The “Triangle of Toughness” has been a calling-card mantra for Jeff Traylor and his UTSA Roadrunner program since he took over in 2020 — with the select players chosen to wear and represent the numbers 210 — the area code that covers San Antonio.
Whether or not his club was out “toughed” by Troy is up for debate. However, they had no chance of being able to beat the Trojans at their style of game while committing several penalties and turnovers that undoubtedly cost the Roadrunners a chance at a bowl victory.
Jon Sumrall and his Troy (12-2, 7-1) came into Saturday’s Duluth Trading Cure Bowl as three-point underdogs, but spearheaded by an excellent defensive performance upset favored UTSA (11-3, 8-0) 18-12, holding the high-powered Roadrunners to their lowest scoring output of the season.