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expressnews.comUTSA film study: How Roadrunners matched record for takeaways in win at TulaneUTSA created a program-record-tying six turnovers to spark a strong defensive effort in Saturday's win at Tulane.

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Jameian Buxton was determined to put on a show in front of friends and family in his home city of New Orleans, and he helped force a critical turnover as part of UTSA's record-tying takeaway total in a win against Tulane. A closer look in film study: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

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Baylor AD Doug McNamee in an open letter addressing the program's coaching transition: "Realistically, the logistics of the football calendar dictate that it will likely be December before we are able to announce our new leader."

baylorbears.comDOUG MCNAMEE ON FOOTBALL TRANSITION - BaylorBaylor Family,

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expressnews.comInside Greg Luca’s AP Top 25 ballot: How much should we rely on head-to-head?With every week bringing more tangled and contradictory results, a look at which head-to-head matchups have the biggest impact on the AP Top 25.

The web of tangled and contradictory head-to-head results grows more complicated each week, creating a messy picture for the AP Top 25 to sort through. My take on which wins were impossible to avoid, and which could be bypassed as part of a larger case: www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...

expressnews.comUTSA shakes off opening pick-six, routs Tulane to remain unbeaten in AmericanThe Roadrunners survived a nightmare start Saturday, forcing six turnovers and rushing for six touchdowns in a dominant win against the Green Wave.

Resilient, mature and built to win on the road, the Roadrunners are showing why this year’s team might be different. UTSA bounced back from an opening-play pick-six to rout Tulane 42-19, moving to 3-1 on the road and remaining unbeaten in the American. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

UTSA coach Jeff Traylor after beating Tulane 42-19 to move to 7-1 overall and 4-0 in the American: “It’s almost too good to be true, honestly. I really like this group. … We’ve got a lot left, but I’m going to try to enjoy tonight and enjoy the bye.”

expressnews.comUTSA surges to convincing win at Tulane, keeping American record spotlessThe Roadrunners set program records with six forced turnovers and six rushing touchdowns, cruising to a one-sided win against the Green Wave.

UTSA tied program records by rushing for six touchdowns and forcing six turnovers, surging to the most convincing win against an FBS opponent this season with a 42-19 win against Tulane on Saturday at Yulman Stadium. Roadrunners move to 7-1, 4-0 American. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA aims to stay unbeaten in American with visit to TulaneLive update as the Roadrunners head out of state for a game for the first time this season, traveling to New Orleans to take on Tulane.

UTSA ventures out of state for the first time this season, set to put its improved road performance to the test against a Tulane team riding a 10-game home winning streak. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA builds third-quarter lead at TulaneLive update as the Roadrunners head out of state for a game for the first time this season, traveling to New Orleans to take on Tulane.

Owen McCown stood in against pressure to convert third-and-4 with a 22-yard gain to DJ Allen, and Will Henderson scored from 9 yards out to stretch UTSA's lead to 28-13 in the third quarter. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

The Roadrunners have built their largest lead against an FBS opponent this season, as Brandon High punched in a 5-yard touchdown to extend the margin to 35-13 late in the third quarter. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

Owen McCown scrambled inside the left pylon on third-and-goal for a 3-yard touchdown, and UTSA has a two-score lead for the first time since the matchup against Rice three weeks ago. Roadrunners up 21-7. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA clings to slim halftime lead at TulaneLive update as the Roadrunners head out of state for a game for the first time this season, traveling to New Orleans to take on Tulane.

After UTSA turned three Tulane fumbles into 14 points and the Green Wave converted two Owen McCown interceptions into 10 points, the Roadrunners are clinging to a 21-13 lead at halftime. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

A'Marion Peterson has his 10th rushing touchdown of the year, scoring again out of UTSA's jumbo package to take a 14-7 lead against Tulane. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

The Roadrunners have forced and recovered fumbles on three straight Green Wave possessions, allowing UTSA to hold on to a 14-7 lead in the second quarter at Tulane. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

Tulane's Anthony Rogers jumped in front of a screen pass and returned the interception 22 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, putting UTSA into a 7-0 hole after just five seconds of game time. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

After a pick six and a three-and-out to open the game, UTSA's offense marched 56 yards in eight plays to pull into a 7-7 tie against Tulane. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

UTSA (6-1, 3-0 American Conference) is underway against Tulane (3-3, 1-1) from Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. Green Wave wins the toss and defers, so Roadrunners have the ball first. Game is airing on ESPNU.

UTSA offense starters 73 LT A’marion Breland 57 LG Ben Rios 76 C Luke Lapeze 74 RG Darrell Jones 70 RT Deandre Marshall 89 TE Brandon Young 4 WR Mekhi Anderson 84 WR AJ Wilson 0 WR David Amador 2 QB Owen McCown 1 RB Will Henderson

UTSA defense starters 99 DL Tai Leonard 9 DL Jameian Buxton 0 DL Jeremiah Bailey 1 OLB Camron Cooper 4 ILB Brandon Tucker 5 ILB Darion White 26 OLB Bryce Grays 8 CB Asaad Chapman 3 CB RJ Lester 22 S Elijah Newell S 14 Joel Rogers

UTSA finished with warmups ahead of tonight’s matchup against Tulane at Yulman Stadium. No surprise absences, to my eye. Team has remained surprisingly healthy for a group entering an eighth straight game week.

expressnews.comUTSA vs. Tulane football: Preview, scouting report, betting info and predictionUTSA is preparing for a stiff road test against a Tulane team riding momentum after picking up a signature win last week.

