UTSA suffered its first defeat last Saturday to No. 1 Texas, but took away several positives from the showdown in Austin. The Roadrunner defense held the top-ranked Longhorns to a season-low 172 passing yards and frustrated the Texas offense for much of the game.<\/p>\n
The Roadrunners are hoping to keep the momentum going against a Colorado State team that\u2019s been on a similar trajectory this season. The Rams are also 2-1 heading into their final non-conference contest. Colorado State scored wins over Border War rivals Wyoming and Southern Utah before falling to No. 9 BYU last Saturday. The Rams are in their first season under head coach Jim Mora, whose career spans from the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks of the NFL to UCLA and UConn in the college football ranks.<\/p>\n
This is the fourth all-time meeting between the Roadrunners and the Rams. Colorado State won the first two matchups in 2015 and 2016, but UTSA defeated the Rams in a 17-16 nail-biter<\/a> in Fort Collins last season that\u2019s best remembered for running back Robert Henry Jr. breaking away from Colorado State defenders for two long, crucial touchdowns.<\/p>\n This year, the two teams will face off at the Alamodome, where UTSA has been tough to beat under head coach Jeff Traylor. The Roadrunners boast a 34-5 record in home games dating back to Traylor\u2019s first season in 2020, and have won 22 of their last 25 home contests. Those 34 home wins are tied for the most among current American Conference teams and FBS teams from the state of Texas during that span.<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s festivities should bring a large crowd to the Alamodome. Beyond cheering on the Roadrunners, fans flock to the Hispanic Heritage Game each year for the vibrant celebrations and unique gameday atmosphere. The Spirit of San Antonio marching band will provide a special Hispanic Heritage tribute performance during halftime, and the football team will be wearing Hispanic Heritage helmets<\/a> to honor San Antonio\u2019s colorful culture. The first 15,000 fans through the doors will also receive Hispanic Heritage-themed thundersticks.<\/p>\n Additionally, a ring ceremony and celebration will be held for the UTSA women\u2019s basketball team, which won the 2026 American Conference Tournament championship<\/a> earlier this year. Roadrunner fans are asked to arrive at their seats early to celebrate the team and staff as they\u2019re presented with their championship rings.<\/p>\n Roadrunner Nation is invited to show its school spirit on Saturday at the following family-friendly events:<\/p>\n 8 a.m., H-E-B Plaza and VIA Bridge (north side of the Alamodome)<\/p>\n Rowdy Town Live is the premier pre-game fan zone for the Roadrunner community, featuring family-friendly activities, live music, games, sponsor activations and more.<\/p>\n UT San Antonio Alumni Association\u2019s Forever Rowdy Tailgate<\/p>\n 8 a.m., H-E-B Plaza (north side of the Alamodome)<\/p>\n The UT San Antonio Alumni Association invites its members to the Forever Rowdy Tailgate<\/a> at its new location just outside the Alamodome at H-E-B Plaza. At the Forever Rowdy Tailgate, Alumni Association members can check out the latest merch, snag the famous \u201cBEAT\u201d buttons and enjoy quick bites and signature drinks while basking in the unbeatable Roadrunner spirit. Each Alumni Association member is welcome to bring one guest, and children under 12 get in free. An Alumni Association member ID card is required at check-in.<\/p>\n Spirit Walk<\/p>\n 8:15 a.m., Roadrunner Alley (between Alamodome Lots B and C)<\/p>\n This exciting tradition brings the Roadrunner community and the UTSA football team together to get 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 45 minutes before each home game. Fans can line the walkway between Alamodome parking lots B and C to cheer on the team.<\/p>\n Tickets may be purchased by calling or texting 210-458-UTSA (8872) or visiting ticketmaster.com<\/a>. UTSA has transitioned to digital tickets through the Account Manager<\/a>. For more information, please visit goutsa.com\/tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n Current UT San Antonio students receive free admission to home athletic events and may purchase up to four guest tickets for the student section. Students enrolled exclusively on the UT San Antonio Health Campus will receive free admission to this game, courtesy of head coach Jeff Traylor, and are able to purchase discounted tickets for all other home events.<\/p>\n All Alamodome box offices will open at 8:30 a.m. for walk-up sales. Customer service windows are located at the Northeast and Southeast box offices.<\/p>\n Parking and tailgating<\/p>\n Parking in Alamodome Lots A, B and C is limited to fans who already have purchased permits. Alamodome Lots A, B and C will open at 7 a.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. The Alamodome parking lots close to tailgating one hour after the conclusion of the game.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n There are several paid public parking lots in the general vicinity of the Alamodome and downtown San Antonio. For the City\u2019s available downtown parking, visit sanantonio.gov<\/a>. For more information and City of San Antonio tailgating guidelines, please visit\u00a0goUTSA.