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No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl

16 Louisiana-Lafayette beat UTSA 31-24 in the First Responder Bowl on Saturday at SMU’s Ford Stadium. The Ragin’ Cajuns (10-1) drove 72 yards in 12 plays for the winning score after UTSA (7-5) overcame a 24-7 second-half deficit to tie it. UTSA: The Roadrunners, playing in the program’s second bowl, fell short of compiling the first four-game winning streak in the program’s nine-year history. The Ragin’ Cajuns are scheduled to open at Texas after upsetting then-No. UTSA: The Roadrunners should be experienced at the offensive skill positions with Harris, a junior, and sophomore running back Sincere McCormick scheduled to return.

Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder Bowl

WHAT’S AT STAKELouisiana-Lafayette is playing in its third bowl game in a row under coach Billy Napier. UTSA, with first-year coach Jeff Traylor, has a three-game winning streak and is one win away from matching the program record of eight set in 2012. Louisiana-Lafayette has the Sun Belt's best pass defense, allowing 167 yards per game, and gives up 347 total yards per game. The Roadrunners are playing in their first bowl game since the 2016 New Mexico Bowl, when they matched an NCAA modern startup record when playing in a bowl game in only its sixth season as a program. ... UTSA was initially headed to the Frisco Bowl, but that game was canceled after expected opponent SMU had COVID-19 issues.

Frank Harris accounts for 5 TDs, UTSA routs UTEP 52-21

SAN ANTONIO – Frank Harris accounted for a career-high five touchdowns to lead UTSA in a 52-21 rout of UTEP on Saturday. The Roadrunners (5-4, 3-2 Conference USA) had a program-best 600 yards of offense while winning their fourth straight against UTEP (3-4, 0-3). Harris had touchdown runs of 35 and 4 yards, and finished 22 of 26 for 312 yards passing — hitting Zakhari Franklin six times for 118 yards with a 35-yard touchdown. UTSA was also without defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix, who was placed on administrative leave amid an internal investigation. Gavin Hardison fired a 52-yard pass to Jacob Cowing in the end zone for UTEP.

Harris throws TD pass in relief of injured QB Narcisse, but Army beats UTSA 28-16

SAN ANTONIO – Anthony Adkins had a career-best 66-yard touchdown run and finished with 101 yards to lead Army to a 28-16 victory over UTSA on Saturday. Army (5-1) then added a touchdown run per quarter each from Jakobi Buchanan, Tyhier Tyler, and freshman quarterback Cade Ballard. Tyler's 37-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter stretched the lead to 21-10. Ballard carried the ball three times and had his first career touchdown run, a 5-yarder in the fourth. Sincere McCormick had 133 yards rushing for UTSA (3-3).

McCormick rushes for 2 TDs, UTSA holds off Middle Tennessee

SAN ANTONIO – Backup Josh Adkins threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, Sincere McCormick rushed for 82 yards and two scores, and UTSA held off Middle Tennessee 37-35 on Friday night in a Conference USA opener for both teams. Duplessis made his 16th straight field goal with 11:39 remaining for a 37-29 lead, but UTSA punted on its next two possessions. Middle Tennessee put together a 13-play, 72-yard scoring drive, ending with 1:04 remaining, but its two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful in front of a sparse crowd at the Alamodome. Zakhari Franklin had 119 receiving yards and a score, and freshman Jamal Ligon set a program record with 19 tackles for UTSA (3-0). Asher O’Hara threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns, but he also had two first-half interceptions for Middle Tennessee (0-3).

Harris accounts for 3 TDs in UTSA’s 24-10 victory

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Frank Harris ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead UTSA to a 24-10 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. Harris accounted for 373 of the Roadrunners' 498 yards of offense, His 23-yard quarterback draw gave UTSA (2-0) a 14-point lead with just over seven minutes to play. The lead was cut to 10 only seconds later when Trae Self hit Xavier Gibson with a 10-yard TD pass. Harris had 104 yards rushing on 17 carries and a career-high 269 in the air on 23-of-36 passing with an interception. Sincere McCormick added 98 yards rushing.

UTSA fans embrace Jeff Traylor era

SAN MARCOS – There was a buzz of activity among UTSA spectators entering Bobcat Stadium Saturday. Although a 51-48 double overtime win over I-35 rivals, Texas State, in their season opener doesn’t hurt, Runners fans were already poised to embrace first year UTSA head coach, Jeff Traylor, in his first game heading the team. Caleb Hopkins, a 2016 UTSA alumnus, said it’s been a few years since there was this much energy surrounding the program. “I’m super excited," said Laura. Fans will get to another chance to see the Runners in action in their home opener Saturday when UTSA hosts Stephen F. Austin at the Alamodome at 2pm.

Harris scores 4 TDs, UTSA holds off Texas St. 51-48 in 2OT

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Hunter Duplessis kicked a 29-yard field goal in the second overtime, Frank Harris accounted for four touchdowns, and UTSA won its season opener, beating Texas State 51-48 in a wild finish on Saturday. Sincere McCormick ran for a program-record 197 yards on 29 carries and had a 5-yard touchdown run for UTSA. Harris was 23-of-31 passing for 169 yards and threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Cephus, who made a spectacular one-handed catch in the first overtime. Harris had scoring runs from 17, 19 and 13 yards and finished with 52 yards rushing. Vitt was 26-of-39 passing for 346 yards and threw four touchdown passes and two interceptions.

