Texas A&M vs UTSA Prediction, Game Preview & Betting Lines

Texas A&M vs UTSA How To Watch

Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN
Location: Kyle Field, College Station, TX

Why UTSA Will Win

UTSA had a winning season and took down a bowl game, even though the team lost a whole slew of stars who grew with the program. 

The passing game was among the best in the nation, and it should be again with quarterback Owen McCown back, and the loaded veteran receiving corps good enough to keep pressing the Texas A&M secondary.

The defense might not be anything special, but the system makes the pass rushers. Texas A&M is also missing its star pass rusher from last year, relying on a slew of transfers who need to rise up fast. However ...

Why Texas A&M Will Win

The Aggies aren't going to get too cute. 

UTSA has a high-powered offense, but it has to stay on the sidelines. A&M gets everyone back on a loaded offensive front, and Le'Veon Moss and the running backs should be able to rumble at will.

The formula might not be flashy, but it'll work. Grind it out, rely on the athletic defense that should overcome early mistakes by swarming around the ball, and repeat. That doesn't mean Marcel Reed and the passing game will sit this one out, but ...

Texas A&M vs UTSA Who Will Win

Really good things will happen this year when the Aggies rely on their line - it might be the best in America if everything comes together like it's supposed to. 

Texas A&M didn't lose when running for at least 170 yards. It'll hit that and then some before the fourth quarter.

Texas A&M vs UTSA Prediction, Betting Lines

Texas A&M 41, UTSA 16
Consensus Line: Texas A&M -24.5, o/u: 56.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Must See Rating: 2.5

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