UTSA-North Texas football: How to watch as Roadrunners hope to pack Alamodome for homecoming

UTSA Roadrunners celebrate after defeating South Florida at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Katina Zentz/San Antonio Express-News) Through seven years at the helm for UTSA, coach Jeff Traylor has learned he has a loyal fan base he can count on to show up for home games at the Alamodome. He estimates that number is around 25,000, and UTSA has averaged in the range of 21,000 to 29,000 in attendance under his leadership, with the exception of the COVID-impacted season in 2020. But as UTSA prepares to host the nation's No. 1 offense in a pivotal rivalry clash against North Texas at 8 p.m. Saturday, Traylor is hoping to rally an extra 10,000 fans to help provide a boost for the Roadrunners. "I'd like to get to 35,000 for homecoming," Traylor said. "We're going to need every advantage we can. When the quarterback for North Texas comes out of that huddle, it's got to be louder than it's ever been for us to even have a chance to slow these guys down. And no one has. There's no video evidence of anybody slowing them down." UTSA vs. North Texas:Preview, scouting report, betting info and predictionThe Roadrunners are 37-5 in the Alamodome under Traylor, including a 27-1 mark in conference games. UTSA is a rare home underdog against North Texas, which is favored by 2.5 points. But the Roadrunners have often thrived in that scenario, too, winning as a home underdog against ECU and Tulane last as well as against Memphis in 2024. The Mean Green rank as the most productive offense in the FBS, totaling 534.7 yards per game. "We've played these kind of teams before in the Alamodome, so I know that our fans, and our band, and our cheer, and our pom can make a difference," Traylor said. "I've seen it happen, but we're going to need everybody." Fans cheer during a game between UTSA and South Florida at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Katina Zentz/San Antonio Express-News) Five players to watch as banged-up Roadrunners aim to rebound against Mean GreenHow to watch North Texas at UTSA Matchup:North Texas (7-2, 5-0 American Conference) at UTSA (7-2, 4-1) When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Alamodome, San Antonio TV: ESPNU Radio: 760 AM All-time series:UTSA leads 8-6 Last meeting: North Texas 55, UTSA 17 on Oct. 18, 2025, in Denton Last game:UTSA lost 60-29 to FAU on Nov. 5 in Boca Raton, Fla.; North Texas beat Rice 52-23 on Nov. 7 in Denton MORE UTSA:How UTSA plans to show resilience in critical clash with North TexasFan information -The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive exclusive homecoming jerseys, courtesy of Firstmark Credit Union. - Fans are encouraged to stay in their seats at halftime for a special Homecoming performance by the Spirit of San Antonio marching band. During the game, the university will announce the winners of the 2026 Spirit of the Roadrunner, the two students who embody the spirit of UT San Antonio while striving for the highest levels of academic achievement, campus involvement and community service. The UT San Antonio Family Association will also recognize its 2026 Family of the Year. -UTSA will induct its fourth Hall of Fame class on Friday night and recognize the group on the field during a first-half media timeout in Saturday's game. The inductees are Leonard Byrd (men's track & field), Ryanne DuPree (women's track & field), Tamara Luckemeyer (volleyball), Teresa Neighbors (women's track & field) and Jessica Rogers (softball). -Alamodome lots will open at 1:30 p.m. for tailgating, the Spirit Walk will take place at 5:15 p.m. in Roadrunner Alley between lots B and C, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Rowdy Town Live will open at 5 p.m. and is free for all UTSA fans to take part in pregame festivities which include a live DJ set and carnival-style attractions, including a video game truck, inflatables and more. -At halftime, the UTSA baseball program will receive rings in recognition of winning the 2026 American Conference Regular Season Championship. SubscribeThere’s more to San Antonio with the Express-News. Subscribe today for just 25¢.This article originally published at UTSA-North Texas football: How to watch as Roadrunners hope to pack Alamodome for homecoming.