Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs. Texas Longhorns

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/point distribution: Longhorns (-34.0)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The UTSA Roadrunners (1-1) head to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024, where they will look to defeat the Texas Longhorns (2-0). UTSA starts as a 34.0-point underdog with the bookies. The over/under odds have been set at 53.5.

The UTSA Roadrunners enter the field with a record of 1-1 for the season. In their last game, the Roadrunners faced the Texas State Bobcats and lost 49-10. During the game, they ran 80 plays that resulted in 334 yards. The UTSA Roadrunners ran the football 30 times and gained 82 yards for an average of 2.7 yards per run. In the running game, the Roadrunners allowed 195 yards on 45 attempts for 4.3 yards per run allowed. UTSA allowed 18 of 27 completed passes for 309 yards for a completion rate of 66.7%.

The Roadrunners have totaled 750 yards this season. In terms of getting into the end zone, UTSA has totaled 4 passing touchdowns and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have given the ball away 3 times. UTSA has totaled 33 first downs and has been penalized 20 times for 182 yards. As a team, they are averaging 79.0 yards on the ground, which ranks 121st in Division 1. In terms of getting into the end zone, the UTSA Roadrunners are averaging 19.0 points per game.

The Roadrunners rank 113th in the country in terms of team defense, allowing 32.5 PPG. Opposing teams are averaging 2.9 yards per rushing attempt and 123.0 rushing yards per game on the season. On the season, they have allowed 246 rushing yards in 2 games. In terms of yards by the pass, the Roadrunners are allowing 511 yards, which ranks 106th in the nation. They have given up 255.5 yards per game through the air and have allowed a 58.2% completion rate. Overall, they have given up 378.5 yards per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air, in addition to 5 touchdowns by the ball.

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The Longhorns are 2-0 going into this game. In their last game against the Michigan Wolverines, the Longhorns won by a final score of 31-12. Texas allowed 23 rushing attempts for 80 yards (3.5 yards per run). The Longhorns’ pass defense allowed a 66.7% completion rate and gave up 204 yards on 22 of 33 air runs. The Longhorns finished the game with 389 yards on 68 runs (5.7 yards per play). Texas ran 4.5 yards per attempt and totaled 143 yards on 32 attempts.

In terms of scoring, the Longhorns rank 29th in Division 1 with an average of 41.5 PPG. The Texas Longhorns average 467.0 yards per game, which ranks 35th in college football. The Texas offense has accumulated 70 yards in penalties on 10 violations, which ranks 84th in college football in terms of error rate. They have thrown 1 interception without losing a fumble, and they have gained 45 first downs. On the season so far, the Longhorns have thrown for 601 total yards passing and averaged 300.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 26th in Division 1. They average 166.5 yards per game rushing and have run for 333 total yards.

Texas has allowed opponents a total of 198 rushing yards (99.0 yards/game) and 0 running touchdowns this year. They have allowed 1 passing touchdown and 139.0 yards/game, which ranks 33rd nationally. Their defense has 1 fumble recovery and 4 interceptions this year. The Longhorns defense has been on the field on 112 plays, which ranks 24th nationally. The Longhorns have allowed 6.0 PPG, which ranks 7th in D-1. They have allowed 12 points this season.

Who will win tonight’s Roadrunners/Longhorns college football game against the spread?

Josh’s Tip: Take the Roadrunners +34.0

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