UTSA rallies late for 31-24 victory over South Florida
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Last updated Oct 9, 2026
On October 8, 2026, UTSA defeated South Florida 31-24 in San Antonio. Will Henderson III's 26-yard run set up A’Marion Peterson's game-winning 1-yard touchdown with 18 seconds remaining. South Florida led 24-23 after a touchdown pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. with 1:56 left, but UTSA responded with a decisive drive. The Roadrunners improved to 5-1 and 2-0 in the American Conference, while the Bulls fell to 4-2 and 1-2. Both teams are set to play again on October 17, with South Florida hosting Kent State and UTSA facing Navy.
- •UTSA improves to 5-1, 2-0 American Conference
- •A'Marion Peterson scores three touchdowns
- •South Florida leads at various points but falls late
- •Next games for both teams on October 17
- •Owen McCown throws for 209 yards for UTSA
- 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — UTSA scores in closing seconds to send USF to its 2nd straight loss
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Will Henderson III, A'Marion Peterson help UTSA rally for a 31-24 victory over South Florida
"SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Will Henderson III had a 26-yard run with 18 seconds remaining, and A’Marion Peterson ran it in from a yard out on the next play for his third touchdown to rally UTSA to a 31-24 victory over South Florida on Thursday night.UTSA (5-1, 2-0 American Conference) came back after Michael Van Buren Jr’s 11-yard touchdown pass to D.
"SAN ANTONIO — Will Henderson III had a 26-yard run with 18 seconds remaining, and A’Marion Peterson ran it in from a yard out on the next play for his third touchdown to rally UTSA to a 31-24 victory over South Florida on Thursday night. UTSA (5-1, 2-0 American Conference) came back after Michael Van Buren Jr.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 4:26 AMUTSA scores in closing seconds to send USF to its 2nd straight loss
SAN ANTONIO — Will Henderson III had a 26-yard run with 18 seconds remaining, and A’Marion Peterson ran it in from a yard out on the next play for his third touchdown to rally UTSA to a 31-24 victory over South Florida on Thursday night. UTSA (5-1, 2-0 American Conference) came back after Michael Van Buren Jr.
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 3:33 AMWill Henderson III, A'Marion Peterson help UTSA rally for a 31-24 victory over South Florida
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Will Henderson III had a 26-yard run with 18 seconds remaining, and A’Marion Peterson ran it in from a yard out on the next play for his third touchdown to rally UTSA to a 31-24 victory over South Florida on Thursday night.UTSA (5-1, 2-0 American Conference) came back after Michael Van Buren Jr’s 11-yard touchdown pass to D.
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