Who's Playing

UAB @ No. 22 UTSA

Current Records: UAB 7-3; UTSA 10-0

What to Know

The UTSA Roadrunners are 0-4 against the UAB Blazers since November of 2017, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. UTSA and UAB will face off in a Conference USA battle at 3:30 p.m. ET at Alamodome. The Roadrunners are out to keep their five-game home win streak alive.

It was all tied up 10-10 at the half for UTSA and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles last week, but UTSA stepped up in the second half for a 27-17 victory. QB Frank Harris and WR Joshua Cephus were among the main playmakers for UTSA as the former passed for two TDs and 227 yards on 30 attempts in addition to picking up 54 yards on the ground and the latter caught eight passes for one TD and 106 yards.

Meanwhile, the Blazers bagged a 21-14 win over the Marshall Thundering Herd last week. It was another big night for UAB's RB DeWayne McBride, who rushed for two TDs and 108 yards on 25 carries.

The Roadrunners are the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread last week might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

The wins brought UTSA up to 10-0 and UAB to 7-3. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: UTSA is stumbling into the matchup with the 199th most passing touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 18 on the season. UAB has experienced some passing struggles of their own as they are 216th worst in the nation in passing touchdowns allowed, with 20 on the season. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Alamodome -- San Antonio, Texas
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Roadrunners are a 4-point favorite against the Blazers, according to the latest college football odds.

Bettors have moved against the Roadrunners slightly, as the game opened with the Roadrunners as a 6-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

UAB have won all of the games they've played against UTSA in the last seven years.

  • 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