- Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Longhorns favored by 30.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 57.5
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The Texas Longhorns (2-0) are set to face the UTSA Roadrunners (2-0) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Roadrunners enter this game as 30.5-point underdogs according to the latest Vegas odds. The total for betting purposes is listed at 57.5 points.
The UTSA Roadrunners have demonstrated a strong start this season, currently sitting at 2-0. In their most recent matchup, the Roadrunners claimed victory against the Texas State Bobcats with a close score of 31-26. On the defensive side, UTSA allowed 289 rushing yards over 50 attempts, averaging 5.8 yards per rush. They conceded 17 completions out of 30 attempts, amounting to 192 yards and a completion rate of 56.7%. By the end of the game, UTSA executed 74 plays, resulting in a total of 398 yards. In terms of rushing attempts, they ran the ball 31 times for 140 yards, averaging 4.5 yards per rush.
Defensively, the Roadrunners have allowed 437 passing yards, placing them at 87th nationally. They give up an average of 218.5 yards through the air with a completion percentage against them of 55.8%. Overall, they permit a total of 451.5 yards per contest, ranking 127th nationwide. UTSA has allowed 1 passing touchdown and 3 rushing touchdowns, with opposing teams averaging 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and a total of 233.0 rushing yards per game over the season. In two games, they have surrendered 466 rushing yards, landing them at 74th in the nation regarding opponent scoring, allowing an average of 21.0 points per game.
The Texas Longhorns enter this game also with a 2-0 season record. In their last outing, they secured a narrow win against the Ohio State Buckeyes, ending the game at 24-23. Texas allowed 31 rushing attempts, resulting in 94 yards (3.0 yards per rush). Their secondary held a completion rate of 53.1%, conceding 278 yards on 17 of 32 passing attempts. The Longhorns ended up generating 336 yards on 78 plays (4.3 yards per play) and achieved 141 rushing yards on 41 attempts, averaging 3.4 yards per carry.
Texas has averaged 426.0 yards per game this season, ranking them 57th in college football. The Longhorns offense has accrued 47 penalty yards across 6 infractions, a ranking of 134th nationally. They have accumulated 148.5 rushing yards with a total of 297 yards so far. The team has thrown 2 interceptions and suffered 1 fumble, while earning 51 first downs. In terms of scoring, the Longhorns are 33rd in Division 1, averaging 41.5 points per game. This season, they have registered 555 net passing yards, averaging 277.5 passing yards per game, placing them 39th nationwide.
On defense, Texas has permitted a total of 255 rushing yards (127.5 yards per game) along with allowing 2 rushing touchdowns this season. They have given up 1 passing touchdown and have allowed 233.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 100th nationally. Additionally, the Longhorns have tallied 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions thus far. Their defense has participated in 133 plays, ranking 83rd in the country, and they are currently allowing an average of 15.0 points per game, placing them 44th nationally.
Which team will prevail in this thrilling college football matchup between the Roadrunners and Longhorns against the spread?
Expert Analysis: Choose the Longhorns -30.5
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