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UTSA Crushes FIU 57-20 in First Responder Bowl Behind McCown, Henderson

The result matched betting lines, with FIU shorthanded from transfers and injuries.

Overview

  • Owen McCown completed 18 of 28 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns to steer the Roadrunners’ offense.
  • Will Henderson III scored three times, including two rushing touchdowns and a 40-yard scoring reception.
  • FIU jumped ahead 14-0, highlighted by Maguire Anderson’s 97-yard punt return, before UTSA answered with 38 straight points.
  • UTSA outgained FIU 481-255 in total yards and held a 310-93 edge by halftime.
  • The Roadrunners finished 7-6 with their third straight bowl win under Jeff Traylor, while FIU ended 7-6 with Joe Pesansky throwing two touchdown passes.