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Judson High School alum Sincere McCormick hosts football camp with fellow NFL players
Read full article: Judson High School alum Sincere McCormick hosts football camp with fellow NFL playersWhile a speaker system blared music in one corner of D. W. Rutledge Stadium, former Judson High School teammates and now NFL players banded together to put on a youth football camp.
Johnson leads San Diego State past UTSA 38-24 in Frisco Bowl
Read full article: Johnson leads San Diego State past UTSA 38-24 in Frisco BowlLucas Johnson passed for a career-best 333 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for another score as San Diego State beat No. 24 UTSA 38-24 in the Frisco Bowl for the Aztecs’ program-record 12th win of the season.
UTSA record-breaking RB Sincere McCormick to skip bowl game and declare for NFL Draft, reports say
Read full article: UTSA record-breaking RB Sincere McCormick to skip bowl game and declare for NFL Draft, reports sayUTSA’s record-breaking running back Sincere McCormick plans to declare for the NFL draft and will not play in Tuesday’s upcoming Roadrunners bowl game.
UTSA football will face San Diego State in Frisco Bowl on Dec. 21
Read full article: UTSA football will face San Diego State in Frisco Bowl on Dec. 21Following their 49-41 victory over Western Kentucky in the Conference USA title game, UTSA moved back into the national rankings and knows which bowl they'll participate in this season.
Roadrunners beat Zappe, Hilltoppers, 49-41, for C-USA title
Read full article: Roadrunners beat Zappe, Hilltoppers, 49-41, for C-USA titleSincere McCormick rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns and the UTSA Roadrunners escaped another prolific outing by Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe to beat the Hilltoppers 49-41 and claim their first Conference USA championship at the Alamodome.
No. 15 UTSA's perfect season ends in blowout at North Texas
Read full article: No. 15 UTSA's perfect season ends in blowout at North TexasNo. 15 UTSA’s undefeated season has ended in a blowout as North Texas running backs DeAndre Torrey and Ikaika Ragsdale combined for five touchdowns in a 45-23 rout of the Roadrunners.
No. 15 UTSA uses strong second half to top Southern Miss 27-17, stay undefeated
Read full article: No. 15 UTSA uses strong second half to top Southern Miss 27-17, stay undefeatedIn their first game back in the Alamodome in nearly a month, No. 15 UTSA used a trio of fourth quarter turnovers to defeat Southern Miss 27-17 and remain undefeated.
UTSA finally breaks into College Football Playoff rankings at No. 23
Read full article: UTSA finally breaks into College Football Playoff rankings at No. 23Following their ninth straight win to open the season, UTSA finally earned the college football playoff committee's respect and broke into the national rankings for the first time in program history at No. 23.
UTSA football moves up to No. 15 in AP Top 25, No. 16 in AFCA Coaches Poll
Read full article: UTSA football moves up to No. 15 in AP Top 25, No. 16 in AFCA Coaches PollThe undefeated Roadrunners are now ranked as the No. 15 team in this week’s AP Top 25 and No. 16 in the latest edition of the AFCA Coaches Poll.
Harris, McCormick power No. 16 UTSA to dominant 44-23 victory over UTEP
Read full article: Harris, McCormick power No. 16 UTSA to dominant 44-23 victory over UTEPRunning back Sincere McCormick ran for 169 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Frank Harris accounted for four total scores, and No. 16 UTSA dominated UTEP on the road to improve to 9-0 on the season.
UTSA football jumps up to No. 16 in AP Top 25, No. 18 in AFCA Coaches Poll
Read full article: UTSA football jumps up to No. 16 in AP Top 25, No. 18 in AFCA Coaches PollWhile resting on their bye week, UTSA football jumped up 4 spots in the latest edition of the AFCA Coaches Poll, now ranked No. 18 in the nation.
UTSA moves up to No. 23 in latest AP Top 25 poll, No. 22 in AFCA coaches poll
Read full article: UTSA moves up to No. 23 in latest AP Top 25 poll, No. 22 in AFCA coaches pollAfter winning their first game as a nationally-ranked team in dominant fashion, the UTSA Roadrunners moved up again in the latest AP Top 25 and AFCA Coaches Polls released on Sunday afternoon.
