Opportunistic Roadrunners charge to stunning victory at MTSU

UTSA coach Frank Wilson on the sideline during second half action against the Alabama State Hornets on Sept. 3, 2016 at the Alamodome. UTSA coach Frank Wilson on the sideline during second half action against the Alabama State Hornets on Sept. 3, 2016 at the Alamodome. Photo: Edward A. Ornelas /San Antonio Express-News Photo: Edward A. Ornelas /San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Opportunistic Roadrunners charge to stunning victory at MTSU 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

UTSA forced four turnovers and rolled up 269 yards rushing to charge to a stunning 45-25 upset victory over Middle Tennessee Saturday in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

The game turned early in the second quarter when UTSA defensive tackle Baylen Baker slammed into Middle Tennessee quarterback Rick Stockstill, knocking him out of the game with an apparent shoulder injury.

Stockstill did not return and the Roadrunners forced freshman quarterback John Urzua into four turnovers. Middle Tennessee came into the game ranked 11th nationally with 11 turnovers in their previous eight games all season.

Senior tailback Jarveon Williams rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns to pace an offensive effort that outgained the heralded Blue Raiders, 378-369.

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The victory pumped some serious life into the Roadrunners' bowl hopes. UTSA (5-4, 4-2 in Conference USA play) can qualify by winning one of their three remaining games with road contests at Louisiana Tech and Texas A&M and the regular-season finale Nov. 26 against Charlotte at the Alamodome.

The Roadrunners were 20½-point underdogs in Saturday's game. It marked the second time this season that UTSA won as a heavy underdog after earlier winning as a 19-point home underdog against Southern Mississippi.

Middle Tennessee falls to 6-3 and 3-2 in conference play.

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