Final Score: UTSA 31, USF 24
Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Attendance: 17,632
Conferences: UTSA and USF both compete in the American Conference (FBS)
Game Recap: Alfredo Vazquez
Version en Espanol, AQUI
UTSA Flips the Script on USF in the Final Seconds, Winning 31-24 at the Alamodome
UTSA 31, USF 24 — Week 6, 2026 Season
There was 1:56 on the clock and UTSA trailed 24-23. On a Thursday night at the Alamodome, it looked like South Florida was about to steal one on the road. But the Roadrunners answered with a 75-yard drive, and A’Marion Peterson finished it with a one-yard run with only seconds left. With the two-point conversion, UTSA won 31-24 in a nail-biter.
The setup
It was the first conference meeting of the season between the two teams, with a national ESPN broadcast. UTSA arrived at 4-1 and USF at 4-1. By the final whistle, the Roadrunners moved to 5-1 (2-0 in the American) and the Bulls dropped to 4-2 (1-2).
What decided the game
The game traded punches. USF struck first on a 15-yard run by D.J. Crowther and led 14-7 after a 42-yard pass from Michael Van Buren Jr. to Bryson Rodgers just before the end of the first quarter. Peterson had tied it earlier with a 53-yard run, and kicker Michael Petro kept UTSA in the game with three field goals from 26, 41, and 31 yards.
The ground game made the difference: UTSA ran for 277 yards compared with 111 for USF, finishing with 486 total yards to 288. In the fourth quarter, Van Buren connected with Crowther to put USF ahead 24-23. UTSA responded with a long drive, and runs by Will Henderson III and Peterson sealed the win.
The numbers behind the story
UTSA: Owen McCown — 22-of-31, 209 yards. A’Marion Peterson — 12 carries, 92 yards, and 3 rushing touchdowns. David Amador II — 70 receiving yards, team leader. Michael Petro — 3 field goals (26, 41, and 31 yards).
USF: Michael Van Buren Jr. — 16-of-29, 177 yards, 2 TD. D.J. Crowther — 20 carries, 83 yards, 1 rushing TD and 1 receiving TD. Bryson Rodgers — 5 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD. Tavin Ward — 9 tackles.
Looking ahead
UTSA hosts Navy on Saturday, October 17, at the Alamodome. USF hosts Kent State that same day at Raymond James Stadium. Can the Roadrunners stay unbeaten in the American?
FAQs
What was the final score of UTSA vs. USF on October 8, 2026? UTSA defeated South Florida 31-24 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, in front of 17,632 fans.
Who was the star of the game? Running back A’Marion Peterson, with 92 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns.
What is UTSA’s record now? 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the American Conference.
