Underdogs vs. Texas, UTSA still has an edge

The new rules allow Texas to do more than before. Texas has more money and exposure. Jeff Traylor worries about losing recruits to SMU. Steve Sarkisian has proven that worrying seldom is a bad idea. The Roadrunners are going to exploit the talent gap between them and Texas. Texas signed the No. 5 class in the country with 22 players awarded a four-star or better rating by 247 Sports. UT's top two quarterbacks are injured. They have to choose between one of them. It's understandable if those in burnt orange are hesitant to get too excited about their most recent mini-breakthrough.

UTSA is a double-digit underdog against Texas on Saturday. The Roadrunners forced overtime in their season opener against Houston and then prevailed in overtime the next week at Army. Their quarterback, fifth-year college player Harris, is better than the other underdogs. He stayed close to home and resisted the urge to transfer.