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The 2020 UTSA Roadrunners football team represented the University of Texas at San Antonio during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Roadrunners played their home games at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (CUSA). They were led by first-year head coach Jeff Traylor.

ConferenceConference USA
DivisionWest Division
Record7–5 (5–2 C-USA)
Headcoach
Quick facts UTSA Roadrunners football, First Responder Bowl, L 24–31 vs. Louisiana ...
2020 UTSA Roadrunners football
ConferenceConference USA
DivisionWest Division
Record7–5 (5–2 C-USA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorBarry Lunney Jr. (1st season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorTyrone Nix (1st season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumAlamodome
Seasons
 2019
2021 
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2020 Conference USA football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Marshall xy 41  73 
Florida Atlantic 42  54 
Western Kentucky 43  57 
Charlotte 22  24 
Middle Tennessee 24  36 
FIU 03  05 
West Division
UAB xy$ 31  63 
UTSA 52  75 
Louisiana Tech 42  55 
North Texas 34  46 
Rice 23  23 
Southern Miss 24  37 
UTEP 04  35 
Championship: UAB 22, Marshall 13
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
  • Note: Due to COVID-19, Old Dominion opted out of the season.
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Preseason

CUSA media days

The CUSA Media Days were held virtually for the first time in conference history.[1] UTSA was predicted to finish in last place in the West Division.

Schedule

UTSA announced its 2020 football schedule on January 8, 2020.[2] The 2020 schedule consisted of 6 home and 6 away games in the regular season.

The Roadrunners had games scheduled against Grambling State, LSU, Old Dominion, and Rice that were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4][5]

On December 13, the Roadrunners accepted a bid to the Frisco Bowl, to face the SMU Mustangs.[6] However, on December 15, the bowl was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns within the SMU program, and UTSA accepted an invitation to the First Responder Bowl.[7]

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 12 2:30 p.m. at Texas State* ESPN2 W 51–48 2OT 7,500
September 19 2:00 p.m. Stephen F. Austin* ESPN2 W 24–10 6,611
September 25 7:00 p.m. Middle Tennessee
  • Alamodome
  • San Antonio, TX
CBSSN W 37–35 6,182
October 3 11:30 a.m. at UAB Stadium/FSN L 13–21 12,547
October 10 2:30 p.m. at No. 15 BYU* ESPN2 L 20–27 0
October 17 12:30 p.m. Army*
  • Alamodome
  • San Antonio, TX
CBSSN L 16–28 7,887
October 24 7:00 p.m. Louisiana Tech
  • Alamodome
  • San Antonio, TX
ESPNU W 27–26 6,114
October 31 11:00 a.m. at Florida Atlantic Stadium/FSN L 3–24 5,026
November 14 2:00 p.m. UTEP
  • Alamodome
  • San Antonio, TX
ESPN+ W 52–21 6,243
November 21 2:00 p.m. at Southern Miss ESPN+ W 23–20 0
November 28 2:00 p.m. North Texas
  • Alamodome
  • San Antonio, TX
Stadium/FSN W 49–17 5,936
December 26 2:30 p.m. vs. No. 16 Louisiana* ABC L 24–31 3,512
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time
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Coaching staff

More information Name, Position ...
Name Position Seasons at
UTSA
Alma Mater
Jeff TraylorHead coach1Stephen F. Austin (1990)
Tyrone NixDefensive coordinator/linebackers1Southern Miss (1995)
Barry Lunney Jr.Associate head coach/offensive coordinator/quarterbacks1Arkansas (1996)
Matt MattoxOffensive Line/run game coordinator1Houston (2005)
Julian GriffinRunning backs1Louisiana–Monroe (2012)
Jess LoeppSafeties/recruiting coordinator1University of Central Oklahoma (2000)
Kurt TraylorTight ends1Texas A&M–Commerce (1995)
Will SteinWide Receivers/passing game Coordinator1Louisville (2011)
Rod WrightDefensive Line/run game coordinator2Texas (2011)
Nick GrahamCornerbacks1Tulsa (2013)
Tommy PerrySpecial teams coordinator1Texas A&M (2003)
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Game summaries

At Texas State

Texas–San Antonio at Texas State
More information Team, OT ...
Team 1 234OT2OTTotal
Roadrunners 7 1771073 51
Bobcats 7 0142070 48
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  • Date: September 12, 2020
  • Location: Bobcat Stadium
    Hattiesburg, MS
  • Game start: 2:30 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 4 hours and 0 minutes
  • Game attendance: 7,500
  • Game weather: 89 °F (32 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: NNE 7 MPH
  • Referee: Jeremy Parker
  • Television network: ESPN2
          
