South Florida and UTSA face off on Thursday night in a showdown between two potent offenses as the American Conference title race intensifies.
UTSA showcased the team it hoped to be at the season’s start by dominating Tulane for the entire game. Key offensive players like Owen McCown, Robert Henry Jr., and Devin McCuin finally delivered the expected performance.
This was the team the Roadrunners envisioned at the beginning of the year when retaining offensive stars, and it finally materialized against the Green Wave.
The Roadrunners boast an impressive 24-0 home record against conference teams under head coach Jeff Traylor, including two Conference USA Championship wins at the Alamodome. However, their road record tells a different story, with only one win in the last eleven regular season away games.
UTSA is 24-0 against conference opponents at home under head coach Jeff Traylor, including two Conference USA Championship Game victories. But the Roadrunners are a different team on the road, registering a 1-10 record across their last 11 regular season games outside of San Antonio.
This contrast is especially clear in offensive output: UTSA has scored 36 or more points in every home game but 24 or fewer on the road.
The Bulls aim to secure their first American Conference Championship, leveraging their home-field advantage and recent rest.
South Florida has its sights set on its first-ever American Conference Championship.
Both teams bring strong offenses and contrasting streaks heading into this pivotal Thursday night matchup.
Summary: South Florida seeks to rebound at home against a UTSA squad hitting its stride offensively, highlighting a stark home-road performance difference for the Roadrunners in this key conference clash.