Texas A&M Aggies vs UTSA Roadrunners: Live Game Updates, Texas A&M Wins 42-24

The Texas A&M Aggies and UTSA Roadrunners face off for the first time since UTSA coach Jeff Traylor interviewed for A&M’s vacant head coach job in 2023.

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) signals at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Kyle Field. | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texas A&M and UTSA fans rejoice! The 2025 college football season is officially here, and both teams will kick off their respective campaigns in a night game at the highly-regarded Kyle Field. 

The two squads will be facing off for the first time since Texas A&M interviewed UTSA coach Jeff Traylor for its vacant head coach position following the firing of Jimbo Fisher. Traylor participated in a 90-minute Zoom interview and eventually was one of three finalists for the position. 

Traylor became somewhat of a household name in the Lone Star State after he had turned UTSA around and compiled a 46-20 record, the most wins and best winning percentage (.697) by a coach in program history. In December 2023, Texas A&M announced Mike Elko as its head coach, and now Traylor is out for revenge on the school he knows so well. 

About the Matchup

Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) and wide receiver Terry Bussey (2) react during the fourth quarter against the LSU Tigers. The Aggies defeated the Tigers 38-23; at Kyle Field. | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

In a Monday press conference, Traylor was asked about his relationship with the program. 

“Much respect for that place,” Traylor said. “Just taking all three kids to orientation, never waited in one line. Everybody’s as nice as could possibly be. You see what the big deal is about Texas A&M. Much respect for that place.”

UTSA’s strength heading into 2025 is its offense. Last season, the Roadrunners ranked fourth in the AAC in total scoring with 33.2 points per game. They ranked second in their conference in yards per game, putting up an impressive 452.5 yards per game. At the heart of their passing attack is quarterback Owen McCown, who completed 294 of 467 passes for 3,424 yards and 25 touchdowns, to finish as the fourth-best passer in the AAC. On the ground, UTSA found itself in the middle of the pack after it averaged 169.2 yards per game and 21 touchdowns on the season.

McCown will lead his Roadrunners against the Aggies' defense, who finished 12th in the SEC after allowing an average of 367.3 yards per game in 2024. Through the air, they let up a 13th-ranked 232.2 points per game, a 13th-ranked 20 touchdowns and forced a third-ranked 16 interceptions.

Offensively, the Aggies ranked ninth in the high-powered SEC and averaged 405.8 yards per game. A&M held the second-best rushing attack in the conference, averaging 195.5 yards per game and scoring 27 touchdowns. Through the air, the Aggies ranked 13th. They averaged 210.3 passing yards a game and recorded 19 touchdowns to 11 interceptions, something that will likely give the completely rebuilt Roadrunners’ defense a hard time. 

Live Updates

The Texas A&M Aggies will receive the opening kickoff to start the ballgame.

First Quarter

Wide receiver KC Concepcion gets involved with a 15-yard reception to pick up a first down. A holding call on guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams was a fatal blow to the Aggies, and ultimately derailed the drive. A&M punts.

Change of possession

The Roadrunners start their drive on the 35 yard line after Tyler White’s punt is fair-caught. Texas A&M puts pressure on UTSA QB Owen McCown and forces a three-and-out.

Change of possession

A&M punts on a three-and-out after quarterback Marcel Reed is just short of the line-to-gain on a third-down scamper.

Change of possession

The Roadrunners pick up a first down on a Robert Henry Jr. run, but the Aggies’ pressure is too much on McCown. Aggies force a punt.

Change of possession

KC Concepcion returns the punt back 80 yards for the first Texas A&M touchdown of the year.

Texas A&M 7, UTSA 0, 7:20 1Q

Change of possession

McCown throws for a first down to tight end Houston Thomas for a 16-yard gain. Henry picks up yet another first down on a 21-yard rush. Texas A&M holds up and forces a field goal try, kick is good.

Texas A&M 7, UTSA 3, 1:53 1Q

Change of possession

Texas A&M wide receiver Terry Bussey returns the kickoff to the 37-yard line. Reed rifles a pass over the middle, complete for a first down. On the very next play, Reed sails a pass over the head of a wide-open Concepcion. A three-yard gain by Amari Daniels runs out the quarter.

