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Greg Luca

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Reporter covering UTSA and area colleges for @ExpressNews. Heisman and AP Top 25 voter. CT native and Florida alum. Hayley Williams fanboy, Adam Cole mark, 5K MMR scrub.

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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 4h
UTSA vs. Rice football: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction as the Roadrunners open the American Conference season on Saturday in Houston. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA vs. Rice: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction
The Roadrunners open American Conference play against the Owls on Saturday night in Houston.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 12h
UTSA safety Joel Rogers has been forced into a lot of waiting in his career. The once highly touted recruit spent two years mostly on special teams at LSU, and his transition to UTSA was slowed by a spring injury. Now, he's finally showing what he can do. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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How LSU transfer Joel Rogers found his fit with UTSA
Though a spring shoulder injury threatened to slow his transition, LSU transfer Joel Rogers has found a role at safety in his first year at UTSA.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 12h
Does Texas deserve to be No. 1? How bad will things get at Texas A&M? Who is the most underrated college football player in Texas? We answer all these questions and more in the latest Hear Me Out vodcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vavA...
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Is UT really that good? And is A&M really that bad? Plus, lewd Longhorn celebrations | Hear Me Out
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 12h
UTSA is set to host an ESPN SportsCenter broadcast for a second straight season, as the show will be live from the H-E-B Plaza at the Alamodome ahead of the Roadrunners' matchup against South Florida on Thursday. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA set to host ESPN's SportsCenter for second straight season
SportsCenter will broadcast from the Alamodome's H-E-B Plaza on Thursday ahead of UTSA's matchup against South Florida.
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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 01/10/2026
UTSA returns to the site of one of coach Jeff Traylor's most disappointing losses for a matchup against Rice at 6 p.m. Saturday.
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UTSA-Rice football: How to watch Roadrunners' American Conference opener
UTSA returns to the site of one of coach Jeff Traylor's most disappointing losses for a matchup against Rice at 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
UTSA's Cam Cooper ran into an option run offense in his first career start, learning all about the test of discipline and physicality. How the Roadrunners improved against the triple option last season, and what they're doing to keep that going at Rice: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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How UTSA is preparing to combat Rice’s unorthodox offense
The Roadrunners had long struggled against the triple option before finding a breakthrough last year. UTSA looks to carry that success into a matchup at Rice.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Why UTSA's A'Marion Peterson delivered "one of my favorite plays of my life" against Colorado State without even touching the football, and a look at 5 key players to watch entering Saturday's American Conference opener at Rice: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA vs. Rice: 5 key players to watch in American Conference opener
Mekhi Anderson and A'Marion Peterson are among the names stepping forward for a deep and versatile group of Roadrunners skill players.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
After being showered with praise following a standout performance against Texas, UTSA's defense fell back to earth, allowing 500 yards in Saturday's win against Colorado State. A look at some of the breakdowns in this week's film study: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA film study: How the Roadrunners defense fell back to earth
UTSA's defense earned plenty of flowers for some standout moments against Texas, but Colorado State quickly provided a reality check.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Ready to sweep away some of the disappointing name brands, my AP Top 25 ballot this week found space for plenty of fresh (and unpopular) picks in the 20-25 range. Inside my thought process behind the latest rankings: www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
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Inside Greg Luca’s AP Top 25 ballot: Out with the old, in with the new
As some big-name programs continue to slip, plenty of fresh faces are proving they deserve spots on AP Top 25 ballots.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Returning to the field after a judge temporarily blocked the NCAA from enforcing a six-game suspension tied to sports wagering, UIW receiver Roy Alexander made three catches for 67 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s 63-10 loss at Texas State. www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
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UIW’s Roy Alexander returns after injunction blocks NCAA suspension
The temporary injunction was granted in Bexar County district court Thursday, allowing Alexander to suit up for UIW on Saturday at Texas State.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Down 14 early points and looking to rebound from a rough showing last week, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor and QB Owen McCown committed to "keep shooting," sparking one of the most prolific offensive performances in program history during a 59-45 win Saturday. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA commits to 'keep shooting,' sparking offense vs. Colorado State
UTSA faced an early deficit as it looked to rebound from last week's struggles vs. Texas, but the Roadrunners' offense held steady and hit its stride.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
UTSA receiver Mekhi Anderson after a 59-45 win against Colorado State: “Just great vibes in the locker room. I love seeing my guys very happy in there and just celebrating the win. There's nothing better than being home and just celebrating a big win.”
