The Army Black Knights continue to be impervious to the magic of the Alamodome, as they knocked off the Roadrunners 27-24 in San Antonio to end UTSA's regular season with a loss. We break down what went wrong for the Roadrunners, before pivoting into some reflection on the Roadrunners' 2025 season and what changes could be in store for 2026. Note that this episode was recorded before news broke of Justin Burke's departure to Kentucky to join Will Stein.

Chapters

00:00 Reflecting on UTSA's Home Loss Streak

06:05 Momentum Shifts in the Game

10:55 Army's Physicality and Coaching Influence

13:07 UTSA's Execution vs. Army's Aggression

14:55 The Turning Point: The Pick Six

18:59 Small Mistakes Leading to Big Consequences

23:24 Highlighting Standout Players

27:24 Reflections on the Season's Performance

30:24 Missed Opportunities and Frustrations

43:59 Expectations for Offseason Changes

53:58 Evaluating Recruitment and Coaching Changes

58:55 Franchise Tagging Players for the Future

Video: https://youtu.be/7rDC53LekNk

UTSA's win streak in conference games in the Alamodome is the stuff of legends, but one team has consistently had the Roadrunners number in the confines of the Dome -- The Army Black Knights. Now conference mates, could Army put an end to UTSA's home winning streak to secure their bowl eligibility?

00:00 Happy Thanksgiving!

01:30 UTSA Football Season Recap

02:44 Previewing the Army Black Knights Matchup

04:52 Army's Offensive Strategy and Key Players

10:10 UTSA's Defensive Challenges Against Army

14:24 UTSA's Offensive Strategy Against Army

19:36 Senior Day and Player Highlights

29:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

Video: https://youtu.be/E4_rRtu00bA

Baseball season will be here before we know it, and today's release of the Roadrunners' 2026 schedule brings us that much closer to first pitch. Dan is joined by UTSA Baseball alumnus James Taussig to discuss this season's schedule, highlight some key matchups, and discuss the flawed RPI system in college baseball.

Alamodome magic showed up once again as the Roadrunners smoked the ECU Pirates 58-24, giving UTSA their sixth-straight season of bowl eligibility, while the Pirates were eliminated from American Conference championship contention. We had to spend some time in this episode searching for answers around why the Alamodome has been such an unfriendly site for opponents.

00:00 Dominating Victory Over ECU

05:21 Inconsistency on the Road vs. Home Performance

08:19 Comparing This Year to Last Year

14:02 Offensive Line Performance

16:52 Key Plays and Momentum Shifts

19:48 Future Outlook

25:00 Defensive Highlights and Culture

28:59 The Alamodome's Home Field Advantage

38:30 Defensive Performances and Team Resilience

42:10 Is UTSA vs ECU becoming a rivalry?

Video: https://youtu.be/8i-c6iyL3hM

The Roadrunners finally earned their first conference road win in two years with a too-close-for-comfort win over Charlotte. Can UTSA now extend their home conference winning streak? It'll be a big challenge against an ECU team who is still in the hunt for a bid to the conference championship game.

0:00:00 UTSA's Road Win: A Mixed Bag

0:06:07 The Importance of Bowl Eligibility

0:09:08 Coaching and Leadership Concerns

0:11:56 Offensive Performance: The Good and the Bad

0:14:57 Defensive Dominance

0:17:53 Special Teams Struggles

0:20:37 Running Back Dynamics

0:36:24 Previewing the Matchup: UTSA vs. ECU

0:54:58 Game Predictions and Fan Engagement

01:00:52 Traditions and Fan Experiences

Video: https://youtu.be/BENzBCGa_Es

7Alex Golesh and his Bulls down-right decimated the UTSA Roadrunners, then had a lot to say about it. It's just the latest entry in a frustrating cycle for the program where the Roadrunners secure a big win at home and look to be turning the corner before falling flat on their face when they step into another team's stadium. Can UTSA put their road woes to the side to beat a deeply struggling Charlotte program? We better hope so.

