UTSA prepares for American Conference opener at Rice on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The UTSA Roadrunners face the Rice Owls in their American Conference opener on Saturday at 6 p.m. at First Community Stadium in Houston. UTSA, aiming for a strong season after a 59-45 victory over Colorado State, seeks redemption after a painful loss against Rice last year. Coach Jeff Traylor recalled the heartbreaking defeat, which featured a last-minute touchdown by Rice. Despite the past, UTSA's preparation has focused on executing a strong game plan against a newly coached Rice team.
- •UTSA is 3-1, Rice is 1-3 this season.
- •Last year's meeting ended with a 29-27 loss for UTSA.
- •ESPN+ will broadcast the game live.
- •UTSA's last game was a win over Colorado State.
- •The series record is 9-4 in favor of UTSA.
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — UTSA-Rice football: How to watch Roadrunners' American Conference opener
"UTSA returns to the site of one of coach Jeff Traylor's most disappointing losses for a matchup against Rice at 6 p.m. Saturday.
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