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UTSA Roadrunners vs Tulane Green Wave prediction and best bet for Oct. 24, 2026

Game time: October 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Yulman Stadium — New Orleans, LA

Article updated Oct 24, 2:53 AM EDT

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

UTSA will beat Tulane 28-20 behind Owen McCown and an offense averaging 411.1 yards per game. The Roadrunners’ passing efficiency and rushing production give them the stronger scoring foundation, making the spread at UTSA -3 (-102) an actionable wager with medium confidence. Tulane’s unbeaten home record and recent takeaways warrant caution. Pass on the total of 51.5.

UTSA Roadrunners vs Tulane Green Wave prediction and best bet

UTSA’s offensive balance is the strongest reason to lay three points. The Roadrunners average 231.7 passing yards and 179.4 rushing yards per game, giving them options when Tulane takes away their first choice. McCown arrives after completing 28 of 38 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns in the Oct. 17 victory over Navy.

Tulane presents a meaningful challenge at home, especially after forcing six turnovers against Memphis. Still, UTSA has thrown only two interceptions through McCown’s 220 attempts this season. That makes another interception-heavy performance a shaky foundation for backing the Green Wave. The best bet is UTSA -3 (-102), with medium confidence. The total deserves a separate pass despite a projection below 51.5.

Odds, game time and how to watch

Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 7 p.m. Central, 8 p.m. Eastern. This is a 2026 college football matchup.

Venue and TV: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Broadcast: ESPNU.

Records: UTSA Roadrunners 6-1; Tulane Green Wave 3-3.

SportsJaw odds: UTSA Roadrunners -3 (-103); Tulane Green Wave +3 (-109). Moneyline: UTSA Roadrunners -145; Tulane Green Wave +125. Total: Over 52.5 (-110); Under 52.5 (-110).

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UTSA Roadrunners outlook

UTSA’s 38-34 victory over Navy showed both its offensive potential and the risk of trusting it to separate. The Roadrunners gained 469 yards and became bowl eligible, but the four-point margin also illustrated how much work their offense can face. Their season scoring average is 32.3 points; their defense allows 27.0.

McCown has completed 153 of 220 passes for 1,578 yards, 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. His season-high 359 passing yards against Navy strengthen the case that UTSA can capitalize when passing opportunities appear. Will Henderson III supplies a complementary threat with 562 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 94 attempts. Those numbers support an attack capable of moving through either phase.

The defensive concern starts on the ground. UTSA allows 200.3 rushing yards per game and 400.0 total yards, leaving Tulane a plausible way to sustain possessions without leaning entirely on its passing game.

The schedule adds another complication. UTSA is playing its eighth consecutive week before its open date and leaving Texas for the first time this season. Its road results include wins of 31-26 at Texas State and 16-14 at Rice, alongside a 30-6 loss at Texas. That record calls for restraint about the projected margin.

Tulane Green Wave outlook

Tulane’s 31-17 win over Memphis on Oct. 16 offered a clear example of how its defense can drive a result. The Green Wave collected three interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Kevin Adams contributed nine tackles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery, making him a central figure in that performance.

The challenge is generating enough offense when possessions begin farther from the end zone. Tulane averages 332.0 yards and 20.5 points per game. Its passing offense ranks No. 116 nationally at 179.7 yards per game, according to the San Antonio Express-News.

Trace Johnson became the starting quarterback against Memphis. In his first start, the freshman completed 11 of 21 passes for 165 yards, one touchdown and one interception. That is an encouraging team result, but a limited individual sample for projecting a substantial scoring increase against UTSA.

Maurice Turner offers a more direct matchup opportunity against the Roadrunners’ run defense. He has 315 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 37 carries. Destyn Hill leads Tulane with 21 receptions for 285 yards and two scores. Tulane also benefits from an early-October open week and an extra recovery day after playing Memphis on Friday. Its 3-0 home record supplies another reason to respect the underdog.

Key matchup factors

Possession quality matters more here than simply counting yards. UTSA’s low interception total through McCown favors sustained offensive opportunities. Tulane’s recent defensive success shows how quickly takeaways could reverse that advantage. The Green Wave’s rushing matchup also threatens to keep UTSA’s offense waiting on the sideline.

