The 2017 season will see UT Permian Basin will take on its first NCAA Division I opponent and the Falcons will take to the gridiron five times in the Permian Basin in its second full season as a program.
UTPB will travel to Beaumont, Texas, for a Saturday, September 9th showdown against Football Championships Series member Lamar at Provost Umphrey Stadium.
"I'm excited for this great opportunity to play a division I opponent," said UT Permian Basin head coach Justin Carrigan. "This allows us to compete on a higher level and also provides more exposure for our new program. The greater the challenge, the better we will become."
UTPB kicks off the season at home on September 2 against Sul Ross at Ratliff Stadium. Other home games at Ratliff are scheduled for September 30 against Tarleton State, October 14 vs. Texas A&M – Kingsville, and the season finale against Angelo State November 11. UTPB will return again this year to Grande Stadium in Midland October 28 against Midwestern State. All Falcon home games this season are slated for a 6 p.m. start time.
The Falcons will hit the road five times this season, four in Lone Star Conference play. After traveling to Lamar, UTPB is away September 16 at West Texas A&M, September 23 at Western New Mexico, October 7 at Eastern New Mexico, and November 4 at Texas A&M – Commerce. October 21 is currently open with a game likely to be finalized in the next couple of weeks.
New season ticket packages will go on sale Monday, May 1 at utpbfalcons.com/tickets, calling 432-552-4437 or by visiting the Wagner-Noel Performing Arts Center box office between 12 – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Season ticket packages are $50, and seats between the 40 yard lines on the Home side of the field are available by becoming a Falcon Athletic Club member at the $500 level or higher. Additional tickets are $100 each. Premium Season Tickets include close to the stadium parking, a pre-game meal, and select seating. Individual tickets will go on sale later this summer on August 14. Returning season ticket holders need to renew their seats or turn in their seat change request by Monday, April 17. Season ticket holders can renew or change their seats in person at the Wagner-Noel box office or by calling the Wagner-Noel at 432-552-4437 starting Monday, Match 27 until Monday, April 17. Season ticket packages will be on sale through the first game of the season and will conclude September 2.
Spring ball for the Falcons starts next Tuesday, April 2. UT Permian Basin will practice 15 times in the month of April with a pair of open practices to the public; 10 a.m. at the UTPB Turf Field, and a 6 p.m. spring game at Ratliff Stadium. The day after the conclusion of spring ball, UTPB Football will hold its second annual golf tournament Saturday, April 22, at Ratliff Ranch Golf Course.
