Who's Playing

UTSA @ UAB

Current Records: UTSA 6-2; UAB 4-4

What to Know

The UTSA Roadrunners have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. The Roadrunners and the UAB Blazers will face off in a Conference USA battle at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Protective Stadium. The defensive coordinators will surely put in extra hours ahead of this game since these teams' offenses combined for 963 yards two weeks ago.

UTSA didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the North Texas Mean Green two weeks ago, but they still walked away with a 31-27 victory. UTSA can attribute much of their success to RB Brenden Brady, who rushed for two TDs and 112 yards on 19 carries. This was the first time Brady has racked up 100+ rushing yards all year.

UAB came within a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls last week, but they wound up with a 24-17 loss. RB DeWayne McBride put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for one TD and 168 yards on 24 carries. That touchdown -- a 63-yard rush in the second quarter -- was one of the highlights of the matchup.

This next matchup is expected to be close, with UTSA going off at just a 1-point favorite. But bettors beware: they are only 1-4 against the spread when favored.

UTSA is now 6-2 while the Blazers sit at 4-4. A pair of offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Roadrunners come into the matchup boasting the seventh most passing yards per game in the nation at 330.4. UAB has displayed some offensive firepower of their own as they rank fourth in the nation when it comes to rushing yards per game, with 246.5 on average.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Protective Stadium -- Birmingham, Alabama
  • TV: STADIUM
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $10.00

Odds

The Roadrunners are a slight 1-point favorite against the Blazers, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

UAB have won four out of their last five games against UTSA.

  • Nov 20, 2021 - UTSA 34 vs. UAB 31
  • Oct 03, 2020 - UAB 21 vs. UTSA 13
  • Oct 12, 2019 - UAB 33 vs. UTSA 14
  • Nov 03, 2018 - UAB 52 vs. UTSA 3
  • Nov 11, 2017 - UAB 24 vs. UTSA 19