UTSA set to host ESPN's SportsCenter for second straight season

# The ‘Largest SportsCenter on Campus’ Ever Was In San Antonio, And UTSA Is Doing It Again

UTSA is gearing up to host ESPN’s SportsCenter for a second straight season, and honestly, after what went down last year, how can you not be hyped for this? The Roadrunners aren’t just bringing the show back, they’re following up an event that their own school called the “largest ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ in ESPN history.” This Thursday, get ready for the Alamodome’s H-E-B Plaza to be absolutely electric.

Rowdy Town Live Is About To Pop Off

This isn’t some quick hit, this is a whole vibe. The half-hour broadcast kicks off at 4 p.m. sharp from Rowdy Town Live, right there on the north side of the Alamodome. You know fans are going to be flooding in early, with entry starting at 3 p.m. The parking lots are opening up at noon, so you’ve got plenty of time to get your tailgate game strong before the Alamodome doors even swing open at 5 p.m. And that’s all just the warm-up, because the Roadrunners are facing off against South Florida at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. Yeah, it’s gonna be a full day of college football energy, and ESPN’s “SportsCenter on Campus” crew loves hitting up these Thursday night broadcast sites around the country.

Making History and Showing Off That San Antonio Vibe

Last year’s event was monumental, remember? SportsCenter set up shop on the Rowdy Lawn in front of the student union ahead of their late October battle with Tulane. The school wasn’t shy about it, declaring it the “largest ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ in ESPN history.” That’s not just a big deal, it’s a statement. And this year, you can bet the broadcast is planning to dive deep into what makes this university special. We’re talking about showcasing the “university’s traditions and San Antonio’s culture and history,” according to UTSA’s announcement. It’s more than just football, it’s about putting the whole city and school on display.

This Thursday isn’t just another game day, it’s a national spotlight moment for UTSA and San Antonio. Tune into ESPN at 6:30 p.m. to catch the Roadrunners take on South Florida, and see if they can keep that momentum rolling after another historic SportsCenter appearance.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.