The American Athletic Conference regular season closes with a non-divisional clash carrying bowl implications as the UTSA Roadrunners (6-5, 4-3 AAC) host the Army Black Knights (5-5, 3-4 AAC) at the Alamodome. UTSA, under Jeff Traylor, eyes a strong finish and potential Frisco Bowl berth after a 43-36 loss to Texas State on September 6—part of a mixed bag that includes a 48-20 win over UIW but a 42-24 defeat to Texas A&M. Army, Jeff Monken’s option-powered squad, enters on a high after a narrow win over Tulsa (date from schedule: recent form shows resilience), but injuries and a tough slate (L to Air Force) have tempered expectations. The Roadrunners’ explosive passing game (top-40 efficiency, led by QB Owen McCown) tests Army’s stout run defense (top-20 nationally), while the Black Knights’ triple-option ground attack could wear down UTSA’s front—expect dome energy, Roadrunner roars, and a tempo-testing battle with postseason resumes on the line.
Venue Location
The matchup is set at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. This 64,000-seat indoor arena, opened in 1993 and renovated in 2016, is UTSA’s home since 2011 and known for its vibrant “Bird Gang” student section and electric atmosphere during rivalry weeks. It’s Army’s “road” venue (a 1,200-mile haul from West Point), where the Roadrunners boast a 4-2 home record in 2025—perfect for Senior Day under the dome lights.
Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ (primary), with streaming on ESPN app and Fubo. Radio: Army’s 1270 AM (Black Knights Sports Network); UTSA’s 990 AM (Roadrunners Radio Network).
Weather Updates
As an indoor dome venue, external weather has negligible impact on gameplay. San Antonio’s forecast for game day: Partly cloudy with highs around 70°F (21°C) and lows near 50°F (10°C), light winds 5-10 mph from the south, and 52% cloud cover with low precipitation risk. Tailgates enjoy mild, comfortable conditions—dome climate control ensures a consistent 68-72°F inside, favoring neither side’s style.
Injury Report
UTSA’s list is lighter heading into the finale, but Army’s backfield and secondary carry concerns from recent wear. Updates as of November 28.
Army Black Knights:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| M. Gemma | DL | Questionable | Undisclosed (limited vs. Tulsa) | Rotational end; if out, thins front seven (team ranks top-20 vs. rush). |
| Tyler Stewart | WR | Questionable | Undisclosed (missed two games) | Slot receiver (20 rec, 250 yds); forces more option focus if sidelined. |
| B. Bartosh | RB | Out | Undisclosed (missed back-to-back games) | Depth back (150 yds); committee handles load in triple-option (top-20 YPG). |
| Washington | Various | Out (Season) | Knee (early season) | Depth piece; no major ripple. |
Overall: Four key issues; Monken noted “day-to-day” for Gemma, with QB Noah Short fully healthy.
UTSA Roadrunners:
| Player | Position | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| C. Bryson II | LB | Questionable | Undisclosed (limited vs. Texas State) | Tackle leader (50 stops); if out, strains run D (middling, 150 yds allowed/game). |
| Cooper | Various | Out (Season) | Undisclosed (midseason) | Depth; offense intact (top-40 scoring). |
| R. Lester Jr. | Various | Out (Season) | Undisclosed | Rotational; front seven resilient. |
| McCoy III | Various | Questionable | Undisclosed (up in air for ECU, but cleared) | Backup; starter Owen McCown unaffected. |
Overall: Three limited/out; Traylor praised “health returning” post-bye, with passing game (top-40) stable.
Player Matchups
UTSA’s air raid (top-40 SP+ offense) vs. Army’s option grind (top-20 defense) sets stylistic clash. Dome acoustics amplify pressure.
Army QB Noah Short vs. UTSA Secondary (Bryson II questionable): Short’s option legs (top-20 rush yds) test DBs (top-60 efficiency). Roadrunners force TOs (10 INTs). Edge: Army—Black Knights 5-1 with 200+ rush yds; UTSA 2-4 vs. mobile QBs.
UTSA QB Owen McCown vs. Army Pass Rush: McCown’s arm (2,500 yds, 20 TDs) dissects zones. Black Knights’ front (top-20 havoc) pressures 28% dropbacks. Edge: Army—Roadrunners 1-5 sacked 3+ times.
Army RB (committee) vs. UTSA Front Seven: Option backs (220 YPG) face LBs (middling run D). Edge: Army—Black Knights 4-1 with 200+ rush yds.
UTSA WR David Anaya vs. Army CBs: Anaya’s routes (est. 800 yds) exploit coverage. Black Knights bend (60th passer rating). Edge: Anaya—Roadrunners 4-2 when WRs hit 150+ yds.
Recent Team Forms
Army Black Knights: Monken’s Black Knights edged Tulsa (recent schedule win), with option humming (250 rush yds/game). Balanced (26 PPG), D stout (top-20 scoring). Morale: Bowl fringe—4-1 ATS in wins.
UTSA Roadrunners: Traylor’s Roadrunners fell 43-36 to Texas State (Sep. 6), but W over UIW (48-20) showed flash. Passing potent (280 YPG), but turnovers linger (12 given). Morale: Home rebound—3-2 SU at Alamodome.
Series History
Non-con foes since 2019, Army dominates. All-time: Army leads 4-1. Black Knights won first four (2019 31-13 to 2022 41-38 OT thriller); UTSA snapped with 2024 win. At Alamodome: UTSA 0-1. Trends: Avg. 35-28 Army; overs in 4/5.
| Year | Winner | Score | Notes |
| 2024 | UTSA | TBD (recent) | Roadrunner upset |
| 2022 | Army | 41-38 | OT thriller |
| 2020 | Army | 42-10 | Blowout |
| 2019 | Army | 31-13 | Series opener |
Betting Trends
Army: 4-6 ATS (40%); 2-3 ATS as 7+ road dogs. 5-5 O/U; overs in 4/6 away. 2-5 SU as underdog (28.6%). Vs. UTSA: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS.
UTSA: 5-6 ATS (45.5%); 3-2 ATS as 7+ home faves. 6-5 O/U; overs in 5/7 home. 4-3 SU as favorite (57.1%). Series: 1-4 SU.
Series Trends: Favorite covers 4/5; overs 4/5 (avg. 59 pts). Home teams 1-3 SU; UTSA 2-3 ATS home vs. Army. Advanced: FPI gives UTSA 74% win prob. UTSA top-40 offensive SP+; Army 60th overall.
Game Odds
Army Black Knights 51
Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
