UTSA Flattened by North Texas In 55–17 Rout
Roadrunners stumble in all phases as Traylor takes blame for lopsided loss in Denton.
For about one play, it looked like the UTSA Roadrunners had come to Denton ready to make a statement. Running back Robert Henry Jr. exploded for a 72-yard run on the Roadrunners’ first snap, setting up an early score and a jolt of confidence.
Then North Texas had its first drive, and everything fell apart for the Roadrunners.
North Texas ran circles around the Roadrunners, piling up 584 total yards in a 55–17 beatdown that left UTSA searching for answers.
“They kicked our ass, to be honest with you, and it mostly was self-inflicted,” UTSA coach Jeff Traylor said. “We played like dog crap, and we deserve the way we feel right now.”
A Fast Start That Fizzled
UTSA kept things close early. The Roadrunners trailed just 17–10 late in the second quarter before a string of mistakes swung the game towards the Mean Green. North Texas closed the half with a touchdown, then came out firing after the break with three quick scores that turned the game into a blowout.
Quarterback Owen McCown couldn’t get the passing game going, finishing just 12 of 21 for 87 yards. The offensive line struggled to protect him, and receivers dropped easy passes that killed momentum.
“We did not handle the prosperity of playing very well last week,” Traylor said.
