| MATCHUP | UTSA Roadrunners | Tulane Green Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-1 | 3-3 |
| Spread | -3 -102 | +3 -118 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 51.5 (-110) | Under 51.5 (-110) |
| Where | Yulman Stadium, New Orleans, LA | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
In this article we will formulate a UTSA vs Tulane prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 24th at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 8 matchup.
UTSA Roadrunners Betting Preview
The UTSA Roadrunners are 6-1 (3-0) this season after they defeated Navy by a score of 38-34 in their last game. UTSA led 21-20 at halftime, but they trailed 34-31 in the fourth, before scoring with 2:24 left for the win. The Roadrunners were out gained by a total of 477-469, went 5-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Owen McCown threw for 359 yards and three touchdowns, while David Amador II caught seven passes for 71 yards. Will Henderson III rushed 16 times for 78 yards and one score in the win.
Prior to that game, UTSA defeated South Florida by a score of 31-24 and Rice by a score of 16-14. The Roadrunners have scored 32.3 points per game with 231.7 passing yards and 179.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 27.0 points against per game this season. Owen McCown has thrown for 1,578 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions, while Will Henderson III has rushed 94 times for 562 yards and four scores this season.
Tulane Green Wave Betting Preview
The Tulane Green Wave are 3-3 (1-1) this year after they defeated Memphis by a score of 31-17 last week. Tulane led 23-10 at halftime and they were shutout for most of the second half, but they hung on for the win. The Green Wave were out gained by a total of 488-325, went 4-16 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 6-2 in the game. Trace Johnson threw for 165 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Destyn Hill caught four passes for 62 yards and one score. Johnnie Daniels rushed seven times for 55 yards and one touchdown in the win.
Prior to that game, Tulane lost to Army by a score of 20-17, but did beat Southern Miss by a score of 24-21 before that. The Green Wave have scored 20.5 points per game with 179.7 passing yards and 152.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.7 points against per game this season. Trace Johnson has thrown for 200 yards with one touchdown and one interception this year.
Why the Tulane Green Wave will win
- Tulane has won each of its last 10 games at Yulman Stadium.
- UTSA has lost three of its last four October games as a road favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Tulane’s last five games.
- UTSA has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the UTSA Roadrunners will win
- UTSA has won nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulane has lost 12 of its last 13 October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Tulane has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams at Yulman Stadium.
- UTSA has covered the spread in three of its last four road games.
- Tulane has lost the first half in 11 of its last 13 October games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tulane’s last six home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of UTSA’s last four games as a road favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Tulane Green Wave Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Destyn Hill leads Tulane for receiving yards (285) this season.
UTSA Roadrunners Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, A’Marion Peterson leads UTSA for touchdowns (9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tulane ranks 136th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (26:20).
- Tulane ranks 5th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (65.4).
- UTSA ranks 121st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (7.4).
- UTSA ranks T121st among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (146).
UTSA vs Tulane Prediction
Tulane was able to upset Memphis at home last week and they will look for two in a row here. The Green Wave have allowed 21 or fewer points in three straight games, but did allow nearly 500 yards last week. UTSA has won four in a row and they have scored 31+ points in three of those four. The Roadrunners have an elite quarterback with McCown and I don’t think Tulane will get as lucky this week. Take UTSA to win.