UTSA coach and players reflect on pregame tragedy after Navy game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners experienced a delay before their game against Navy on October 17, 2026, following an accidental fall of a service member during a pregame skills demonstration. Coach Jeff Traylor and the team remained unaware of the severity of the situation until after warming up. The game, which began shortly after the incident, ended with the Roadrunners winning 38-34. Postgame, Traylor expressed the team’s support for the injured service member and their family, acknowledging the emotional toll of the event on players and fans. The service member was transported to a local hospital, with updates on their condition not yet available.
- •A service member fell during a pregame rappel demonstration at Alamodome.
- •UTSA kicked off their game against Navy at 7:10 p.m., delayed by about 10 minutes.
- •UTSA won the match 38-34 after overcoming initial emotional challenges.
- •Coach Traylor and players expressed condolences and support for the injured service member.
- •The crowd of 23,297 gradually regained energy as the game progressed.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — 'Bigger than football': UTSA reflects on pregame tragedy
"A service member's fall during a pregame rappel left coach Jeff Traylor and the Roadrunners shaken after UTSA's 38-34 win against Navy.
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