Navy's option takes its show indoors at the Alamodome. The Midshipmen (2-3, 1-2 American) visit UTSA (5-1, 2-0) at 8 p.m. on ESPNU, and the Roadrunners want to keep their unbeaten league record.
UTSA insider Marisol Ybarra awards a fiesta medal for every great play. She's wearing a few after last week's 31-24 win over South Florida, with Owen McCown completing nearly 69 percent of his passes and Will Henderson III running hard. Navy insider Cmdr. (Ret.) Annabel Merriweather speaks in nautical terms. She confirms that Jackson Gutierrez, who has seven rushing touchdowns, starts at quarterback. Braxton Woodson has a sprained ankle and might share snaps.
Navy won 34-26 over Tulsa last week. The option's goal is to keep McCown on the sideline. The Roadrunners' defense needs to stay disciplined against misdirection. Indoor conditions mean no weather issues.
Our call: UTSA 32, Navy 24.