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UTSA Roadrunners to remain in American Athletic Conference despite interest from Pac-12
Read full article: UTSA Roadrunners to remain in American Athletic Conference despite interest from Pac-12The University of Texas at San Antonio pledged its allegiance to the American Athletic Conference on Monday, reportedly turning down interest from the Pac-12.
Bill banning trans athletes from competing on certain college sports teams goes to governor
Read full article: Bill banning trans athletes from competing on certain college sports teams goes to governorTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has said he would support legislation prohibiting transgender men from competing on men’s college sports teams and transgender women from joining women’s college athletic teams.
Steele alum Jaylon Jones selected by Indianapolis Colts in 7th round of 2023 NFL Draft
Read full article: Steele alum Jaylon Jones selected by Indianapolis Colts in 7th round of 2023 NFL DraftWith the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Steele alum and Texas A&M standout cornerback Jaylon Jones.
Disu’s 28 points lead Texas past Penn State, to Sweet 16
Read full article: Disu’s 28 points lead Texas past Penn State, to Sweet 16Dylan Disu had a season-high 28 points and Texas advanced to its first regional in 15 years with a 71-66 victory over Penn State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
What’s in a hat? Trinity head coach wears 11-year old Giants cap for luck
Read full article: What’s in a hat? Trinity head coach wears 11-year old Giants cap for luckWhile the team's culture is a big reason for their success, Trinity head coach Cameron Hill has leaned into a superstition for a little extra help, as he continues to wear an 11-year old Giants hat that was gifted to him when he arrived on campus.
Travis County DA drops domestic violence case against fired UT-Austin basketball coach
Read full article: Travis County DA drops domestic violence case against fired UT-Austin basketball coachChris Beard was arrested in December for allegedly strangling his fiancée. The university fired him last month.
BEST OF 2022: Uvalde football, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio FC headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the year
Read full article: BEST OF 2022: Uvalde football, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio FC headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the yearUvalde football's incredible rally, Manu Ginobili's induction into the Hall of Fame and San Antonio FC's historic first title are three of the top 12 sports stories from an unforgettable 2022.
UT fires head basketball coach Chris Beard after domestic violence arrest
Read full article: UT fires head basketball coach Chris Beard after domestic violence arrestBeard was hired by UT in 2021. The university paid $4 million to buy out his contract at Texas Tech University. He was one of UT’s highest-paid employees.
North Dakota St. holds off Incarnate Word, 35-32 in semi win
Read full article: North Dakota St. holds off Incarnate Word, 35-32 in semi winKobe Johnson broke free for a 31-yard touchdown run midway through the final quarter, Dawson Weber came up with a clutch interception with just over a minute left and North Dakota State came back twice to beat Incarnate Word, 35-32 in a Football Championship Subdivision semifinal.
Scott’s 6 TDs lift UIW past Sacramento State 66-63 in highest-scoring FCS Playoff game ever
Read full article: Scott’s 6 TDs lift UIW past Sacramento State 66-63 in highest-scoring FCS Playoff game everQuarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. found Taylor Grimes for the game-winning touchdown with 27 seconds left, as UIW defeated Sacramento State 66-63 to advance to the FCS Semifinals for the first time in program history.
VALERO ALAMO BOWL 2022: No. 20 Texas vs. No. 12 Washington
Read full article: VALERO ALAMO BOWL 2022: No. 20 Texas vs. No. 12 WashingtonTexas returns to the Valero Alamo Bowl for the first time since 2020, and the No. 20 Longhorns will take on No. 12 Washington in the Alamodome on Thursday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m.
Scott, UIW outlast Furman 41-38, advance to FCS Quarterfinals for first time
Read full article: Scott, UIW outlast Furman 41-38, advance to FCS Quarterfinals for first timeAfter seeing their 14-point second-half lead evaporate, Lindsey Scott Jr hits Kole Wilson for the game-winning touchdown to lift UIW to a hard-fought victory over Furman in the second round of the FCS Playoffs on Saturday afternoon.
