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Jeremiah Bailey earns No. 0 jersey at UTSA for leadership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:44 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Jeremiah Bailey earns No. 0 jersey at UTSA for leadership
Summary

Jeremiah Bailey, a transfer defensive lineman from Eastern Kentucky, has been awarded the No. 0 jersey and a leadership position on the UTSA defense ahead of the season opener against UTRGV on Saturday. Coach Jeff Traylor highlighted Bailey's maturity and unwavering focus during team meetings as key factors in his selection. With Bailey's election, he becomes the second player under Traylor to receive a single-digit jersey in his first season at UTSA, demonstrating strong support from his teammates. The Roadrunners have revamped their defense, bringing in experienced transfers to supplement the unit. Bailey expressed excitement about the upcoming season, emphasizing teamwork and camaraderie among players.

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  • •Bailey was a captain at Eastern Kentucky before transferring.
  • •He received the highest votes for the No. 0 jersey among defensive players.
  • •The season opener against UTRGV is scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
  • •UTSA's defense has seen significant changes with several new transfers.
  • •Bailey aims to establish strong team chemistry this season.
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  • 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — How Jeremiah Bailey's leadership earned him No. 0 jersey as a newcomer at UTSA
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Joining an overhauled unit after four years at Eastern Kentucky, defensive lineman Jeremiah Bailey quickly emerged as a leader at UTSA.

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