UTSA races past North Texas in 'Battle of the Birds' rivalry

DENTON – The “Battle of the Birds” rivalry game was one-way traffic with UTSA controlling North Texas in a 37-29 win. It was the first win for UTSA in Denton since 2013 – the first meeting between the two programs. UTSA now leads the series with an all-time record of 7-5. 

The first thing the Mean Green football players see as they enter the field at DATCU Stadium is the back of a bird statue. They spent most of the four quarters against rival UTSA staring at the back of the Roadrunners jerseys. Running back Kevorian Barnes broke the 100-yard barrier by halftime and ended the game with 129 yards and two touchdowns. As a team, UTSA ran the ball 51 times for 287 yards and four touchdowns. Three different Roadrunners ran for scores.