The UTSA Roadrunners take on the Houston Cougars in a non-conference matchup. UTSA had an excellent season, finishing 11-3, 8-0 in C-USA. The Cougars were 8-5 overall and 5-3 in the American ) and are getting ready for lifeConference last season. Last season, Houston won 37-35 in a triple-overtime road win. The Roadrunners return quarterback Frank Harris. He threw for 4,059 yards with 32 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Harris also rushed for 600 yards with nine rushing touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, they allowed 26.5 points a game. They did lose their top three defensive players in the secondary so that could pose problems. The Houston Cougars are breaking in some new players on the offensive side of the ball. They have a new starting quarterback, running back, and tight end. Quarterback Donovan Smith, comes over from Texas Tech. He threw for 1,505 yards with 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also rushed for 116 yards with seven rushing touchdowns. The Cougars need to improve on the defensive side as they allowed 33.5 points a game. They lost the top two players in terms of sacks and interceptions so others on the defense need to step up. The Houston Cougars have more questions than answers with three new starters in key positions in the offense. The Roadrunners have a returning quarterback and they have the better defense.

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