Tulane Green Wave vs. UTSA Roadrunners Picks and Prediction for Thursday, October 30, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a battle of programs from the AAC on the gridiron as a pair of teams looking to pick up a victory collide in the Lone Star State as the Tulane Green Wave face the UTSA Roadrunners Thursday night, and we have you covered with our Tulane vs. UTSA prediction. Tulane come in off a bye last week. The Green Wave downed Army 24-17 in their previous contest on October 18, failing to cover the line as a 10-point favorite. UTSA comes in off a bye last week. The Roadrunners were clobbered 55-17 by North Texas on the road on October 18, failing to cover the line as a four-point underdog. In the all-time series between the teams, the teams have split two meetings, but it was the Green Wave picking up a 29-16 home win in the most recent matchup on November 24, 2023. Read more about this Tulane vs. UTSA prediction! Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NCAAF Betting Picks!
Green Wave Seeking to Earn Road Victory
Tulane managed to outlast Army in their previous contest as they come in off a bye, looking to pick up a road victory. The Green Wave improved to 6-1 overall and stand second in the AAC with a 3-0 mark entering this contest. Against Army, Tulane was tied at zero after the opening quarter, at three at the half and at 10 after three quarters. The Green Wave trailed 17-10 late but scored two touchdowns in the final 1:54, including the go-ahead score with 27 seconds to play, to earn the win. Tulane held a 402-358 edge in total offense, owned a 23-21 advantage in first downs and overcame the lone turnover in the contest. The Green Wave was dominated 38:58 to 21:02 in time of possession, yet found a way to prevail.
This season, the Green Wave is 80th in the nation in passing offense with 223.7 yards per game through the air and 44th in rushing offense with 180.9 yards per contest on the ground. Tulane is 81st in the FBS in scoring offense with an average of 25.9 points per gam,e while they are 51st in scoring defense by allowing 22.3 points per contest.
Former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff is 116 of 190 passing for 1,428 yards with six touchdowns and one interception. He also leads the team with 450 yards and nine scores on the ground. Brendan Sullivan (12 of 20, 138 yards, TD, INT, 25 rush yards) is the backup quarterback. Javin Gordon (72 carries, 309 yards, three TD), Zuberi Mobley (27 carries, 136 yards, two TD) and Arnold Barnes III (41 carries, 193 yards) are part of a committee in the ground game. Omari Hayes is second on the team with 22 receptions for 307 yards. Shazz Preston (20 catches, 314 yards, TD) and Bryce Bohanon (23 grabs, 256 yards, TD) are the only other players with more than 200 receiving yards on the season. Patrick Durkin is 19 of 20 on extra points and 14 of 14 on field goal attempts with a long of 50 this season.
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Running back Jamauri McClure (five carries, 36 yards) is questionable for this contest.
UTSA Looking to Shake Off Blowout Loss
UTSA comes in off a bye, hoping to put the thrashing at the hands of North Texas behind them as they take the field here. The Roadrunners enter this game 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the AAC on the year as they attempt to even their record. Against North Texas, UTSA jumped in front 7-0 90 seconds into the game but gave up 17 unanswered and never got even again. After getting within 17-14 with 5:22 remaining in the first half, the Roadrunners were outscored 38-3 the rest of the way en route to the loss. UTSA was trounced 584-329 in total offense, gave up 34 first downs while picking up 14, lost time of possession by a 33:39 to 26:21 margin and committed three turnovers while failing to record a takeaway in the loss.
The Roadrunners are 98th of the 136 teams in the FBS to take the field so far in passing offense this season, as they average 200 yards per contest. UTSA is 40th in rushing offense as they put up 184.9 yards per game. The Roadrunners have been above average on the offensive side of the ball as they are 46th in the FBS in scoring offense by averaging 32 points per contest. UTSA has been sputtering defensively on the year, ranking 113th as they allow an average of 30.9 points per game. Owen McCown is 137 of 216 passing for 1,310 yards with 13 touchdowns against four interceptions while adding 27 yards on the ground. Brandon Tennison (seven of 11, 90 yards, TD, four rush yards) is the backup. Will Henderson is second on the team in the ground game with 50 carries for 339 yards and two scores this season. Robert Henry Jr. (104 carries, 868 yards, nine TD) and A’Marion Peterson (18 carries, 60 yards, TD) are also involved in the ground attack. Devin McCuin leads the team with 35 catches for 364 yards and four scores this season. AJ Wilson (16 grabs, 335 yards, three TD), Henry Jr. (14 catches, 105 yards, two TD), David Amador Jr. (18 receptions, 124 yards), DJ Allen Jr. (13 catches, 106 yards, two TD) and tight end Houston Thomas (15 grabs, 166 yards, TD) are each over 100 receiving yards on the season, providing solid options in the passing game. Michael Petro is 28 of 28 on extra point attempts and six of seven on field goals with a long of 45 this season.
Tulane vs. UTSA Pick
Spread Pick for Tulane vs. UTSA
- Tulane -3.5 (4 units)
Tulane is unbeaten in AAC play and is trying to maintain its position for a shot in the conference title game. The Green Wave does have a tilt next week with Memphis, but Jon Sumrall has his team focused. Tulane’s lone loss was on the road at Ole Miss, and it’s safe to say that UTSA isn’t at the level of the Rebels. This season has been a challenge for Jeff Traylor’s squad as their defense has struggled. The Roadrunners have given up at least 42 points three times this season. While Tulane isn’t that dangerous on the offensive side of the ball, they are much better on the defensive side of the ball and can force turnovers. Look for the Green Wave to prevail here and put this one in the win column.
Over/Under Pick for Tulane vs. UTSA
- Under 55.5 (4 units)
This is based on the way that Tulane is a more methodical team offensively and will grind the clock, taking opportunities away from UTSA’s offense. The Green Wave has stayed under the number in five of their seven games on the year, including each of their last four. Tulane stayed under the number in games against power conference opponents in Ole Miss and Northwestern. UTSA has been held to 24 points or less four times this season and are coming off a game where they tied their season-low point total. The Roadrunners have issues putting big point totals on the board in this one and the game ends up staying under the number.
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