Did UTSA Roadrunners' Defense Outshine Incarnate Word Cardinals at Alamodome?

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners secured their first victory of the season with a commanding 48-20 win over the Incarnate Word Cardinals. Both teams now hold a record of 1-2, with no ties. The game took place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, where an attendance of 20,421 witnessed the Roadrunners' impressive performance.

First Quarter

The opening quarter saw UTSA establish an early lead with a field goal and a touchdown, setting the tone for their offensive dominance. Owen McCown led the charge as quarterback, completing passes that contributed to his total of 238 passing yards and four touchdowns by game's end.

Second Quarter

In this period, McCown continued to connect effectively with his receivers. Devin McCuin was particularly notable for his two touchdown receptions during this quarter alone. The Runners' defense also held strong, preventing any points from being scored by Incarnate Word.

Third Quarter

The third quarter was more balanced as both teams scored two touchdowns each. Robert Henry Jr.'s rushing prowess shone through as he broke free for a remarkable 74-yard touchdown run—his second rushing score of the game—highlighting one of several game-changing plays UTSA Roadrunners vs Incarnate Word Cardinals.

Fourth Quarter

As time wound down in the final quarter, UTSA's defense remained steadfast despite allowing two scores from IW's offense. Shad Banks Jr.'s interception was pivotal in maintaining their lead and securing possession for much-needed clock management towards victory.

Despite some penalties that cost them yardage throughout different phases of play (totaling six penalties), what went wrong for UTSA Roadrunners seemed minimal compared to their overall execution on both sides of scrimmage lines—a sentiment echoed by fans during UTSA Roadrunners final whistle reaction.

Looking ahead to next week’s matchup against Colorado State Rams scheduled on September 20th at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins; kickoff is set for 9:30 PM EDT and will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1—fans can tune into see if Runners continue building momentum off this decisive win!

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