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UTSA rallies to beat USF 31-24 amid noise controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 3:58 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

UTSA rallies to beat USF 31-24 amid noise controversy

Summary

The UTSA Roadrunners overcame the South Florida Bulls 31-24 on October 7 at the Alamodome, clinching a crucial victory in the American Conference. This game followed comments from USF coach Brian Hartline questioning how the Alamodome generates such noise with limited attendance. The Roadrunners trailed 17-10 at halftime but scored 21 unanswered points in the second half, highlighted by three touchdown runs from running back Peterson. UTSA improved to 2-0 in the conference, while USF dropped to 0-2. UTSA will host Navy next on October 17, and USF faces Kent State the same day.

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By the Numbers

•UTSA trailed 17-10 at halftime against USF.
•The Roadrunners scored 21 points in the second half.
•Peterson had three rushing touchdowns in the game.
•UTSA is now 36-5 at the Alamodome under Traylor.
•USF falls to 0-2 in conference play.

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3:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Unlike Any Other Atmosphere,’ ‘We Do More With Less’ — Jeff Traylor’s UTSA Answer Brian Hartline’s Noise Comments With Late Win Over USF

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Three days after South Florida coach Brian Hartline questioned how the Alamodome gets so loud without a big crowd, the UTSA Roadrunners rallied past his Bulls 31-24 in that same building on Thursday night, clinching a statement win in the American. UTSA Turns Hartline Comments Into Statement Thursday Night Win“I’ve heard that it’s really loud there,” Hartline said at his Monday news conference, adding that he was trying to figure out the population size and wondered how it gets so loud with few
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