Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Coach Jeff Traylor talks about preparation for Saturday night matchup against Houston

Coach Jeff Traylor talks about preparation for Saturday night matchup against Houston

Alex Marquez, Contributor September 5, 2023

The Roadrunners 2023 season started this past Saturday against Houston at TDECU Stadium, where UTSA fell 17-14. Though the ‘Runners fell in their season-opener for the second-straight season to the Cougars,...

UTSA suffers second-straight season opening loss to Houston

UTSA suffers second-straight season opening loss to Houston

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor September 2, 2023

HOUSTON – UTSA football falls in its first game in the American Atheltic Conference, losing 17-14 against Houston on Saturday night at TDECU Stadium. Sophomore running back Kevorian Barnes rushed for...

Roadrunners set for Saturday’s season-opener against Cougars

Roadrunners set for Saturday’s season-opener against Cougars

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor August 31, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – The wait is over, football fans.  UTSA is set to open its 13th season in program history against Houston on Saturday, Sept. 2, in TDECU Stadium. The matchup for the Roadrunners will...

Is UTSA’s opener against Houston the start of a rivalry?

Is UTSA’s opener against Houston the start of a rivalry?

Connor Suehs, Contributor June 30, 2023

Despite UTSA entering just its 12th season in college football, there has been no shortage of memorable moments. From the inaugural game in front of 56,743 fans in the Alamodome, to winning back-to-back...

Former UTSA star receiver Zakhari Franklin transfers to Ole Miss

Former UTSA star receiver Zakhari Franklin transfers to Ole Miss

Rylan Renteria, Contributor June 9, 2023

After four seasons with the Roadrunners, star receiver Zakhari Franklin announced his intent to transfer to Ole Miss.  Franklin played a key role in the Roadrunners’ back-to-back Conference USA championships....

UTSA holds first spring game inside historic Alamodome

UTSA holds first spring game inside historic Alamodome

Rylan Renteria, Contributor April 18, 2023

With the 2023 college football season still months away from kicking off, fans were eager to watch as UTSA held its annual spring game. Starters Frank Harris, JT Clark and Zakhari Franklin are just a few...

Players to watch for the 2023 season

Players to watch for the 2023 season

Haley Aguayo, Staff Writer April 18, 2023

As UTSA’s football team geared up to play its spring Fiesta game at the Alamodome, coach Traylor was geared up to see how new potential starters and backups would perform during their public practice...

Eight things you didn’t know about coach Traylor

Eight things you didn’t know about coach Traylor

Laynie Clark, Managing Editor April 18, 2023

Since UTSA announced the hiring of Jeff Traylor in December 2019, the Roadrunners have had a 30-10 overall record and have won back-to-back Conference USA championships. With the on-field success, Traylor...

UTSA holds first spring game inside historic Alamodome

UTSA holds first spring game inside historic Alamodome

Rylan Renteria, Contributor April 15, 2023

With the 2023 college football season still months away from kicking off, fans were eager to watch as UTSA held its annual spring game. Starters Frank Harris, JT Clark and Zakhari Franklin are just a few...

Jeff Traylor speaks ahead of spring practice

Jeff Traylor speaks ahead of spring practice

Luke Lawhorn, Sports Editor March 7, 2023

SAN ANTONIO – Three springs ago, UTSA handed the keys of the program to a high school football coach in hopes of leading the program out of the weeds in their ninth year as a collegiate program. Now...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023: The St, Louis Battlehawks against the San Antonio Brahmas at The Alamo Dome on February 19th, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. 

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Brahmas lose second game of the season against the Roughnecks

Rylan Renteria, Contributor March 7, 2023

HOUSTON – The San Antonio Brahmas lost their week three away matchup to the Houston Roughnecks 22-13. The Brahmas started hot with a 59-yard kickoff return to the Houston 36-yard line. A couple of...

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UTSA Football: A look ahead at the new AAC competition

Rylan Renteria, Contributor February 28, 2023

With UTSA officially joining the American Athletic Conference in the fall of 2023, the Roadrunners will have some unfamiliar opponents for the first time in a while.  Here is a look ahead at each matchup...

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