2025 Week 11 Preview: UTSA Roadrunners @ South Florida Bulls
South Florida and UTSA will clash on Thursday night in a matchup between two explosive offenses as the American Conference title race intensifies. South Florida (6-2, 3-1 American), coming off a bye week, aims to rebound after its first conference loss of the season.
The Bulls enter the game as two-touchdown favorites at home, but UTSA arrives with momentum following its dominant 48-26 victory over Tulane last Thursday. The Roadrunners hope to disrupt another contender, while South Florida targets its first-ever American Conference Championship appearance.
UTSA’s Recent Surge
Last week, UTSA delivered its most complete performance of the year, controlling Tulane from start to finish. This was the version of the Roadrunners many expected when the team retained key offensive players like Owen McCown, Robert Henry Jr., and Devin McCuin — and it finally showed on the field.
“This was the team the Roadrunners envisioned at the beginning of the year,” head coach Jeff Traylor noted after the win.
However, that triumph came at the Alamodome, where UTSA has been nearly unbeatable. Under Traylor, the Roadrunners hold a perfect 24-0 record against conference opponents at home, including two Conference USA Championship victories.
Road Struggles Ahead
Despite their success in San Antonio, UTSA’s form drops noticeably on the road. The team holds a 1-10 record in its last 11 regular-season games away from home. Their offensive production mirrors this split — averaging 36 or more points per game at the Alamodome, but no more than 24 points in any road contest.
As they travel to face South Florida, the Roadrunners will need to overcome their away-game struggles to stay alive in the conference race.
Author’s Summary
Two top American Conference teams collide as South Florida seeks redemption and UTSA aims to carry home momentum into a difficult road test in Tampa.