UTSA Roadrunners defeat UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 45-16: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 16, UTSA Roadrunners 45
The UTSA Roadrunners beat the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 45-16 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Alamodome. The UTSA Roadrunners covered the spread as 28.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 59.5, with 61 points combined.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. UTSA Roadrunners final score and game recap
The UTSA Roadrunners led 7-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 24-6 to lead 31-6 at halftime. They outscored the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 14-10 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Garret Rangel (UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros): 19/32 passing for 152 yards, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Broderick Taylor (UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros): 6 carries for 73 yards.
- Owen McCown (UTSA Roadrunners): 22/27 passing for 275 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- DJ Allen Jr. (UTSA Roadrunners): 3 catches for 116 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. UTSA Roadrunners?
The UTSA Roadrunners covered the spread as 28.5-point favorites, winning by 29 points.
Did UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. UTSA Roadrunners go over or under the total?
The game went over: 61 points combined against a closing total of 59.5, over by 1.5. 37 of the 61 points came in the first half.
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros and UTSA Roadrunners betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the UTSA Roadrunners 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros and UTSA Roadrunners?
Next for the UTSA Roadrunners: at the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday, September 12, 2026.