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Daily scores two TDs to help No. 25 Army hold off UTSA 29-24
Read full article: Daily scores two TDs to help No. 25 Army hold off UTSA 29-24Bryson Daily tied the American Athletic Conference record for single-season touchdowns and threw for a season-high 190 yards and a score to lift No. 25 Army to a 29-24 win over UTSA.
UTSA football āfrustratedā but not defeated as Roadrunners seek first win in AAC play
Read full article: UTSA football āfrustratedā but not defeated as Roadrunners seek first win in AAC playItās officially the halfway point of the college football season, and UTSA (2-4) finds itself in a challenging spot as the Roadrunners are off to a 0-2 start in American Athletic Conference play.
UTSA senior linebacker indefinitely suspended due to allegations of āpersonal misconductā, HC Traylor says
Read full article: UTSA senior linebacker indefinitely suspended due to allegations of āpersonal misconductā, HC Traylor saysUTSA senior linebacker Martavius French has been indefinitely suspended from all football activities due to allegations of personal misconduct, Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor said in a statement released by the university.
UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor speaks at THSCA Convention
Read full article: UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor speaks at THSCA ConventionDuring his press conference at the Texas High School Coaches Association Convention in San Antonio, Head Coach Jeff Traylor shared his thoughts on how the program plans to move forward with a quarterback battle entering the 2024-2025 season.
2 UTSA football players kicked off team for involvement in alleged robbery
Read full article: 2 UTSA football players kicked off team for involvement in alleged robberyA pair of University of Texas at San Antonio football players are no longer on the team because of their alleged involvement in a robbery, according to the university.
UTSA football projected to finish 2024-25 season second in AAC preseason poll
Read full article: UTSA football projected to finish 2024-25 season second in AAC preseason pollUTSA Roadrunners football is projected to finish second in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) at the end of the 2024-25 season, according to a preseason poll.
Jake Traylor, son of UTSA head football coach, shields fellow reporter during shooting at Trump rally
Read full article: Jake Traylor, son of UTSA head football coach, shields fellow reporter during shooting at Trump rallyJake Traylor, the son of UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor, showcased bravery after shielding some of his colleagues when the gunfire broke out at Donald Trumpās campaign rally on Saturday.
UTSAās Jeff Traylor named AACās top football coach for 2024 season, according to Athlon Sports
Read full article: UTSAās Jeff Traylor named AACās top football coach for 2024 season, according to Athlon SportsUTSAās Jeff Traylor has been named the top head football coach in the American Athletic Conference for the upcoming 2024 season.
UTSA football to hold Fiesta spring game on Saturday at Alamodome
Read full article: UTSA football to hold Fiesta spring game on Saturday at AlamodomeThe University of Texas at San Antonio football team is hosting its offical 2024 Spring Game at the Alamodome on Saturday as an official Fiesta San Antonio event, the school said.
Former UTSA QB Frank Harris to continue winning ways at university in new role
Read full article: Former UTSA QB Frank Harris to continue winning ways at university in new roleFormer University of Texas San Antonio quarterback Frank Harris may have hung up his cleats, but heās traded them in for dress shoes to continue helping UTSA football players.
Texas A&M talks to UTSAās Jeff Traylor about football opening, per reports
Read full article: Texas A&M talks to UTSAās Jeff Traylor about football opening, per reportsWill UTSA Head Football Coach Jeff Traylor leave the 210 for the 979? Only time will tell, but it appears heās on the Texas A&M radar.
UTSA football coach has finger smashed by rat trap as motivational ploy goes wrong
Read full article: UTSA football coach has finger smashed by rat trap as motivational ploy goes wrongUTSA football coach Jeff Traylor had his finger smashed by a rat trap after a motivational ploy went awry following the Roadrunnersā 36-10 win over Florida Atlantic this past weekend.
No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers find themselves at a crossroads as UTSA arrives for a nonconference game
Read full article: No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers find themselves at a crossroads as UTSA arrives for a nonconference gameThe 23rd-ranked Tennessee Volunteers will be faced with a crossroads just four weeks into the season.
Harris, Barnes lead UTSA to 20-13 win over Texas State a week after Bobcats beat Baylor
Read full article: Harris, Barnes lead UTSA to 20-13 win over Texas State a week after Bobcats beat BaylorKevorian Barnes ran for 103 yards, Frank Harris bounced back from an early injury to throw the winning touchdown pass and UTSA defeated Texas State 20-13.
Hereās what you need to know before Friday afternoonās Cure Bowl between UTSA, Troy
Read full article: Hereās what you need to know before Friday afternoonās Cure Bowl between UTSA, TroyNo. 23 Troy and No. 22 UTSA help kick off the college bowl season, meeting in the Cure Bowl on Friday, the lone FBS postseason matchup featuring teams that won conference championships this year.
