It was not just the UTEP fans’ designated section of Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium that was awash in orange and blue prior to the Miners matchup with the no. 11-ranked Texas Longhorns on Saturday, Sept 10; not only did bright orange and blue dot every level of the stadium, but there were UTEP fans to be found all around downtown Austin, Texas, prior to the game tailgating.
On one corner, only blocks from the state capitol, were several tents which were dark blue – one with a large UTEP logo. Loud music and the smell of grilling meat emanated from the area beckoning to anyone in the area – only this party was not for the Longhorn faithful making their way to the stadium from every direction.