UTSA Roadrunners Celebrate 15th Football Season in 2025
The UTSA Roadrunners, one of the newer FBS programs, began their football journey with a practice year in 2010 and their first full season as an FCS Independent in 2011. They joined the Western Athletic Conference in 2012, moved to Conference USA in 2013, and became full FBS members in 2014.
Attendance Records and Early Success
UTSA set NCAA modern startup program records in 2011 by drawing 56,743 fans to their inaugural game against Northeastern State and averaging 35,521 fans across six home games that season.
Milestones and Postseason Appearances
The Roadrunners made their first postseason appearance in the 2016 New Mexico Bowl, their sixth season. In 2017, they secured their first victory against a Big 12 Conference team, defeating Baylor 17-10.
Historic Achievements in 2021 and 2022
- Opened the 2021 season with a road win over Illinois of the Big Ten Conference.
- Won their first conference championship after a 49-42 win against WKU.
- Finished 2021 with a 12-2 record and their third bowl game appearance.
- Repeated as Conference USA champions in 2022 with a 48-27 victory over North Texas.
- Completed 2022 with an 11-3 record and a third consecutive bowl appearance.
"UTSA made history in 2021, opening the fall with a road win against Illinois of the Big Ten Conference, capturing their first conference championship with a 49-42 decision against WKU and capping a 12-2 ledger with their third bowl game."
UTSA continues to build on its rapid rise, carving out a strong legacy in college football within a short time.
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