UTSA Dominates Tulane in Convincing Win
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Alamodome
UTSA Roadrunners 48, Tulane Green Wave 26, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Tulane Green Wave vs UTSA Roadrunners?
UTSA Roadrunners beat Tulane Green Wave 48-26 at Alamodome on October 30, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Tulane Green Wave 48-26 at the Alamodome, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their home record. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked a significant turnaround for the Roadrunners, who had been struggling in recent outings. The win improved their home record to 5-1, while Tulane's away record now stands at 3-3.
UTSA entered the game with a mixed form, having a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they had shown flashes of their scoring ability, averaging 34.7 points per game while allowing 29.9. Their recent form included a streak of one loss, following a heavy defeat against North Texas Mean Green, where they lost 17-55. However, they rebounded with a strong performance against Rice Owls prior to facing Tulane, winning that game 61-13. This victory came after a series of inconsistent results, including a narrow win against Colorado State Rams and a loss to Temple Owls.
On the other hand, Tulane entered the matchup with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games and had been on a three-game winning streak. They averaged 25.4 points scored per game while allowing 22.5. Their recent victories included a win against Army Black Knights (24-17) and East Carolina Pirates (26-19). However, they had also faced some challenges, such as a heavy loss to Ole Miss Rebels (10-45) earlier in the season.
The game was played under favorable conditions at the Alamodome, which typically provides a controlled environment for both teams. UTSA's home advantage was evident, as they capitalized on their familiar surroundings to execute their game plan effectively.
In terms of injury impacts, the block did not specify any significant injuries affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. This was crucial for UTSA, as they were able to deploy their high-scoring offense without limitations.
The betting market had priced UTSA as the favorite, with their win probability set at 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This reflected their home advantage and recent performances, particularly in light of their scoring capabilities.
Throughout the game, viewers were treated to a display of offensive fireworks from UTSA, who managed to score 48 points against a Tulane defense that had been relatively solid in previous outings. The Roadrunners' ability to find the end zone consistently was a key factor in their success, while Tulane struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short in their efforts to mount a comeback.
Overall, this matchup highlighted UTSA's potential as they look to build momentum moving forward in the season, while Tulane will need to regroup and address their defensive issues to remain competitive.
Leaders
- Passing yardsOwen McCown31/33, 370 YDS, 4 TDUTSA Roadrunners
- Rushing yardsRobert Henry Jr.16 CAR, 87 YDSUTSA Roadrunners
- Receiving yardsDavid Amador II10 REC, 113 YDS, 2 TDUTSA Roadrunners
- Passing yardsJake Retzlaff14/28, 194 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INTTulane Green Wave
- Rushing yardsJake Retzlaff7 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TDTulane Green Wave
- Receiving yardsOmari Hayes3 REC, 69 YDS, 1 TDTulane Green Wave
Recent form
UTSA Roadrunners
Last 10: 5-5Streak L134.7 scored · 29.9 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L17-55at North Texas Mean GreenOct 18
- W61-13vs Rice OwlsOct 11
- L21-27at Temple OwlsOct 4
- W17-16at Colorado State RamsSep 21
- W48-20vs Incarnate Word CardinalsSep 13
- L36-43vs Texas State BobcatsSep 6
- L24-42at Texas A&M AggiesAug 30
- L24-29at Army Black KnightsNov 30
- W51-27vs Temple OwlsNov 23
- W48-27vs North Texas Mean GreenNov 16
Tulane Green Wave
Last 10: 7-3Streak W325.4 scored · 22.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- W24-17vs Army Black KnightsOct 18
- W26-19vs East Carolina PiratesOct 9
- W31-14at Tulsa Golden HurricaneSep 27
- L10-45at Ole Miss RebelsSep 20
- W34-27vs Duke Blue DevilsSep 14
- W33-31at South Alabama JaguarsSep 6
- W23-3vs Northwestern WildcatsAug 30
- L14-35at Army Black KnightsDec 7
- L24-34vs Memphis TigersNov 29
- W35-0at Navy MidshipmenNov 16
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Army | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Navy | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rice | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UAB | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Tulane Green Wave | UTSA Roadrunners |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 24 | 28 |
| Third downs | 6-10 | 5-11 |
| Fourth downs | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total yards | 434 | 523 |
| Net passing yards | 299 | 391 |
| Completions | 21/36 | 32/34 |
| Yards per pass | 8.3 | 11.5 |
| Rushing yards | 135 | 132 |
| Rushing attempts | 25 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Penalties | 6-36 | 10-116 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 23:05 | 36:55 |
Win probability
Above the line favours UTSA Roadrunners, below favours Tulane Green Wave.
Venue
- AlamodomeSan Antonio, TX
- Attendance16715
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