Second Quarter

Daniels’ third-down run, that would have been good for a first, was brought back by a holding call on center Mark Nabou Jr. On 3rd and 17, Reed hit Concepcion on a well-run in to pick up the first. Marcel Reed finds Mississippi State transfer wide receiver Mario Craver on a screen pass for a Texas A&M touchdown. PAT is good.

Texas A&M 14, UTSA 3, 13:13 2Q

Change of possession

UTSA strings together two first downs on the ground. On 3rd and 7, the Roadrunners gain 18 on a well-designed RPO. Henry finds the endzone for the first time for the Roadrunners on a 15-yard scamper. PAT is good.

Texas A&M 14, UTSA 10, 8:33, Q2

Change of possession

Texas A&M takes the kickoff out past the 30. Le’Veon Moss picks up 12 and a first down on his first carry of the drive. Reed hits Ashton Bethel-Roman for a first down. Concepcion catches a bullet from Reed and takes it 31 yards to the house. Touchdown Texas A&M. PAT is good.

Texas A&M 21, UTSA 10, 5:38, Q2

Change of possession

Texas A&M LB Scooby Williams stuffs a UTSA run for a loss of three on first down. Henry records two impressive runs to continue to drive the Roadrunners down the field. McCown hits DJ Allen for a first down. Ball on the Aggies’ 30. Texas A&M forces a field goal try, no good.

Change of possession

Craver picks up a first on a pass from Reed. Shortly after, he picked up 20 yards on a slant to push the Aggies over the 50-yard line with 21 seconds left in the half. Reed missed three throws in a row to set up a punt with eight seconds left before halftime. A&M punts and time expires. A&M takes a 21-10 lead into halftime.

Third Quarter

UTSA lets the kickoff bounce out of the endzone, will start the half at the 25. Henry breaks off a massive 75-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. PAT is good.

Texas A&M, 21, UTSA 17, 14:47, Q3

Change of possession

Texas A&M goes three-and-out.

Change of possession

A holding penalty on defensive back Tyreek Chappell gives UTSA a first down. On third down, corner Dezz Ricks clamps the UTSA wide receiver and forces a punt.

Change of possession

Craver makes a man miss and scoots on for a 23-yard gain. Reed airs it out and overthrows Concepcion, with the wideout looking for a flag. Rueben Owens scampers for 30 yards to set the Aggies up at the 25. Reed finds tight end Theo Melin-Ohrstrom to put the Ags on the seven yard line. Reed finds a wide open Concepcion for a touchdown, but it gets called back for illegal touching. Reed hits Melin-Ohrstrom for a five-yard touchdown reception. PAT is good.

Texas A&M 28, UTSA 17, 7:10 Q3

Change of possession

UTSA dials up a three-and-out, the dangerous Concepcion set to return.

Change of possession

With all day to pass, Reed finds Craver for a 24-yard gain on a crossing route. Reed makes the most of a broken play, scampers up the middle for a 17-yard gain. Reed hits Craver in the flat and he flies for a 22-yard A&M touchdown. PAT is good.

Texas A&M 35, UTSA 17, 2:48, Q3

Change of Possession

A&M forces UTSA into a three-and-out.

Change of possession

A&M has a three-and-out of its own.

Change of possession

Fourth Quarter

McCown pass complete to running back Will Henderson, called back by a holding call on wide receiver Devin McCuin. Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York sifts through the offensive line to meet the running back in the backfield. McCuin comes close to a first on third and 16, but just falls short.

Change of possession

A holding penalty derails an A&M drive. Aggies punt.

Change of possession

Rylan Kennedy gets to McCown and records A&M’s first sack of the game en route to a Roadrunner three-and-out.

Change of possession

Bussey returns the punt back to the UTSA 30. Ags with great field position to start the drive. Reed finds tight end Amari Niblack for a 25-yard gain, setting the Fightin’ Farmers up on the six. Running back EJ Smith, son of Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith, punches it in for an A&M touchdown.

Texas A&M 42, UTSA 17, 7:16, Q4

Change of possession

Defensive end Solomon Williams sniffs out Henry in the backfield for a massive loss, setting up another UTSA three-and-out.

Change of possession

Reed is done for the night. Quarterback Miles O’Neill in for the Aggies. Three-and-out for Texas A&M.

Change of possession

McCown is done for the night, replaced by quarterback Brandon Tennison. UTSA connects on a 34-yard garbage time touchdown to AJ Wilson.