Texas Longhorns Week 3 Opponent Preview: UTSA Roadrunners
The final non-conference game for the Texas Longhorns will be no walk in the park.
The UTSA Roadrunners are coming off the best season in program history, and nearly upset a ranked Houston Cougars squad in Week 1.
Jeff Traylor, the UTSA head coach, always puts a quality product on the field and that will be the case again when his squad comes to Austin on Saturday.
Road Runners star QB Frank Harris, who threw for 3,177 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions in 2021, is one of nine returning starters on offense for Traylor.
However, they did lose a major player of their 2021 team, running back Sincere McCormick. McCormick was the focal point of the Roadrunner offense in 2021 which saw him rush for 1,469 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Saturday will be the first time the Longhorns and the Roadrunners meet on the gridiron.
Be sure to stick with LonghornsCountry.com as we preview every aspect of the matchup with the Roadrunners throughout the week.
UTSA Roadrunners
2022 Record: 1-1
Head Coach: Jeff Traylor
Traylor is 20-8 in two seasons as the Roadrunner’s head coach
Offensive Set: Pro-Style
Defensive Set: 3-4
Returning Starters on Offense: 7
The Roadrunners had one of the most explosive offensives in the country in 2021, averaging 38.9 points per game.
Projected Starters on Offense:
QB Frank Harris
RB Brenden Brady
WR (Z) Zakhari Franklin
WR (X) De’Corian Clark
WR (F) Joshua Cephus
TE Oscar Cardenas
LT Demetris Allen
LG Terrell Haynes
C Ahofitu Maka
RG Kevin Davis
RT Makai Hart
Returning Starters on Defense: 7
The Roadrunners fielded an above-average defense in 2021, allowing 26.5 points per game.
Projected Starters on Defense:
DE Trumane Bell II
DE Brandon Matterson
NT Brandon Brown
ILB Trevor Harmanson
ILB Jamal Ligon
LB (WILL) Dadrian Taylor
LB (SAM) Donyai Taylor
CB Ken Robinson
CB Corey Mayfield Jr.
S Clifford Chattman
S Rashad Wisdom
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