No. 1 Texas cruises past UTSA in final tuneup before beginning SEC play
Texas' defense had little trouble with UTSA's offense as the Longhorns passed their final test before beginning SEC play next weekend at Tennessee.
Texas dominated UTSA 30-6 in a preseason nonconference game at Royal Memorial Stadium on Saturday night. Quarterback Arch Manning connected with tight end Cam Coleman for two first-half touchdowns, with Coleman also rushing for a score. The Longhorns' defense stifled UTSA, limiting the Roadrunners to just 70 yards of offense in the first half and 100 through the first three quarters.
Gianni Spetic's two field goals, including a 52-yarder, were the only points scored by the visiting team, though he missed from 36 yards due to roughing penalties. Manning struggled throughout the game, being hit hard and missing five consecutive passes after a roughing incident. Freshman Derrek Cooper scored his first touchdown for Texas on a 66-yard drive in the fourth quarter.
UTSA nearly matched Texas' offensive output, committing 115 penalty yards compared to Texas' 142 yards. This marked Texas' first win of the preseason, leading up to their upcoming SEC opener against Tennessee next Saturday.
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