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Brian Hartline rattled a hornet's nest and the Roadrunners responded to the provocation in kind with a last-minute win over USF in a rocking Alamodome. We explain why Thursday night was the best performance of the season from UTSA. Next up is a Navy team who is certainly better than their 2-3 record. Did UTSA jump the gun by giving out single digit jerseys mid-season? Much to discuss on this episode. Be sure to watch on video for lots of multi-media goodies!

0:00 Intro 2:31 USF Recap: UTSA's Most Complete Game 19:17 Defense Responds After Tucker Ejection 23:07 Alamodome Atmosphere & Hartline's Comments 33:39 Navy Preview 56:45 Score Predictions 1:01:47 Midseason Single-Digit Vote 1:07:18 Patreon & Supporter Shoutouts

Rice's defense shut out UTSA in the second half in Houston, but 16 points were enough for the Roadrunners to get out to a 1-0 record in conference play. The offense struggled, but UTSA's defensive front really impressed. Next up is a 4-1 USF team who has struggled to put bad teams away despite a $20M roster. Are the Bulls due for a break out, or can UTSA lean on Alamodome magic to continue their hot start to 2026?

00:00 Intro: UTSA survives Rice 16-14

05:21 Two nose tackle front shuts down the option

07:38 Pass rush breakout: Cam Cooper, Darion White, Jeremiah Bailey

10:50 Secondary locks down + solid tackling

13:22 Was UTSA flat? Traylor's effort comments

15:09 Offense struggles: Owen's pocket presence

25:11 Wide receivers: drops & no go-to target

28:25 Special teams: Michael Petro's 53-yarder

32:33 Did Traylor hold back the game plan?

35:54 USF preview: SportsCenter & Alamodome blackout

42:06 USF's offense & the Tim Beck hire

47:00 Two different portal strategies

51:56 Keys to the game for UTSA

59:51 Brian Hartline's Alamodome comments

Colorado State got off to an extremely quick 14-0 lead over UTSA, but the Roadrunners hardly flinched, using a 35 point run to defeat the Rams 59-45 in the highest scoring game in program history. Jeff Traylor's squad seems well positioned to make a run at the conference title this year, starting with the Rice Owls in Houston.

0:00 UTSA Wraps Up Non-Conference Play at 3-1

4:25 Listener Voicemail: End of Non-Conference Play

9:13 Roster Depth and Keeping the Culture Healthy

12:01 The 35-Point Unanswered Run

22:05 Defense Gives Up 500 Yards

26:56 Why Isn't the Pass Rush Getting Home?

28:38 Busted Coverage and Explosive Plays

30:14 Alamodome Crowd Gets Loud

34:25 UTSA vs. Rice: A Long Series History

38:06 Rice's Option Offense

44:07 UTSA Offense vs. Rice Defense

49:46 Rice Players to Watch

57:19 Score Predictions

59:43 Tailgate at Rice Stadium (West Lot 3)

The Roadrunners' defense showed up in a big way under the bright lights in Austin, frustrating Arch Manning and the #1 Longhorns with a stingy secondary. While Owen McCown and the offense couldn't click into gear, UTSA fans have to be feeling good about their chances this year coming out of this contest. Up next is a home match-up against a CSU team who may have just lost their starting quarterback. Can UTSA capitalize?

00:00 Recapping the Trip to Austin

05:27 Asaad Chapman Locks Down Texas' Top Receivers

08:21 Cleaning Up the Run Fits from Texas State

09:51 Pressuring Arch Manning: The Pass Rush Review

12:18 The Green Dog Blitz & a More Creative Defense

14:13 Owen Peewee's Move to Money Backer

18:42 Offense Struggles: Penalties and Third Downs

23:41 DeAndre Marshall's Scary Offseason Health Battle

25:35 Missed Red Zone Chances & Receiver Concerns

28:52 Listener Voicemail: Time to Spread the Ball Around?

35:16 Cumbia Break & the Fiesta Hispanic Heritage Jerseys

37:05 Colorado State Preview: Attendance & the Betting Line

38:59 CSU's Quarterback Injury Situation

46:01 Scouting CSU's Offensive Weapons

48:13 Is Colorado State's Defense Actually Struggling?

53:35 CSU's Tackling Woes & UTSA's Screen Game

56:01 Score Predictions vs Colorado State

Owen McCown and the UTSA Roadrunners put the past behind them as they went on the road and secured a major victory for the program, coming from behind to defeat the Texas State Bobcats in San Marcos with a clutch game-ending drive. Unfortunately the Roadrunners will have a difficult time turning that inspiring win into sustainable momentum as they'll face the #1 team in the nation this week. We preview the Texas Longhorns with an assist from our old friend Eric Henry, and discuss whether playing this series still makes sense in 2026.

