Owen McCown and a talented group of skill position players give the Roadrunners hope that they can return to conference contention in 2025.

Playmakers such as wide receiver David Amador II, tight end Houston Thomas, and running back Robert Henry Jr. ensure UTSA will be one of the top scoring offenses in the G5. Returning to form on the defensive side of the ball will make or break the Roadrunners’ season. They must improve while replacing stalwarts such as defensive tackles Joe Evans and Brandon Brown and linebacker Jamal Ligon, as well as cornerback Zah Frazier and leading sacker Jimmori Robinson.  

UTSA ROADRUNNERS

2024 record: 7-6 (4-4)

Overview

UTSA was up-and-down in 2025 with a slow start and a strong finish. The Roadrunners hope to regain the consistency that’s defined the Traylor tenure and that starts with a huge non-conference home game against Texas State a week after a trip to Kyle Field to face the Aggies. The AAC slate is headlined by home games against Tulane and Army and road trips to North Texas and South Florida. The Roadrunners need to be 3-1 over those four games to reach the AAC championship game. 

Biggest Game – Sept. 6 vs. Texas State

UTSA lost to its I-35 rivals in San Marcos for the first time in program history in a blowout that didn’t live up to preseason hype. Lose again to the Bobcats and UTSA will start 0-2 on the season because the opener is at Texas A&M.  

Trap Game – Oct. 4 at Temple

Former Sam Houston head coach K.C. Keeler should help the Temple Owls leave the cellar of the AAC and an upset of the Roadrunners would be a signature win to build momentum with. UTSA struggled on the road, especially early in the season last year.  

Upset Bid – Nov. 29 vs. Army

Jeff Traylor is 29-3 at the Alamodome as head coach of UTSA, but two of those losses are to Army. In fact, the Black Knights have knocked off the Roadrunners in three of four meetings since Traylor took over the Roadrunners. This game could have AAC championship game stakes.  

Can’t Lose – Oct. 11 vs. Rice

The loss last year on the road to Rice was one of the worst of the Traylor era and the Roadrunners can’t repeat that trip up again. UTSA is typically excellent at home and holding serve in the Alamodome is required to make a run at the AAC championship. The Owls will be tricky in Year 1 of the Scott Abell era because of the unique option attack he is bringing to South Main. 

Most Important Stretch – Oct. 18-Nov.6

The three-game stretch that starts at North Texas, continues at home against Tulane after an idle week, and then ends at South Florida will define the UTSA season. Sure, winning the non-conference game against Texas State and having a good showing in Week 1 against Texas A&M would be great, but the true measure in the G5 ranks is still conference play. Win those three games and the finale against Army could be huge. 

Full Schedule

Aug. 30                  at Texas A&M  
Sept. 6                   Texas State       
Sept. 13                 UIW       
Sept. 20                 at Colorado State         
Oct. 4                     at Temple           
Oct. 11                   Rice       
Oct. 18                   at North Texas                  
Oct. 30                   Tulane                   
Nov. 6                    at South Florida             
Nov. 15                  at Charlotte     
Nov. 22                 East Carolina  
Nov. 29                 Army