UTSA Roadrunners, Troy Trojans meet with media ahead of Fridayās Cure Bowl
Read full article: UTSA Roadrunners, Troy Trojans meet with media ahead of Fridayās Cure BowlThe UTSA Roadrunners and Troy Trojans met with the media Tuesday as they prepare to face each other in the Duluth Trading Cure Bowl on Friday afternoon.
Roadrunners preparing to face off against Troy Trojans in Cure Bowl
Read full article: Roadrunners preparing to face off against Troy Trojans in Cure BowlAfter winning their second consecutive Conference USA Championship, the UTSA Roadrunners (11-2, 8-0 C-USA) are getting ready to face the Troy Trojans (11-2, 7-1 Sun Belt) in the Duluth Trading Cure Bowl.
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.
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.
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.
Texas must avoid ārat poisonā praise against UTSA, Longhorns coach says
Read full article: Texas must avoid ārat poisonā praise against UTSA, Longhorns coach saysTexas coach Steve Sarkisian says his team must now avoid the ārat poisonā of listening to praise after a close loss to Alabama.
Sarkisian keeps Texas QB injury situation a mystery
Read full article: Sarkisian keeps Texas QB injury situation a mysteryTexas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't giving any hint as to who will be the No. 21 Longhornsā starting quarterback this week, and insists that injured Quinn Ewers and his top backup Hudson Card are āday-to-dayā ahead of a matchup with UTSA.
Johnson leads San Diego State past UTSA 38-24 in Frisco Bowl
Read full article: Johnson leads San Diego State past UTSA 38-24 in Frisco BowlLucas Johnson passed for a career-best 333 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for another score as San Diego State beat No. 24 UTSA 38-24 in the Frisco Bowl for the Aztecsā program-record 12th win of the season.
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.
No. 15 UTSA's perfect season ends in blowout at North Texas
Read full article: No. 15 UTSA's perfect season ends in blowout at North TexasNo. 15 UTSAās undefeated season has ended in a blowout as North Texas running backs DeAndre Torrey and Ikaika Ragsdale combined for five touchdowns in a 45-23 rout of the Roadrunners.
Tickets are on sale now for the Conference USA title game featuring undefeated UTSA Roadrunners
Read full article: Tickets are on sale now for the Conference USA title game featuring undefeated UTSA RoadrunnersIf you want to catch the University of Texas at San Antonioās football team play in their first league title game, nowās your chance. Tickets for the Ryan Conference USA championship game are on sale now.
In photos: UTSA Roadrunners defeat UAB, clinch Conference USA West Division Title
Read full article: In photos: UTSA Roadrunners defeat UAB, clinch Conference USA West Division TitleItās been quite the season for the undefeated UTSA Roadrunners. The team brought home their 11th win on Saturday, defeating UAB 34-31 at the Alamodome.
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 weekās 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.
Jeff Traylor trolls CFP after Roadrunners left out of first playoff rankings and referred to as āUSTAā
Read full article: Jeff Traylor trolls CFP after Roadrunners left out of first playoff rankings and referred to as āUSTAāUTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor trolled the College Football Playoff committee and committee chair Gary Barta after the unbeaten Roadrunners were left out of the initial playoff rankings and Barta referred to the Roadrunners as āUSTA.ā
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.
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.
Illinois hosts dangerous UTSA, eager to go 2-0 under Bielema
Read full article: Illinois hosts dangerous UTSA, eager to go 2-0 under BielemaNew Illinois coach Bret Bielema took the first step last week toward restoring relevance to a tired football program by beating favored Nebraska in an early Big Ten conference matchup.
RECAP: UTSA begins new era with state-of-the-art Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence
Read full article: RECAP: UTSA begins new era with state-of-the-art Roadrunner Athletics Center of ExcellenceRelive the first moments of a new era for UTSA football and athletics, as the Roadrunners properly unveiled their state-of-the-art Roadrunners Athletic Center of Excellence (RACE) on Aug. 4, 2021.
UTSA football games return to full capacity with tailgating this season
Read full article: UTSA football games return to full capacity with tailgating this seasonUTSA announced on Wednesday that football games at the Alamodome will return to 100% capacity next season and fans will be able to tailgate again in the parking lot.
Familiar connection highlights UTSAās 2021 spring football game
Read full article: Familiar connection highlights UTSAās 2021 spring football gameUTSA football wrapped up this year's spring camp with the annual spring game on Saturday afternoon, and quarterback Frank Harris still has plenty of chemistry with leading wide receiver Zakhari Franklin.
