UTSA at San Diego State 12/21/21 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl Picks & Predictions

The Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl will take place on Tuesday night, when the UTSA Roadrunners battle the San Diego State Aztecs. The Roadrunners (12-1) reeled off 11 straight victories to begin the season and are averaging 37.8 points per game. In the Conference USA Championship game, UTSA built a 15-point halftime lead and forced three turnovers during a 49-41 victory versus Western Kentucky.

UTSA RB Sincere McCormick carried the load on offense with 204 rushing yards and three touchdowns. QB Frank Harris completed 19 of 28 passes for 218 yards and two scores for the Roadrunners.

The San Diego State Aztecs ranked 14th in the country in total defense and enter this game allowing just 19.5 points per contest. In the Mountain West Conference Championship game, San Diego State was missing several key players due to COVID protocols during a 46-13 loss against Utah State. The 23rd ranked Aztecs (11-2) surrendered 32 points during the second half and turned the ball over twice in defeat.

San Diego State scored their only touchdown on a five-yard reception by Jesse Matthews from Jalen Mayden. Kicking sensation Matt Araiza added two field goals in a losing effort for the Aztecs.