Events
Stagg Bowl 2024
The Purple Raiders are headed to the Stagg Bowl!
The University of Mount Union will travel to the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas to play North Central College in the championship game of the 2024 NCAA Division III Football Playoffs.
TEAM SEND-OFF
The team will depart for Houston, Texas on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The Raiders are scheduled to depart at 8 a.m. from the Hoover-Price Campus Center parking lot (near the Wable-Harter Football Locker Room). Come wish the football team well as the players and coaches depart for the Stagg Bowl.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Individual travelers are responsible for their own travel arrangements to Texas. A nearby airport to consider is Bush International Airport (IAH).
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are $20 for general admission for all age groups. Stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m. All fans should enter through the main gates of the stadium. Parking lots will open at noon on game day. All fans should enter the parking lot off of Texas Street.
2024 STAGG BOWL DETAILS
Click the button below to learn more about parking, the bag policy, tailgating, and Houston area hotels. Please read these policies thoroughly before arriving at the stadium.
The physical address for Shell Energy Stadium is: 2200 Texas Ave., Houston, TX 77003.
PRE-GAME AND POST-GAME CELEBRATIONS
Alumni and friends who are traveling to Houston, Texas are invited to join us at the pre-game gathering from 4 to 7 p.m. in the West Club. Fans can enter through the West Club doors located on the west side of Shell Energy Stadium beginning at 4 p.m. Free food and goodies are available (while supplies last!).
Immediately following the game, alumni and friends are invited to stop by the West Club to celebrate a fantastic Purple Raider football season! Appetizers will be available while supplies last and a cash bar will be available.
The Shell Energy Stadium map above show the location of the West Club once inside the stadium.
ACCOMMODATIONS
**SOLD OUT**
Hampton/Homewood Suites Houston Downtown
The hotel is located 0.7 miles from Shell Energy Stadium.
$155 plus tax
The Whitehall Houston
$169/night
*There are a limited number of rooms available.
GAME COVERAGE
The Stagg Bowl will be televised live on ESPN. In addition, Mount Union games are broadcast live on the radio and via live stream on WRMU-FM 91.1 Alliance and WDPN-AM 1310 Alliance. Check the athletics website for links live audio, statistics, and details.
WATCH PARTIES
Can’t make the trip to Houston, Texas? Stop by one of the locations across the country to cheer on the Raiders with fellow alumni and friends. Food and beverage purchases are your own responsibility.
If you are interested in hosting a watch party, email the Office of Alumni Engagement and include the name, address, start time, and additional information. Also, let us know if you wish to be listed as the host of the watch party.
As watch parties are scheduled, they will be added below. Please check back frequently during the week.
OHIO
Alliance
Chives Grille, will be open at 4 p.m.
2355 S Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601
There is no host on-site but the game will be available to watch.
Buffalo Wild Wings
310 W State St., Alliance, OH 44601
There is no host on-site but the game will be available to watch.
Columbus
Pastimes Pub and Grill Crosswoods, 6 p.m.
121 E. Campus View Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 547-7750
Hosted by Jim “Lep” Durham ’82, jdurham385@aol.com
Jim will do pushups when the Raiders score!
Mentor
Winking Lizard, 7 p.m.
9570 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060
(440) 354-2968
Hosted by Loraine Turkenburg '10
Please email loraine_3@hotmail.com with any questions!
Tuscarawas County
Buffalo Wild Wings, 7 p.m.
1072 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Please reach out to hosts Doug ‘02 and Natalie (Giantsos ’04) Peterman at natalie.peterman@gmail.com with any questions.
We hope to see you there! Go Purple Raiders!
Twinsburg
Basement Sports Bar and Grill, 7:30 p.m.
9224 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087
An RSVP is appreciated by calling (614) 619-6171 or emailing rinzetta@gmail.com.
Hosted by Richard ’09 and Jenny (Zimmer ’09) Inzetta and Andrew ’09 and Beth (Macura ’08) Youtz
Appetizers will be provided. Some drink specials will be available!
Westlake
Panini’s Grill, 7:30 p.m.
23800 Detroit Rd., Westlake, Ohio 44145
(440) 250-0075
Hosted by Matthew ’88 and Catherine Smith
ARIZONA
Scottsdale
Home of Geoff Utterback ‘69, 5 p.m. (MST)
7899 E. Soaring Eagle Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Please RSVP by Saturday, January 4 to Geoff at geoff.utterback@gmail.com or call or text (330) 417-0474.
GEORGIA
Atlanta
Taco Mac Perimeter, 7:30 p.m.
1211 Ashford Crossing, Atlanta GA 30346
(678) 336-1381
Hosted by John Huston ‘84
Please RSVP to johnbhuston1@yahoo.com.
KANSAS
Wichita
ParaDocs Brewery, 6 p.m.
5415 E. Pembrook St., Wichita, KS 67220
RSVP by January 2: (316) 573-3966 or paradocsbrewery@gmail.com
Hosted by Dr. Michael '91 and Dr. Nicole (Beardsley '92) Rogers
A free beer will be given after every Raider touchdown!
NEW JERSEY
Montville
Black Rabbit Saloon, 6:30 P.M.
8 Main Rd., Montville, NJ
Hosted by Bob DenBleyker ‘87, bobdenbleyker@gmail.com, (973) 668-8694
Food and beer specials will be available.
Shell Energy Stadium Event Type Contact
Audra Yougen
alumni@mountunion.edu DepartmentOffice of Alumni Engagement