Welcome to the first game week of 2026! We have our first depth chart of the season and it features a few notable surprised. Tune in to hear which players surprised by earning starting spots, or falling into a backup role. The Roadrunners' new two-deep will debut this Saturday as UTRGV travels to the Alamodome for their first game against an FBS opponent. The Vaquero fans are talking a big game, can the Roadrunners give them a humbling introduction to FBS play, or will the Vaqueros play with a chip on their shoulder and give the Roadrunners a scare? Not yet a Patreon member? Follow this link to claim a free month of access. This offer expires at kickoff on Saturday https://www.patreon.com/alamodomeaudible/redeem/EDAA2 00:00 - UTSA game week finally arrives 06:07 - Initial reactions to the Week 1 depth chart 18:22 - What the depth chart says about ceiling and evaluation 27:35 - The moneybacker battle and Archie Chambers' absence 29:16 - Why UTRGV is the ideal Week 1 opponent 35:44 - Travis Bush and the UTSA connections in Edinburg 42:27 - San Antonio talent across the UTRGV roster 51:20 - Expectations from UTSA this week 56:50 - Score predictions Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV1_4YdD-q4

Jared and Adrian celebrate episode #300 and reflect on the community that has carried the show for nearly a decade. They also shift into UTSA football season prep, breaking down camp takeaways, Jeff Traylor removing/delaying single digit numbers, and the biggest questions heading into Week 1. Use this link to claim a free month of Patreon access: https://www.patreon.com/alamodomeaudible/redeem/EDAA2 00:00 - Episode 300 celebration and opening gratitude 09:34 - Future goals: social events, higher-profile guests, and basketball coverage 13:22 - Fall camp takeaways: quiet, focused, and more serious 17:51 - Why national optimism and local skepticism do not match 21:34 - Offensive outlook: line stability, tight end questions, and receiver growth 24:47 - Defensive outlook: Owen Peewee at linebacker and front-seven roles 27:55 - Johnny Bowens injury and the cost to defensive line depth 32:50 - 2-1-0 number recipients revealed 46:28 - Week Zero scouting Video: https://youtu.be/OGZqARBz1d8

This episode previews UTSA's defensive line heading into the 2026 season and looks at the biggest early camp takeaways from the unit. Jared and Adrian also discuss who might be flying under the radar, which transfers are poised to make an immediate impact, and how a new defensive line coach could impact the play on the field. Sign up for a free month of Patreon at this link: https://www.patreon.com/alamodomeaudible/redeem/EDAA2 (Offer expires at kickoff against UTRGV) Video: https://youtu.be/GwVtKxfR2Rk

With the Roadrunners kicking off fall camp this week it's time for us to dive into this season's schedule. A relatively favorable schedule will give UTSA a chance to take an early lead in the conference championship run, but they'll first need to handle business against Texas State. We breakdown each opponent on the schedule, highlighting the most important games on the docket. Want to unlock all of our season preview content? Join us for a free month on Patreon at this link: https://www.patreon.com/alamodomeaudible/redeem/EDAA2 Video: https://youtu.be/eDJchjL_N1o   0:00 Intro: season stakes for Jeff Traylor & UTSA 3:12 AAC race wide open entering 2026 6:26 Vegas win total & schedule strength 10:38 vs. UTRGV 18:22 at Texas State 24:13 at Texas 26:02 vs. Colorado State 32:38 at Rice 37:32 vs. South Florida 44:04 vs. Navy 46:15 at Tulane 50:19 at Florida Atlantic 53:19 vs. North Texas 57:29 at UAB 1:01:08 vs. Tulsa 1:04:33 Season outlook & win total prediction

The Roadrunners had a bigger impact to the MLB Draft than expected this year which may pose some problems for the 2027 roster. Dan and Rylan react to the landing spots of the Roadrunners who moved on to the next level, and discuss how UTSA will need to overcome a lack of returning production on the mound to enjoy a successful continuation of the program's success. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZFi3QS5OzU

We follow up on our recent book review of "Still Undefeated: How UTSA Football Went from Forbidden to Significant" by having the co-authors of the book join the show to discuss their creative process and a few stories from the early days of UTSA Football. Brad Parrott served as a Senior Assistant Athletic Director during the program's formative years, while Jim Goodman joined him as the Associate Athletic Director in the lead up to the first game. Tune in to this episode for a deep dive into the program's history, then go pick up a copy of this excellent book. Video: https://youtu.be/jTYkrQgG7oY

UTSA Baseball broadcast voice Jordy Fee-Platt makes his Around the Bird Bath debut to help us wrap up another highly successful season for the Roadrunners. While UTSA fell just short of repeat NCAA tournament appearances, the Roadrunners overcame a critical injury in the first inning of the season to clinch a regular season championship. We reflect on the season and look ahead to 2027 as UTSA navigates the transfer portal. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfwbyXDamHk  

The tournament's #1 seed following their regular season championship, UTSA relied on their pitching staff on the way to the tournament finale, but ECU's Ethan Norby blew through the UTSA lineup to put an end to their season. There's a lot to unpack, including the Roadrunners' performance in the tournament, not receiving an at-large bid, and what the program will need to get back to the NCAA tournament next season. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMafiRFmF2E

For the second straight season, the Roadrunners are regular season champions. While UTSA had a very lack luster performance, winning just one game against UAB was enough to hand them the first overall seed and a share of the regular season title. Dan and Rylan recap the series and preview the conference tournament, as an at large bid looks to be increasingly difficult to attain. Video: https://youtu.be/XxXemwzoqy4

The Roadrunners' defense let them down on the road in Tennessee as Memphis took two of three from UTSA, snapping the Roadrunners' historic conference series win streak. UTSA's RPI dropped drastically after dropping two games, putting a lot of pressure on the Roadrunners to tighten things up to secure a regular season championship and limit the demands on their pitching staff in the conference tournament. Video: https://youtu.be/N41UsCWWDUY