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What the news says about this game

UTSA (3-1) arrives surging after a 59-45 rout of Colorado State on September 26, with QB Owen McCown passing for 303 yards and three TDs. Rice (1-3) just lost 38-24 to Fresno State on September 27, extending recent struggles that include losses to Notre Dame (52-0) and Western Michigan (28-21). The matchup features UTSA's explosive offense against Rice's porous defense, with UTSA clearly the stronger team. No material injury news has been reported for either side.

read 2026-10-02 01:22 UTC ·

What it means for the players

TeamPlayerDirectionNote
UTSAOwen McCownmoreQB threw for 303 yards and 3 TDs in recent 59-45 win over Colorado State on September 26.
UTSABrandon High Jr.moreScored rushing TDs in recent wins against Colorado State (September 26) and Texas State (September 13).
RICETyvonn ByarsunchangedLed Rice with 104 rushing yards in their only win, 31-3 over FCS opponent Houston Christian on September 6.

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