UTSA Roadrunners vs Texas Longhorns Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs Texas Longhorns

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Longhorns (-30.5)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The Texas Longhorns (2-0) will go up against the UTSA Roadrunners (2-0) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. UTSA opens this matchup as 30.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 57.5.

The UTSA Roadrunners step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 this season. In their last game, the Roadrunners faced off with the Texas State Bobcats and notched a win by a score of 31-26. Against the rush, the Roadrunners conceded 289 yds on 50 attempts, which is an average of 5.8 yds per run allowed. UTSA gave up 17 completions on 30 attempts for 192 yds, and a completion percentage of 56.7%. When the final whistle blew, they had 74 plays which converted into 398 yds. The UTSA Roadrunners ran the ball 31 times and totaled 140 yds, which came out to an average of 4.5 yds per attempt.

The Roadrunners have earned 925 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, UTSA has earned 5 touchdowns via the pass and 4 rushing touchdowns. They haven't turned the ball over yet. UTSA has a total of 45 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 22 penalties for 230 yds. Offensively they hold an average of 196.0 yards via the ground game which is 43rd in the nation. When talking about putting points on the board, the UTSA Roadrunners hold an average of 38.0 points per outing.

Regarding passing yards, the Roadrunners have allowed 437 yards which ranks them 87th in the nation. They have given up 218.5 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 55.8%. In total, they are allowing 451.5 yards/contest which has them ranked 127th in the nation. They have granted 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and 233.0 yards on the ground per game for the year. Overall, they have allowed 466 yards via the running game in 2 games. The Roadrunners are sitting in 74th in college football regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 21.0 points per game.

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The Longhorns come into this game with a record of 2-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Longhorns got the win with a final of 24-23 when they faced the Ohio State Buckeyes. Texas gave up 31 running attempts for 94 yards (3.0 yards per rush). The Longhorns secondary gave up a completion rate of 53.1%, surrendering 278 yards on 17 for 32 passing. The Longhorns finished the game with 336 yds while running 78 plays (4.3 yds per play). Texas ended up running for 3.4 yards per tote, finishing with 141 yards on 41 attempts.

The Texas Longhorns hold an average of 426.0 yards/outing, which ranks them 57th in college football. The Texas offense has accrued 47 penalty yds on 6 violations, which ranks 134th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 148.5 yards via the ground game and have run for 297 yards for the year. They have tossed 2 interceptions while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 51 1st downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Longhorns rank 33rd in Division 1 scoring 41.5 points per game. During the season so far, the Longhorns have compiled 555 yards through the air as well as an average of 277.5 passing yards per outing, putting them at 39th in the nation.

Texas has allowed a total of 255 yards on the ground (127.5 yards per contest) in addition to 2 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 233.0 yards/outing, which has them in 100th in the nation. They have compiled 2 fumbles and 2 picks this year. The Longhorns defense has taken part in 133 plays, which ranks them 83rd in the country. The Longhorns are allowing 15.0 points per game, which has them sitting 44th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Roadrunners/Longhorns college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Longhorns -30.5

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