Will Henderson III News, Rumors, Updates - UTSA Roadrunners

First 100-yard game this season Henderson compiled 15 rushes for 102 yards and one touchdown and hauled in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 42-19 win over Tulane.

Impact As consistent as Henderson has been throughout the season, he was still vying to surpass the 100-yard threshold, but he did so against the Mean Green defense by picking up a 34-yard gain late in the fourth quarter to accomplish the feat. He found the end zone for the second straight game on a nine-yard carry for his fifth score of the season. It was a run-heavy game for the team, accumulating 223 yards and 47 total carries, but he still found a way to lead the squad in both carries (15) and yards (102).

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

UTSA wins 5th straight, rolls past Tulane 42-19

A’Marion Peterson scores two of UTSA's five touchdowns on the ground as the Roadrunners beat Tulane 42-19

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Reaches end zone in victory Henderson notched 16 rushes for 78 yards and one touchdown and caught 3 of 5 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 38-34 victory against Navy.

Impact Henderson recorded his fourth rushing touchdown of the season on a 31-yard carry in the fourth quarter. The running back continues to stay consistent on the ground, logging over 70 rushing yards in each of his last four games. His heavy volume should serve as a positive sign, especially on a day that saw quarterback Owen McCown attempt 38 passes.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

McCown throws for 359 yards, 3 TDs as UTSA beats Navy 38-34

Owen McCown throws for 359 yards and three touchdowns, leading UTSA to a 38-34 victory over Navy on Saturday night

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

110 total yards in win Henderson posted 13 rushes for 86 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 24 yards during Thursday's 31-24 victory against South Florida.

Impact Henderson led the team with 13 carries, but A'Marion Peterson outpaced him in total output (12-93-3). Notably, the running back handled the workload on the game-winning drive for the Roadrunners, setting up the team at the one-yard line following a 26-yard rush. Peterson, standing at 6-foot and 215 pounds, then subbed in to punch in the score over the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Henderson. Despite missing out on a touchdown, Henderson produced an efficient performance on the ground.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will Henderson III, A'Marion Peterson help UTSA rally for a 31-24 victory over South Florida

Will Henderson III had a 26-yard run with 18 seconds remaining, and A’Marion Peterson ran it in from a yard out on the next play for his third touchdown to rally UTSA to a 31-24 vi...

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Logs TD against Rice Henderson recorded 18 rushes for 90 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for zero yards during Saturday's 16-14 victory versus Rice.

Impact Henderson recorded a season-high 18 carries and logged his third touchdown of the season. He was the lone bright spot for the Roadrunners as the passing attack and fellow running backs struggled to get going. All signs point to Henderson handling a heavy workload in Week 6 against USF, as he has notched double-digit carries in each of his last four games.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will Henderson III, Michael Petro help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 in American Conference opener

Will Henderson III had a touchdown run and Michael Petro kicked three field goals to help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 in an American Conference opener for both teams

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Scores touchdown in win Henderson posted 14 carries for 89 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 1 of 3 targets for three yards during Saturday's 59-45 win against Colorado State.

Impact Henderson led the team with 89 rushing yards and scored his second touchdown of the season on a 13-yard run in the first quarter. While UTSA's rushing attack was dominant overall with 239 total yards, Henderson remained the clear lead back and the first to take the field. The running back produced a major bounce-back game after gaining just 38 yards on the ground against a tough Texas defense.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Owen McCown passes for 303 yards and 3 TDs as UTSA beats Colorado State 59-45

Owen McCown passed for 303 yards and three touchdowns, Will Henderson III and Brandon High Jr. each rushed for a score, and UTSA beat Colorado State 59-45

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Quiet night on ground Henderson totaled 10 rushes for 38 yards and reeled in 2 of 3 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 30-6 loss against Texas.

