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UTSA's playoff hopes could end with a loss to Florida Atlantic
UTSA takes a 7-1 record into its game at Florida Atlantic on Thursday in Boca Raton.
The Roadrunners are 4-0 in the American Conference, but they were not included in the first College Football Playoff rankings.
A loss could end UTSA's playoff hopes, according to the game's preview.
The playoff picture is especially difficult for teams outside the major conferences, known here as Group of 6 programs.
Boise State is the only Group of 6 team in the Top 25, at No.
25, and is seen as having a clear path if it wins out.
UTSA's game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
Eastern on ESPN.
UTSA's College Football Playoff hopes could end if it loses to Florida Atlantic, according to CBS Sports.
The Roadrunners were 7-1 overall and 4-0 in the American Conference before the game.
UTSA was not ranked in the first College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday.
The game was scheduled for Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN in Boca Raton, Florida.
- Who
- UTSA and Florida Atlantic.
- What
- UTSA faced Florida Atlantic in an American Conference game, with a loss potentially ending its College Football Playoff hopes.
- When
- Nov. 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Where
- Boca Raton, Florida.
- Why
- UTSA was pursuing a College Football Playoff place, and CBS Sports said a loss would end its hopes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The first College Football Playoff rankings were released, and UTSA was not ranked in the Top 25.
News of a Malachi Toney injury emerged, according to the article.
UTSA was scheduled to play Florida Atlantic at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- UTSA record
- 7-1 overall, 4-0 American
- Florida Atlantic game
- Nov. 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Broadcast
- ESPN
- First CFP rankings
- UTSA was not ranked in the Top 25
What people are saying
The Roadrunners (7-1, 4-0 American) were not ranked in the Top 25.