We'll go to San Antonio in 2028 and UIW will come to Missoula in 2029. For the anti FCS crowd out there, let me remind you all that a lot can change between now and 2028, and you have to be prepared for any and all possibilities. I do not rule out that we very well could be an FBS team come 2028, in which case I'm sure we would cancel this series and replace them with somebody else. But in the event that we're still FCS or some other weird division featuring us and UIW, it's good to have non-conference games ready to go and not find yourself behind the 8 ball schedule wise
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Griz schedule future home and home with Incarnate Word
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This news dashes my hopes for a home and home with Abilene Christian. Going to have to take a trip to San Antone in 2028.
Party on the Riverwalk!
This will be a great series. Incarnate Word has been really trying to build something consistent out there. This could be great for strength of schedule in those years and give us an awesome early season test.
the over-priced mall with a concrete canal running down the middle
Don't forget the overpriced Mexican food... that's coming from a guy who lives here!
If this actually stands and the Griz faithful make the trip, seating will be at a premium. If my memory serves me their last stadium expansion about 12 years ago got them to 6,000 seats. Nonetheless to say it will be my first Griz game in 40 years I haven't had to take a plane to go see!
No one said it's the world's greatest place. But if you can't find a spot to have fun there, well.....
It is possible the Griz will have more fans there than UIW. Their facilities are worse than the vast majority of the HS teams in the San Antonio metro area...
...could be a good game...
My guess is lots of maroon on the river walk that weekend...it actually is quite fun IMO.
Also - don't forget the Alamo.
...could be a good game...
My guess is lots of maroon on the river walk that weekend...it actually is quite fun IMO.
Also - don't forget the Alamo.
I'm sure we won't forget the Alamo but we might forget about this game it's four years away...
I’ve already got my calendar marked, bro. Can. NOT. WAIT.
The expansion increased their stadium to 6,000 seats, but their average attendance in 2023 was only 2,386/game. Griz could purchase the remaining seats to fill 60% of the stadium.
I’d go, but then I remember what happens when a can of Crisco sits out in 100 degree weather.
fltheadgriz
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Also a home and home with Abilen Christian would be nice!
Gee I wonder who else keeps saying that.
I fully believe the University would rather drop down than move up. Has never sounded like there has been any interest in doing so. Unfortunately... I'd shit my pants if they do. Would love it but, just can't see it.
mthoopsfan
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UM has never shown any interest in moving down. Zero. UM has evaluated moving up at various times. Has done a feasibility study. Has consulted FBS conferences. Is always improving facilities so as to be prepared if things changes or an attractive opportunity is opportunity arises.
alabamagrizzly
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At some point standing still will become a move down when the FBS splits into 2 tiers. The FCS, essentially the second tier in college football, will become tier 3 after an FBS split. It practically is already.
