UTSA film study: How Roadrunners' defense eliminated big plays from No. 1 Texas
After struggling with allowing big passing plays through Jeff Traylor's tenure, UTSA continued to show improvement in that area against No. 1 Texas.
In a 30-6 loss to No. 1 Texas at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 19, 2026, UTSA's defense showcased its ability to eliminate big plays from Texas. Quarterback Arch Manning threw for 136 yards and rushed for 26 yards, but the Roadrunners' defense ultimately limited Texas to just six passes of 20 or more yards and two passes of 30 or more yards, ranking UTSA in the top 30 nationally for both categories.
Wide receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. had a crucial interception when he was tackled by UTSA safety Nate Robinson on a high throw. The Roadrunners' defense was able to prevent Texas from making explosive plays, a weakness they had struggled with in the past. UTSA coach Jeff Traylor praised his team's efforts to "eliminate the big play" and highlighted the importance of limiting big plays to improve the defense.
Despite the loss, UTSA linebacker Brandon Tucker expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete against any opponent, including the No. 1 Longhorns.
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