Repping 210: Breaking down UTSAs Triangle of Toughness

None of the players were allowed to wear single-digit jersey numbers during fall camp, not even returning starting quarterback Frank Harris, who wore no. Three of the ten possible jersey numbers were held in the highest regard and reserved for the highest vote-getters: 2, 1 and 0, representing San Antonios area code. Traylor knows how important his presence will be as the only senior member of the triangle, Hes everything that [the concept] epitomizes. He has not yet been officially named the starter for the upcoming season, but his selection as a member of the Triangle of Toughness speaks volumes. 0 with safety Rashad Wisdom this year, and its no surprise that Wisdom is considered a vital member of UTSAs foundation.

UTSA's Frank Wilson dodges question about injured quarterback

SAN ANTONIO - UTSA head football coach Frank Wilson was in no mood for Monday-morning quarterbacking -- even though it was Tuesday. On Monday, Wilson confirmed that starting quarterback Frank Harris was officially out for the rest of the season. When asked whether he had any second thoughts on handling Harris' injury, Wilson deflected and ended his availability. Wilson admits that they have made some changes to the offense in order to improve quarterback Lowell Narcisse's performance. Since stepping into the role at starting quarterback, Narcisse has completed 42.1% of his passes for 273 yards and one touchdown.

UTSA QB Frank Harris out "Lot longer than we thought"

SAN ANTONIO - "A lot longer than we thought." UTSA Roadrunners head coach Frank Wilson broke the bad news today at his Monday morning roundtable when asked just how long starting quarterback Frank Harris will be sidelined. "We are hopeful that the recovery allows him to come back as fast as possible, but Frank will not go this week or anytime close in the near future." In that game, Harris suffered the injury on the second play from scrimmage holding his non throwing shoulder and did not return. For the foreseeable future, Lowell Narcisse will be the Roadrunners' starting quarterback, as UTSA prepares for their next game against UTEP in El Paso this Saturday.

UTSA starting QB status "Uncertain"

The biggest question now facing the team in their bye week is the status of starting quarterback Frank Harris. The key word that head coach Frank Wilson used during Tuesday's media availability: "Uncertain." Wilson revealed that Harris, who is in his first year as the Roadrunners starting quarterback after missing all of last season with a torn ACL, has visited the doctor to undergo an MRI. Lowell Narcisse, a dual-threat sophomore quarterback who is a junior college transfer, took over for Harris against North Texas and struggled. Narcisse also said that he is prepared to be the Roadrunners starting quarterback if Harris has not healed in time for their next game against UTEP on October 5.

North Texas wins Conference USA opener, wallops UTSA 45-3

DENTON (AP) - Tre Siggers ran for two touchdowns and Mason Fine fired two touchdown passes as North Texas rode a 17-point second quarter to a convincing 45-3 win over UTSA in the Conference USA opener Saturday night. North Texas bounced back from a tough, 23-17 road loss at Cal to even its record at 2-2. Torrey ran 13 yards for a score to go with his three catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. The Roadrunners (1-3, 0-1) got their lone score just before halftime on a 25-yard field goal by Hunter Duplessis. In relief, Lowell Narcisse was 16 of 36 for 124 yards for UTSA but was picked off twice.

UTSA football opens conference play; starting QB Harris: 'I'm healthy!'

SAN ANTONIO - The University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners will kick off play in Conference USA when they travel to Denton to face the University of North Texas. But before that happens Saturday night, there are concerns, and they begin with starting quarterback Frank Harris. The concerns came after the first-year starter went down in the first half in the Roadrunners' latest loss to Army 31-13. "I'm good," Harris responded when questioned by reporters if he's OK. "I'm healthy. Harris went down in the Alamodome in the second quarter and came up holding his right shoulder, which is his non-throwing shoulder, but he returned after sitting out just two plays.

Army looks to bounce back against UTSA after tough loss

Army has more than 20 players from Texas and the military-friendly city has hosted the Black Knights twice before. This will be the first time Army is a favorite to win there and the Black Knights should have plenty of road support in the stands. Army had its chance for the academy's first win over a top-10 team since 1963 as the Black Knights' ball-control, option offense kept Michigan off-balance all day. The Black Knights are the last non-conference opponent for UTSA before the start of the Conference-USA schedule. He'll need to get one of those elements rolling to keep the Black Knights' offense off the field.

UTSA prepares for tough test against Army

SAN ANTONIO - "Frank Harris is human." That's one takeaway UTSA head coach Frank Wilson gleaned from the Roadrunners' 63-14 loss to the Baylor Bears last Saturday in Waco. "The thing that garnered him the starting job was just being Frank Harris," Wilson said. Next up, the first year quarterback and his teammates will face another strong test when Army visits the Alamodome this Saturday. Kickoff between UTSA and Army is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network.

Frank Harris dazzles in debut, UTSA dominates UIW 35-7

ALAMODOME - After red-shirting his freshman season and losing his sophomore campaign to an ACL tear, junior quarterback Frank Harris finally took the field at the Alamodome for his first collegiate game Saturday afternoon. UTSA head coach Frank Wilson asked at the postgame podium. "It was a great experience going out there and playing my first college game," Harris said. The gaudy numbers are a stark contrast from 2018, when UTSA finished as the worst offense in Division I college football. ICYMI: Frank Harris dazzles as @UTSAFTBL rolls past @UIWFootball in the first edition of the #HometownShowdown -- @LRam2 has all the highlights & reaction from the Alamodome!

Frank Harris named UTSA's starting quarterback

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - At Monday morning's media roundtable, UTSA head coach Frank Wilson cleared the fog surrounding the team's starting quarterback. "[He's got] accuracy, poise, composure in the pocket, the ability to take advantage of plays that are given," Wilson explained. Harris beat out 2018 starter Cordale Grundy and an assortment of other challengers for the starting job. Frank Harris was named UTSA's starting QB for week one versus UIW. This is an opportunity for the city of San Antonio to view the game that they asked for."