UTSA Roadrunners Aim to Avenge Last Year's Loss in Season Opener Against Houston Cougars
5. The UTSA Roadrunners will face the Houston Cougars Saturday evening at TDECU Stadium to kick off the season. The Roadrunners, coming off an impressive 11-3 (8-0 in
Game outlook
5. The UTSA Roadrunners will face the Houston Cougars Saturday evening at TDECU Stadium to kick off the season. The Roadrunners, coming off an impressive 11-3 (8-0 in American) record and bowl game appearance last season, will look to avenge their 37-35 triple-overtime loss to the Cougars last season, who finished 8-5 (5-3 in the American) and will start life in the Big 12 this season. Despite being the betting favorite opening at 0, the line now stands at UTSA -2.5.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/2/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: TDECU Stadium Stadium Roadrunners vs Cougars Betting Odds Moneyline: Roadrunners -125 | Cougars +105
Spread: Roadrunners -2 (-110) | Cougars +2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 51%.
UTSA Roadrunners
UTSA Roadrunners look to build on their 8th power ranking with the return of veteran Quarterback Frank Harris. Last season, he threw for 4,059 yards and 32 touchdowns and was also a threat in the running game, carrying the ball for 600 yards and nine touchdowns. The Roadrunners' defense had a solid performance, defllecting 68 passes and 15 interceptions as a team. Unfortunately, their top 3 coverage players moved on and they are now ranked 14th in offense and 59th in defense. Despite prefacing a 0-0 record, UTSA are in a strong position for the upcoming season. UTSA Roadrunners look to build on their 8th power ranking with the return of veteran Quarterback Frank Harris. Harris had an impressive 2022, throwing for 4,059 yards and 32 touchdowns and running for 600 yards and nine touchdowns. The Roadrunners' defense deflected 68 passes and 15 interceptions as a team, but lost their top 3 coverage players. UTSA are ranked 14th in offense and 59th in defense, but are in a strong position for the upcoming season. Pouring into our teammates and preparing for the opener! 🙌 #210TriangleOfToughness #LetsGo210 | #BirdsUp 🤙 pic.twitter.com/mqjUNADsxi