UTSA hosts North Texas in battle for top spot in Conference USA HEAD TOPICS
UTSA hosts North Texas in battle for top spot in Conference USA
10/21/2022 5:20:00 PM What to know as the UTSA Roadrunners host the University of North Texas on Saturday at the Alamodome
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What to know as the UTSA Roadrunners host the University of North Texas on Saturday at the Alamodome What to know as the UTSA Roadrunners host the University of North Texas on Saturday at the Alamodome Last week: UTSA traveled to Miami and won a comfortable 30-10 victory over Florida International. The Roadrunners, who won their fourth consecutive game, got a big night from running back Kevorian Barnes and another 300-yard passing game from Frank Harris. The Roadrunners’ first-string defense limited FIU to three points before the second string gave up a late touchdown. North Texas also had a relatively easy win last week at home against Louisiana Tech. The Mean Green beat the Bulldogs 47-27 after racking up four touchdowns and 475 yards on the ground.What they’re saying:UTSA running back Kevorian Barnes: “The energy is high this week. We know how big the game is — two 3-0 teams in a conference game. Winning games in college isn’t easy. We want to prepare hard and play hard on Saturday.” Read more:
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CNN News, delivered. Select from our newsletters below and enter your email to subscribe. Read more >> UTSA preparing for ‘goliath’ matchup vs. rival North TexasThe Roadrunners and Mean Green meet in a clash of Conference USA’s only two undefeated... Iconic San Antonio costume shop Starline to continue operations under new ownershipBusinessman and UTSA lecturer Jacob Dell will take over the 50-year-old business next month. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX SanAntonioBusiness UTSA Texas SASpurs Post Malone, Ludacris, Indigo Girls, Wynonna Judd on tour this week in D-FWHere are our top five concerts picks playing at North Texas venues this week. UTSA preparing for ‘goliath’ matchup vs. rival North TexasThe Roadrunners and Mean Green meet in a clash of Conference USA’s only two undefeated... Stadium (CW35) Last week: UTSA traveled to Miami and won a comfortable 30-10 victory over Florida International.Receiver Zakhari Franklin and UTSA are seeking to avenge last year’s 22-point loss to North Texas in Denton.click to enlarge Facebook / Starline Costumes Starline Costumes said in a Facebook post earlier this month that the store would close in early 2023.Here are our top five concert picks playing at North Texas venues this week. The Roadrunners, who won their fourth consecutive game, got a big night from running back Kevorian Barnes and another 300-yard passing game from Frank Harris. The Roadrunners’ first-string defense limited FIU to three points before the second string gave up a late touchdown. He knows the Roadrunners preach treating each opponent and every day the same, but the heightened stakes of this weekend are hard to deny. North Texas also had a relatively easy win last week at home against Louisiana Tech. The Mean Green beat the Bulldogs 47-27 after racking up four touchdowns and 475 yards on the ground.m. What they’re saying: UTSA running back Kevorian Barnes: “The energy is high this week. We know how big the game is — two 3-0 teams in a conference game. For many in UTSA’s program, a meeting with North Texas takes on added weight as a renewal of one of the program’s most contentious rivalries. Winning games in college isn’t easy. We want to prepare hard and play hard on Saturday. “We’re fired up.” North Texas linebacker Kevin Wood, who attended Judson: “I know a lot of those guys, being from down there. Rashad Wisdom is one of my best friends. “I could barely sleep last night, thinking about it. I played against [UTSA quarterback] Frank Harris a lot. I love a lot of those guys.” Before UTSA left the stadium following last week’s 30-10 win at FIU, Corey Mayfield was already thinking about how “we owe North Texas one. But come Saturday it’s different.” Key stats: The Roadrunners have the nation’s seventh best passing offense, averaging 343. North Texas leads the all-time series 5-4, and five of the games have been decided by eight points or less.6 yards per game. UTSA has won 12 of its last 13 home games and are 14-2 at home under Head Coach Jeff Traylor. “It’s just that simple. The Roadrunners are 9-0 at home in conference games in the Traylor era. North Texas has an eight-game winning streak in Conference USA dating back to last season. Linebacker Trey Moore said “the past is the past,” and running back Kevorian Barnes said the Roadrunners “don’t like to kick a dead horse. The Mean Green has started 3-0 this season and went 5-0 in their final five conference games last season, including beating UTSA in the regular season finale. Players to watch: UTSA’s wide receivers continue to push toward breaking school records, including some they set just last season.” UTSA coach Jeff Traylor said the 3-0 C-USA records are enough to drive home the significance of Saturday’s game without the need to lean into any revenge factor. De’Corian Clark, Zakhari Franklin and Joshua Cephus each have over 600 yards receiving this season. Nationally, they are 11th, 13th and 20th respectively in receiving yards. 17, 2022 at Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium. The trio has combined for 143 catches for 1,936 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. North Texas has a pair of running backs who have reached 500 yards rushing this season. “They kicked our tails, and everybody knows they did. Oscar Adaway III has 528 yards and five touchdowns. Ayo Adeyi has 557 yards and two touchdowns. 22 with the chance to cap an undefeated regular season, UTSA fell flat in cool, rainy conditions at Denton’s Apogee Stadium. More from San Antonio Report .