The Oct. 24 consensus update favors Tulane +3 (-118) at 54%, representing 325 of 601 combined consensus selections. Those counts blend a modeled sportsbook sample with SportsJaw participation; they are not observed sportsbook tickets. Tulane’s blended support rose eight percentage points from the Oct. 23 snapshot. SportsJaw’s community leader is also Tulane +3 (-118), while the separate sportsbook spread split favors UTSA at 57%. These are preference measures, not win probabilities.

UTSA Roadrunners vs Tulane Green Wave spread prediction

Spread recommendation: UTSA Roadrunners -3 (-102). UTSA averages 79.1 more offensive yards and 11.8 more points per game than Tulane. Those differences support the favorite, particularly with McCown coming off his strongest passing yardage performance of the season.

Tulane’s defense allows only 21.7 points per game, so translating UTSA’s production into a comfortable win is hardly automatic. Home performance and rest also favor the Green Wave. Nevertheless, UTSA’s balance and McCown’s interception record make a margin above three points a reasonable expectation. The eight-point forecast supports the selection; it is not the sole argument for value.

UTSA Roadrunners vs Tulane Green Wave total prediction

Total recommendation: Pass on Over 51.5 (-110) and Under 51.5 (-110). The projected 48 points lean below the line, but the scoring case is less convincing than the spread case. Tulane’s modest offensive output favors the Under, while UTSA’s 32.3-point scoring average creates pressure in the opposite direction.

Both rushing matchups could help offenses sustain drives: Tulane allows 212.5 rushing yards per game, and UTSA allows 200.3. Turnovers could also produce short fields or erase promising possessions. With those competing influences, the projection’s 3.5-point gap below the total is too fragile to justify an Under wager.

UTSA Roadrunners vs Tulane Green Wave Projected Score & Betting Picks

Game forecast: UTSA Roadrunners 28, Tulane Green Wave 20. McCown’s season efficiency, his recent performance against Navy and Henderson’s rushing production give UTSA the stronger offensive foundation. The forecast puts both teams below their respective opponent’s average points allowed, reflecting Tulane’s limited scoring output and a competitive home defense.

The strongest counterargument is Tulane’s combination of home success, extra recovery time and demonstrated takeaway potential. UTSA’s rushing defense gives the Green Wave another route to an upset even without repeating six takeaways. Those concerns keep confidence at medium. UTSA remains the projected winner, and the single official SportsJaw wager is the spread, UTSA -3 (-102). Both directions at the 51.5 total are a pass.

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Roadrunners28

Green Wave20

Projected winner UTSA RoadrunnersConfidencemedium
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Spread: UTSA Roadrunners -3 (-102)

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Pass (article line changed)

Sources

  • UTSA AthleticsUTSA set for Saturday night matchup at Tulane
  • San Antonio Express-NewsUTSA vs. Tulane football: Preview, scouting report, and prediction
  • Fubo NewsTexas-San Antonio at Tulane - Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (October 24, 2026)
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SportsJaw Roadrunners vs Green Wave game preview analysis and predictions incorporate current odds, injury reports, team statistics and market data. Information is updated regularly, but lines and player availability can change. Please confirm current information before wagering. View history of past Roadrunners vs Green Wave matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · UTSA Roadrunners-135 → -145Moved
  • Moneyline · Tulane Green Wave+115 → +125Moved
  • Spread · UTSA Roadrunners-2.5 (-110) → -3 (-103)Moved
  • Spread · Tulane Green Wave+2.5 (-110) → +3 (-109)Moved
  • Total · Over51.5 (-110) → 52.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under51.5 (-110) → 52.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

UTSA Roadrunners
6-1 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Tulane Green Wave
3-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2026-10-20T13:48:52.610Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-10-30Tulane Green Wave 26 · UTSA Roadrunners 48
Final result

Matchup pick recap

UTSA Roadrunners defeated Tulane Green Wave 42-19

UTSA Roadrunners defeated Tulane Green Wave 42-19 on October 24, 2026, a 23-point decision in the series. UTSA Roadrunners' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 14-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded UTSA Roadrunners -3 (-103) spread, UTSA Roadrunners covered, while the 61 combined points finished over the recorded total of 52.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerUTSA RoadrunnersWin
  • SpreadSpread: UTSA Roadrunners -3 (-102)Win
  • TotalPass on Over 51.5 (-110) and Under 51.5 (-110)Pass

Tipster picks

  • GustavosintoSpread · Tulane Green Wave +2.5 (-105)Loss
  • CodexSpread · UTSA Roadrunners -3 (-102)Win