After a 2-0 start that includes a statement road win at Michigan against the defending national champions, No. 3 Texas football will return home as a big favorite against UTSA.
Can the Longhorns retain their focus and momentum against a Roadrunner squad that put up a fight two years ago in Austin? Follow along for live updates as Texas takes a big lead in the first half but may have to play without Quinn Ewers, who went down with an injury. Arch Manning is in the game at quarterback for Texas and has already accounted for two touchdowns.
More: Hook ‘Em Horns! Thousands of Texas football fans support Longhorns vs. UTSA Roadrunners
11:07 2Q: Texas 28, UTSA 7
Arch Manning! He’s not like those other Manning quarterbacks when it comes to using his legs. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound redshirt freshman pulls down the ball and takes off down the right side of the defense for a 67-yard touchdown run. We’ve all heard about Manning’s speed, and he shows it off there.
11:39 2Q: Texas 21, UTSA 7
Fireworks at Royal-Memorial Stadium. Arch Manning enters the game for Quinn Ewers at quarterback for Texas and promptly throws a 19-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Moore on his first snap. UTSA responds with a 2-play, 75-yard drive that includes a 53-yard touchdown run by Robert Henry. Never a dull moment with the Longhorns.
12:19 2Q: Texas 14, UTSA 0
Good news for Texas fans? Kelvin Banks Jr. has come back into the game and looks fine. But the bad news? After connecting with tight end Gunnar Helm for a 49-yard reception, Quinn Ewers pulled up and went to the ground with what looks like a leg or groin injury. Arch Manning, perhaps the most famous backup in college football history, enters the game to a raucous roar.
End 1Q: Texas 14, UTSA 0
Utter domination by Texas despite a turnover in their own territory when Quinn Ewers threw his second interceoption of the season. Texas has 156 yards on 21 snaps compared to 24 yards on 12 snaps for UTSA. But fans have to be a bit concerned about All-American left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. after he left the game with an apparent shoulder injury.
0:06 1Q: Texas 14, UTSA 0
An adventurous series of events at the end of the first quarter for Texas. After reaching the UTSA 8-yard line, Texas went backwards after a penalty and a fumble on a backward pass. But on third-and-goal from the 19-yard line, Quinn Ewers finds Johntay Cook II running through the middle of the defense for the sophomore receiver’s first career touchdown. Texas has to be a bit concerned about All-American left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr, who walked off grabbing at his right shoulder. Trevor Goosby came in at left tackle to finish the drive.
5:45 1Q: Texas 7, UTSA 0
Maybe slow the Heisman Trophy talk a bit for Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who just threw an ill-advised interception in the flat to Owen Pewee. Worse yet, Ewers seemed to be massaging his thumb and throwing hand. But he seems OK on the sidelines. Fortunately for Texas, its defense holds on a fourth-down stop at its own 30-yard line when linebacker David Gbenda and safety Michael Taaffe throw UTSA RB Robert Henry for a loss on fourth-and-1.
9:27 1Q: Texas 7, UTSA 0
Quarterback Quinn Ewers and the Texas offense dissects the UTSA defense on their first drive of the game. Ewers, who entered this weekend as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, completed seven of eight passes for 77 yards and a 7-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Bond.
RB Jaydon Blue, S Jelani McDonald ruled out of Saturday’s game
Running back Jaydon Blue and safety Jelani McDonald have been ruled out of Saturday’s game, according to Texas officials. Blue limped off the field in last week’s win over Michigan but returned to the game, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian indicated this week that Blue would play despite tweaking his right ankle. Reserve running backs Quintrevion Wisner and Jerrick Gibson combined for 66 rushing yards against Michigan, and the two have combined for 155 yards rushing on 33 carries this season.
McDonald, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound sophomore, has rotated in at safety and has three tackles this season. He’s suffering from an ankle injury, per Texas officials
Reserve defensive tackle Aaron Bryant has also been ruled out of the game with a knee injury.
RB Jaydon Blue, S Jelani McDonald out?
Per a pregame report from Chip Brown at 247Sports, running back Jaydon Blue and safety Jelani McDonald will miss the Longhorns’ game against UTSA. Blue limped off the field in last week’s win over Michigan but returned to the game, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian indicated this week that Blue would play despite tweaking his right ankle.
Reserve running backs Quintrevion Wisner and Jerrick Gibson combined for 66 rushing yards against Michigan, and the two have combined for 155 yards rushing on 33 carries this season.
McDonald, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound sophomore, has rotated in at safety and has three tackles this season.
