The Army Black Knights continue to be impervious to the magic of the Alamodome, as they knocked off the Roadrunners 27-24 in San Antonio to end UTSA's regular season with a loss. We break down what went wrong for the Roadrunners, before pivoting into some reflection on the Roadrunners' 2025 season and what changes could be in store for 2026. Note that this episode was recorded before news broke of Justin Burke's departure to Kentucky to join Will Stein.
Chapters
00:00 Reflecting on UTSA's Home Loss Streak
06:05 Momentum Shifts in the Game
10:55 Army's Physicality and Coaching Influence
13:07 UTSA's Execution vs. Army's Aggression
14:55 The Turning Point: The Pick Six
18:59 Small Mistakes Leading to Big Consequences
23:24 Highlighting Standout Players
27:24 Reflections on the Season's Performance
30:24 Missed Opportunities and Frustrations
43:59 Expectations for Offseason Changes
53:58 Evaluating Recruitment and Coaching Changes
58:55 Franchise Tagging Players for the Future
Video: https://youtu.be/7rDC53LekNk
UTSA's win streak in conference games in the Alamodome is the stuff of legends, but one team has consistently had the Roadrunners number in the confines of the Dome -- The Army Black Knights. Now conference mates, could Army put an end to UTSA's home winning streak to secure their bowl eligibility?
00:00 Happy Thanksgiving!
01:30 UTSA Football Season Recap
02:44 Previewing the Army Black Knights Matchup
04:52 Army's Offensive Strategy and Key Players
10:10 UTSA's Defensive Challenges Against Army
14:24 UTSA's Offensive Strategy Against Army
19:36 Senior Day and Player Highlights
29:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook
Video: https://youtu.be/E4_rRtu00bA
Alamodome magic showed up once again as the Roadrunners smoked the ECU Pirates 58-24, giving UTSA their sixth-straight season of bowl eligibility, while the Pirates were eliminated from American Conference championship contention. We had to spend some time in this episode searching for answers around why the Alamodome has been such an unfriendly site for opponents.
00:00 Dominating Victory Over ECU
05:21 Inconsistency on the Road vs. Home Performance
08:19 Comparing This Year to Last Year
14:02 Offensive Line Performance
16:52 Key Plays and Momentum Shifts
19:48 Future Outlook
25:00 Defensive Highlights and Culture
28:59 The Alamodome's Home Field Advantage
38:30 Defensive Performances and Team Resilience
42:10 Is UTSA vs ECU becoming a rivalry?
Video: https://youtu.be/8i-c6iyL3hM
The Roadrunners finally earned their first conference road win in two years with a too-close-for-comfort win over Charlotte. Can UTSA now extend their home conference winning streak? It'll be a big challenge against an ECU team who is still in the hunt for a bid to the conference championship game.
0:00:00 UTSA's Road Win: A Mixed Bag
0:06:07 The Importance of Bowl Eligibility
0:09:08 Coaching and Leadership Concerns
0:11:56 Offensive Performance: The Good and the Bad
0:14:57 Defensive Dominance
0:17:53 Special Teams Struggles
0:20:37 Running Back Dynamics
0:36:24 Previewing the Matchup: UTSA vs. ECU
0:54:58 Game Predictions and Fan Engagement
01:00:52 Traditions and Fan Experiences
Video: https://youtu.be/BENzBCGa_Es