FBS-CFB Game Preview: Incarnate Word Cardinals (1-1) vs. UTSA Roadrunners (0-2)

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Venue & Game Details

Kickoff: 2:30 PM CT

Venue: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas

Broadcast: ESPN+

Capacity: ~64,000

Special Note: UTSA’s 15th season celebration — former players and first head coach Larry Coker in attendance.

Weather Outlook

Conditions: Dome stadium — weather will not impact play.

Tailgating Weather: Outside temps expected in the mid-80s °F at midday, partly cloudy, light winds — ideal for pregame festivities.

Injury Report

UTSA Roadrunners

LB C. Cooper — Questionable (undisclosed leg injury)

No other major starters listed as out; key offensive skill players healthy.

UIW Cardinals

No major injuries reported; coming off a bye week, expected to be at full strength.

Team 2025 Season

UTSA: Opened with a competitive loss at Texas A&M (24-42, covered +23.5) and a shootout loss to Texas State.

UIW: Split first two games; offense led by QB Richard Torres, strong WR corps.

Key Player Matchups

UTSA RB Robert Henry Jr. vs. UIW Front Seven — Henry is the focal point of UTSA’s rushing attack; UIW must limit chunk runs.

UIW QB Richard Torres vs. UTSA Secondary — Torres has weapons like WR Jalen Walthall; UTSA’s corners must hold up against spread looks.

UTSA Pass Rush vs. UIW O-Line — Roadrunners seeking more consistent pressure; UIW’s protection will be tested by AAC-level speed.

Recent Form

UTSA Roadrunners

L 36-43 vs Texas State (favored -4.5) — Defense struggled vs. tempo.

L 24-42 @ Texas A&M (+23.5) — Offense showed flashes against SEC opponent.

UIW Cardinals

W (score not listed) before bye — Balanced offensive output.

L in opener — Offense moved the ball but defense allowed big plays.

Series History

All-time meetings: 1

Last meeting: UTSA leads series 1-0.

This is only the second meeting in program history.

Betting Trends

UTSA

0-2 SU in 2025

1-1 ATS (covered vs. Texas A&M, failed vs. Texas State)

2-0 O/U this season

UIW

0-1-1 ATS in 2025

0-2 O/U this season

Game Odds

Incarnate Word Cardinals            62.5

UTSA Roadrunners                          – 21

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025