UTSA football frustrated but not defeated as Roadrunners seek first win in AAC play [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – It’s officially the halfway point of the college football season, and UTSA (2-4) finds itself in a challenging spot as the Roadrunners are off to a 0-2 start in American Athletic Conference play.

How UTSA lost last week’s game to Rice was a punch to the mouth as the Roadrunners felt like they made enough plays to win.

While outgaining the Owls in total yards (394-389), the Roadrunners were a perfect 3-for-3 in the red zone as redshirt sophomore Owen McCown threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns.

The Roadrunners’ run defense had another effective performance, holding Rice to 42 yards on the ground. Through six games, UTSA has held four opponents to 51 yards or fewer on the ground.

However, with the game on the line, Rice wide receiver Matt Sykes made a miraculous catch in the end zone on an 18-yard pass from quarterback E.J. Warner. The …