Episode 302: UTSA introduces UTRGV to FBS play to kick off the 2026 season

A strong visiting crowd helped UTSA enjoy a crowd of over 33,000 as the Roadrunners took care of business against an outmatched UTRGV squad. While 45-16 looks good on the final ledger, the performance left quite a bit to be desired, leading to a muted response from fans, players, and coaches after the win. We break down the action and top performers from the season opener, stay tuned for our TXST preview later this week.

0:00 – Intro

0:57 – Alamodome Atmosphere

9:10 – Same Old Issues: Penalties & Traylor’s Frustration

17:31 – Owen McCown’s Return to Full Health

21:26 – Offensive Line Rotation & Grades

22:04 – First Look at the Rick Bowie Offense

24:08 – The Third-Quarter Lull Strikes Again

28:14 – Defensive Standouts: Cooper, Rogers & the Chapman Brothers

32:12 – Tackling & Discipline

38:00 – Special Teams: Punting, Kicking & Long Snapping

45:40 – Wrap-Up: Texas State Preview Coming

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