0:00:00 UTSA gets wrecked on the road once again

0:03:50 Alex Golesh calls out Jeff Traylor

0:10:00 It's not been a fun year to be a UTSA fan

0:22:10 We actually talk about the game a little bit

0:37:32 Charlotte is a real mess right now

40:33 Biff Poggi set Charlotte back by years

43:19 Defensive Challenges and Team Dynamics

46:17 Fan Engagement and Team Morale

49:06 Looking Ahead: Remaining Games and Predictions

51:58 Coaching Pressure and Future Changes

Video: https://youtu.be/qzxlkUHv2xQ

We're extremely thrilled to introduce you all to Dan's new co-host, Paisano Sports Editor Rylan Renteria! Tune in to hear how Rylan got his start covering UTSA Baseball and how he developed such a passion for the program. Rylan and Dan also share some hints on scheduling, as well as break down the action from the UTSA Fall World Series.

Don't count out the Roadrunners in the Alamodome, especially in their black out unis. UTSA felt disrespected by Tulane, and responded in kind of a shocking 48-26 shellacking on ESPN. We break down how the Roadrunners were able to turn things around, and discuss the improving health of the offense. Next up is another super formidable opponent, as USF boasts what may be the deepest roster UTSA has ever seen a conference opponent bring into battle.

00:00 UTSA's Surprising Upset Victory

03:12 Defensive Performance and Team Dynamics

06:25 Quarterback Health and Performance

09:02 Offensive Strategy and Play Calling

18:07 Coaching and Future Prospects

29:54 Roster Management and Player Development

32:33 Special Teams Surprises and Performance

35:12 Coaching Challenges and Program Expectations

46:50 UTSA's Upcoming Challenge Against USF

49:59 Analyzing USF's Roster and Performance

58:43 Game Predictions and Final Thoughts

Video: https://youtu.be/yNTgUzuH_B8

The outlook for both UTSA Men's and Women's basketball looks tough to tip off the 2025-2026 season. Austin Claunch has to flip his entire roster (again) in his second season, while Karen Aston will need to nurse up an extremely injured roster. We examine the roster on both programs and preview the upcoming schedule.

00:00 Season Preview: Excitement and Expectations

03:19 Roster Reconstruction: A Fresh Start

06:07 Challenges of Player Retention and Team Chemistry

09:13 Exhibition Game Analysis: Lessons Learned

11:59 Upcoming Schedule: What Lies Ahead

14:42 Key Players to Watch: New Additions and Potential Stars

17:28 Conference Landscape: Assessing the Competition

24:16 Impact Transfers and Freshmen to Watch

40:29 Women's Team Challenges and Injuries

45:51 Expectations for the Women's Team

Video: https://youtu.be/eM35b1tQ3ZQ

Jeff Traylor chose to stood pat over the bye week after the Roadrunners were humiliated against rival North Texas. Will UTSA find a way to generate a spark after the bye week, or will the Roadrunners fall flat again? The 6-1 Tulane squad presents an opposing challenge as San Antonio enters the ESPN prime time spotlight.

00:00 Jeff Traylor's Press Conference and Team Morale

06:15 ESPN's Coverage and Student Engagement

14:10 Team Performance and Offensive Cohesion

18:39 Tulane's Strengths and Betting Lines

24:17 Jake Retzlaff: Tulane's Dynamic Quarterback

36:23 Tulane's Defensive Strengths

39:26 Special Teams and Game Predictions

42:05 Coaching Decisions and Future Implications

Video: https://youtu.be/pRIYaIZNhpI

Dan welcomes Andrew Riedell of College Baseball Central to Around the Bird Bath to check in on the status of American Conference baseball heading into the fall ball season. Andrew provides an absolute wealth of knowledge around the conference and the sport as a whole, including some great inside information gleamed from on-site visits to several programs. Dan and Andrew discuss which teams are winning in the transfer portal, and Andrew shares his pick for the preseason favorite for 2026.