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Southwestern University plays first on-campus football game since 1950

Southwestern University in Georgetown will play its first on-campus football game since 1950 on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2026, at a new stadium complex funded by $9.2 million in donor investment. The university disbanded its football program in 1950, reinstated it in 2013, and played home games off-campus until now.

Where
Georgetown, Williamson County
When
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Williamson

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Stadium complex funding$9.2 million1 Who pays or receives it: donors

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Who's involved

  • Southwestern Universityuniversity hosting first on-campus game
  • Bill Krieselhead coach
  • Devan Phillipssenior defensive back
  • Graydon Thompsonsenior wide receiver
  • Rhodes Collegeopponent in Saturday game

The facts

  • Southwestern University disbanded its football program in 1950.1
  • The university reinstated its football program in 2013.1
  • Team played home games at Birkelbach Field before Saturday's game.1
  • New stadium complex includes grandstand, press box, synthetic turf field, locker rooms, and concourse.1
  • Team has practiced on new field for past 30 days.1
  • New stadium has 1,600-seat capacity.1
  • Saturday's game is also homecoming for Southwestern.1
  • Bill Kriesel has been coaching staff member since 2013 and head coach for three years.1

Who said what

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  • Bill Kriesel New field is a beautiful field and beautiful location.1
  • Devan Phillips Administration kept promise to seniors about having on-campus field.1
  • Graydon Thompson Not having to travel for home games is a game changer for student-athletes.1

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  • Southwestern Pirates to set sail on first on-campus football game in 76 years Saturday

    KEYE

  • Saturday's Football Game Sold Out

    UTRGV Athletics

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  1. Southwestern Pirates to set sail on first on-campus football game in 76 years Saturday KEYE Not rated, October 23, 2026
  2. Saturday's Football Game Sold Out UTRGV Athletics Not rated, October 26, 2026

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