More information Statistics, UTSA ...
StatisticsUTSATexas State
First downs2428
Total yards499474
Rushing yards330125
Passing yards169349
Turnovers02
Time of possession46:3243:28
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTSAPassingFrank Harris22/31, 169 yards, 1 TD
RushingSincere McCormick29 carries, 197 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingBrennon Dingle4 receptions, 54 yards
Texas StatePassingTyler Vitt26/39, 346 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingBrock Sturges17 carries, 67 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMarcel Barbee4 receptions, 75 yards, 2 TDs
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Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin at Texas–San Antonio
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Lumberjacks 0 730 10
Roadrunners 3 1407 24
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  • Date: September 19, 2020
  • Location: Alamodome
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 2:42 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 25 minutes
  • Game attendance: 6,611
  • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Indoors (N/A)
  • Referee: Chris Bynum
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Lincoln Rose (play–by–play) and LaDarrin McLane (analyst)
  
More information Statistics, Stephen F. Austin ...
StatisticsStephen F. AustinUTSA
First downs1525
Total yards344498
Rushing yards59229
Passing yards285269
Turnovers12
Time of possession27:3432:26
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Stephen F. AustinPassingTrae Self21/33, 285 yards, 1 TD
RushingDa'Leon Ward12 carries, 41 yards
ReceivingXavier Gipson6 receptions, 94 yards, 1 TD
UTSAPassingFrank Harris23/36, 269 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingFrank Harris17 carries, 104 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingJoshua Cephus8 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD
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Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee at Texas–San Antonio
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Blue Raiders 3 71312 35
Roadrunners 0 17173 37
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More information Statistics, Middle Tennessee ...
StatisticsMiddle TennesseeUTSA
First downs2716
Total yards563391
Rushing yards19188
Passing yards372303
Turnovers21
Time of possession35:4024:20
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Middle TennesseePassingAsher O'Hara31/47, 372 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingJayy McDonald7 carries, 76 yards
ReceivingJarrin Pierce7 receptions, 107 yards
UTSAPassingJosh Adkins16/28, 233 yards, 1 TD
RushingSincere McCormick19 carries, 82 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingZakhari Franklin6 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD
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At UAB

Texas–San Antonio at Alabama–Birmingham
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Roadrunners 3 307 13
Blazers 7 770 21
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  • Date: October 3, 2020
  • Location: Legion Field
    Birmingham, AL
  • Game start: 11:30 a.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
  • Game attendance: 12,547
  • Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C) • Weather: Clear
  • Referee: Jonathan Noli
  • TV announcers (Stadium): Chris Vosters (play–by–play) and Max Stark (analyst)
  
More information Statistics, UTSA ...
StatisticsUTSAUAB
First downs1721
Total yards280409
Rushing yards190214
Passing yards90195
Turnovers14
Time of possession26:5333:07
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTSAPassingJordan Weeks7/19, 57 yards, 1 INT
RushingSincere McCormick22 carries, 150 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJoshua Cephus3 receptions, 42 yards
UABPassingBryson Lucero18/29, 195 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs
RushingSpencer Brown26 carries, 144 yards
ReceivingMyron Mitchell6 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD
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At BYU

Texas–San Antonio at Brigham Young
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Roadrunners 3 0314 20
No. 15 Cougars 0 1476 27
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  • Date: October 10, 2020
  • Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium
    Provo, UT
  • Game start: 2:40 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 35 minutes
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Game weather: 78 °F (26 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: NW 8 MPH
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Anish Shroff (play–by–play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter)
    
More information Statistics, UTSA ...
StatisticsUTSABYU
First downs1722
Total yards359470
Rushing yards72178
Passing yards287292
Turnovers11
Time of possession26:5833:02
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTSAPassingLowell Narcisse17/20, 229 yards, 2 TDs
RushingSincere McCormick11 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingZakhari Franklin7 receptions, 79 yards, 1 TD
BYUPassingZach Wilson22/30, 292 yards, 2 TDs
RushingTyler Allgeier19 carries, 116 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDax Milne7 receptions, 102 yards
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Army

Army at Texas–San Antonio
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Black Knights 7 777 28
Roadrunners 0 1006 16
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More information Statistics, Army ...
StatisticsArmyUTSA
First downs2424
Total yards358383
Rushing yards305197
Passing yards53186
Turnovers10
Time of possession33:2926:31
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArmyPassingCade Ballard1/3, 53 yards
RushingAnthony Adkins8 carries, 101 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCamden Harrison1 receptions, 53 yards
UTSAPassingLowell Narcisse16/31, 155 yards, 1 TD
RushingSincere McCormick18 carries, 133 yards
ReceivingZakhari Franklin12 receptions, 138 yards, 2 TDs
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Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech at Texas–San Antonio
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Bulldogs 3 1670 26
Roadrunners 3 3714 27
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  • Date: October 24, 2020
  • Location: Alamodome
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 7:04 p.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 37 minutes
  • Game attendance: 6,114
  • Game weather: 74 °F (23 °C) • Weather: N/A (Indoors)
  • Referee: Ken Antee
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens (play–by–play) and Jay Walker (analyst)
       
More information Statistics, Louisiana Tech ...
StatisticsLouisiana TechUTSA
First downs1525
Total yards247385
Rushing yards78188
Passing yards169197
Turnovers22
Time of possession27:3932:21
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Louisiana TechPassingLuke Anthony22/33, 148 yards, 1 TD
RushingIsrael Tucker19 carries, 70 yards
ReceivingCee Jay Powell8 receptions, 54 yards
UTSAPassingFrank Harris18/33, 189 yards, 2 INTs
RushingSincere McCormick37 carries, 165 yards, 3 TDs
ReceivingTykee Ogle-Kellogg4 receptions, 96 yards
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At Florida Atlantic

