Among numerous planned activities this weekend, UT Permian Basin football will say good bye to eight players competing for the final time at Ratliff Stadium when the Falcons host the defending national champions Texas A&M Commerce Saturday night at 6 p.m.

UTPB will recognize Mitchell Leonard, Jared Thames, Tristen Thompson, Justin Nicholls, Ashad Guice, Marquee Allison, Kristian Brown and Josh Terrell in a pregame ceremony.

"Losing these guys to graduation is tough," said head coach Justin Carrigan. "They've been great leaders in building the program. The exciting part is going to be years down the road seeing what this group accomplishes. I know some of them already have things lined up and they're going to be productive and excellent leaders in the next step of their lives. I'm excited to see where they end up in 5-10 years."

WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday Nov. 3rd
11:00 a.m. Brunch on the Quad - Join us on campus as we celebrate families. FREE breakfast will be served on the Quad, along with some special moments honoring family weekend. First generation college students will receive a pin, along with a few of our legacy families. Student Ambassadors will be on hand giving tours of campus.

2:00 p.m. Tailgate - Lots of family fun as we get ready for our final home game of the season at Ratliff Stadium. There will be plenty of FREE food, music, games and a lot of family fun. Stop by the MCH hospitality tent for a FREE t-shirt.

6:00 p.m. Football game. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. with a flyover at the end of the national anthem from the CAF Midland. We invite all families to cheer on our Falcons and stick around for a FREE fireworks show at the end of a military salute by the Mighty Falcon Marching Band at halftime. 

Monday, Nov. 5th
2:00 p.m. Our weekend full celebration culminates on Monday as we officially confer our 6th President Dr. Sandra Woodley at the Wagner-Noel Performing Arts Center. We are hosting our first-ever Investiture Ceremony, an academic celebration. Delegates from all over the country will be on hand representing their institutions, along with UT System Chancellor James Milliken. People attending will experience the sights and sounds of UT Permian Basin, with performances by Ballet Folklorico and music students.