In the Community

Honoring a Historic Season with UTRGV Football

November 28, 2025

As part of our ongoing partnership with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and UTRGV Athletics, TRB supported the university’s inaugural Division I football season, which concluded in November. Throughout the season, a member of our executive team was invited to present the official game ball at each home game alongside UTRGV Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque—a simple but meaningful way to honor a milestone moment for the university and the Rio Grande Valley.

A Season with Lasting Significance

UTRGV’s first-ever football season marked a new chapter for South Texas. Years of student vision, community support, and institutional planning came together on August 30, 2025, when more than 12,000 fans filled Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium—and thousands more gathered outside—to witness the inaugural kickoff. It was the beginning of a tradition that brought students, families, alumni, and residents from across the Valley to witness a historic moment and the birth of a new tradition.

For the region, this season represented growth, opportunity, and the launch of something long anticipated, and being present for the first season allowed TRB the honor of taking part in an event that will be remembered for a long time in the Valley’s history.

Game Ball Moments

At every home game, a member of our executive leadership team helped kick things off by presenting the game ball on the field. These brief moments became a consistent touchpoint throughout the season and a unique way to mark each home game.

8/30, Inaugural Game: Brent Baldree, President
9/13, UTRGV’s 10th Anniversary: Jason Leal, Chief Branching and Responsibility Officer
9/20, Hispanic Heritage/956 Night: Fred Garza, Region President
10/4, Breast Cancer Awareness Night: Paul Moxley, Former Bank President and Board Member
10/25, UTRGV Homecoming Night: Michael Scaief, Chairman and CEO
11/8, Honoring our Veterans Night: Jamie Brown Rosas, Chief Community and Business Development Officer
11/22, Senior Night: Laura Villarreal, Region President

Standing on that field, you can feel what this season means to the Valley; it’s the start of the first ever D1 football program, but it’s also a moment of pride for families, students, and generations here at home. Being part of Veterans Night made it even more meaningful for me, and it was an honor to represent TRB in a season the Valley will never forget.” –Jamie Brown-Rosas

About UTRGV Football

UTRGV Football was approved by the UT System Board of Regents in 2022 following record student support for the creation of a Division I FCS football program. The inaugural season kicked off in 2025, establishing a new tradition for the university and the Rio Grande Valley. Built on student initiative and regional backing, Vaquero Football is positioned to grow in the years ahead.

Learn more about UTRGV Athletics, here.

About UTRGV

Celebrating its 10th anniversary during the 2025-2026 academic year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is on a mission to transform the Rio Grande Valley, the Americas and the world. One of the country’s largest Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Seal of Excelencia certified, UTRGV has earned national recognition for its academic excellence, social mobility, and student success since opening in Fall 2015. Ranked among the Best Colleges for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars in 2025 by Washington Monthly (#7 nationally; #1 in Texas), UTRGV continues to break enrollment records, launch new academic and athletics programs and progress toward achieving R1 research status.

Learn more about UTRGV, here.