No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl
Read full article: No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl16 Louisiana-Lafayette beat UTSA 31-24 in the First Responder Bowl on Saturday at SMUās Ford Stadium. The Raginā Cajuns (10-1) drove 72 yards in 12 plays for the winning score after UTSA (7-5) overcame a 24-7 second-half deficit to tie it. UTSA: The Roadrunners, playing in the programās second bowl, fell short of compiling the first four-game winning streak in the programās nine-year history. The Raginā Cajuns are scheduled to open at Texas after upsetting then-No. UTSA: The Roadrunners should be experienced at the offensive skill positions with Harris, a junior, and sophomore running back Sincere McCormick scheduled to return.
Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder Bowl
Read full article: Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder BowlWHATāS AT STAKELouisiana-Lafayette is playing in its third bowl game in a row under coach Billy Napier. UTSA, with first-year coach Jeff Traylor, has a three-game winning streak and is one win away from matching the program record of eight set in 2012. Louisiana-Lafayette has the Sun Belt's best pass defense, allowing 167 yards per game, and gives up 347 total yards per game. The Roadrunners are playing in their first bowl game since the 2016 New Mexico Bowl, when they matched an NCAA modern startup record when playing in a bowl game in only its sixth season as a program. ... UTSA was initially headed to the Frisco Bowl, but that game was canceled after expected opponent SMU had COVID-19 issues.
UTSA head football coach officially out for bowl game
Read full article: UTSA head football coach officially out for bowl gameSAN ANTONIO ā Jeff Traylor is officially out for his first-ever bowl game as the head football coach of the UTSA Roadrunners after the school announced on Christmas Eve that he tested positive for COVID-19 a second time. In a statement, the university says Traylor received his second positive test on Thursday afternoon, even though he is not experiencing any symptoms. Traylor has remained in isolation since his first positive test on Wednesday and is following the guidance set forth by university medical staff and state and local health officials. Since Traylor will not be able to travel with the team, UTSA associate head football coach and offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. will serve as acting head coach on Saturday. The Roadrunners face off against 16-Lousiana in the ServPro First Responders Bowl at 2:30 p.m. in Dallas on the campus of SMU.
UTSA head football coach tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday bowl game
Read full article: UTSA head football coach tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday bowl gameSAN ANTONIO ā The University of Texas at San Antonio confirmed that head football coach Jeff Traylor has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Roadrunnerās Saturday bowl game. According to a statement by the university, the team is prepared to play without Traylor, should he not be cleared to travel with the team in time for the game. The University of Texas at San Antonio released the following statement following Traylorās diagnosis:āUTSA head coach Jeff Traylor has tested positive for COVID-19 through a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test performed as part of weekly testing protocols on Wednesday afternoon and is not experiencing any symptoms. āUTSA continues preparations for the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl against No. āIn the event Jeff Traylor is not cleared to travel with the team to Dallas, associate head coach/ offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. will serve as acting head coach on Saturday.āRelated: BOWL BOUND: UTSA accepts invite to play bowl game this Saturday
COLLEGE CORNER: New bowl, new team
Read full article: COLLEGE CORNER: New bowl, new teamUTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor addresses the media Sunday, December 20, 2020 after finding out the Roadrunners will face the No. Last Sunday, UTSA accepted the invitation to face SMU in their second bowl appearance in program history. That bad news turned into something better for head coach Jeff Traylor and the Roadrunners. UTSA had already accepted a bid to play in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl the day after Christmas. āObviously, they are nationally ranked, they beat Iowa State, barely lost to Coastal Carolina, beat UAB,ā said head coach Jeff Traylor Sunday evening.
BOWL BOUND: UTSA accepts invite to play bowl game this Saturday
Read full article: BOWL BOUND: UTSA accepts invite to play bowl game this SaturdaySAN ANTONIO ā For the second time in the 10-year history of UTSA football, the Roadrunners will play in a bowl game after accepting an invitation to the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl to face SMU. āWeāre excited to accept an invitation to play in the Frisco Bowl,ā said head coach Jeff Traylor. We love to play football. āWeāve never won a bowl game before. I believe If we were to win 8 games that would tie for the most wins in school history.āUTSA will face SMU in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl.
Harris throws TD pass in relief of injured QB Narcisse, but Army beats UTSA 28-16
Read full article: Harris throws TD pass in relief of injured QB Narcisse, but Army beats UTSA 28-16SAN ANTONIO ā Anthony Adkins had a career-best 66-yard touchdown run and finished with 101 yards to lead Army to a 28-16 victory over UTSA on Saturday. Army (5-1) then added a touchdown run per quarter each from Jakobi Buchanan, Tyhier Tyler, and freshman quarterback Cade Ballard. Tyler's 37-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter stretched the lead to 21-10. Ballard carried the ball three times and had his first career touchdown run, a 5-yarder in the fourth. Sincere McCormick had 133 yards rushing for UTSA (3-3).