McCormick rushes for 3 TDs, No. 24 UTSA rolls past Louisiana Tech 45-16
Read full article: McCormick rushes for 3 TDs, No. 24 UTSA rolls past Louisiana Tech 45-16Running back Sincere McCormick led the way with 113 yards and three touchdowns, as No. 24 UTSA defeated Louisiana Tech Saturday night 45-16.
UTSA routs Rice, reaches 7-0 for first time in team history
Read full article: UTSA routs Rice, reaches 7-0 for first time in team historyTrevor Hermanson and Corey Mayfield Jr. returned interceptions for touchdowns, UTSA allowed just 102 yards, and the Roadrunners rolled to a 45-0 homecoming victory over Rice.
UTSA 6-0 after outgunning Western Kentucky, 52-46
Read full article: UTSA 6-0 after outgunning Western Kentucky, 52-46Frank Harris threw for 349 yards and six touchdowns and hauled in a 23-yard touchdown pass himself as Texas-San Antonio out-lasted Western Kentucky in a game that saw the teams combine to score 98 points, earning a 52-46 victory for the Roadrunners’ school-record sixth straight win to start the season.
McCormick’s 3 TDs power UTSA comeback, down Memphis 31-28
Read full article: McCormick’s 3 TDs power UTSA comeback, down Memphis 31-28Sincere McCormick scored his third touchdown on fourth-and-one to tie it, then set up Texas-San Antonio for the game-winning field goal with a 22-yard run and UTSA beat Memphis 31-28 on Saturday.
UTSA dominates Lamar 54-0 for first-ever shutout
Read full article: UTSA dominates Lamar 54-0 for first-ever shutoutSincere McCormick rushed for two touchdowns to set a UTSA record, Josh Adkins passed for two scores and the Roadrunners rolled to a 54-0 win over Lamar, the first shutout in program history.
UTSA gets first win over a Big Ten foe, tops Illinois 37-30
Read full article: UTSA gets first win over a Big Ten foe, tops Illinois 37-30UTSA posted its most impressive road win in its 10-year college football history, beating Illinois 37-30 for a win in the Roadrunners' first gave against a Big Ten Conference opponent.
Illinois hosts dangerous UTSA, eager to go 2-0 under Bielema
Read full article: Illinois hosts dangerous UTSA, eager to go 2-0 under BielemaNew Illinois coach Bret Bielema took the first step last week toward restoring relevance to a tired football program by beating favored Nebraska in an early Big Ten conference matchup.
UTSA Roadrunners football adjusting to new facility on first day of fall camp
Read full article: UTSA Roadrunners football adjusting to new facility on first day of fall campUTSA football opened up fall camp on Friday afternoon at their brand new training center, the Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence, and the Roadrunners likely felt like practice was the easy part when compared to finding their way around the new facility.
Game changer: How San Antonio area college athletes are using NIL laws to profit and bolster brands
Read full article: Game changer: How San Antonio area college athletes are using NIL laws to profit and bolster brandsA new era of college athletics is underway and there are several high profile San Antonio area student-athletes who are using the new name, image, likeness (NIL) laws to bolster their brand.
No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl
Read full article: No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl16 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
Read full article: Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder BowlWHAT’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
Read full article: Frank Harris accounts for 5 TDs, UTSA routs UTEP 52-21SAN 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 sacked four times, UTSA falls to Florida Atlantic 24-3
Read full article: Harris sacked four times, UTSA falls to Florida Atlantic 24-3BOCA RATON, Fla. – Nick Tronti threw for a touchdown, ran for another and Florida Atlantic beat UTSA 24-3 on Saturday. A total of 43 players who began fall camp did not travel to Marshall, including 28 related to COVID-19. Tronti connected with Aaron Young for 27 yards and a touchdown following a Vladimir Rivas field goal for a 10-0 first-quarter lead. After Hunter Duplessis got UTSA’s only points with a 49-yard field goal, Tronti completed a nine-play, 80-yard drive with a 2-yard run to lead 17-3 at halftime. James Charles added a 2-yard touchdown run late after UTSA turned the ball over on downs at its 19-yard line.
