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Jeff Traylor has turned UTSA into one of the American Conference’s steadiest winners, leading the Roadrunners to six straight bowl appearances and two conference championships since 2020. The program reached another milestone in 2026 when its comeback win over Texas State delivered UTSA’s 100th all-time victory. The next question is whether that sustained success can produce another run at the American title.
UTSA’s broadcasts run almost entirely through ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPNU, ESPN+, and SEC Network+. The CW also carried the Battle for I-35, with CW Sports coverage available through ESPN Unlimited. Several later American Conference assignments are still to come.
This guide lays out exactly how to watch UTSA football, from the full TV schedule to our top streaming recommendations.
2026 UTSA football TV schedule
UTSA’s 12-game schedule is split evenly between six home games and six road trips, with eight American Conference matchups following the four-game nonconference slate. The league schedule includes Thursday-night games against South Florida and Florida Atlantic before a flexible home finale against Tulsa on either Friday or Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.
A number of start times and TV assignments are still being finalized, so use this schedule table throughout the season to track the latest details.
CFB - UTSA Roadrunners Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros | Saturday, Sept. 5 | 3:30 p.m. | |
Saturday, Sept. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Sept. 26 | Noon | ||
At Rice Owls | Saturday, Oct. 3 | 7:00 p.m. | |
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 24 | TBD | TBD | |
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
North Texas Mean Green | Saturday, Nov. 14 | TBD | TBD |
At UAB Blazers | Saturday, Nov. 21 | TBD | TBD |
Saturday, Nov. 28 | TBD | TBD |
Best TV plans for watching UTSA Roadrunners football
If you want a hassle-free setup for game day, ESPN Unlimited is the only streaming platform you need to watch UTSA this season. By bundling ESPN’s linear networks, ESPN+, and The CW into one subscription, it saves you the stress—and the cost—of juggling multiple streaming services.
To see more side-by-side options, check out our Best Streaming Services for Sports rankings.
Best Overall
With every confirmed TV assignment for UTSA’s season on ESPN platforms, ESPN Unlimited is the most affordable way to watch the Roadrunners. It brings ESPN’s linear networks, ESPN+, SEC Network+, and CW Sports together in one standalone subscription, though later TV assignments could create an additional coverage need.
Best Live TV Provider
Looking for a robust live TV setup? The YouTube TV Sports Plan includes ESPN along with integrated ESPN Unlimited access, giving you UTSA’s confirmed ESPN coverage and plenty of other college football. Multiview helps you follow multiple games at once, while Key Plays makes it easier to catch up on important moments.
How to watch UTSA football FAQ
Where can I watch the UTSA Roadrunners for free?
Free viewing options depend on where each game airs. If you need short-term access to channels like ESPNU and The CW, you can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. You can also use a digital antenna to watch any college football game that airs on your local ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC station.
Where can I stream UTSA Roadrunners games if I don't have cable?
If you don't have cable, all you need is ESPN Unlimited to stream UTSA Roadrunners games in 2026. It includes the full ESPN family of networks and sports programming from The CW.
Will the UTSA Roadrunners play on CBS Sports Network?
It's unlikely that the Roadrunners will play on CBS Sports Network this season. While the channel is a TV partner for the American Conference, they typically only cover home games for the service academies.
How do I watch UTSA Roadrunners football if I live out of state?
Out-of-state UTSA fans can generally watch on the same national TV channels and streaming services listed in the schedule table above. College football coverage follows national, conference, and streaming rights — not a local-market package.
Why you should trust us
David Vick, our Contributing Writer, cross-referenced UTSA’s official schedule with major TV providers’ channel lineups to build these viewing recommendations, weighing channel availability, pricing, and ease of use. We regularly review this guide for schedule and distribution changes. Read more about our process in our Editorial Policy.
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