In a thrilling matchup on Saturday in San Antonio, Texas, UTSA secured a 59-45 victory against Colorado State. Quarterback Owen McCown led the charge with an impressive performance, throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns. Additionally, running backs Will Henderson III and Brandon High Jr. each contributed with a rushing touchdown, solidifying the team’s offensive dominance throughout the game.
Colorado State Takes Early Lead Against UTSA
In a striking start to the game, Colorado State jumped ahead of UTSA with a quick 14-0 lead. Mel Brown ignited the scoring by returning the opening kickoff for a 94-yard touchdown. Shortly after, K’saan Farrar connected with a wide-open Terrence Smith Jr. for a 74-yard touchdown on Colorado State’s first offensive play, putting UTSA in an early deficit.
But the Roadrunners rallied behind five straight touchdown drives to go ahead 35-14 with 6:48 left in the second quarter. Then Mekhi Anderson returned a third-quarter kickoff 100 yards to make it 42-28. Colorado State got within a one-touchdown deficit two times in the fourth quarter — with 8:55 and 2:09 remaining — but UTSA had an answer each time. Michael Petro made a 46-yard field goal to make it 52-42 and A’Marion Peterson capped the scoring with a 47-yard run. Joel Rogers sealed the game on an interception with 1:31 left. UTSA rushed for 239 yards and four touchdowns, with 89 yards from Henderson and 76 by High.
DJ Allen Jr., Anderson and David Amador II each had a touchdown grab.
Farrar was 29 of 46 for 344 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Colorado State . Brown had a team-high 90 yards rushing and Durell Robinson rushed for two touchdowns. Smith caught six passes for 102 yards. Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here , visit the Top 25 here and see ’s full college football coverage here This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Colorado State: Returns home to play Oregon State next Saturday. UTSA: Plays at Rice next Saturday.