BACK TO BACK: Harris, Franklin power UTSA to second straight Conference USA title, defeat North Texas 48-27
Read full article: BACK TO BACK: Harris, Franklin power UTSA to second straight Conference USA title, defeat North Texas 48-27For the second straight season, UTSA celebrated a Conference USA Championship in the Alamodome in front of 41-thousand fans, defeating North Texas 48-27 on Friday night.
PACK THE DOME: Traylor, UTSA want record-setting crowd for Conference USA Championship Game
Read full article: PACK THE DOME: Traylor, UTSA want record-setting crowd for Conference USA Championship GameFor the second straight season, UTSA will host the Conference USA Championship Game, and head coach Jeff Traylor wants to pack the Alamodome with a record-setting crowd to help the Roadrunners take on North Texas.
Achane runs for 215 yards, Texas A&M stuns No. 6 LSU 38-23
Read full article: Achane runs for 215 yards, Texas A&M stuns No. 6 LSU 38-23Devon Achane had a career-best 215 yards rushing with two touchdowns, and Texas A&M stunned No. 6 LSU 38-23, all but certainly knocking the Tigers out of contention for the College Football Playoff.
Harris, UTSA erase 24-point deficit, defeat UTEP 34-31
Read full article: Harris, UTSA erase 24-point deficit, defeat UTEP 34-31Once trailing 24-0 midway through the second quarter, the Roadrunners completed an epic rally to knock off an upset-minded UTEP squad 34-31 in the Alamodome on the final game of the 2022 regular season.
Trinity falls to Mary Hardin-Baylor 24-17 in second round of Division III playoffs
Read full article: Trinity falls to Mary Hardin-Baylor 24-17 in second round of Division III playoffsDespite a 17-point second half, Trinity could not overcome a 10-point halftime deficit in a 24-17 loss to the defending Division III National Champions Mary Hardin-Baylor on Saturday.
Incarnate Word routs Northwestern State 66-7, claims Southland Conference title
Read full article: Incarnate Word routs Northwestern State 66-7, claims Southland Conference titleLindsey Scott Jr. passed for 382 yards and five touchdowns, Marcus Cooper ran for a career-high 254 yards and two scores and Incarnate Word steamrolled Northwestern State 66-7.
UTSA crushes Rice 41-7, will host Conference USA title game for second straight season
Read full article: UTSA crushes Rice 41-7, will host Conference USA title game for second straight seasonQuarterback Frank Harris accounted for five total touchdowns, as UTSA cruised past Rice on Saturday afternoon to clinch home-field advantage in the Conference USA Championship game for the second straight season.
Trinity rallies past Hardin-Simmons 14-7, advances to second round of Division III playoffs
Read full article: Trinity rallies past Hardin-Simmons 14-7, advances to second round of Division III playoffsSenior wide receiver Ryan Merrifield caught the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter, as Trinity defeated Hardin-Simmons at home 14-7 to advance to the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs.
Harris throws for TD, runs for another; UTSA beats WKU 31-28
Read full article: Harris throws for TD, runs for another; UTSA beats WKU 31-28Frank Harris completed 24 of 35 passes for 275 yards and touchdown and added 61 yards rushing — including a 12-yard TD — on 10 carries to help UTSA beat Western Kentucky 31-28.
Mississippi St. forces 4 turnovers to roll No. 17 Texas A&M
Read full article: Mississippi St. forces 4 turnovers to roll No. 17 Texas A&MMississippi State forced No. 17 Texas A&M into four turnovers, including three inside the red zone, and the Bulldogs took advantage in a 42-24 victory on Saturday.
Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULM
Read full article: Ewers with 2 TD passes in Texas debut, a 52-10 win over ULMQuinn Ewers threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns in his debut at quarterback for Texas and the Longhorns rolled over Louisiana-Monroe 52-10 in the season-opener for both programs.
King throws 3 TDs as No. 6 Texas A&M downs Sam Houston 31-0
Read full article: King throws 3 TDs as No. 6 Texas A&M downs Sam Houston 31-0Haynes King threw for a career-high 364 yards and three long touchdowns to lead No. 6 Texas A&M to a 31-0 win over Sam Houston Saturday in a game that included an almost three-hour weather delay.
