The Navy Midshipmen (2-3) visit the UTSA Roadrunners (5-1) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Alamodome, San Antonio, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPNU. DraftKings lists the spread at UTSA -6.5 with a total of 54.5; moneylines are Navy +205 · UTSA -250. Below is our Navy vs UTSA preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Navy vs UTSA Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Navy at UTSA |
| Records | Navy 2-3 · UTSA 5-1 |
| Spread | UTSA -6.5 |
| Moneyline | Navy +205 · UTSA -250 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| Venue | Alamodome, San Antonio, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 8:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPNU |
| Head Coaches | Navy: HC Brian Newberry, OC Drew Cronic · UTSA: HC Jeff Traylor, OC Rick Bowie |
Navy Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Navy Midshipmen are 2-3 overall, 1-2 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 42-15 vs Towson; Sep 12 — L 38-30 at Florida Atlantic; Sep 25 — L 24-20 at UAB; Oct 3 — L 14-9 at Air Force; Oct 10 — W 34-26 vs Tulsa. Most recently, Navy beat Tulsa 34-26 at home. Through 5 games, Navy is averaging 27.0 points scored and 23.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Brian Newberry (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Drew Cronic. Defensive coordinators: Ricky Brown / Eric Lewis.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jackson Gutierrez (QB) — 22/47, 439 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Jackson Gutierrez (QB) — 102 carries, 505 yards, 7 TD
- Receiving leader: Truman Brasfield (WR) — 3 receptions, 165 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: MarcAnthony Parker (LB) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: Coleman Cauley (LB) — 42 total tackles
Strengths: Jackson Gutierrez’s production on the ground (505 rushing yards); a pass rush paced by MarcAnthony Parker (4 sacks). Questions: Handling a road trip to Alamodome.
UTSA Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UTSA Roadrunners are 5-1 overall, 2-0 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 45-16 vs UT Rio Grande Valley; Sep 12 — W 31-26 at Texas State; Sep 19 — L 30-6 at Texas; Sep 26 — W 59-45 vs Colorado State; Oct 3 — W 16-14 at Rice; Oct 8 — W 31-24 vs South Florida. Most recently, UTSA beat South Florida 31-24 at home. Through 6 games, UTSA is averaging 31.3 points scored and 25.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jeff Traylor (head coach since 2020). Offensive coordinator: Rick Bowie. Defensive coordinator: Jess Loepp.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Owen McCown (QB) — 125/182, 1,219 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Will Henderson III (RB) — 78 carries, 484 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: DJ Allen Jr. (WR) — 18 receptions, 269 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Owen Pewee (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Brandon Tucker (LB) — 46 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 31.3 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 25.8 points per game.
How to Watch Navy vs UTSA
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
- TV / Streaming: ESPNU
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.