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Student transportation<\/p>\n Shuttles will begin service to the Alamodome at 8 a.m. Passengers will be dropped off at the Robert Thompson Transit Station at the Alamodome, where return shuttles to the UT San Antonio Main Campus will start service at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The last return shuttle will depart an hour after the game ends. Signs will be displayed at the North Paseo Bus Oval at the Main Campus and the Alamodome for pick-up and drop-off locations for the free shuttle service.<\/p>\n Public transportation<\/p>\n VIA will offer Park & Ride Service<\/a> with roundtrip travel to the Alamodome for just $2.60 with reduced fares for students, military and others who qualify. Service will be provided from\u00a0Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd., 78201)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0the Brooks Walmart (3302 SE Military Dr., 78223)<\/a> for Saturday\u2019s game. Fans have several convenient ways to pay. Passes can be purchased online, at the Park & Ride location or through the\u00a0VIA goMobile+ app<\/a>. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Park & Ride location.<\/p>\n UT San Antonio students can use their\u00a0VIA U-Pass<\/a>\u00a0for service to the game. VIAtrans customers and children under age 5 ride for free. VIA bus passes are not valid for this service. VIA\u2019s Day Pass, 7-Day Pass, 31-Day Pass and U-Pass are valid for special event service.<\/p>\n Rideshare<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Alamodome entry<\/p>\n Doors open to the public at 9:30 a.m. Please enter the stadium well before kickoff to avoid long lines. Speed lanes will be available at security checkpoints for those with no bags. Have your keys, phone and wallet out before getting to the scanners, and be sure your tickets are out or loaded on your phone with the screen brightness maximized before reaching the doors. The\u00a0Alamodome Clear Bag Policy<\/a>\u00a0is in effect all season.<\/p>\n Student seating<\/p>\n Student seating is general admission within sections 122\u2013131. The Spirit of San Antonio band will occupy sections 127\u2013128.<\/p>\n Visit the\u00a0App Store<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Google Play<\/a>\u00a0to download the UTSA Roadrunners app and immerse yourself in the game day experience. Through this app, fans can manage tickets, shop for official UTSA Athletics merchandise and receive breaking news and score notifications for the teams they follow.<\/p>\n To be part of the Rowdy Light Show during introductions, download and update the UTSA Roadrunners app, click on the MORE menu option at the bottom, then click on Rowdy Light Show and accept all permissions.<\/p>\n Rowdy Campus Store<\/p>\n Looking for some new UTSA gear? Fans can buy the latest Roadrunner apparel and accessories from the\u00a0Rowdy Campus Store in 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.<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s game will be broadcast on ESPNU and will also be available on the ESPN app<\/a>. Mike Corey\u00a0will provide play-by-play commentary alongside analyst\u00a0Craig Haubert.<\/p>\n UTSA Sports Media Network will air the game live in the San Antonio area on Sports Radio AM 760 The Ticket, online at ticket760.com<\/a> and via the free iHeartRadio app<\/a>. Andy Everett\u00a0(play-by-play),\u00a0Jay Riley\u00a0(analyst) and\u00a0Ed Suarez\u00a0(reporter) will call the action. The pregame show hosted by Pat Evans will begin at 9 a.m. and there will be a 45-minute postgame show.<\/p>\n Gameday traditions and social media<\/p>\n First, get into game mode by brushing up on UT San Antonio\u2019s traditions including the fight song and alma mater<\/a>. Then, stay engaged with fellow Roadrunners by sharing your gameday experiences on social media using the hashtags #LetsGo210 and #BirdsUp. All Roadrunner fans are encouraged to follow UTSA Football<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0UTSA Athletics<\/a>\u00a0on X (Twitter) and UT San Antonio on\u00a0X<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a> and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Campus experience<\/p>\n During the football season, the Monument lights and Student Union Tower lights will glow blue and orange during home game weeks. When the Roadrunners win, the lights turn orange for the rest of the weekend in celebration.<\/p>\n![\"See](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/football-2026-jeff-traylor-spirit-walk-600x350.jpg\")
UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor waves to fans during the pre-game Spirit Walk.Pre-game funRowdy Town Live at H-E-B Plaza<\/p>\n![\"Fans](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/football-2026-fans-vs-UTRGV-600x350.jpg\")
The UTSA student section occupies sections 122-131 at the Alamodome.Going to the gameTickets<\/p>\n![\"Hundreds](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Alamodome-football-light-show-600x350.jpg\")
Download the UTSA Roadrunners app to be a part of the Rowdy Light Show during pre-game introductions.Get ready for game timeUTSA Roadrunners mobile app<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/football-2023-sosa-band-600x350.jpg\")
Familiarize yourself with the UTSA fight song before Saturday\u2019s game. The Spirit of San Antonio marching band will be playing it plenty.Watch, follow, celebrateTelevision and radio broadcasts<\/p>\n