UT Rio Grande Valley vs UTSA Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 5th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/04/2026, 11:53 PM ET

UT Rio Grande Valley vs UTSA Game Information

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros will be on the road for the first time this season on Saturday, with a game in San Antonio inside the Alamo Dome at 3:30 PM against UTSA. UT Rio Grande Valley is undefeated coming into Saturday following a 44-point blowout victory in Game 1 of the year. The UTSA Roadrunners open their season Saturday, looking to build on last year's success when they finished with 7 wins following a 37-point victory in the ServPro First Responders Bowl against FIU. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.

UT Rio Grande Valley Preview

UT Rio Grande Valley was the better team in their first game of the year last week as they compiled 44 points on 675 total yards. Defensively, they were stout, giving up no points on 165 yards after forcing 3 turnovers in the game. Garret Rangel led the show for UT Rio Grande last week, completing 12 passes for 211 yards and 1 score. Aidan Jakobsohn completed 10 passes for 180 yards and 1 score as well. Brendan Carroll led the way on the ground with 84 yards and 1 touchdown on 9 carries. Kyran Lee boasted a team-high 141 yards and 1 score on 6 grabs, and Tavian Cord chipped in heavily with 76 yards and 1 touchdown on 5 catches.

UTSA Preview

Owen McCown is back this season for UTSA and will again lead the team offensively. McCown compiled 2,995 yards and 30 scores last year. Will Henderson III will be back this season for UTSA after 866 yards and 6 scores on 125 carries. Jamel Hardy Jr. is also back for UTSA this season after 132 yards and 1 touchdown on 13 catches last year.

UT-Rio Grande Valley vs UTSA Pick

UTSA has a substantial advantage in talent, depth, and experience coming into this in-state matchup. UT-Rio Grande Valley will struggle to keep pace against a Roadrunners offense capable of creating explosive plays throughout the afternoon. Look for UTSA to take command early and dominate both sides of the ball, leading to the win and cover at home in game 1 of the year.

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  • Pick: UTSA Roadrunners -28.5
  • Secondary: Under 59.5

Final Score Prediction: UTSA Roadrunners win and cover 38-7

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