UTSA releases 2026 football depth chart ahead of UTRGV opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor released the team's initial depth chart ahead of the season opener against UTRGV on Saturday at the Alamodome. The Roadrunners face several personnel questions following a roster overhaul that includes a largely replaced defense and a transition in the tight end room. Third-year wide receiver Mekhi Anderson earned the starting spot at the Z receiver position, surpassing several transfers on the depth chart. The tight end position remains fluid, with Ty Rupe and Brandon Young listed as potential starters. Traylor noted that while the team continues to refine its rotation, final decisions regarding starters remain ongoing as the program prepares for its first game. The coaching staff intends to tailor the offensive scheme to the specific strengths of the active roster.
- •UTSA hosts UTRGV at the Alamodome on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
- •Mekhi Anderson is listed as the starting Z receiver for the season opener.
- •Ty Rupe and Brandon Young are competing for the starting tight end position.
- •The 2026 defense features only two players who started more than half of last season's games.
- •Outside linebacker Cam Cooper returns to the lineup after missing most of the 2025 season with a knee injury.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — Five players to watch after UTSA releases depth chart for 2026 opener
"Coach Jeff Traylor is hesitant to tip his hand with plenty of change on both sides, but UTSA's depth chart highlights some potential standouts.
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