UTSA vs. UTRGV: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction
The Roadrunners open the 2026 season with a first-time matchup against FCS opponent UTRGV on Saturday in the Alamodome.
The San Antonio Express-News reports on the upcoming college football showdown between the UTSA Roadrunners and the UTRGV Vaqueros. The Roadrunners are favored to win by nearly 30 points, with a game time of 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Coach Jeff Traylor has emphasized the importance of intensity and intensity, ensuring his team doesn't take the matchup lightly.
UTRGV, coached by Travis Bush, had a dominant 44-0 victory in their first season last year. The Vaqueros will feature two quarterbacks in Garret Rangel and Aidan Jakobsohn, with Malachi Lane and Braden Baize as potential standout playmakers. UTSA's offensive coordinator Rick Bowie is shifting the system toward an air raid attack, while the defense has been largely revamped.
The key matchup will be between UTSA quarterback Owen McCown and UTRGV's talented QBs. Traylor warns his team to avoid mistakes, as UTRGV has shown signs of being a well-oiled machine in their opener. The betting odds favor UTSA by 28.5 points, with an over/under of 59.5 points.
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