McCormick runs for 3 TDs, leads UTSA past La. Tech 27-26
Read full article: McCormick runs for 3 TDs, leads UTSA past La. Tech 27-26SAN ANTONIO – Sincere McCormick ran for three second-half touchdowns to lead UTSA to a 27-26 victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday night. UTSA (4-3, 2-1 Conference USA) broke a six-game losing streak against Louisiana Tech (3-3, 2-2). Trailing 19-6, McCormick bulled into the end zone from the 2 capping a 15-play drive, 75-yard drive to open the third quarter. Louisiana Tech answered with Ezekiel Barnett's 60-yard interception return for a touchdown and the Bulldogs led 26-13. McCormick had a 6-yard touchdown run and broke loose on a 45-yard scoring run with 6:16 remaining.
Harris throws TD pass in relief of injured QB Narcisse, but Army beats UTSA 28-16
Read full article: Harris throws TD pass in relief of injured QB Narcisse, but Army beats UTSA 28-16SAN 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).
Lucero throws 3 TD passes, UAB holds off UTSA 21-13
Read full article: Lucero throws 3 TD passes, UAB holds off UTSA 21-13BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Bryson Lucero threw three touchdown passes to lead UAB to a 21-13 victory over UTSA in its Conference USA opener on Saturday. It was the 20th straight home win for the Blazers (3-1, 1-0). Gerrit Prince caught two touchdown passes and Myron Mitchell had one. Sincere McCormick ran for 150 yards and a touchdown to lead UTSA (3-1, 1-1). Lucero's 21-yard TD pass to Prince stretched the Blazers' lead to 21-6 late in the third quarter.
McCormick rushes for 2 TDs, UTSA holds off Middle Tennessee
Read full article: McCormick rushes for 2 TDs, UTSA holds off Middle TennesseeSAN 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).
UTSA’s McCormick, Duplessis earn Conference USA weekly awards
Read full article: UTSA’s McCormick, Duplessis earn Conference USA weekly awardsSAN ANTONIO – For their performances in UTSA’s dramatic 51-48 double-overtime victory over Texas State on Saturday, sophomore running back Sincere McCormick and senior kicker Hunter Duplessis were named the Conference USA (C-USA) Offensive Player of the Week and Special Teams Player of the Week respectively. McCormick spearheaded a rushing attack that tallied 330 yards on the ground, and he was quick to credit the offensive line for paving the way to victory. “Without them, I wouldn’t have 197 yards,” McCormick said. They’ve been clocking in, clocking out. The Roadrunners will return to action this Saturday for their home-opener in the Alamodome against Stephen F. Austin.
Harris scores 4 TDs, UTSA holds off Texas St. 51-48 in 2OT
Read full article: Harris scores 4 TDs, UTSA holds off Texas St. 51-48 in 2OTSAN 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.
UTSA rallies in 4th quarter, tops Old Dominion 24-23
Read full article: UTSA rallies in 4th quarter, tops Old Dominion 24-23NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – Lowell Narcisse threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Carlos Strickland to tie, and Hunter Duplessis knocked in the winning extra point as UTSA rallied past Old Dominion 24-23 on Saturday. UTSA quashed Old Dominion hopes for an answering score when Clarence Hicks forced a fumble on a sack with 1:13 left to play. Lowell Narcisse finds Carlos Strickland over the middle for an 11-yd TD pass. Hunter Duplessis' extra point gives UTSA a 24-23 lead with 2:41 left.#BirdsUp 🤙 pic.twitter.com/acgztmCkER — UTSA Football 🏈 (@UTSAFTBL) November 9, 2019Old Dominion's freshman Hayden Wolff was 17 of 29 for 247 yards and a TD. Zakhari Franklin caught six passes for 134 yards, including a 65-yard catch that is UTSA’s longest play from scrimmage this season.