0:00 Riding High After Beating Texas State

6:13 Owen McCown's Redemption

15:24 Grit, Mistakes & Finding "Triangle of Toughness" Magic

21:08 Defense Holds Up, Then Bowie's Playcalling Gets Dissected

29:52 Remaining Concerns for the Team

41:42 Eric Henry Joins: Texas's New DC & Offensive Turnaround

49:43 Returning Stars, Arch Manning & The Ohio State Comeback

58:10 Program Spending, NIL Transparency & the Future of Buy Games

1:10:48 Is It Worth It? UTSA's Power Two Philosophy Debate

1:19:34 Score Predictions

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T69q3Cc6GAQ

It's Episode 303 of Alamo Audible, and it's Texas State Hate Week. Jared and Adrian dig into the I-35 rivalry ahead of Saturday's showdown in San Marcos: Jeff Traylor's rivalry-week tone, a brutal afternoon heat forecast, why this might be the biggest game of Owen McCown's career, and whether UTSA can finally shake the "boogeyman" that is GJ Kinne and the Bobcats. Plus a UTSA broadcast-history pop quiz, matchup breakdowns on both sides of the ball, and final score predictions heading into the I-35 Showdown.

0:00 Intro

2:28 Reading Jeff Traylor's tone and energy this week

6:27 Attendance, the Alamodome, and program momentum

12:36 Dangerous heat forecast for Saturday's kickoff

15:48 Depth, rotation, and injury risk in the heat

17:04 The stakes: Traylor, Owen McCown, and program trajectory

20:30 Owen McCown's "legacy game"

25:44 Revisiting the tight 2025 loss

30:09 Cumbia Break

30:35 Texas State's uneven 2025 season

35:36 Texas State's coaching staff and roster continuity

43:01 Can UTSA's secondary slow down Brad Jackson?

46:45 Texas State's growing tight end usage

49:53 Key matchups to watch Saturday

53:07 Special teams could decide this one

55:41 Final score predictions

Video: https://youtu.be/SzIbHPAYw9Y

A strong visiting crowd helped UTSA enjoy a crowd of over 33,000 as the Roadrunners took care of business against an outmatched UTRGV squad. While 45-16 looks good on the final ledger, the performance left quite a bit to be desired, leading to a muted response from fans, players, and coaches after the win. We break down the action and top performers from the season opener, stay tuned for our TXST preview later this week.

0:00 – Intro

0:57 – Alamodome Atmosphere

9:10 – Same Old Issues: Penalties & Traylor's Frustration

17:31 – Owen McCown's Return to Full Health

21:26 – Offensive Line Rotation & Grades

22:04 – First Look at the Rick Bowie Offense

24:08 – The Third-Quarter Lull Strikes Again

28:14 – Defensive Standouts: Cooper, Rogers & the Chapman Brothers

32:12 – Tackling & Discipline

38:00 – Special Teams: Punting, Kicking & Long Snapping

45:40 – Wrap-Up: Texas State Preview Coming

Welcome to the first game week of 2026! We have our first depth chart of the season and it features a few notable surprised. Tune in to hear which players surprised by earning starting spots, or falling into a backup role. The Roadrunners' new two-deep will debut this Saturday as UTRGV travels to the Alamodome for their first game against an FBS opponent. The Vaquero fans are talking a big game, can the Roadrunners give them a humbling introduction to FBS play, or will the Vaqueros play with a chip on their shoulder and give the Roadrunners a scare?

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00:00 - UTSA game week finally arrives

06:07 - Initial reactions to the Week 1 depth chart

18:22 - What the depth chart says about ceiling and evaluation

27:35 - The moneybacker battle and Archie Chambers' absence

29:16 - Why UTRGV is the ideal Week 1 opponent

35:44 - Travis Bush and the UTSA connections in Edinburg

42:27 - San Antonio talent across the UTRGV roster

51:20 - Expectations from UTSA this week

56:50 - Score predictions

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV1_4YdD-q4

Jared and Adrian celebrate episode #300 and reflect on the community that has carried the show for nearly a decade. They also shift into UTSA football season prep, breaking down camp takeaways, Jeff Traylor removing/delaying single digit numbers, and the biggest questions heading into Week 1.

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00:00 - Episode 300 celebration and opening gratitude

09:34 - Future goals: social events, higher-profile guests, and basketball coverage

13:22 - Fall camp takeaways: quiet, focused, and more serious

17:51 - Why national optimism and local skepticism do not match

21:34 - Offensive outlook: line stability, tight end questions, and receiver growth

24:47 - Defensive outlook: Owen Peewee at linebacker and front-seven roles

27:55 - Johnny Bowens injury and the cost to defensive line depth

32:50 - 2-1-0 number recipients revealed

46:28 - Week Zero scouting

Video: https://youtu.be/OGZqARBz1d8

This episode previews UTSA's defensive line heading into the 2026 season and looks at the biggest early camp takeaways from the unit. Jared and Adrian also discuss who might be flying under the radar, which transfers are poised to make an immediate impact, and how a new defensive line coach could impact the play on the field.

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