UTSA dominates Houston Christian 45-7 with McCown’s 3 TD passes

On Saturday, UTSA faced off against Houston Christian in a decisive matchup in San Antonio. Owen McCown led the Roadrunners with an impressive performance, completing 18 of 25 passes for 226 yards and throwing three touchdown passes to different receivers. The game started strong for UTSA, who quickly established a commanding lead. Brandon High Jr. and Kevorian Barnes contributed significantly to the ground game, combining for 138 rushing yards and scoring a touchdown each. Houston Christian managed to score a touchdown late in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to 17-7 with a 20-yard run by Jesse Valenzuela. However, UTSA responded effectively, scoring two more touchdowns before halftime, including a 59-yard catch by Willie McCoy and a 17-yard grab by Robert Henry. This offensive surge allowed UTSA to enter the break with a comfortable 31-7 lead. The Roadrunners dominated the game statistically, amassing a total of 536 yards of offense while limiting Houston Christian to just 177 yards. Eli Brickhandler and Cutter Stewart struggled to find their rhythm, combining for only 127 passing yards. Valenzuela was the leading rusher for the Huskies, finishing with 22 yards. This victory marked UTSA's second win of the season and continued their strong home performance, having won 13 of their last 14 games at home. The game also represented the first meeting between the two schools, showcasing UTSA's growing football program and their ability to perform well in front of their home crowd.