Initiated in 1989, the Pregame Faculty Showcase is a public lecture series scheduled two hours before each home football game that features 30-minute presentations by faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences on topics related to their expertise, followed by 10 to 15 minutes of questions and answers. A reception for attendees, with light refreshments, follows the talk, and door prizes are given.
When the program first premiered, it was held in Circle Park but then moved to the university center. Partners in sponsoring the lectures have included University Food Services, the UT Athletics Department, the Office of University Relations, the Department of Alumni Affairs, and the National Alumni Association.