partner of UTSA Athletics. Use promo code DEFENDTHEDOME and receive $10 off your ride that ends or starts at the Alamodome on game days.
Game Day Traditions and Social Media
Get into game mode by brushing up on UTSA game traditions and other student 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!
Saturday’s game will be streamed live on CBS Sports Network on Facebook. The game can also be heard on Ticket 760 AM in San Antonio and live online at goUTSA.com and Ticket760.com via the iHeartRadio app.
Campus Experience
During the football season, the Monument lights and Student Union 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.
Experience UTSA Football Game Day.
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