Impact Henderson paced the backfield against top-ranked Texas, though it was a quiet night for UTSA's ground attack as the team managed only 72 total rushing yards. The running back has recorded back-to-back games with double-digit carries, showcasing that he can handle a heavy workload. He will look to put this performance behind him and focus on bouncing back against Colorado State this Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield against Texas State Henderson tallied 14 carries for 80 yards and caught all two targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 31-26 victory over Texas State.

Impact Henderson once again paced UTSA's backfield and hauled in two receptions to help surpass 100 total scrimmage yards. The running back wasn't able to find the end zone, with fellow running backs Brandon High and A'Marion Peterson recording a rushing touchdown each. Despite not finding the end zone, his 80 yards on the ground were still productive, and he'll look to anchor the backfield against a tough Texas defense.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon High Jr. scores go-ahead TD with 14 seconds left and UTSA beats Texas State 31-26

Brandon High Jr. ran for a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown with 14 seconds left, and UTSA beat Texas State 31-26 on Saturday for the 100th win in program history

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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.

SEPTEMBER 7 • 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

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Records three touchdowns Henderson accrued 14 rushes for 59 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in their only target for 40 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 57-20 win versus Florida International.

Impact For the first and only time in 2025, Henderson logged several touchdowns. During the year, he recorded 125 rushing attempts for 866 yards (6.9 averaged per carry) and six touchdowns. Henderson fell only two yards short of 1,000 all-purpose yards, with his 19 receptions for 132 yards and another two TDs. Regardless, it is safe to say that Henderson broke out significantly, establishing himself as a top rusher in the American Conference.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCown, Henderson lead UTSA's 57-20 rout of Florida International at First Responder Bowl

Owen McCown threw three touchdown passes, Will Henderson III scored three times, and UTSA defeated Florida International 57-20 at the First Responder Bowl

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Six carries for 58 yards in loss Henderson tallied six rushes for 58 yards and gathered in all two targets for seven yards during Saturday's 27-24 defeat versus Army.

Impact With Robert Henry back in the lineup, Henderson was a little quieter this week, but was still able to average almost 10 yards per carry. The freshman had a great year, tallying 807 rushing yards and four touchdowns as the backup, and will make a big impact for the Roadrunners next year if he isn't grabbed in the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts for UTSA in win Henderson recorded 19 carries for 146 yards and reeled in two of four targets for negative eight yards during Saturday's 58-24 win against East Carolina.

Impact Henderson got the start in the backfield this week with Robert Henry sidelined due to an undisclosed injury. The freshman put together his second straight 100-yard rushing game and third on the season, showcasing what a bright future he has.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCown throws for 5TDs and UTSA dismantles East Carolina 58-24

Owen McCown threw for five touchdowns, Will Henderson ran for 146 yards, and UTSA became bowl eligible by beating East Carolina 58-24

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Sets career highs against Charlotte Henderson accrued 19 carries for 185 yards and one touchdown and caught one of two targets for six yards during Saturday's 28-7 win versus Charlotte.

Impact Henderson got an increased opportunity this week and delivered, recording a career high 185 yards on a career high 19 carries. The freshman is up to 603 rushing yards on the season as a backup and has a very bright future ahead of him.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCown, Henderson lead UTSA to 28-7 win over Charlotte

Owen McCown threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, Will Henderson III rushed for a career-high 185 yards and a score and UTSA beat Charlotte 28-7 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in win over Tulane Henderson accrued 12 carries for 52 yards and one touchdown, and hauled in three receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown during Thursday's 48-26 victory over Tulane.

Impact Henderson has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Robert Henry all year, but the freshman has been great as well, scoring his third and fourth touchdowns of the season this week. This season, Henderson is averaging over six yards per carry and has really picked up his production over the last three weeks, surpassing 50 yards in each game.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McCown throws 3 first-half TD passes, UTSA builds big early lead and cruises past Rice 61-13

Owen McCown throws three first-half touchdown passes as UTSA dominates Rice with a 61-13 victory on Saturday night

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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