Abilene Christian Will Play UTSA in 2027

The two teams are scheduled to face off at the Alamodome in San Antonio on September 4, 2027.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Football

Abilene Christian Will Play UTSA in 2027

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Abilene Christian has added a game against UTSA to its 2027 football schedule. The matchup is set to take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio on September 4, 2027.

Why it matters

This game marks the first meeting between the two programs and serves as the eighth in-state FBS opponent for Abilene Christian. It continues the program's recent scheduling trend of facing higher-division opponents.

This game will be the 21st matchup Abilene Christian has played against an FBS opponent since 2014. It represents their 8th in-state FBS opponent in program history.

The players

Abilene Christian

This university operates an NCAA Division I football program based in Abilene, Texas.

UTSA

The University of Texas at San Antonio fields a Division I football team that competes in the American Athletic Conference.

The details

Abilene Christian has previously faced teams including Baylor, North Texas, SMU, TCU, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and UTEP. The program is already looking further ahead, with a matchup against Texas A&M confirmed for 2028.

August 28, 2027: Abilene Christian opens the season against Lamar.
September 4, 2027: Abilene Christian faces UTSA at the Alamodome.
September 18, 2027: Abilene Christian travels to play Stephen F. Austin.
2028: Abilene Christian plays a game against Texas A&M.

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Season Trajectory

This non-conference addition fits into the broader trend of FCS programs securing matchups against FBS-level competition to raise their profile. It positions Abilene Christian against established opponents while building out a multi-year road map for their future seasons.

The game marks a significant scheduling shift for Abilene Christian's 2027 calendar, placing them in an away matchup at the Alamodome just one week after their season opener against Lamar. Fans can now account for this San Antonio travel date when planning for the 2027 season.

The takeaway

Scheduling non-conference games years in advance is a standard practice for college football programs looking to finalize their future calendars. Fans and planners should keep an eye on these multi-year announcements as they determine travel and attendance for future seasons.