McCormick rushes for 2 TDs, UTSA holds off Middle Tennessee
Read full article: McCormick rushes for 2 TDs, UTSA holds off Middle TennesseeSAN ANTONIO ā Backup Josh Adkins threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, Sincere McCormick rushed for 82 yards and two scores, and UTSA held off Middle Tennessee 37-35 on Friday night in a Conference USA opener for both teams. Duplessis made his 16th straight field goal with 11:39 remaining for a 37-29 lead, but UTSA punted on its next two possessions. Middle Tennessee put together a 13-play, 72-yard scoring drive, ending with 1:04 remaining, but its two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful in front of a sparse crowd at the Alamodome. Zakhari Franklin had 119 receiving yards and a score, and freshman Jamal Ligon set a program record with 19 tackles for UTSA (3-0). Asher OāHara threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns, but he also had two first-half interceptions for Middle Tennessee (0-3).
Harris accounts for 3 TDs in UTSAās 24-10 victory
Read full article: Harris accounts for 3 TDs in UTSAās 24-10 victorySAN ANTONIO (AP) ā Frank Harris ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead UTSA to a 24-10 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. Harris accounted for 373 of the Roadrunners' 498 yards of offense, His 23-yard quarterback draw gave UTSA (2-0) a 14-point lead with just over seven minutes to play. The lead was cut to 10 only seconds later when Trae Self hit Xavier Gibson with a 10-yard TD pass. Harris had 104 yards rushing on 17 carries and a career-high 269 in the air on 23-of-36 passing with an interception. Sincere McCormick added 98 yards rushing.
UTSA fans embrace Jeff Traylor era
Read full article: UTSA fans embrace Jeff Traylor eraSAN MARCOS ā There was a buzz of activity among UTSA spectators entering Bobcat Stadium Saturday. Although a 51-48 double overtime win over I-35 rivals, Texas State, in their season opener doesnāt hurt, Runners fans were already poised to embrace first year UTSA head coach, Jeff Traylor, in his first game heading the team. Caleb Hopkins, a 2016 UTSA alumnus, said itās been a few years since there was this much energy surrounding the program. āIām super excited," said Laura. Fans will get to another chance to see the Runners in action in their home opener Saturday when UTSA hosts Stephen F. Austin at the Alamodome at 2pm.
Harris scores 4 TDs, UTSA holds off Texas St. 51-48 in 2OT
Read full article: Harris scores 4 TDs, UTSA holds off Texas St. 51-48 in 2OTSAN MARCOS, Texas ā Hunter Duplessis kicked a 29-yard field goal in the second overtime, Frank Harris accounted for four touchdowns, and UTSA won its season opener, beating Texas State 51-48 in a wild finish on Saturday. Sincere McCormick ran for a program-record 197 yards on 29 carries and had a 5-yard touchdown run for UTSA. Harris was 23-of-31 passing for 169 yards and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Cephus, who made a spectacular one-handed catch in the first overtime. Harris had scoring runs from 17, 19 and 13 yards and finished with 52 yards rushing. Vitt was 26-of-39 passing for 346 yards and threw four touchdown passes and two interceptions.
Repping 210: Breaking down UTSAs Triangle of Toughness
Read full article: Repping 210: Breaking down UTSAs Triangle of ToughnessNone of the players were allowed to wear single-digit jersey numbers during fall camp, not even returning starting quarterback Frank Harris, who wore no. Three of the ten possible jersey numbers were held in the highest regard and reserved for the highest vote-getters: 2, 1 and 0, representing San Antonios area code. Traylor knows how important his presence will be as the only senior member of the triangle, Hes everything that [the concept] epitomizes. He has not yet been officially named the starter for the upcoming season, but his selection as a member of the Triangle of Toughness speaks volumes. 0 with safety Rashad Wisdom this year, and its no surprise that Wisdom is considered a vital member of UTSAs foundation.
UTSA head football coach discusses challenges during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: UTSA head football coach discusses challenges during COVID-19 pandemicSAN ANTONIO In his first season at the helm, UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor is dealing with numerous challenges due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including finalizing the teams schedule, since their first two games against LSU and Grambling State have been canceled outright. The Roadrunners will take the practice field this Friday for the start of Fall Camp. MORE UTSA FOOTBALL COVERAGEUTSA to miss out on $1.4 million paydayUTSA Football presents united front after emotional discussion about racial injusticeJeff Traylor ready to embrace culture, get UTSA football on right track
UTSA Football presents united front after emotional discussion about racial injustice
Read full article: UTSA Football presents united front after emotional discussion about racial injusticeIm choosing my players, Im going to press send. I told my players thats the very thing we cant do anymore. I opened the forum up, and you can ask these guys, but Im going to guess it went 2.5 hours. Im going to try, as well as my teammates, to push stuff to be relevant and try to do stuff the right way. Like coach said, he has black players, and this could have been anyone of us.