UTSA at Tulane - 2026 Matchup Preview
UTSA logo   UTSA Roadrunners at Tulane Green Wave  Tulane logo
Saturday, October 24th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Benson Field at Yulman Stadium - New Orleans, LA  (American Athletic)

 
Roadrunners (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jeff Traylor (53 - 26)
Avg Score : 36 - 29 (22 - 34 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 4.5 (#37)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
TULN 2nd straight Home Game
UTSA is playing their 8th straight game
Our Line: Tulane -4  (SP+ TULN -3)
Projected Score: UTSA: 25 - TULN: 29 (54)
TULN Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
UTSA Travel: 503 miles
Green Wave (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Will Hall (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 28 - 24 (29 - 16 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#43)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 7)
 
UTSA's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 UTSA vs UT Rio Grande Valley-23.5
Sat 9/12 UTSA at Texas State+3.5
Sat 9/19 UTSA at Texas+24.5
Sat 9/26 UTSA vs Colorado State-14
Sat 10/3 UTSA at Rice-11.5
Thu 10/8 UTSA vs South Florida+5
Sat 10/17 UTSA vs Navy-2.5
Sat 10/24 UTSA at Tulane+4
BYE WEEK
Thu 11/5 UTSA at Florida Atlantic-6
Sat 11/14 UTSA vs North Texas+1.5
Sat 11/21 UTSA at UAB-13.5
Sat 11/28 UTSA vs Tulsa-9

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for UTSA's Schedule
Tulane's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Tulane at Duke+8
Sat 9/12 Tulane vs South Alabama-18
Sat 9/19 Tulane at Kansas State+8.5
Sat 9/26 Tulane vs Southern Miss-11
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/10 Tulane at Army-1
Fri 10/16 Tulane vs Memphis+2
Sat 10/24 Tulane vs UTSA-4
Fri 10/30 Tulane at Charlotte-20
Sat 11/7 Tulane vs Tulsa-10.5
Sat 11/14 Tulane at Rice-13
Sat 11/21 Tulane vs North Texas+0
Fri 11/27 Tulane at South Florida+8.5

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 5
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Tulane's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UTSA#31 (.23)45% (35)35.545% (47)2.81 (94)17447% (21)2474.23 (27)#82 (.18)40% (46)28.840% (44)40% (49)4.2 (115)68.70.91.4
TULN#33 (.22)46% (34)27.744% (59)3.18 (24)16648% (15)2453.88 (54)#62 (.15)45% (111)23.944% (91)46% (121)3.65 (65)63.91.21.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
UTSA0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
TULN0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTSA Offense1335.521.745.5%4.230.9224211742475.146%52%45%47%16%.23
TULN Defense1423.915.945.1%3.651.8 - - - - - 46%52%44%46%17%.15
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
UTSA Defense1328.833.739.6%4.21.4 - - - - - 50%49%40%40%19%.18
TULN Offense1427.72945.5%3.881.2224121662454.553%45%44%48%13%.22

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
UTSA1331:5121.840%46%7.368.70.91.45.91.8231.8
Tulane1430:5121.942%52%6.963.91.21.85.62.6134.5
Run Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UTSA Offense1346% (100)45% (47)34.2174.15.121 (49).19 (35)2.81 (94)73% (61)10% (102)1.17 (6)
TULN Defense1446% (18)44% (91) - - - - .09 (64)2.97 (85)71% (67)10% (49)0.9 (36)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
UTSA Defense1350% (65)40% (44) - - - - .12 (85)2.86 (62)64% (20)11% (20)0.97 (73)
TULN Offense1453% (39)44% (59)36.7166.44.526 (49).11 (66)3.18 (24)78% (29)7% (14)0.89 (104)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTSA Offense1352% (37)47% (21)22.934.4247.27.210.834 (33)7 (34).33 (43)1.5 (96)30% (47)36% (21).45 (21)6% (55)2.2 (15)
TULN Defense1452% (115)46% (121) - - - - - - 15 (38).26 (74)1.4 (12)28% (123)33% (104).32 (83)6% (47)1.9 (35)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
UTSA Defense1349% (77)40% (49) - - - - - - 11 (75).29 (85)1.8 (131)35% (18)28% (47).3 (69)7% (20)2.2 (123)
TULN Offense1445% (96)48% (15)18.730.4245.18.113.118 (106)9 (7).38 (27)1.5 (75)29% (32)34% (25).39 (34)5% (45)1.9 (95)

UTSA's Power Ratings
UTSA's Power Rating: -3.33  #84
UTSA's Offense Rating: 11.47  #77
UTSA's Defense Rating: 19.80  #95
2026 Talent Rating: 578.00  #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 4%  #57
UTSA's 2026 Expected Record: 7.5 - 4.5
UTSA's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.7  #62
UTSA's Offense SP+ Rating: 33.3  #27
UTSA's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.0  #91

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 576.71
Average Power Five Talent: 912.75
Average FBS Talent: 728.49

Power Ratings Matchup
UTSA: -3.33   Tulane: 4.005

SP+ Ratings Matchup
UTSA: 3.7   Tulane: 6.3




Tulane's Power Ratings
Tulane's Power Rating: 4.005  #83
Tulane's Offense Rating: 10.34  #86
Tulane's Defense Rating: 18.63  #85
2026 Talent Rating: 674.00  #83
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #103
Tulane's 2026 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8
Tulane's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.3  #45
Tulane's Offense SP+ Rating: 32.4  #35
Tulane's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.6  #71

Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 576.71
Average Power Five Talent: 912.75
Average FBS Talent: 728.49


UTSA Scoring
Offense: 35.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 21.7
Defense: 28.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 33.7

UTSA's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Tulane 29
UTSA 25

Projected Total Points: 54
Tulane Scoring
Offense: 27.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 23.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 15.9

Tulane's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202510/30UTSA48Tulane26Tulane -5.5UTSA54.5Over
202311/24Tulane29UTSA16Tulane -2.5Tulane51.5Under
201311/09UTSA10Tulane7UT San Antonio -7.5Tulane0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Tulane121 Overs
UTSA211 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams3 - 02 - 11 - 11 - 0
Road Teams0 - 31 - 20 - 11 - 1

(#84) UTSA at (#83) TULN
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatUTSATULN
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #84 #83
SP+SP+ #62 #45
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #97 #83
Blue ChipsBC% #57 #103
UTSA Notes
(2/17) Vibes: OK, two 7-6 seasons but McCown back
(2/17) QB McCown back (3rd yr starter). Depth is ?
(2/17) New OC Rick Bowie (WKU) runs a fun offense
(2/17) RB good w Henderson + depth. High (Cal) nice +
(2/17) WR Amador/Wilson good start, have depth/portals
(2/17) OL 3 back from good unit, 3 portals w no exp
(2/17) DL 7 portals + 4 w PT exp. Has parts/promise
(2/17) DBs look ?, 4 portals at S, CB needs solid #2
UTSA Injury Report
Tulane Notes
(2/26) Vibes: Can't be great, lost staff, roster. Hall is ?
(2/26) QB1 Semonza or Z Chriss (Hou), backups are Fr
(2/26) RB McClure was lead LY, 3 portal adds into mix
(2/26) WR Brown-Stephens good but small. 3 portals
(2/26) OL 2 starters back, 3 portals. Should be OK here
(2/26) DL is an issue, DT exp'd but avg, pass rush ?
(2/26) DBs are OK, have exp, safety duo is solid
(2/26) The Def, really the entire team lacks dudes TY
(2/24) New HC Hall (PGC LY,) ? hire after So Miss wreck
Tulane Injury Report
UTSA on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
UTSA OffTULN Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #35 #111
ExplosiveExp #23 #21
PPAPPA #31 #62
PowerPwr #77 #85
SP+SP+ #27 #71
Pts POPPO #27 #65
HavocHav #80 #52
UTSA Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
UTSA OffTULN Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #47 #91
Run ExplRExp #6 #36
PPAExp #35 #64
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #94 #85
Stuff RateStuff #105 #92
TackleTak - NR
UTSA Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 46%
CategoryCat
UTSA OffTULN Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #21 #121
Pass ExplPExl #96 #12
PPAExp #43 #74
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #102 #49
DB HavocDB #55 #47
Tulane on Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCatTULN OffUTSA Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #34 #46
ExplosiveExp #105 #126
PPAPPA #33 #82
PowerPwr #86 #95
SP+SP+ #35 #91
Pts POPPO #54 #115
HavocHav #21 #18
Tulane Run Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCat
TULN OffUTSA Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #59 #44
Run ExplRExp #104 #73
PPAExp #66 #85
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #24 #62
Stuff RateStuff #42 #75
TackleTak - NR
Tulane Pass Game
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 54%
CategoryCatTULN OffUTSA Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #15 #49
Pass ExplPExl #75 #131
PPAExp #27 #85
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #14 #20
DB HavocDB #45 #20
Program Comparison
TULN 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Remains Below Avg P4

UTSA 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg P4
'26 Profile: Down to Top G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Benson Field at Yulman Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
UTSA beat Tulane last year (48-26)
Tulane beat UTSA in 2023 (29-16)

  
UTSA's OC Rick Bowie (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Owen McCown27640968%29903077.3
Brandon Tennison203459%199205.9
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Will Henderson III12586666.959
A'Marion Peterson4917733.614
Brandon High239814.322
Bryson Donnell208414.228
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
AJ Wilson30523417.477
David Amador4544349.845
DJ Allen2018939.543
Will Henderson III1913226.940

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UTSA's DC Jess Loepp (been DC for 3 years)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Brandon Tucker Jr.353040
Owen Pewee284061
Marcellus Wilkerson273111
Jakevian Rodgers232004
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Elijah Baldwin (Tr)236444
James Walley Jr.196202
Marcellus Wilkerson273111
Timothy Huff Jr.31100
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jakevian Rodgers232004
Elijah Baldwin (Tr)236444
Cam Upshaw Jr.131002

TULN's OC Russ Callaway (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Zeon Chriss102148%108115.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jamauri McClure8354026.530
Jaylin Lucas (Tr)2716005.926
Maurice Turner2812704.518
Zeon Chriss127906.621
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Anthony Brown41523212.854
Zycarl Lewis Jr.24330213.863
Garrett Mmahat10124012.422
Dawson Johnson (Tr)109919.917

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TULN's DC Tayler Polk (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jack Tchienchou802103
Chris Rodgers807321
Kevin Adams440003
Dalton Hughes (Tr)401110
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chris Rodgers807321
Jack Tchienchou802103
Makai Williams253120
Tavare Smith183110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
E'zaiah Shine352007
Jack Tchienchou802103
Kevin Adams440003