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AJ Wilson - Records touchdown in win Wilson caught all two targets for 42 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-16 victory versus Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

Impact Wilson caught his first touchdown of the 2026 season and was one of three pass catchers to accomplish that feat Saturday. The wideout is looking to separate himself and become starting quarterback Owen McCown's top target this year after Devin McCuin transferred to Ohio State. He hauled in only two receptions, but the ball was distributed among nine different pass catchers due to the blowout.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DJ Allen Jr. - Breaks out in season opener Allen gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 116 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-16 victory against Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

Impact Allen reeled in three receptions, including a 62-yard catch that he ran into the end zone for a touchdown. The wideout is competing in a crowded wide receiver room but made the most of his opportunities Saturday. His breakout performance in the opener could lead to a bigger role in the Roadrunners' passing attack moving forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

A'Marion Peterson - Makes most of late work Peterson accrued eight carries for 96 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-16 victory against Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

Impact Peterson tallied five of his eight carries in the fourth quarter because of the commanding lead the Roadrunners held. The running back scored on a 56-yard touchdown run, which accounted for the vast majority of his total yardage. He is not expected to have a large role in the backfield with Will Henderson as the clear-cut starter, but Peterson could make a case for the primary backup role after an impressive season debut. Last season with UTSA, he rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns on 49 carries.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will Henderson III - Long rushing TD in win Henderson recorded nine carries for 99 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 45-16 win versus Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

Impact Henderson broke free for a 76-yard touchdown to extend UTSA's lead over UT-Rio Grande Valley in the second quarter. Most of his production came on that rush, and he finished the night with just nine attempts because the Roadrunners built a comfortable lead. Fellow running backs A'Marion Peterson and Brandon High received carries as part of the blowout, allowing Henderson to rest for the remainder of the game. Despite the shared workload, he is expected to lead the backfield once again next Saturday against Texas State.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen McCown - Opens the season with three TDs McCown completed 22 of 27 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-16 win against Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

Impact McCown returned to UTSA for his senior campaign and picked up right where he left off, tossing three touchdowns in the opener. Last year, the quarterback was stellar, throwing for 2,995 yards and 30 touchdowns within a dominant Roadrunners passing attack. Most of his pass catchers returned for the 2026 season, so he is ready to produce another efficient year through the air.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

David Amador II - Injured during Week 1 Amador suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday's game against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, JJ Perez of 247Sports reports.

Impact Amador was slow to get up in the third quarter of Saturday's game, and his lack of subsequent inactivity is cause for at least some concern moving forward. He finished Week 1 by catching both of his targeted passes for a combined 18 yards, 9.0 per catch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Owen McCown throws 3 TD passes, UTSA opens season with 45-16 win over Vaqueros

Owen McCown threw for three touchdowns and UTSA beat UT Rio Grande Valley 45-16 on Saturday in the Roadrunners’ season opener

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ty Rupe - Co-starting at tight end Rupe is listed as a co-starter at tight end alongside Brandon Young, per Javi Cardenas of Alamo Audible.

Impact Rupe is less experienced than Young, but both will technically be starters in Week 1. Rupe has yet to log a collegiate reception, while Young has five catches for 17 yards to his name at North Texas. Both players have good size at 6-7, 240-plus pounds.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Young Jr. - Listed as co-starter Young is listed as a co-starter for Saturday's game against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Javi Cardenas of BirdsUp.com reports.

Impact Young spent his last two seasons at fellow American Conference school North Texas, so he brings relatively solid experience despite his limited usage at UNT. Between the campaigns, he logged five receptions for 17 yards and one touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jamel Hardy Jr. - Co-starter at wideout Hardy is listed as a co-starter at wide receiver for the Roadrunners, per Javi Cardenas of Alamo Audible.

Impact Hardy started in UTSA's spring game, and he's carried over his offseason momentum into Week 1. The wideout has 23 catches for 248 yards and three scores over the last two seasons with the Roadrunners, but he looks to be in store for bigger production this fall.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

AJ Wilson - Co-starter for Week 1 Wilson is listed as a co-starter for Saturday's game against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Javi Cardenas of BirdsUp.com reports.

Impact Wilson's ascension to UTSA's starting lineup comes as no surprise, considering he acclimated relatively well to transferring to the Roadrunners from Houston Christian last season. In 2025, he logged 31 receptions (on 51 targets) for 528 yards and four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mekhi Anderson - Listed as starter Anderson is listed as a starter for Saturday's game against Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Javi Cardenas of BirdsUp.com reports.

Impact In what will be Anderson's third year with UTSA, he will look to break out during his 2026 season for the Roadrunners. The wide receiver logged a single rushing attempt in 2024 but no targets before being targeted six times the next year, getting five receptions for 66 yards.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Owen McCown - Will be full go for camp McCown said Thursday that he is fully recovered from offseason surgery, according to JJ Perez of 247Sports.

Impact The UTSA quarterback had sat out spring practice and the spring game as a precaution, but this confirms McCown is back to full health after his offseason procedure and should enter fall camp without restrictions. Last season, he tossed for 2,995 yards, 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and the gunslinger is one of the best in the Group of Six.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 24 • SI.COM

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MAY 23 • SI.COM

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MAY 20 • SI.COM

Owen McCown - Should be ready for fall McCown (undisclosed) sat out spring practice and the spring game as a precaution, but he could've played and is expected to be ready to roll for fall camp, per the San Antonio Expr...

Impact McCown underwent surgery this offseason that prevented him from participating all spring. The star gunslinger, who tossed for 2,995 yards, 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season while completing 68 percent of his passes, is expected to be a full go for fall camp, however, which will be a huge boost to the Roadrunners' offense's offseason development. McCown projects as one of the better G6 quarterbacks next fall.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jamel Hardy Jr. - Starting for spring game Hardy was in the starting lineup for UTSA's spring game Saturday, per Greg Luca of the San Antonio Express-News.

Impact Hardy was one of the team's three starting receivers alongside David Amador and AJ Wilson. Hardy has only see limited usage the past two seasons but could be more involved during the upcoming campaign.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS

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Owen McCown - Still recovering, doing some work McCown (undisclosed) is recovering from offseason surgery but doing at least some work during UTSA's spring practice, Greg Luca of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact McCown used this offseason to undergo some type of surgery for the long-term. Though it is still affecting him as of Monday, he is progressing well, considering his limited participation in UTSA's first day for spring practice. It remains unknown whether or not the camp will include a fully healthy McCown, who has until April 25 before the Roadrunners take another breather.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Who Is Jaffer Murphy? What to Know About UTSA's Kicker Going Viral for Absurd 40-Yard Dash The speedy kicker made waves with an incredible performance at UTSA’s pro day.

MARCH 22 • SI.COM

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MARCH 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

James Madison II - Joins UTSA Madison transferred to UTSA, he announced.

Impact Madison spent the past two seasons at Missouri, but he's yet to log his first collegiate catch. The redshirt sophomore will look to claim a larger role with the Roadrunners in 2026.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Young Jr. - Signs with UTSA Young has announced his transfer to UTSA via his personal X.com account.

Impact Young will make the move to UTSA after spending the last two seasons with North Texas. During his time with the Mean Green, the 6-foot-5 sophomore tallied five receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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