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
UTSA linebacker Darion White, on the defense in a 59-45 win against Colorado State: “I'm happy we got the dub, but not satisfied, coming from a defensive standpoint. We gave up too many points. Too many errors in some points. But we can get better.”
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
UTSA quarterback Owen McCown, on rallying from an early deficit to beat Colorado State: “It was a little bit of shock at first, but then the guys just don't blink. You saw it, it came right back out and executed on offense really well.”
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
UTSA coach Jeff Traylor, on rallying from down 14-0 early and surviving a shootout with Colorado State: “There's going to be a lot of games like this one. Hold on. Y'all's hair is going to look like mine before the season's up.”
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Down two scores by the time they'd typically get off the bus before a home game, UTSA didn't blink, ripping off five straight touchdowns and surviving a shootout with Colorado State. The Roadrunners finish the nonconference season 3-1. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA survives slow start, surging to win against Colorado State
The Roadrunners fell behind 14-0 in a flash but delivered a decisive answer, surviving a back-and-forth second half to close the nonconference season 3-1.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
UTSA survived a frantic nonconference finale against Colorado State, erasing an early deficit and withstanding a furious exchange of blows through the second half to win 59-45 on Saturday in the Alamodome. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Live updates: UTSA hangs on to secure wild win over Colorado State
The Roadrunners and Rams traded punches with more than 1,000 combined yards of total offense, but UTSA landed the decisive blow, winning to move to 3-1.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
UTSA (2-1) is underway against Colorado State (2-1) in the Alamodome. As expected, crowd is a little more sparse than usual to start this 11 a.m. kickoff.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
UTSA takes the field for its Hispanic Heritage game against Colorado State with a shot to finish the nonconference season 3-1, aiming to build momentum ahead of the fight for an American Conference championship. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Live updates: UTSA looks to close nonconference with win vs. Colorado State
The Roadrunners can enter the American Conference season with a 3-1 record if they can get by the Rams on Saturday in the Alamodome.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
UTSA vs. Colorado State football: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction as the Roadrunners get set to host a Rams team with questions at quarterback: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA vs. Colorado State football: Preview, scouting report and prediction
The Roadrunners aren't sure what to expect from the Rams' quarterback situation as UTSA and Colorado State meet at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Alamodome.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Reunited at UTSA this year, cornerbacks Ahamad and Asaad Chapman gain comfort and confidence from playing side by side, but they also feel an emotional attachment that sometimes needs to be reeled in. On how the twin brothers have emerged as standouts: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Brotherly bond helps Chapman twins emerge as standouts for UTSA
Reunited as teammates at UTSA after a year apart, twin brothers Ahamad and Asaad Chapman anchor a talented cornerbacks group for the Roadrunners.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On this week's Hear Me Out, we sort through which Texas team is the most hated, break down what's wrong with A&M and preview the week ahead. Plus, our first disagreement over new-age analytics vs. old-school axioms. Can't believe it took five episodes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T5J...
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Colleges you love to hate, and which Texas teams took the biggest tumble last week | Hear Me Out
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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 24/09/2026
The Roadrunners will be celebrating their annual Hispanic Heritage game when they host Colorado State at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Alamodome.
