UTSA Celebrates 15th Football Season in 2025
The Roadrunners, one of the newest FBS programs, mark their 15th season in 2025. UTSA began its football program in 2010 with a practice year and played its first season as an FCS Independent in 2011. The team then joined the Western Athletic Conference in 2012 before moving to Conference USA in 2013. Starting in 2014, UTSA became a full FBS member.
Program Beginnings and Early Achievements
UTSA set NCAA modern startup records in 2011, attracting 56,743 fans to their inaugural game against Northeastern State and averaging 35,521 fans across six home games that season.
Notable Milestones and Successes
- First postseason appearance in 2016 at the New Mexico Bowl, during their sixth season.
- Recorded their first win over a Big 12 team with a 17-10 victory against Baylor in 2017.
Historic 2021 Season
The Roadrunners made history by opening the 2021 season with a road win over Illinois from the Big Ten Conference. They won their first conference championship by defeating WKU 49-42 and finished the year with a 12-2 record and a bowl game appearance.
Back-to-Back Championships and Bowl Appearances
UTSA successfully defended their Conference USA title in 2022 with a 48-27 win over North Texas, achieving their third consecutive bowl game and an 11-3 season record.
"The Roadrunners set NCAA modern startup program records in 2011 by drawing 56,743 fans to their inaugural game against Northeastern State and averaging 35,521 fans for their six home contests that season."
Author's summary: UTSA’s football program has rapidly grown into a powerhouse, setting records early and winning consecutive conference titles with consistent bowl game appearances by 2025.