The UTSA Roadrunners'(1-1) will travel across the state to face off against the No. 20 Texas Longhorns'(1-1) Saturday. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UTSA at Texas'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
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UTSA is coming off a 41-38 OT victory against Army, the Roadrunners’ 2nd OT game in as many weeks. QB Frank Harris threw for 359 yards with 3 touchdowns. His top targets were WRs Zakhari Franklin (10 receptions, 122 yards, 1 TD) and Joshua Cephus (10, 112, 0). RB Brenden Brady'also had a big day, carrying the ball 19 times for 76 yards and 2 TDs. The Roadrunners will hope for the same offensive firepower to show up Saturday against the Longhorns.
Texas lost late in a nail-biter at home, falling 20-19 to top-ranked Alabama on a last-second field goal. QB Quinn Ewers threw for 134 yards (9-for-12 pass attempts, 0 TD, 0 INT) before exiting with what appeared to be a shoulder injury. Backup QB Hudson Card stepped in somewhat seamlessly, passing for 158 yards (14-for-22, 0, 0). RB Bijan Robinson had a great day for the Longhorns, carrying the ball 21 times for 57 yards and a TD along with 3 receptions for 73 yards. The Longhorns will hope to rally behind Ewers’ injury to come away with a home win.