The UTSA Roadrunners will host the Colorado State Rams in the university’s annual Hispanic Heritage Game on Saturday, Sept. 26. UTSA’s final non-conference clash of the season will kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Alamodome and will be nationally televised on ESPNU.
The Roadrunners are 2-1 through three games against opponents from the Lone Star State. UTSA kicked off the season with a resounding 45-16 home victory over UTRGV — a game in which the Roadrunners racked up 527 total yards of offense. UTSA followed up that win with a thrilling comeback victory over rivals Texas State in San Marcos the following Saturday. Running back Brandon High Jr. rumbled for a 25-yard touchdown with 15 seconds left on the clock to seal UTSA’s 31-26 triumph over the Bobcats.
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.
The Roadrunners are hoping to keep the momentum going against a Colorado State team that’s 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.
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 in Fort Collins last season that’s best remembered for running back Robert Henry Jr. breaking away from Colorado State defenders for two long, crucial touchdowns.
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’s 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.
Saturday’s 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 with featured guests Mariachi Los Paisanos and Ballet Folklorico San Antonio. The football team will also be wearing Hispanic Heritage helmets to honor San Antonio’s colorful culture and the first 15,000 fans through the doors will receive Hispanic Heritage-themed thundersticks.
Additionally, a ring ceremony and celebration will be held for the UTSA women’s basketball team, which won the 2026 American Conference Tournament championship earlier this year. Roadrunner fans should stay in their seats at halftime to celebrate the team and staff as they’re presented with their championship rings.
Roadrunner Nation is invited to show its school spirit on Saturday at the following family-friendly events:
Pre-game fun
Rowdy Town Live at H-E-B Plaza
8 a.m., H-E-B Plaza and VIA Bridge (north side of the Alamodome)
Rowdy Town Live is the premier pre-game fan zone for the Roadrunner community, featuring family-friendly activities, a live DJ set, a video game truck, inflatables and more.
The following sponsors will have activations in Rowdy Town Live: Barefoot Campus Outfitter, Circle K, Cowboys AC, Dos Equis, Firstmark Credit Union, Gameday Men’s Health, Gold’s Gym, H-E-B, San Antonio River Authority and South Texas Ford.
UT San Antonio Alumni Association’s Forever Rowdy Tailgate
8 a.m., H-E-B Plaza (north side of the Alamodome)
The UT San Antonio Alumni Association invites its members to the Forever Rowdy Tailgate 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 “BEAT” 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.
Spirit Walk
8:15 a.m., Roadrunner Alley (between Alamodome Lots B and C)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parking and tailgating
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.
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 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
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.
Public transportation
VIA will offer Park & Ride Service 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 Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd., 78201) and the Brooks Walmart (3302 SE Military Dr., 78223) for Saturday’s game. Fans have 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.
UT San Antonio 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. Gonzalez Convention Center at the corner of Montana Street and Tower of Americas Way.
Alamodome entry
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 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.
Get ready for game time
UTSA Roadrunners mobile app
Visit the App Store or Google Play to 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.
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 some new UTSA gear? Fans can buy the latest Roadrunner apparel and accessories from the Rowdy 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.
Watch, follow, celebrate
Television and radio broadcasts
Saturday’s game will be broadcast on ESPNU and will also be available on the ESPN app. Mike Corey will provide play-by-play commentary alongside analyst Craig Haubert.
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 9 a.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.