No. 24 Houston escapes with 37-35 victory over UTSA in 3 OTs
Read full article: No. 24 Houston escapes with 37-35 victory over UTSA in 3 OTsHouston quarterback Clayton Tune leaped over a defender to score on a 13-yard run as the 24th-ranked Cougars escaped with 37-35 victory over UTSA in three overtimes at the Alamodome.
Oklahoma beats Texas, repeats as softball national champs
Read full article: Oklahoma beats Texas, repeats as softball national champsKinzie Hansen and Grace Lyons hit three-run homers, Jayda Coleman made two spectacular defensive plays and No. 1 seed Oklahoma defeated unseeded Texas 10-5 to win its second straight Women’s College World Series title.
Former St Mary’s basketball coach, national champion Buddy Meyer passes away at 82
Read full article: Former St Mary’s basketball coach, national champion Buddy Meyer passes away at 82Buddy Meyer Jr., who retired from coaching Men’s Basketball in 2005, impacted so many lives over the course of 41 years at St. Mary’s as a student-athlete, coach and athletics director.
BEST OF 2021: Tim Duncan, UTSA football, Kiana Williams headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the year
Read full article: BEST OF 2021: Tim Duncan, UTSA football, Kiana Williams headline San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories of the yearAfter one of the greatest years in San Antonio sports history, KSAT 12 counts down the 12 best moments and memories from 2021.
UTSA football will face San Diego State in Frisco Bowl on Dec. 21
Read full article: UTSA football will face San Diego State in Frisco Bowl on Dec. 21Following their 49-41 victory over Western Kentucky in the Conference USA title game, UTSA moved back into the national rankings and knows which bowl they'll participate in this season.
Monday huddle: How much will Jimbo Fisher-to-LSU speculation ramp up with Texas A&M’s game in Baton Rouge?
Read full article: Monday huddle: How much will Jimbo Fisher-to-LSU speculation ramp up with Texas A&M’s game in Baton Rouge?It’s well-documented that Jimbo Fisher is friends with LSU athletic director Scott Woodward, who hired Fisher at Texas A&M in the first place when Woodward was the athletic director there.
Texas AD defends Sarkisian, urges fans not to ‘splinter’
Read full article: Texas AD defends Sarkisian, urges fans not to ‘splinter’Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte urged Texas fans on Tuesday not to “splinter or pull apart” but rather support first-year football coach Steve Sarkisian and the players during the program’s worst losing streak in 65 years.
Monday huddle: Breaking down just how embarrassing Texas’ loss to Kansas really was
Read full article: Monday huddle: Breaking down just how embarrassing Texas’ loss to Kansas really wasJust when it seemed like the Texas football program had hit rock bottom, out came the shovels and the figurative hole was dug further.
No. 15 UTSA uses strong second half to top Southern Miss 27-17, stay undefeated
Read full article: No. 15 UTSA uses strong second half to top Southern Miss 27-17, stay undefeatedIn their first game back in the Alamodome in nearly a month, No. 15 UTSA used a trio of fourth quarter turnovers to defeat Southern Miss 27-17 and remain undefeated.
UTSA finally breaks into College Football Playoff rankings at No. 23
Read full article: UTSA finally breaks into College Football Playoff rankings at No. 23Following their ninth straight win to open the season, UTSA finally earned the college football playoff committee's respect and broke into the national rankings for the first time in program history at No. 23.
UTSA football moves up to No. 15 in AP Top 25, No. 16 in AFCA Coaches Poll
Read full article: UTSA football moves up to No. 15 in AP Top 25, No. 16 in AFCA Coaches PollThe undefeated Roadrunners are now ranked as the No. 15 team in this week’s AP Top 25 and No. 16 in the latest edition of the AFCA Coaches Poll.
Harris, McCormick power No. 16 UTSA to dominant 44-23 victory over UTEP
Read full article: Harris, McCormick power No. 16 UTSA to dominant 44-23 victory over UTEPRunning back Sincere McCormick ran for 169 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Frank Harris accounted for four total scores, and No. 16 UTSA dominated UTEP on the road to improve to 9-0 on the season.
UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor agrees to contract extension through 2031 season
Read full article: UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor agrees to contract extension through 2031 seasonUTSA and head football coach Jeff Traylor have reached an agreement on a contract extension tying him to the Roadrunners through 2031.
UTSA football jumps up to No. 16 in AP Top 25, No. 18 in AFCA Coaches Poll
Read full article: UTSA football jumps up to No. 16 in AP Top 25, No. 18 in AFCA Coaches PollWhile resting on their bye week, UTSA football jumped up 4 spots in the latest edition of the AFCA Coaches Poll, now ranked No. 18 in the nation.
Ward, Cooper lead Incarnate Word past Houston Baptist, 49-21
Read full article: Ward, Cooper lead Incarnate Word past Houston Baptist, 49-21Cameron Ward threw four touchdown passes, including three in the first half, and Marcus Cooper ran for two more scores as Incarnate Word cruised past winless Houston Baptist, 49-21 on Saturday.
UTSA moves up to No. 23 in latest AP Top 25 poll, No. 22 in AFCA coaches poll
Read full article: UTSA moves up to No. 23 in latest AP Top 25 poll, No. 22 in AFCA coaches pollAfter winning their first game as a nationally-ranked team in dominant fashion, the UTSA Roadrunners moved up again in the latest AP Top 25 and AFCA Coaches Polls released on Sunday afternoon.
McCormick rushes for 3 TDs, No. 24 UTSA rolls past Louisiana Tech 45-16
Read full article: McCormick rushes for 3 TDs, No. 24 UTSA rolls past Louisiana Tech 45-16Running back Sincere McCormick led the way with 113 yards and three touchdowns, as No. 24 UTSA defeated Louisiana Tech Saturday night 45-16.
Incarnate Word’s Grimes sets school record with 4 TD grabs, UIW defeats Nicholls 38-21
Read full article: Incarnate Word’s Grimes sets school record with 4 TD grabs, UIW defeats Nicholls 38-21Cameron Ward threw for 388 yards and connected with Taylor Grimes for four touchdowns, and Incarnate Word beat Nicholls 38-21.
No. 12 Oklahoma State rallies late to beat No. 25 Texas 32-24
Read full article: No. 12 Oklahoma State rallies late to beat No. 25 Texas 32-24Tanner Brown’s fourth field goal of the game gave No. 12 Oklahoma State its first lead and quarterback Spencer Sanders’ scrambling 10-yard touchdown run sealed a 32-24 victory over No. 25 Texas on Saturday to keep the Cowboys undefeated.
UTSA 6-0 after outgunning Western Kentucky, 52-46
Read full article: UTSA 6-0 after outgunning Western Kentucky, 52-46Frank Harris threw for 349 yards and six touchdowns and hauled in a 23-yard touchdown pass himself as Texas-San Antonio out-lasted Western Kentucky in a game that saw the teams combine to score 98 points, earning a 52-46 victory for the Roadrunners’ school-record sixth straight win to start the season.
McCormick’s 3 TDs power UTSA comeback, down Memphis 31-28
Read full article: McCormick’s 3 TDs power UTSA comeback, down Memphis 31-28Sincere McCormick scored his third touchdown on fourth-and-one to tie it, then set up Texas-San Antonio for the game-winning field goal with a 22-yard run and UTSA beat Memphis 31-28 on Saturday.
Thompson throws 5 TD passes as Texas routs Texas Tech 70-35
Read full article: Thompson throws 5 TD passes as Texas routs Texas Tech 70-35Casey Thompson threw five touchdowns and ran for another as Texas continued its offensive explosion since naming him the starting quarterback with a 70-35 rout of Texas Tech on Saturday.
Watch Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp talk about the pandemic, college football and more at The Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp talk about the pandemic, college football and more at The Texas Tribune FestivalSharp talked about how higher ed survives the pandemic, the obstacles to running a world-class public university and the future of college football.