Texas–San Antonio at Florida Atlantic
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Roadrunners 0 300 3
Owls 10 707 24
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  • Date: October 31, 2020
  • Location: FAU Stadium
    Boca Raton, FL
  • Game start: 11:00 a.m. CDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 18 minutes
  • Game attendance: 5,026
  • Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C) • Weather: Humid/Partly Cloudy • Wind: ESE 6 MPH
  • Referee: Chris Bynum
  • TV announcers (Stadium): Chris Vosters (play-by-play) and Max Stark (analyst)
  
More information Statistics, UTSA ...
StatisticsUTSAFlorida Atlantic
First downs1619
Total yards230332
Rushing yards104196
Passing yards126136
Turnovers00
Time of possession27:5432:06
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTSAPassingFrank Harris12/26, 109 yards
RushingFrank Harris14 carries, 66 yards
ReceivingJoshua Cephus5 receptions, 63 yards
Florida AtlanticPassingNick Tronti11/19, 136 yards, 1 TD
RushingMalcolm Davidson14 carries, 115 yards
ReceivingAaron Young3 receptions, 54 yards, 1 TD
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UTEP

Texas–El Paso at Texas–San Antonio
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Miners 7 1400 21
Roadrunners 3 211414 52
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  • Date: November 14, 2020
  • Location: Alamodome
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 12:08 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 2 hours and 57 minutes
  • Game attendance: 6,243
  • Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Weather: Indoors • Wind: N/A
  • Referee: Rodney Burnette
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Lincoln Rose (play–by–play) and LaDarrin McLane (analyst)
       
More information Statistics, UTEP ...
StatisticsUTEPUTSA
First downs1329
Total yards246600
Rushing yards77288
Passing yards169312
Turnovers74
Time of possession27:0832:52
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTEPPassingGavin Hardison14/21, 159 yards, 1 TD
RushingDeion Hankins16 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJacob Cowing2 receptions, 58 yards, 1 TD
UTSAPassingFrank Harris22/26, 312 yards, 3 TDs
RushingBrenden Brady26 carries, 124 yards
ReceivingZakhari Franklin6 receptions, 118 yards, 1 TD
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At Southern Miss

Texas–San Antonio at Southern Mississippi
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Roadrunners 0 9140 23
Golden Eagles 3 737 20
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  • Date: November 21, 2020
  • Location: M. M. Roberts Stadium
    Hattiesburg, MS
  • Game start: 2:05 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 12 minutes
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: Calm
  • Referee: Chris Bynum
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Baker (play–by–play) and Dustin Almond (analyst)
    
More information Statistics, UTSA ...
StatisticsUTSASouthern Miss
First downs1618
Total yards304347
Rushing yards23375
Passing yards71272
Turnovers11
Time of possession31:3028:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UTSAPassingFrank Harris12/19, 71 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingSincere McCormick32 carries, 173 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingJoshua Cephus5 receptions, 44 yards
Southern MissPassingTate Whatley22/39, 272 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingFrank Gore Jr.13 carries, 70 yards
ReceivingTim Jones5 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD
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North Texas

North Texas at Texas–San Antonio
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
Mean Green 0 737 17
Roadrunners 7 21714 49
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  • Date: November 28, 2020
  • Location: Alamodome
    San Antonio, TX
  • Game start: 2:06 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 3 minutes
  • Game attendance: 5,936
  • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C)
  • Referee: Ken Antee
  • TV announcers (FOX Sports SW): Chris Vosters (play–by–play) and Max Starks (analyst)
      
More information Statistics, North Texas ...
StatisticsNorth TexasUTSA
First downs1926
Total yards401624
Rushing yards184443
Passing yards217181
Turnovers20
Time of possession24:1935:41
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North TexasPassingAustin Aune9/19, 115 yards
RushingOscar Adaway III15 carries, 101 yards
ReceivingJaelon Darden8 receptions, 143 yards, 1 TD
UTSAPassingFrank Harris19/24, 144 yards, 2 TDs
RushingSincere McCormick23 carries, 251 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingZakhari Franklin3 receptions, 49 yards
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Vs. Louisiana (First Responder Bowl)

Louisiana vs. Texas–San Antonio
More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 234Total
No. 19 Ragin' Cajuns 7 1077 31
Roadrunners 0 7143 24
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More information Statistics, Louisiana ...
StatisticsLouisianaUTSA
First downs2327
Total yards411431
Rushing yards265223
Passing yards146208
Turnovers12
Time of possession32:3727:23
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LouisianaPassingLevi Lewis12/22, 146 yards, 2 TDs
RushingElijah Mitchell19 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingElijah Mitchell2 receptions, 45 yards
UTSAPassingFrank Harris13/21, 208 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingSincere McCormick23 carries, 122 yards
ReceivingZakhari Franklin5 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD
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