UTSA Roadrunners is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +1.9. UTSA Roadrunners enters the season with a power rating of +1.9, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The UTSA Roadrunners host UT Rio Grande Valley next in Week 1. In 2025, UTSA Roadrunners went 6-6 overall, 6-6 against the spread, and 9-3 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the UTSA Roadrunners Power Rating of +1.9 is 1.7 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. UTSA Roadrunners have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 5,396 miles, ranking 100th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | UT Rio Grande Valley | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Texas State | 47 mi | 93 mi |
| Week 3 | Texas | 75 mi | 243 mi |
| Week 4 | Colorado State | Home | 243 mi |
| Week 5 | Rice | 186 mi | 615 mi |
| Week 6 | South Florida | Home | 615 mi |
| Week 7 | Navy | Home | 615 mi |
| Week 8 | Tulane | 504 mi | 1,623 mi |
| Week 9 | — | Bye | |
| Week 10 | Florida Atlantic | 1,142 mi | 3,907 mi |
| Week 11 | North Texas | Home | 3,907 mi |
| Week 12 | UAB | 744 mi | 5,396 mi |
| Week 13 | Tulsa | Home | 5,396 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
New offensive coordinator Rick Bowie aims to push tempo and take more downfield shots. Quarterback Owen McCown enters his third year as a starter with the potential to be one of the top Group of 6 signal-callers if he stays healthy. The backfield features breakout back Will Henderson III (866 yards, six touchdowns last season) and Cal transfer Brandon High Jr. The receiving corps is deep with returning standouts David Amador II and AJ Wilson plus transfers TJ West (Texas Tech) and James Madison II (Missouri). The unit's success hinges on McCown's health and the integration of new faces at tight end and left guard.
After heavy losses to graduation and the transfer portal, the defense is reloading. Inside linebacker Brandon Tucker, a former FCS All-America and Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year, is expected to lead the unit after a rotational role last season. Veteran Owen Pewee moves from nickel to inside linebacker. The defensive line remains a strength with ends Tai Leonard and Johnny Bowens III and nose Jameian Buxton. Outside linebacker Camron Cooper is recovering from a knee injury but provides a pass-rush threat alongside UTEP transfer Elijah Baldwin. Safety Nate Robinson Jr. (Marist) and cornerbacks Ahamad Chapman and Asaad Chapman (brothers) are key newcomers in the secondary.
UTSA returns all primary specialists from last season. Kicker Michael Petro was 17-of-20 on field goals in 2025, and punter Caile Hogan averaged 45.7 yards per punt. Wide receiver David Amador II handled punt returns, while Mekhi Anderson took kickoffs, though both return jobs are open for competition. This continuity provides a reliable foundation in the kicking game.
Head coach Jeff Traylor has posted winning records in all six seasons at UTSA (53-26 overall). With a seventh-year head coach and a third-year starting quarterback, the Roadrunners are an outlier in the transient college football landscape. The program's culture and preparation are praised by opponents, and Traylor's ability to integrate new players through the portal is trusted. The challenge is keeping pace with the most well-resourced programs in the American Conference.
UTSA's season hinges on quarterback Owen McCown's health and the offensive line's development under new coordinator Rick Bowie. The defense must quickly gel with many new starters, especially at linebacker and in the secondary. The Roadrunners have a favorable home schedule early, including a dome opener against UT Rio Grande Valley. Their travel load is manageable (4342 miles total), and they have strong special teams. If the offense can stay explosive and the defense finds its footing, UTSA should remain in the conference hunt.
UTSA Roadrunners is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
UTSA Roadrunners holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +1.9, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
UTSA Roadrunners's home field advantage rating is 3.8 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
UTSA Roadrunners travels 5,396 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 100th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
UTSA Roadrunners: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +1.9.