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UTSA-Colorado State football: How to watch Roadrunners' Hispanic Heritage game
The Roadrunners will be celebrating their annual Hispanic Heritage game when they host Colorado State at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Alamodome.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Why does UTSA coach Jeff Traylor feel this Roadrunners team is more like the championship squads of 2021 and 2022 than the 7-6 teams of the past two years? The answer starts with the "ubuntu" mindset. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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How ‘ubuntu’ mindset is bringing UTSA back to Traylor’s roots
The Roadrunners' guiding philosophy "ubuntu" has created a close-knit group that reminds coach Jeff Traylor of past championship teams.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
UTSA will take the field for its annual Hispanic Heritage game in style, showing off a fresh helmet design ahead of the matchup against Colorado State at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Alamodome. Take a closer look: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Check out UTSA football's vibrant new Hispanic Heritage helmets
The Roadrunners are set to unveil a new look in the annual Hispanic Heritage game on Saturday in the Alamodome.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
UTSA's cornerbacks have been praised as perhaps the team's deepest and most talented position group since the preseason, and they showed why against No. 1 Texas. On the biggest standouts and other players to watch this week against Colorado State: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA vs. Colorado State: Asaad Chapman leads 5 key players to watch
The Roadrunners' defense delivered against the Longhorns, as UTSA's cornerbacks showed why they are regarded as perhaps the team's strongest unit.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Wanting to pack the Alamodome for Saturday's 11 a.m. kickoff, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor offered to pay out of his own pocket to cover tickets for UT Health students. The Roadrunners announced Tuesday that all health campus students can get in free: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA coach Jeff Traylor covers ticket costs for UT Health students
Wanting to spur attendance for Saturday's 11 a.m. kickoff against Colorado State, coach Jeff Traylor is offering to buy tickets for UT Health students.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
After struggling to eliminate explosive passing plays for most of Jeff Traylor's tenure, UTSA has made strides this season, even against No. 1 Texas. On the Roadrunners' defense, tackling, penalties and offensive line play in this week's film study: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA film study: How Roadrunners' defense eliminated big plays from No. 1 Texas
After struggling with allowing big passing plays through Jeff Traylor's tenure, UTSA continued to show improvement in that area against No. 1 Texas.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
AP Top 25 voters are pretty close to an agreement on the nation's top seven teams, but the rankings get a lot more muddled the rest of the way. Sorting through a few members of the confounding middle tier, including Oklahoma and Texas A&M: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Inside Greg Luca’s AP Top 25 ballot: Sorting through the middle tier
AP Top 25 voters are pretty close to a consensus on the top seven teams, but the rankings grow much more muddled from there.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
When UTSA's Darion White delivered a hit that knocked Arch Manning's helmet off, linebacker Brandon Tucker felt chills run through his body. Manning kept getting back up as No. 1 Texas cruised, but the Roadrunners found moments to be proud of. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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How UTSA found renewed confidence even in blowout loss to No. 1 Texas
The Roadrunners were overmatched on talent and athleticism against the Longhorns but delivered enough strong defense to spark confidence in the path ahead.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
UTSA was always going to be at a major talent and athleticism disadvantage against No. 1 Texas, but the Roadrunners showed enough on defense in a loss against the Longhorns to leave Austin with newfound confidence and a few hits for the highlight reels. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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How UTSA found renewed confidence even in blowout loss to No. 1 Texas
The Roadrunners were overmatched on talent and athleticism against the Longhorns but delivered enough strong defense to spark confidence in the path ahead.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
UTSA QB Owen McCown: “Losing 30-6 is never good, but we hung in there. If we get rid of those penalties and get rolling a little bit on offense, we're right there with those guys. And so there's a little boost of confidence. It's hard to say losing 30-6, but we fought hard.”
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
UTSA linebacker Brandon Tucker, on the big hits against Arch Manning and the confidence boost from playing Texas: “We just played the number one team, arguably the best college football team. And so I think no matter what, we know we can compete with whoever.”
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Coach Jeff Traylor after UTSA’s 30-6 loss at No. 1 Texas: “I didn't come here to lose close and be respected. I came here to win championships and change kids' lives. … We played championship defense tonight. That's big, big sign.”
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A strong defensive effort will give UTSA room for encouragement, but an overmatched offense prevented the Roadrunners from making any real push in a 30-6 loss to No. 1 Texas on Saturday in Austin. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA delivers on defense, but offense falls flat in loss at No. 1 Texas
The Roadrunners played their best defensive game against their toughest competition, but UTSA was unable to do enough on offense to keep the outcome close.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
A little late to post with the hot start here, but obligatory shot just before kickoff as UTSA meets No. 1 Texas at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Not exactly the start the Roadrunners were looking for, as Owen McCown's first pass is off the hands of DJ Allen for an interception, and Texas cashed in with a touchdown from Arch Manning to Cam Coleman. Live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Live updates: UTSA out to rough start at No. 1 Texas
The Roadrunners are facing the top-ranked team in the country for the first time in program history as they tangle with the No. 1 Longhorns.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
UTSA is underway against No. 1 Texas from Royal-Memorial Stadium, as the Roadrunners meet the nation's No. 1 team for the first time in program history. Follow along for live updates and analysis: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Live updates: UTSA enters raucous environment vs. No. 1 Texas
The Roadrunners are facing the top-ranked team in the country for the first time in program history as they tangle with the No. 1 Longhorns.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
UTSA vs. Texas football: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction as the Roadrunners and No. 1 Longhorns both look to refocus following emotional wins: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA vs. Texas: Preview, scouting report, betting info and prediction
The Roadrunners and Longhorns will both be looking to refocus following emotional weeks as the teams clash Saturday in Austin.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Manning and McCown names carry very different legacies, but for UTSA's Owen McCown and Texas' Arch Manning, growing up in quarterback families came with many of the same lessons. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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How UTSA's Owen McCown, Texas' Arch Manning are bonded by family legacies
Two players with quarterbacking in their blood will clash Saturday as Owen McCown and the Roadrunners visit Arch Manning and the Longhorns.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Which Texas college football stadium is the toughest place to play a road game? Texas and A&M draw the biggest crowds, but the win-loss stats tell a different story. Plus, previews for Houston-Texas Tech, Kentucky-Texas A&M, Louisville-SMU and UTSA-Texas: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhyt...
