UTSA Roadrunners vs Tulane Green Wave Prediction, 10/24/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTSA Roadrunners vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Green Wave (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The UTSA Roadrunners (6-1) are on their way to Yulman Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026 where they will attempt to beat the Tulane Green Wave (3-3). UTSA opens this contest as 2.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 50.5.

The UTSA Roadrunners come into this matchup with a record of 6-1 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Roadrunners stepped onto the field against the Navy Midshipmen and notched a win by a score of 38-34. At the end of the game, they ran 70 plays for 469 yds. The UTSA Roadrunners ran the rock 32 different times and recorded 110 yards, earning them an average of 3.4 yards per carry. On the ground, the Roadrunners gave up 294 yds on 48 tries, which averages out to 6.1 yards per run surrendered. UTSA surrendered 4 pass completions on 8 tries for 183 yds, and a completion percentage of 50.0%.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the UTSA Roadrunners have an average of 32.3 points per outing. As a team they maintain an average of 179.4 yards on the ground which has them sitting 49th in D-1. The Roadrunners have earned 2,878 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, UTSA has compiled 11 touchdowns through the air and 14 touchdowns on the ground. UTSA has accumulated 146 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 58 penalties for 587 yards. They have surrendered the ball 3 different times.

In terms of passing yardage, the Roadrunners have given up 1,398 yds which ranks them 80th in the nation. They have conceded 199.7 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 54.8%. For the season, they have surrendered 400.0 yards per outing which has them ranked 112th in Division 1. They have yielded 9 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are giving up an average of 4.8 yards per rushing attempt and 200.3 rushing yards per game for the campaign. During the season, they have given up 1,402 yards on the ground through 7 outings. The Roadrunners are sitting in 100th in D-1 concerning team defense, giving up 27.0 points per game.

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The Green Wave head into this game 3-3 this season. The last time they took the field, the Green Wave walked away with a victory by a final of 31-17 when they faced the Memphis Tigers. Tulane conceded 44 running attempts for 176 yds (4.0 yards per rush). The Green Wave passing defense allowed a completion rate of 54.1%, surrendering 306 yards on 20 for 37 through the air. The Green Wave ended up finishing with 325 yds while running 60 plays (5.4 yds per play). Tulane ran the football for 3.9 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 150 yds on 38 attempts.

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Green Wave currently rank 117th in the country maintaining an average of 20.5 points per outing. The Tulane Green Wave have an average of 332.0 yards per game, which has them sitting 115th in D-1. The Tulane offense has 324 yds of penalties on 41 violations, which is 76th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 3 interceptions while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 88 1st downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Green Wave have earned 1,078 passing yards along with holding an average of 179.7 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 116th in D-1. They hold an average of 152.3 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 914 yards in total.

Tulane has allowed a total of 1,269 rushing yards (211.5 yards per contest) and 9 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have allowed the opposition 7 touchdowns through the air and 208.2 yards per game, which has them sitting 67th in the country. In total, they have relinquished 130 points. They have 4 fumbles recovered and 3 picks over the course of the season. The Green Wave defense has taken the field for 424 plays, which is 75th in D-1. The Green Wave are giving up 21.7 points per contest, which puts them 52nd in Division 1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Green Wave +2.5

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