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Employees Get Free Tickets to Saturday’s Football Game

Cody Kitaura — October 28, 2025 - 9:15am

Hot off a road win that extended its undefeated streak in conference play, the UC Davis football team returns home to say thank-you to all UC Davis employees by offering two free tickets per person to this weekend’s football game.

What to Expect at UC Davis Football Games This Fall

Cody Kitaura — September 09, 2025 - 11:35am

There is lots to look forward to on and off the field as Aggie football comes roaring back into UC Davis Health Stadium next week for the first of five regular season home games.

In addition to each game’s theme, fan favorites like Maggie the Aggie and Cori the kickoff tee retrieval dog will be back.

Here is an overview of what to expect, starting with the first home game on Sept. 20.

Football Tops Sac State, Will Host Playoff Game Dec. 7

Cody Kitaura — November 25, 2024 - 10:06am

The UC Davis football team wrapped up its regular season this weekend with a 42-39 win over Sacramento State and a spot in the playoffs.

UC Davis Fall Athletes Are Playoff-Bound

Cody Kitaura — November 19, 2024 - 3:19pm

Update 10:30 a.m. Nov. 25: The UC Davis football team is headed for the playoffs, with a bye in the first round. Read more here.

The men’s soccer team ended its season with a 1-0 loss in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Football Has Chance at Conference Title Saturday

Cody Kitaura — November 12, 2024 - 12:38pm

The UC Davis football team has a chance to bring home the Big Sky Conference championship Saturday (Nov. 16) when it faces off against Montana State at UC Davis Health Stadium.

The winner of the game will also earn the Big Sky Conference's automatic qualification to the NCAA FCA Playoffs. UC Davis is ranked No. 4, while Montana State is ranked No. 2.

Kickoff is set for 5 p.m., and the game will also host its own version of the Picnic Day favorite Doxie Derby during the first half.

Maggie the Aggie and Cori Shine Alongside Football’s Home Opener Win

Cody Kitaura — September 10, 2024 - 12:53pm

Tim Plough earned his first career win at the helm of the UC Davis football team at its home opener against Texas A&M-Commerce Saturday (Sept. 7) as the Aggies prevailed against the Lions, 36-22.

Also on display were twists on familiar attractions, like Cori the kickoff tee-retrieving dog being helped by a student athlete and a student making her debut in the role of Maggie the Aggie.

Football Season Kicks Off This Weekend

Cody Kitaura — August 27, 2024 - 11:17am

The UC Davis football team has been hard at work at its fall training camp for the past month, and will officially open the regular season with an away game at UC Berkeley Saturday (Aug. 31).

“We’ve continued to grow as a team and we are getting closer each day to finding out they type of team we are entering the season,” said head coach Tim Plough ’08, who is entering his first season as head coach.

Football to Take the Field for Spring Game Saturday

Cody Kitaura — March 05, 2024 - 3:18pm

The official start of Aggie football is still months away, but fans can sate their appetite when the team takes the field Saturday (March 9).

AT A GLANCE

WHAT: Spring football game

WHERE: UC Davis Health Stadium

WHEN: 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 9

How to Watch UC Davis Football This Fall

Cody Kitaura — August 29, 2023 - 10:29am

There will be a lot to look for at this fall’s UC Davis football games, and a lot of ways to watch, including a variety of game-day experiences and streaming of home games.

First game this week

UC Davis will start the season this week with a game Thursday (Aug. 31) at Texas A&M University - Commerce, followed by another away game Sept. 9 at Oregon State.

The Aggies’ first home game in UC Davis Health Stadium will be against Southern Utah on Saturday, Sept. 16. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Football Savings for Faculty and Staff, on Tickets and Parking

Dave Jones — April 25, 2023 - 8:48am

Aggie football just got a whole lot better for faculty and staff, with a season ticket deal available as of today (April 25) and a switch to less expensive parking.