UTSA vs. Tulane football: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction as the Roadrunners return to the site of the painful loss that ended Frank Harris' career, looking to turn the tide and hold onto their spot atop the American Conference www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comUTSA to wear helmet decal to honor fallen airmanUTSA will wear a commemorative helmet decal in remembrance of the airman who died after falling during a pregame demonstration.

The UTSA football team will wear a commemorative helmet decal in remembrance of the airman who died after falling during a pregame demonstration on Saturday at the Alamodome. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comAfter heart procedure, UTSA corner RJ Lester finds new joy in footballA congenital heart defect cost RJ Lester a year of his career, but he has returned this season to emerge as one of UTSA’s top cornerbacks.

A congenital heart defect cost UTSA's RJ Lester a year of his career. Now he’s back, playing more snaps at cornerback than anyone else on the Roadrunners' roster, and appreciating every one of them. "It can go away just like that." www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

youtube.comA battle Royal for Texas' greatest coach and a debate over who makes the CFP at 9-3 | Hear Me OutYouTube video by Hear Me Out

On this week's Hear Me Out, we debate the greatest coach in Texas college football history, break down the path forward for Arch Manning and the Longhorns, and preview the marquee matchup between Houston and Utah: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiLB...

expressnews.comCollege football's biggest disappointments? Name names.Some of college football's biggest preseason contenders have stumbled ... hard. From Texas to Texas A&M and beyond, we want fans to name the biggest disappointment of 2026.

Next week, we'll attempt to answer the question: "Which college football team is the biggest letdown this season?" Is it the Longhorns? The Aggies? Someone else? Share your take to be part of the conversation: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comUTSA-Tulane football: How to watch as Roadrunners brace for another tight battleUTSA is expecting another close finish Saturday at Tulane, but the Roadrunners have delivered in those moments plenty of times already in 2026.

All five of UTSA's games against G6 opponents have been played within a one-score margin in the fourth quarter, and the Roadrunners are 5 for 5 on coming out with wins. How to watch as UTSA braces for what will likely be another tight battle at Tulane: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comHow UTSA’s Brandon Young delivered on long-awaited opportunityAfter having only a minimal role in the offense the past two years at North Texas, tight end Brandon Young has been grateful for his chances with UTSA.

Before producing highlight-reel TD grabs at UTSA, Brandon Young was barely part of the offense at North Texas. The Roadrunners provided a fresh opportunity. “It feels good, just finally getting to show the world what I can do with the ball in my hands." www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comUTSA vs. Tulane: 5 players to watch as Roadrunners aim to keep rollingFive players to watch as the 6-1 Roadrunners aim to continue pushing toward an American Conference championship.

Five key players to watch as UTSA heads to Tulane, including defensive tackle Jameian Buxton making a trip home to New Orleans and safety Elijah Newell emerging as a stalwart for the Roadrunners: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comUTSA film study: How Roadrunners used in-game adjustments to beat NavyFacing unexpected challenges from Navy on both sides of the ball, UTSA had to shift its approach to secure a 38-34 win on Saturday.

Navy threw UTSA a few unexpected curveballs on Saturday, as the Midshipmen unleashed new twists and blitzes on defense while attacking the perimeter more on offense. In this week's film study, a look at the Roadrunners' adjustments to help preserve a win: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comService member dies after fall from Alamodome rafters before UTSA gameThe service member died at a hospital after plunging to the ground during an Air Force rappelling demonstration before Saturday's UTSA-Navy game.

The American Conference released details on the process and timeline that led to UTSA and Navy playing as scheduled Saturday after a service member fell from the Alamodome rafters during a pregame rappelling demonstration. Our updated story: www.expressnews.com/news/article...

expressnews.comInside Greg Luca’s AP Top 25 ballot: Sorting through an unprecedented weekCriticism of the latest AP Top 25 was every bit as loud as expected after a wild weekend that left voters scrambling to make sense of the rankings.

After a wild week for the AP Top 25, the only guarantee was criticism. Why is Texas ranked over Florida? Why Georgia over Tennessee? Why didn't Notre Dame drop further after losing to BYU? My best effort at answers in this week's ballot breakdown: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

A military service member died at an area hospital Saturday night after falling from the Alamodome rafters during a rappelling demonstration ahead of a football game between UTSA and Navy, according to new reports. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

expressnews.comUTSA pulls through in another tight finish, winning see-saw battle against NavyThe Roadrunners outlasted the Midshipmen in a back-and-forth game that included four fourth-quarter lead changes, moving to 6-1 on the year.

