No. 1 Texas hosts UTSA in final non-conference matchup

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

No. 1 Texas hosts UTSA in final non-conference matchup
Summary

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will face the UTSA Roadrunners on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Central at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. Texas enters the game with a talent advantage, while UTSA comes in with a 2-0 record, led by returning quarterback Owen McCown. UTSA's head coach, Jeff Traylor, is familiar with Texas after coaching there previously. The Roadrunners average 35.5 points per game and have created five turnovers this season while maintaining a clean turnover slate. This matchup precedes Texas's entry into SEC play.

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  • Texas Longhorns host UTSA Roadrunners on September 17.
  • UTSA has a 2-0 record, averaging 35.5 points per game.
  • Jeff Traylor returns to Austin as UTSA's head coach.
  • Owen McCown, a three-year starter, leads the Roadrunners offense.
  • Texas won previous matchups against UTSA in 2022 and 2024.
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Jeff Traylor returns to Austin for the third time.

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