UTSA Roadrunners
Born 2010 · Age 15
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners football program, established with a practice season in 2010 and competing since 2011. The program moved from FCS Independent to WAC (2012) to Conference USA (2013) and became a full FBS member in 2014. This timeline captures program milestones, season highlights, records, awards and major personnel events through the 2020 season.
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Program established (practice season)
UTSA started its football program with a practice season in 2010 as the university prepared to field a team.
First season played as FCS Independent
Following the 2010 practice season, UTSA played its inaugural competitive season in 2011 as an FCS Independent.
Inaugural game huge attendance
UTSA's inaugural game (vs. Northeastern State) set an NCAA modern startup program attendance record with 56,743 fans in attendance.
2011 home attendance average record
UTSA averaged 35,521 fans across six home contests in its inaugural season — a modern startup program average record.
Joined Western Athletic Conference (WAC)
UTSA moved into the Western Athletic Conference for the 2012 campaign.
Program-record 8 wins (8-4)
The 2012 UTSA team posted a program-record eight wins and an 8-4 record.
Joined Conference USA
UTSA moved into Conference USA beginning with the 2013 season.
Became full FBS member
UTSA became a full-fledged FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) member starting with the 2014 season.
First bowl appearance — New Mexico Bowl
UTSA made its first postseason appearance in program history at the Gildan New Mexico Bowl, losing 23-20 to New Mexico.
First win over a Power 5 program (Baylor)
UTSA recorded its first victory over a Power 5 team with a 17-10 win at Baylor.
2017 team posted a 7-win season
UTSA finished the 2017 season with seven wins (7-5).
Jeff Traylor named third head coach
Jeff Traylor was named the third head coach in UTSA history on Dec. 10, 2019, bringing 30 years of coaching experience and a highly successful 15-year tenure at Gilmer High School.
Defense: tackles for loss leadership
UTSA's 3-4 defensive front led Conference USA and ranked 20th nationally with 7.5 tackles for loss per game; the team recorded 83 tackles for loss on the season.
Traylor first UTSA coach to win first three games
Jeff Traylor became the first head coach in UTSA history to win his first three games (a 3-0 start), the first such start since 2017 for the program.
Reached seven wins (7-4) in 2020 regular season
The 2020 squad reached seven wins (7-4) — the third time in program history and the first seven-win season since 2013.
Sincere McCormick sets single-season rushing record (1,345 yards)
Sophomore Sincere McCormick set UTSA's single-season rushing record with 1,345 yards in 10 games (ranked 2nd in the FBS that season).
Program turnover and takeaway leaders
UTSA finished the season with 18 total takeaways (C-USA leading; 18th nationally) — 11 interceptions and 7 fumble recoveries.
Rashad Wisdom ranks 5th in nation with 4 interceptions
Sophomore safety Rashad Wisdom recorded four interceptions in 2020, ranking fifth nationally.
Hunter Duplessis and Lucas Dean national/award recognition
Senior PK Hunter Duplessis was a Lou Groza Award semifinalist (16 FGs, 11th nationally). Sophomore punter Lucas Dean averaged 46.3 yards per punt (4th nationally) and was named C-USA Special Teams Player of the Year.
C-USA postseason honors: McCormick and Dean
In 2020, Lucas Dean was named Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Year and Sincere McCormick was named C-USA Offensive Player of the Year — the first time UTSA collected more than one such award in a single year.
School-record 19 All-Conference recognitions
In 2020 a school-record 19 UTSA players were recognized on the All-Conference USA teams in a vote by league head coaches.
C-USA All-Freshman Team: four Roadrunners
Conference USA announced a school-record four UTSA players on the All-Freshman Team.
Turnover margin leadership
Driven by 18 takeaways, UTSA led Conference USA and ranked 22nd nationally in turnover margin (+8).
Program games and all-time record entering bowl
By the 2020 season UTSA had played its 118th game in program history and entered the bowl as a program that was 52-65 all-time with a 21-37 away record.
97-straight televised/streamed appearances
With the ABC telecast of the 2020 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl, UTSA reached 97 consecutive games televised/streamed; the last non-broadcast game had been the 2012 season finale vs. Texas State.
Used 17 first-time starters in 2020
Through the first 11 games of 2020, UTSA used 17 players who made their first career starts, a total just outside the FBS top 10 for most first-time starters that fall.
Season opener — Traylor debut: double-overtime win at Texas State
In Jeff Traylor's UTSA head coaching debut, the Roadrunners defeated Texas State 51-48 in double overtime on Sept. 12, 2020.
Home opener win vs. Stephen F. Austin
UTSA defeated Stephen F. Austin 24-10 in the home opener on Sept. 19, 2020.
Win at Middle Tennessee
UTSA made history with a 37-35 victory at Middle Tennessee on Sept. 25, 2020 (part of Traylor's first 3-0 start).
Close road loss at No. 15 BYU
UTSA played a competitive game at No. 15 BYU on Oct. 10, 2020, losing 27-20 in Provo — part of UTSA's history of facing ranked opponents.
Army added to schedule
After Old Dominion opted out of the 2020 season, UTSA added Army to the Oct. 17, 2020 home date to fill its schedule.
Comeback win vs. Louisiana Tech
UTSA rallied from a 13-point deficit with two fourth-quarter TDs to win 27-26 over Louisiana Tech on Oct. 24, 2020.
Sincere McCormick misses UTEP game for birth of daughter
Sincere McCormick missed the Nov. 14, 2020 UTEP contest due to the birth of his daughter, Legacy Love Precious McCormick.
Road win at Southern Miss
UTSA held off Southern Miss 23-20 on Nov. 21, 2020 — marking the Roadrunners' first win in Hattiesburg.
Record-setting victory vs. North Texas
UTSA defeated North Texas 49-17 on Nov. 28, 2020, registering 624 total yards of offense and a program-record 443 rushing yards in the game.
Sincere McCormick sets single-game rushing mark
Sincere McCormick rushed for a UTSA single-game record 251 yards in the Nov. 28, 2020 win over North Texas.
Selected for SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
On Dec. 15, 2020 UTSA was selected to play in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl as replacement bowl invite after the Frisco Bowl cancellation.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl canceled (SMU)
UTSA had been invited to play SMU in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl (scheduled Dec. 19) but the game was canceled on Dec. 15 due to COVID-19 protocols affecting SMU.
Hunter Duplessis named to C-USA All-Academic Team
On Dec. 17, 2020, senior place-kicker Hunter Duplessis was named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team.
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl opponent named (Louisiana)
On Dec. 20, UTSA learned they would face the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl.
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl scheduled (national TV debut)
SERVPRO First Responder Bowl was scheduled for Dec. 26, 2020 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas) with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on ABC/ESPN Deportes — UTSA's first national network television broadcast and the program's 97th straight televised/streamed appearance.
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