UTSA prepares for challenging matchup against Rice's option offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The UTSA Roadrunners are set to face the Rice Owls in Houston on Saturday at 6 p.m. UTSA has struggled historically against triple-option offenses, but found success last year with a significant victory over Rice, limiting the Owls to 269 total yards. Coach Jeff Traylor emphasized the importance of assignment discipline as the team's defense works to adapt to Rice’s evolving offensive scheme. As they prepare, the Roadrunners have been refining their approach over the past two days of practice, focusing on physicality and communication among players.
- •UTSA faces Rice at 6 p.m. on Saturday in Houston.
- •The Roadrunners previously defeated Rice 61-13 last year.
- •Coach Traylor stresses the need for assignment discipline.
- •Defensive players are focusing on adapting to Rice’s shifts.
- •Practices have intensified to prepare for the triple-option attack.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — How UTSA is preparing to combat Rice's unorthodox offense
"The Roadrunners had long struggled against the triple option before finding a breakthrough last year. UTSA looks to carry that success into a matchup at Rice.
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