No. 1 Texas Longhorns vs. UTSA: Live Updates and Box Score

AUSTIN - The No. 1 Texas Longhorns are back in action at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.

Just last week, the Longhorns won a thriller over the then-No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes, storming back from 20 points down in the fourth quarter and scoring 21 unanswered points to take home the 24-23 win.

The Longhorns were able to storm back thanks in part to a balanced rushing attack that held the ball for nearly the entire fourth quarter. During that stretch, the Longhorns offense totaled 40 plays on three separate drives.

The defense was also on point, however, keeping the Buckeyes and star receiver Jeremiah Smith in check from the middle of the third quarter to the end of the game.

Now, a new test comes to town in the form of the UTSA Roadrunners, who are led by head coach Jeff Traylor.

The Roadrunners are coming off a thrilling comeback of their own, taking down Texas State 31-26, and are currently 2-0 on the season.

UTSA quarterback Owen McCown comes to Austin throwing for nearly 500 yards and four touchdowns in his first two games. This will be his second crack at the Longhorns in his career as a starter.

In his first outing against Texas in 2024, the Longhorns won 56-7, and McCown was 21 of 29 for 132 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

Follow along with us down below for live drive-by-drive updates of Saturday's matchup.

	1st quarter	2nd quater	3rd quarter	4th quarter	TOTAL
UTSA	3		3		6
Texas	10	10	3	7	30

1st Quarter

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning looks to throw during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Texas won the toss, and deffered to the second half. UTSA started with the football, and Rasheem Biles intercepted a pass on the first play, giving the Longhorns the ball inside Roadrunners territory.

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Texas didn't waste the opporunity on their first offensive possession, with Arch Manning hitting Cam Coleman accross the middle for a score to give the Longhorns an early 7-0 lead.

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Texas gave up some ground on their next defensive series, with UTSA march the ball into the red zone on the back of its run game. The Longhorns were able to hold the Roadrunners for the field goal, however, making the score 7-3 Texas.

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Texas moved the ball down the field on their next drive. However, the progress was haulted by penalties. Gianni Spetic knocked through a 52-yard field goal to extend the Texas lead to 10-3.

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2nd Quarter

Texas was able to force a punt on the next UTSA drive, taking the ball over near mid field.

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The Longhorns went to work on their next drive, marching down the field with a balanced attack on the ground and through the air. The drive was capped off with a fade in the back corner of the end zone from Manning to Cam Coleman, giving Texas a 17-3 lead.

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Texas forced a three and out on the next UTSA possession, and took over near mid field after a penalty on the punt return.

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Texas did not make much of their next drive, tirning it over on downs at the 50 yard line.

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Texas was able to force another UTSA punt on the next possession. The onghorns started the next drive inside their own 10 yard line.

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The next Longhorns drive stalled near mid field, and they were forced to punt. Texas state started the next drive at their own 25.

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UTSA's drive was crushed by penalties, resulting in a punt. Texas took over at the UTSA near mid field.

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Texas moved the ball down the field with ease on the next drive but ran out of time. The Horns were forced to settle for a field goal, with Spetic knocking another one through.

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HALFTIME

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Cam Coleman celebrates with wide receiver Ryan Wingo and teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the UTSA Roadrunners | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

3rd Quarter

Texas had an ugly three and out to start the half, and punted to UTSA. A penalty pushed the ball forward for UTSA, giving them starting field position inside the Texas 40.

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Texas was able to hold serve on the next series, and force a long UTSA field goal attempt. The attempt was good, making the score 20-6.

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Another ugly drive from the Longhorns offense results in a punt.

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Texas forced another three and out from UTSA's offense on the next drive. The punt was returned to the Roadrunners 45 yard line. A penalty on UTSA moved the ball to the Roadrunners 40 yard line.

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Texas was able to move the ball inside the UTSA red zone but was forced to settle for a field goal. UTSA roughed the kicker, however, extending the drive. They were not able to take advantage, though, settling for another field goal.

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The Texas defense stood tall on the next drive, forcding another three and out.

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Texas moved the ball inside the UTSA red zone but failed to come away with points, turning it over on downs.

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4th quarter

Texas got off the field after forcing another fourth down from UTSA. The Roadrunners attempted to go for it on fourth down, but a false start forced a punt.

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Texas finally got back into the end zone on the next drive, with Derrek Cooper getting his first touchdown as a Longhorn.

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Texas forced another UTSA punt on the next drive.

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KJ lacey entered the game for Arch Manning on the next drive. The Longhorns closed out the game from there, ending it at 30-6.

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