This one’s a tussle for the 210. UTSA will host the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) for the latest edition of the Hometown Showdown at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Alamodome.
Saturday’s game will be just the second time the Roadrunners and the Cardinals have squared off on the football field, with UTSA emerging victorious in 2019 by a final score of 35–7.
A lot has changed since that 2019 matchup. UTSA hired Coach Jeff Traylor to take the reins of the football program in December of that year. Since 2020, the Roadrunners have won two conference championships and are 46–22 overall, boasting the most wins among current American Conference members, and tied with the Texas Longhorns for the most wins among Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams in the state during that span.
UIW has enjoyed its own remarkable turnaround in recent years. After winning its very first conference title in 2018, the Cardinals added three more Southland Conference championships to their mantle in 2021, 2022 and 2024 — winning Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoff games in each of those three seasons. Under head coach Clint Killough, UIW is currently the No. 8 ranked team in the FCS Coaches Poll.
The Cardinals will have to deal with a prolific Roadrunner offense led by senior running back Robert Henry Jr. After a sensational season-opening game against Texas A&M, Henry tallied 159 rushing yards and two touchdowns last week against Texas State.
Henry is now the nation’s leading rusher in FBS with 336 yards through the first two games. He also shares the FBS lead with five total touchdowns and 30 points, while ranking second in rushing touchdowns (4) and third in average yards per rush (10.18).
In addition to being a showdown between San Antonio’s two best-known college football programs, Saturday’s contest also will celebrate UTSA’s 15th season of football. Dozens of former players from the inaugural 2011 team will be on hand for the game along with the first head coach in program history, Larry Coker.
The first 1,000 fans to enter the Alamodome on Saturday will receive a jersey commemorating the 15th season of Roadrunners Football.
A special treat is in store for those attending: Pluckers Wing Bar will be handing out coupons for five free wings to fans as they exit the Alamodome if the Roadrunners earn the victory.
Roadrunner Nation is invited to show its school spirit on Saturday at these family-friendly events:
Pre-game fun
Rowdy Town Live at H-E-B Plaza
11:30 a.m., H-E-B Plaza and VIA Bridge (north side of the Alamodome)
Roadrunner fans of all ages can take part in free pre-game festivities at Rowdy Town Live, including a live DJ set, a video game truck, inflatables and other family-friendly carnival-style attractions.
These sponsors will be on hand at Rowdy Town Live: Absolute Power Electrical, BMW, The County Line BBQ, Cowboys AC, Floor & Decor, Gameday Men’s Health, Gold’s Gym, Kiolbassa, Nerd Focus, Prado Student Living, Raising Cane’s, U.S. Marines, U.S. Space Force and ZOA Energy.
UT San Antonio Alumni Association’s Forever Rowdy Tailgate
11:30 a.m., Alamodome Lot B
The UT San Antonio Alumni Association invites its members to the Forever Rowdy Tailgate, located in Lot B. At the Forever Rowdy Tailgate, Alumni Association members can enjoy complimentary food and drinks, “BEAT” buttons and new merchandise, while basking in the unbeatable Roadrunner spirit.
Food and drinks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are not required, but members must show their membership ID card for entry.
Spirit Walk
Noon, Roadrunner Alley (between Alamodome 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-and-a-half hours before home games. Fans can line the walkway between Alamodome parking lots B and C to cheer on the team.
Going to the game
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased by calling or texting 210-458-UTSA (8872) or visiting ticketmaster.com. UTSA has transitioned to digital tickets through the Account Manager. For more information, please visit goutsa.com/tickets.
All students currently enrolled at UT San Antonio are eligible for free admission to all home football games. Students may purchase up to four guest tickets for student section seating.
For walk-up sales, the Alamodome Southwest Box Office will open at 10 a.m. and all other Alamodome box offices will open at noon. Customer service windows are located at the Northeast and Southeast box offices.
Parking and tailgating
Parking in Alamodome Lots A, B and C is limited to fans who have purchased permits. Alamodome Lots A, B and C will open at 8 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.
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 separate designations.
There are several paid public parking lots in the general vicinity of the Alamodome and downtown San Antonio. For the City’s available downtown parking, visit sanantonio.gov. For more information and City of San Antonio tailgating guidelines, please visit goUTSA.com.
Student transportation
New this year for students and their guests, look for the IKEA signs at the North Paseo Bus Oval at the UTSA Main Campus and at the Alamodome for free shuttle service to and from the Alamodome for home football games. Shuttles begin service to the Alamodome at 11:30 a.m.
Passengers will be dropped off at the Robert Thompson Transit Station at the Alamodome, where return shuttles to the UTSA Main Campus will start service at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The last return shuttle departs an hour after the game ends.
Public transportation
VIA offers Park & Ride Service with roundtrip travel to the Alamodome for $2.60 with reduced fares for students, military and others who qualify.
Service will be provided from Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd., 78201) and Brooks Transit Center (3026 Sidney Brooks Drive, 78235) for Saturday’s game.
There are several convenient ways to pay. Passes can be purchased online, at the Park & Ride location or through the VIA goMobile+ app. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Park & Ride location.
UTSA students can use their VIA U-Pass for service to the game. VIAtrans customers and children under age 5 ride for free. VIA bus passes are not valid for this service. VIA’s Day Pass, 7-Day Pass, 31-Day Pass and U-Pass are valid for special event service.
Rideshare
The drop-off and pick-up location for rideshare users is located in Parking Lot D next to the Henry B. González Convention Center at the corner of Montana Street and Tower of the Americas Way.
Alamodome entry
Doors open to the public at 1 p.m. To avoid long lines, enter the stadium well before kickoff. Speed lanes will be available at security checkpoints for those with no bags. Before getting to the scanners, have your keys, phone and wallet out. Be sure your tickets are handy or loaded on your phone with the screen brightness turned all the way up before reaching the doors.
The Alamodome Clear Bag Policy is in effect all season.
Student seating
Student seating is general admission within sections 122–131. The Spirit of San Antonio band will occupy sections 127–128.
Enhanced gameday opportunities
UTSA Athletics has rolled out a selection of enhanced gameday opportunities and fan experiences during the 2025 season, including videoboard messages, an early-bird experience, pregame sideline passes and a concessions round-up. Click here to learn more.
Get ready for gametime
UTSA Roadrunners mobile app
Visit the App Store or Google Play to download the UTSA Roadrunners app and immerse yourself in the gameday experience. Through this app, fans will enjoy a personalized mobile experience with the ability to manage tickets, shop for official UTSA Athletics merchandise and receive breaking news and score notifications for the teams they follow.
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.
Rowdy Campus Store
Looking for UTSA’s newest gear from Nike? Fans can buy the latest Roadrunner 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, follow, celebrate
Television and radio broadcasts
Saturday’s broadcast will be televised on ESPN+ and will also be available on the ESPN app for Apple and Android. Jack Benjamin will provide play-by-play commentary alongside analyst Dave Steckel.
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 and via the free iHeartRadio app. Andy Everett (play-by-play), Jay Riley (analyst) and Ed Suarez (reporter) will call the action.
The pregame show hosted by Pat Evans will begin at 12:30 p.m. and there will be a 45-minute postgame show.
Gameday traditions and social media
First, get into game mode by brushing up on UT San Antonio’s traditions including the fight song and alma mater. 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 and UTSA Athletics on X (Twitter) and UT San Antonio 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. When the Roadrunners win, the lights turn orange for the rest of the weekend in celebration.
