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The UTSA Roadrunners (2-3) play on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET against the UAB Blazers (2-4) at Alamodome.
The Roadrunners are solid favorites (-9) in their game versus the Blazers, with the over/under being 67.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Roadrunners are -360 and the Blazers are +277.)
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Game Info for UTSA vs. UAB
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: San Antonio, Texas
- Stadium: Alamodome
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTSA | -9 | -111 | -109 | 67.5 | -110 | -110 | -360 | +277 |
UTSA Pick Insights
- UTSA is 1-4-0 against the spread this season.
- UTSA has a 1-1 record against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.
- Two of UTSA’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
UTSA Stats & Insights
- UTSA is totaling 392.6 yards per game on offense this season (69th in the FBS), and are giving up 414.4 yards per game (108th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- UTSA is compiling 25.2 points per game on offense (92nd in the FBS), and ranks 93rd on the other side of the ball with 29.2 points allowed per game.
- With 262.6 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS, UTSA has had to rely on their 62nd-ranked passing offense (246.2 passing yards per contest) to keep them competitive.
- UTSA is putting up 146.4 rushing yards per game offensively this year (75th in the FBS), and is allowing 151.8 rushing yards per game (83rd) on the other side of the ball.
- UTSA is averaging a 44.6% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (36th in the FBS), and is giving up a 40.5% third-down percentage (84th) on defense.
- With three forced turnovers (126th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (64th in the FBS), UTSA’s -5 turnover margin is the 16th-worst in college football.
UTSA’s Best Players
- Frank Harris has 761 yards passing for UTSA, completing 65.1% of his passes and collecting five touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 68 rushing yards (13.6 ypg) on 26 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- The team’s top rusher, Kevorian Barnes, has carried the ball 75 times for 337 yards (67.4 per game), scoring two times.
- Robert Henry has carried the ball 34 times for 207 yards (41.4 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Joshua Cephus’ team-high 384 yards as a receiver have come on 37 catches (out of 52 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Tykee Ogle-Kellogg has put up a 269-yard season so far with three touchdowns, hauling in 15 passes on 25 targets.
- Devin McCuin has a total of 220 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 14 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
- Trey Moore has racked up four sacks to pace the team, while also recording six TFL and 20 tackles.
- Martavius French is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 29 tackles.
UAB Betting Insights
- UAB has a 4-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- UAB is 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 9-point underdogs.
- The teams have hit the over in four of UAB’s six games with a set total.
UAB Pick Insights
- UAB ranks 27th in total yards per game (449.8), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 439.8 total yards allowed per contest.
- UAB ranks 50th in points per game (31.8), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking ninth-worst in the FBS with 35.8 points allowed per contest.
- UAB’s passing attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with 304.2 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 234.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 77th.
- UAB’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, surrendering 205.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks sixth-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 77th with 145.7 rushing yards per contest.
- UAB ranks 55th in third-down conversion rate (42.1%) on offense, but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking third-worst in the FBS with a 52.6% third-down percentage allowed.
- With 12 forced turnovers (11th in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (80th in the FBS) this season, UAB ranks 28th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +3.
UAB’s Best Players
- Jacob Zeno leads UAB with 1,795 yards on 176-of-233 passing with 12 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 101 rushing yards (16.8 ypg) on 48 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Jermaine Brown Jr., has carried the ball 58 times for 270 yards (45 per game) with seven touchdowns. He’s also caught 19 passes for 145 yards.
- Isaiah Jacobs has racked up 249 yards (on 55 carries) with three touchdowns.
- Tejhaun Palmer has totaled 22 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 350 (58.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 32 times and has three touchdowns.
- Amare Thomas has caught 26 passes and compiled 285 receiving yards (47.5 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Fred Farrier II’s 20 targets have resulted in 13 grabs for 198 yards.
- Desmond Little paces the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 16 tackles.
- Keondre Swoopes is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 34 tackles and one interception.
- Chris Bracy has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has eight tackles and one pass defended to his name.
