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Will Henderson III, Michael Petro help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 in American Conference opener

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 4). Will Henderson III, Michael Petro help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 in American Conference opener. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/will-henderson-iii-michael-petro-help-utsa-hold-off-rice-16-14-in-american-conference-opener/article_c2fbaf1e-52c2-5df9-b675-c3d648759503.html

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Will Henderson III scored a touchdown run and Michael Petro kicked three field goals, contributing to UTSA's victory over Rice in their American Conference opener with a score of 16-14. The game was tight throughout, with UTSA leading 16-7 at halftime before Rice narrowed the lead significantly late in the fourth quarter but ultimately falling short. Owen McCown passed for 148 yards and Henderson rushed for 90 yards to lead UTSA (4-1), while Jacurri Brown ran for 96 yards and a touchdown for Rice (1-4).

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Will Henderson III scored a touchdown run, while Michael Petro kicked three field goals to help UTSA defeat Rice 16-14 in an American Conference football game on Saturday night. Petro's initial kicks gave UTSA a 6-0 lead, but Jacurri Brown responded with a touchdown run for Rice. Henderson extended UTSA’s lead early in the second quarter, and Petro added another field goal to make it 16-7 at halftime. Despite a late scoring drive by Rice that narrowed the gap to two points, UTSA held on to win thanks to strong defensive plays late in the game. Owen McCown threw for 148 yards and Henderson ran for 90 yards leading UTSA, while Brown had 96 rushing yards for Rice. Upcoming games see UTSA hosting South Florida and Rice traveling to East Carolina.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Will Henderson III had a touchdown run and Michael Petro kicked three field goals to help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 on Saturday night in an American Conference opener for both teams. asserted

UTSA → have → teams

Petro kicked 32- and 53-yard field goals on UTSA’s first two possessions for a 6-0 lead, but Jacurri Brown answered with a 38-yard touchdown run to put Rice up a point after one quarter. asserted

Brown → kick → quarter

Henderson had a 12-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter and Petro added a short field goal for a 16-7 advantage at halftime. asserted

Petro → have → halftime

Rice had the only score of the second half, cutting the deficit to two points with 13:35 left to play on Brown’s 1-yard scoring run at the end of a 20-play, 88-yard drive. asserted

Rice → have → drive

But the Owls punted and turned the ball over on downs, running only four plays on each of their final two possessions. asserted

Owls → punt → possessions

Owen McCown totaled 148 yards on 19-for-29 passing with one interception for the Roadrunners (4-1). asserted

McCown → total → Roadrunners

Henderson finished with 90 yards on 18 rushes. asserted

Henderson → finish → rushes

Brown had 96 yards on 17 carries and completed 6 of 14 passes for 88 yards for the Owls (1-4). asserted

Brown → have → Owls

Up next UTSA: Hosts South Florida on Thursday. asserted

UTSA → host → Thursday

Will Henderson III, Michael Petro help UTSA hold off Rice 16-14 in American Conference opener

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