Florida Atlantic Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners: Clash at the Alamodome

The Florida Atlantic Owls will face the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners in a college football matchup scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and features the Roadrunners as 3.5-point favorites, with an over/under total of 55.5 according to the latest odds.

The Owls are entering the game with a 2-4 record this season. In their previous matchup, the Owls suffered a narrow defeat against the North Texas Mean Green, losing 41-37. During that game, Florida Atlantic executed 43 rushing attempts, accumulating 168 yards, which calculates to an average of 3.9 yards per carry. Overall, the team recorded 519 total yards across 74 plays. Defensively, they allowed 336 passing yards on 27 completions out of 45 attempts, while conceding 148 rushing yards on 26 attempts.

So far this season, Florida Atlantic has amassed 2,244 total yards, securing 5 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns. However, turnovers have been an issue, with the team surrendering the ball nine times. Their offensive unit ranks 50th in Division 1 in rushing, averaging 179.8 rushing yards per game, and posts an average of 24.5 points per contest. Defensively, the Owls have given up a total of 1,008 passing yards, ranking 16th in Division 1, though they are allowing an average of 378 total yards per game.

On the other side of the field, the UTSA Roadrunners also hold a 2-4 record. Their last game ended in a close 29-27 loss against the Rice Owls. The Roadrunners managed 3.9 yards per carry, with a total of 138 rushing yards from 35 attempts in that game. The UTSA passing defense allowed 347 yards on 25 completions from 39 attempts, with a 64.1% completion rate given up. The team allowed only 42 rushing yards on 21 attempts, showcasing their defensive strength against the run.

Offensively, the Roadrunners have scored an average of 22.8 points per game, placing them 106th nationally. They are averaging 396.5 total yards per game, with 255.5 of those being passing yards. However, disciplinary issues have surfaced, as evidenced by their 524 penalty yards from 59 infractions this season. Additionally, the Roadrunners have thrown five interceptions and lost four fumbles so far. Defensively, they have surrendered 572 rushing yards over the campaign and rank 128th nationwide in passing yards allowed per game.

As the two teams prepare to meet, both are eyeing a crucial victory to improve their season records. The Alamodome will serve as the battleground for this matchup, with spectators anticipating an intense confrontation between the struggling sides.