| MATCHUP | UTSA Roadrunners | Texas Longhorns |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-0 | 2-0 |
| Spread | +30.5 -112 | -30.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +1800 | -5000 |
| Total | Over 58.5 (-110) | Under 58.5 (-110) |
| Where | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | SECN+ | |
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners beat UT Rio Grande Valley and Texas State, and play Colorado State next. UTSA has won 5 of its last 6 games. Owen McCown is completing 72.5 percent of his passes for 489 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. DJ Allen Jr. and Mekhi Anderson have combined for 265 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while AJ Wilson has 11 receptions.
The UTSA Roadrunners’ ground game is averaging 196 yards per contest, and Will Henderson III leads the way with 181 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, UTSA is allowing 21 points and 451.5 yards per game. Brandon Tucker leads the UTSA Roadrunners with 18 tackles, James Walley Jr. has 1 sack, and Ahamad Chapman has 1 interception.
Texas Longhorns Betting Preview
The Texas Longhorns beat Texas State and Oklahoma State, and they play Tennessee next. The Texas Longhorns have won 5 straight games. Arch Manning is completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 500 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Ryan Wingo and Cam Coleman have combined for 262 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Emmett Mosley V has 8 receptions.
The Texas Longhorns’ ground game averages 148.5 yards per contest, and Hollywood Smothers leads with 144 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Texas is allowing 15 points and 360.5 yards per game. Jelani McDonald leads the Texas Longhorns with 15 tackles, Maraad Watson has 1 sack, and Rasheem Biles has 1 interception.
Why the Texas Longhorns will win
- Texas has won each of its last 21 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
- UTSA has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four September games as a road underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Texas has covered the spread in five of its last six home games against teams from Texas.
- UTSA has lost the first half in each of its last five games as a road underdog.
Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win
- UTSA has won each of its last five games against non-conference opponents.
- UTSA has covered the spread in five of its last six games in Texas.
- Texas has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last 10 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
- UTSA has won the first half in three of its last four games in September.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of UTSA’s last nine games against teams from Texas have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Texas’ last six games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Texas Longhorns Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Arch Manning ranks T22nd amongst FBS players for passing touchdowns (5) this season.
UTSA Roadrunners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Will Henderson III ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas ranks T2nd among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (1.5).
- Texas ranks 3rd among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+15.5).
- UTSA ranks 133rd among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (233.0).
- UTSA ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (14.0).
UTSA vs Texas Prediction
Texas obviously has the talent to blow the doors off, but they’re fresh off an emotional last-second win over Ohio State. It will be interesting to see if guys can regain focus in a week. Also, this is a look-ahead spot with Tennessee on deck. UTSA is outmatched at many positions, but McCown is an experienced quarterback with nearly 8,000 passing yards and 65 touchdowns under his belt. He’s quite decorated and gives the Roadrunners a puncher’s chance to hang around. A lot of points and a tough sandwich spot for the Longhorns. I’ll take my chances with the points.