{
  "id": 5829370,
  "title": "Live updates: UTSA opens 2026 season against UTRGV in the Alamodome",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/live-updates-utsa-opens-2026-season-against-utrgv-in-the-alamodome",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T20:26:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/live-updates-utsa-opens-2026-202638883.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UTSA Roadrunners kicked off their 2026 season with a game against the UTRGV Estrellados at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Head coach Jeff Traylor led his team onto the field prior to the NCAA football match on Saturday. Following an offseason of changes, including a new offensive coordinator and roster overhaul, the Roadrunners aim to make a strong start to their season. The team is favored by about 30 points against their FCS opponent, UTRGV.\n\nFor the opener, potential starting offensive tackle Jonah Miller did not dress for the game, but UTSA appears close to full strength. At tackle, Marion Breland and Jaylen Garth are set to start. Breland, a redshirt freshman, will have his first significant action in the game. Garth started at tackle in 2024 and played for the first four games last year before suffering a season-ending injury.\n\nThe pregame warmups were completed, and UTSA returned to the locker room with less than 30 minutes to go before kickoff. A Marion Breland and Jaylen Garth were confirmed to start at tackle for the Roadrunners. The depth chart otherwise remained unchanged.\n\nIn attendance, UTRGV fans filled the seats behind their sideline, showing their support for the inaugural season. UTSA also had a strong contingent of supporters, with the program advertising a Navy Out for the game. The attendance is expected to exceed 30,000.",
  "summary": "The Roadrunners are looking to start the new year on a strong note as they aim to push toward American title contention following back-to-back 7-6 seasons.",
  "key_points": [
    "UTSA Roadrunners open 2026 season against UTRGV Estrellados",
    "Head coach Jeff Traylor leads team at Alamodome in San Antonio",
    "Potential starting tackle Marion Breland makes game debut"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Taylor vs. Pili Results: LIVE updates of the undercard and main event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/taylor-vs-pili-results-live-updates-of-the-undercard-and-main-event",
        "published": "2026-09-05T17:46:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}