UTSA vs Texas Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 19th, 2026
UTSA vs Texas Game Information
The UTSA Roadrunners will make the short trip to Austin on Saturday for an 8:00 PM matchup inside DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium against the Texas Longhorns. UTSA is undefeated following a 5-point victory over Texas State. Texas is also unbeaten after earning a 1-point win against Ohio State. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.
UTSA Preview
Owen McCown leads UTSA this season with 489 yards and 4 touchdowns on 50 completions. David Amador II has added a 44-yard touchdown pass. Will Henderson III leads the Roadrunners on the ground with 181 yards and 1 touchdown on 23 carries. A’Marion Peterson has contributed 100 yards and 2 scores on 10 attempts, while Brandon High Jr. has produced 92 yards and 1 touchdown on 16 carries. DJ Allen Jr. leads UTSA with 140 yards and 1 score on 8 catches. AJ Wilson and Mekhi Anderson have each recorded 125 receiving yards and 1 touchdown. Anderson has 12 catches, while Wilson has 11.
Texas Preview
Arch Manning leads Texas with 500 yards and 5 touchdowns on 43 completions. Hollywood Smothers leads the Longhorns in rushing with 144 yards and 2 touchdowns on 31 carries. Raleek Brown has added 88 yards and 2 scores on 21 attempts, while Manning has contributed 30 yards on 11 carries. Ryan Wingo leads Texas through the air with 143 yards and 2 touchdowns on 11 catches. Cam Coleman has added 119 yards and 2 scores on 7 receptions, while Emmett Mosley V has produced 102 yards on 8 grabs. Smothers has also caught 5 passes for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.
UTSA vs Texas Pick
Texas proved its championship-level ability by defeating Ohio State last week, while UTSA struggled to put away a winless Texas State team. The Roadrunners have a balanced offense and should be able to generate points, but their defense faces a tough assignment against Manning and an explosive group of receivers. Texas should control both lines of scrimmage and create several short fields for its offense. The Longhorns will likely build a commanding advantage before slowing the pace in the second half. Texas should win convincingly, but UTSA has enough offensive talent to stay barely inside the large spread.
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- Pick: UTSA +30.5
- Secondary: Over 58.5
Final Score Prediction: Texas 45, UTSA 17
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