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UTSA Stuns Navy in Thriller: Roadrunners Remain Undefeated
18 Oct
Summary
- A'Marion Peterson scored the go-ahead touchdown with under three minutes remaining.
- Owen McCown threw for 359 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.
- UTSA secured a crucial conference win, extending their unbeaten streak.
The UTSA Roadrunners maintained their perfect American Athletic Conference record by defeating Navy 38-34 on Saturday night. A'Marion Peterson hauled in the go-ahead touchdown pass with just 2:24 remaining in the game.
Owen McCown was instrumental in the victory, passing for 359 yards and three touchdowns, including the decisive 41-yard strike to Peterson. UTSA's defense then sealed the win by stopping Navy on downs in the final minutes.
Navy had taken a late lead with a touchdown run from Braxton Woodson, but McCown orchestrated a swift six-play, 75-yard drive to reclaim the advantage. The Roadrunners also saw touchdown catches from Mekhi Anderson and Brandon Young Jr., and significant rushing yards from Will Henderson III and Peterson.
Navy's Jackson Gutierrez contributed with two touchdown passes and two rushing scores, including a long scoring play to Jordan Collins, who finished with 117 receiving yards. This was the inaugural matchup between the two football programs.