RB Jaydon Blue expected to go against UTSA
Jaydon Blue, the starting running back for Texas, is expected to start against UTSA after limping off the field in last week’s win over Michigan. Blue returned to the game and ended the contest with 22 yards on nine carries, but he did wear a walking boot on his right foot after the game.
However, Blue attended a media session earlier this week without the walking boot, and Texas coach Steve Sarkisian indicated he’d be ready for Saturday’s game against UTSA. The coach also praised running backs Quintrevion Wisner and Jerrick Gibson, who combined for 66 rushing yards against Michigan.
Watch Texas football vs UTSA live on ESPN+
More: Trey Moore, known as Texas football’s ‘J. Cole,’ eager to face former team UTSA
What channel is Texas vs. UTSA game on today?
-
TV channel: ESPN
-
Streaming: Watch ESPN; Fubo (free trial)
-
Radio: 1300 AM, 98.1 FM, 105.3 FM (Spanish)
Texas vs. UTSA will broadcast nationally on ESPN in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Texas vs. UTSA history
-
Series record: Texas, 1-0
-
Texas last win: Sept. 17, 2022 (41-20)
-
UTSA last win: N/A
Texas vs. UTSA predictions
Thomas Jones, Texas beat writer
Texas 56, UTSA 13
CHANCE TO SHOW OFF DEPTH
QB Arch Manning, RB Jerrick Gibson, CB Kobe Black, LB Ty’Anthony Smith: These young guys and others won’t start but they’ll see lots of snaps as Texas cruises over a struggling Roadrunner squad.
Cedric Golden, Columnist
Texas 48, UTSA 6
EYEING BIGGER GAME
The Horns have much bigger game to hunt in the next three weeks or so and they won’t allow the Roadrunners get in the way. The pass rush finally shows up and Arch Manning gets some extended run.
Danny Davis, Texas beat writer
DRONING ON
UTSA gave Texas a scare two years ago, but this isn’t two years ago. On Saturday, the drone show will be the only reason to stick around in the second half.
David Eckert, Texas insider
Texas 55, UTSA 10
LOTS OF SNAPS, LOTS OF POINTS?
Given the pace both of these offenses play at, there will be enough possessions in this game for it to get ugly fast. This should be another game where Steve Sarkisian can get his reserves some valuable reps.
Updated postgame: 3 questions we’ll answer about Texas’ pass rush, run game
Texas vs. UTSA betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday
Texas vs UTSA injury updates
Starting running back CJ Baxter is out for the season for Texas, along with one of his backups in freshman Christian Clark.
Texas vs UTSA weather update
According to the National Weather Service, Austin is in for a hot and muggy day. Temperatures may still linger around 100 degrees by kickoff, and the humidity will rise once the sun goes down.
Texas football 2024 schedule
-
Aug. 31: Texas 52, Colorado State 0
-
Sept. 7: Texas 31, Michigan 12
-
Sept. 14: Texas vs. UTSA | 6 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
-
Sept. 21: Texas vs. Louisiana Monroe | 7 p.m. | ESPN+, SEC Network+
-
Sept. 28: Texas vs. Mississippi State*
-
Oct. 5: BYE
-
Oct. 12: Texas vs. No. 16 Oklahoma | 2:30 p.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*
-
Oct. 19: Texas vs. No. 1 Georgia*
-
Oct. 26: Texas at Vanderbilt*
-
Nov. 2: BYE
-
Nov. 9: Texas vs. Florida | 11 a.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*
-
Nov. 16: Texas at Arkansas | 11 a.m. | ABC or ESPN (Fubo)*
-
Nov. 23: Texas vs. Kentucky*
-
Nov. 30: Texas at No. 20 Texas A&M*
UTSA football 2024 schedule
-
Aug. 31: UTSA 28, Kennesaw State 16
-
Sept. 7: Texas State 49, UTSA 10
-
Sept. 14: at Texas, 6 p.m.
-
Sept. 21: vs. Houston Christian, 2:30 p.m.
-
Sept. 28: at East Carolina, TBA
-
Oct. 12: at Rice, TBA
-
Oct. 19: vs. Florida Atlantic, TBA
-
Oct. 26: at Tulsa, TBA
-
Nov. 2: vs. Memphis, TBA
-
Nov. 15: vs. UNT, 8 p.m.
-
Nov. 22: vs. Temple, 6 p.m.
-
Nov. 30: at Army, 11 a.m.
Texas football news
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas football game vs UTSA: Live score, Week 3 updates