UTSA's Owen McCown needed a moment to catch his breath after a stiff shot to the midsection, but in many ways that feeling has almost become familiar. The Roadrunners withstood plenty of blows against Navy, finding a way to win yet another tight game. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.com'Bigger than football': UTSA reflects on pregame tragedyA service member’s fall during a pregame rappel left coach Jeff Traylor and the Roadrunners shaken after UTSA’s 38-34 win against Navy.

“It's obviously bigger than football." UTSA coach Jeff Traylor and the Roadrunners players reflected on the somber pregame emergency Saturday at the Alamodome and offered prayers for the military service member’s family. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

UTSA linebacker Darion White after pulling out a 38-34 win against Navy: “We always know that as long as there's time on that clock, we have the ability to make a play, to come back and win the game. So, yes sir, keep fighting.”

UTSA’s Owen McCown after outlasting Navy 38-34: “It was kind of the same theme of the games that we played all year. We knew it was a lot of back and forth, knew we couldn't blink. And then when it was our turn up to the plate, we executed at a high level.”

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA outlasts Navy in back-and-forth thrillerA'Marion Peterson's 41-yard touchdown reception with less than three minutes to play marked the fourth lead change of the final quarter, lifting UTSA to a win.

UTSA outlasted Navy in yet another frantic finish on Saturday, as A'Marion Peterson's score with less than three minutes to play provided the fourth lead change of the final quarter, sparking a 38-34 win. The Roadrunners are 6-1 and 3-0 in the American. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA aims to protect strong Alamodome record against NavyThe Roadrunners are 36-5 at home during Jeff Traylor’s tenure, including a 26-1 mark in league games, but Navy provides an unusual test.

Behind an explosive run from Jay grad Jackson Gutierrez in his San Antonio homecoming, Navy is out to a 7-0 lead against UTSA in the first quarter at the Alamodome. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA finds late touchdown to take lead over NavyThe Roadrunners are 36-5 at home during Jeff Traylor’s tenure, including a 26-1 mark in league games, but Navy provides an unusual test.

After UTSA converted third-and-11 and fourth-and-3 to keep the drive alive, Will Henderson broke loose for a 31-yard touchdown to put the Roadrunners up 31-27 with 8:17 to play. UTSA had just 54 rushing yards on 25 carries up to that point. Live updates: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA, Navy locked in back-and-forth struggleThe Roadrunners are 36-5 at home during Jeff Traylor’s tenure, including a 26-1 mark in league games, but Navy provides an unusual test.

A’Marion Peterson slipped past two defenders and sprinted 41 yards up the right sideline for a touchdown following a short pass from Owen McCown, providing the fourth lead change of the final quarter as UTSA went up 38-34 with 2:24 to play. Live updates: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA fights back from early deficit against NavyThe Roadrunners are 36-5 at home during Jeff Traylor’s tenure, including a 26-1 mark in league games, but Navy provides an unusual test.

UTSA marched 63 yards over 15 plays and nearly seven minutes to open the third quarter, extending the lead against Navy to 24-20. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

After defending 42 rushes tonight, UTSA was caught napping against Navy's fourth pass attempt, as Jordan Collins found space behind the Roadrunners' defense for a 92-yard scoring strike. Midshipmen lead 27-24, 12:47 to play. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

UTSA announces 23,297 as the attendance in the Alamodome for Saturday's game against Navy. Roadrunners coach Jeff Traylor said this week that he was hoping to hit 30,000 given the team's 5-1 start. “If we’re not there, we got a problem,” Traylor said.

Navy scored with 14:11 to play in the second quarter to take a 14-0 lead, and by the 3:56 mark of the period, UTSA had flipped that to a 21-14 advantage. A'Marion Peterson's goal-line plunge was the latest strike. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

Navy's Jackson Gutierrez now has three touchdowns in his San Antonio homecoming, adding a looping 25-yard touchdown pass on play action to his two rushing scores. Thanks to a missed extra point, UTSA leads 21-20 at halftime. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comLive updates: UTSA faces early deficit against NavyThe Roadrunners are 36-5 at home during Jeff Traylor’s tenure, including a 26-1 mark in league games, but Navy provides an unusual test.

UTSA's Mekhi Anderson leapt over and around tight coverage to secure a 46-yard touchdown reception, cutting Navy's lead to 14-7 early in the second quarter. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

Brandon Young hurdled his way into the end zone to tie the score, and UTSA is pushing for the lead after a surprise onside kick. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

Jeff Traylor said on the ESPNU broadcast that Navy’s offense opened the game with “a couple of things we hadn’t seen them do” during this week's film study, and so far UTSA has been unable to find an answer. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...

expressnews.comMilitary officer falls from Alamodome rafters during pregame demonstrationA military officer left the Alamodome on a stretcher after falling from the rafters during a demonstration and is being transported to an area hospital.

A military officer was taken from the Alamodome on a stretcher after falling from the rafters during a pregame demonstration, and a UTSA spokesperson said the officer is being transported to an area hospital. www.expressnews.com/news/article...