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Sizing up the big in-state matchups and debating Texas' toughest road game | Hear Me Out
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San Antonio Express-News @expressnews.com · 18/09/2026
How to watch the game as the Roadrunners visit the Longhorns — UTSA's first time facing the top-ranked team in the country.
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UTSA-Texas football: How to watch the Roadrunners’ first matchup against No. 1
How to watch the game as the Roadrunners visit the Longhorns — UTSA's first time facing the top-ranked team in the country.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Former UTSA football player Jacob Graner, an offensive lineman for the Roadrunners from 2016 through 2019, died Saturday at his home in Jasper, Ga., at age 28. The cause of death is unknown. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Former UTSA football player Jacob Graner dies at age 28
An offensive lineman for the Roadrunners from 2016 through 2019, Graner died unexpectedly Saturday at his home in Jasper, Ga.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
When UTSA first met Texas in 2022, the Roadrunners were full of hope. Now, Jeff Traylor would prefer a schedule without the Longhorns. “We’ve got to get out of the business of playing LSU, A&M and Texas, in my opinion. It’s just gotten too large.” www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Why UTSA coach Jeff Traylor is ready to get away from matchups like No. 1 Texas
The gap between the college football elite and programs like UTSA has only grown since the Roadrunners first delivered a scare to the Longhorns in 2022.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Though Texas State won the battle of the trenches, coach Jeff Traylor said UTSA wasn't "physically whipped" the way that he feared. But a much tougher test lies ahead this weekend. Five players to watch as the Roadrunners prepare to face No. 1 Texas: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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Five players to watch as UTSA braces for matchup with No. 1 Texas
The Roadrunners face questions along the line of scrimmage after losing the battle of the trenches Saturday at Texas State.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
UTSA and Thomas J. Henry announced a $250,000 sponsorship that includes a jersey patch for basketball and volleyball. All the details on the new arrangement and what it means for the Roadrunners, plus other notes on UTSA fundraising and facilities: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA athletics, Thomas J. Henry announce $250K jersey patch sponsorship
Thomas J. Henry's logo will appear on Roadrunners jerseys for men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A jam-packed edition of UTSA film study after Saturday's win over Texas State. With video of all four of David Amador's career pass attempts, and some interesting stats on Owen McCown's history in clutch late-game situations for the Roadrunners: www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA film study: How McCown, Roadrunners came up clutch at Texas State
A look at the fourth-down aggression, trick play touchdown and a dramatic final drive from Owen McCown that led UTSA past Texas State.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
With a win over Ohio State on Saturday, Texas vaulted to No. 1 and brought the nonconference season to an unofficial close. A look at the league championship races ahead through the lens of my AP Top 25 ballot: www.expressnews.com/sports/artic...
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Inside Greg Luca's AP Top 25 ballot: How two weeks reshaped conference races
Texas vaulted to No. 1 with Saturday's win over Ohio State, marking the unofficial end of the nonconference season and revealing a new set of title contenders.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
After two long years, UTSA coach Jeff Traylor can finally fill that vacant space in his office with the return of the I-35 rivalry trophy. "There’s a nice little warm place for that thing when it gets back home,” Traylor said. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA, McCown shed years of burden with late win over rival Texas State
The Roadrunners found redemption after two straight losses to the Bobcats, hitting back after two years of slow starts and road woes.
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Greg Luca @gregluca.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Two years of rivalry losses, road woes and slow starts became a heavy burden that UTSA's Owen McCown had to carry. But after months of preparation, the Roadrunners shed the weight with one five-minute drive, rallying to a redemptive win over Texas State. www.expressnews.com/sports/colle...
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UTSA, McCown shed years of burden with late win over rival Texas State
The Roadrunners found redemption after two straight losses to the Bobcats, hitting back after two years of slow starts and road woes.
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