The South Florida Bulls (4-1) visit the UTSA Roadrunners (4-1) on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Alamodome, San Antonio, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at UTSA -7 with a total of 52.5; moneylines are South Florida +225 · UTSA -278. Below is our South Florida 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.
South Florida vs UTSA Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | South Florida at UTSA |
| Records | South Florida 4-1 · UTSA 4-1 |
| Spread | UTSA -7 |
| Moneyline | South Florida +225 · UTSA -278 |
| Total | 52.5 |
| Venue | Alamodome, San Antonio, TX |
| Date/Time | Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | South Florida: HC Brian Hartline, OC Tim Beck · UTSA: HC Jeff Traylor, OC Rick Bowie |
South Florida Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The South Florida Bulls are 4-1 overall, 1-1 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 19-9 vs Florida International; Sep 12 — W 28-24 at Army; Sep 19 — W 59-17 vs Delaware State; Sep 26 — W 14-6 at Bowling Green; Oct 3 — L 17-13 vs Temple. Most recently, South Florida lost to Temple 17-13 at home. Through 5 games, South Florida is averaging 26.6 points scored and 14.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Brian Hartline (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Tim Beck. Defensive coordinator: Josh Aldridge.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Michael Van Buren Jr. (QB) — 77/123, 896 yards, 3 TD
- Rushing leader: D.J. Crowther (RB) — 74 carries, 393 yards, 6 TD
- Receiving leader: Joshua Porter (WR) — 18 receptions, 240 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Michael Williams II (DE) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Ayden Jackson (DB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: A defense allowing only 14.6 points per game. Questions: The response to a 17-13 loss to Temple.
UTSA Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UTSA Roadrunners are 4-1 overall, 1-0 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. Most recently, UTSA beat Rice 16-14 on the road. Through 5 games, UTSA is averaging 31.4 points scored and 26.2 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) — 103/151, 1,010 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Will Henderson III (RB) — 65 carries, 398 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) — 44 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 31.4 points per game. Questions: A defense allowing 26.2 points per game.
How to Watch South Florida vs UTSA
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. 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.