UTSA Roadrunners and Kennesaw State Owls Clash in Alamodome Showdown
As the UTSA Roadrunners gear up to host the Kennesaw State Owls at the Alamodome, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying match. The Roadrunners, coming off a season that showcased their formidable prowess on both sides of the ball, are looking to kick off this season with a statement win.
Last season's statistics reveal a team that was efficient and dynamic. The Roadrunners boasted an impressive red zone efficiency rate of 86 percent, converting nearly half of their third downs and an exceptional 87 percent in goal-to-go situations. Their fourth-down conversion rate stood at 58 percent, underscoring their boldness and effectiveness in critical moments.
The offensive unit was particularly noteworthy, with an average of four rushing yards per attempt and a longest rush of 69 yards. Their passing game was equally impressive, completing 65 percent of passes with an average of eight yards per attempt and a quarterback rating of 141.71. This balanced attack resulted in a total of 53 touchdowns last season.
On special teams, UTSA demonstrated solid performance with punt returns averaging seven yards and kick returns averaging seventeen yards. Their field goal unit was reliable as well, converting over 82 percent of attempts.
Defensively, the Roadrunners were formidable opponents last season; they recorded forty-five sacks and ten interceptions while amassing over five hundred tackles - showcasing their ability to disrupt opposing offenses effectively.
Playing at home at the Alamodome adds another layer to UTSA's advantage. The venue is known for its raucous atmosphere which can undoubtedly play into the Roadrunner’s favor as they look to dominate from kickoff.
As we look ahead to this matchup against Kennesaw State Owls on August 31st at 3:30 PM ET in San Antonio's Alamodome – broadcasted on ESPN+ – fans should expect UTSA to leverage their statistical strengths from last season while capitalizing on home-field advantage as they aim for victory in this highly anticipated showdown.