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USF coach Brian Hartline questions UTSA's crowd noise before matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

USF coach Brian Hartline questions UTSA's crowd noise before matchup

Summary

South Florida coach Brian Hartline expressed skepticism about the crowd noise at UTSA's Alamodome ahead of their game on October 8. Hartline pointed out the Roadrunners' average attendance of about 25,000 in the first two games of the season and questioned how such noise could be generated with fewer fans. UTSA officials defended their home crowd, asserting their fans create a passionate atmosphere without needing artificial noise. Throughout the season, visiting coaches have also raised similar concerns about the acoustics in the Alamodome.

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By the Numbers

•Hartline prepares USF for game against UTSA on October 8.
•UTSA averages 25,000 attendees in 2026's first two games.
•Roadrunners have a 35-5 home record under coach Jeff Traylor.
•Alamodome is known for its unique indoor acoustics.
•Visiting coaches previously questioned UTSA's crowd noise integrity.

Latest Updates

11:04 PMYahoo Sports — USF coach Brian Hartline questions authenticity of UTSA's crowd noise: 'I don't know how it gets so loud'

What they're saying

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As UTSA prepares to host South Florida on Thursday, Hartline became the latest to question the acoustics of the Alamodome environment.
— Yahoo Sports

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