UTSA QB Frank Harris returning next season for seventh year with Roadrunners

Publish date: 2024-06-30

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris will return to the program for the 2023 season, he announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know:

Backstory

The move will be big for the Roadrunners as they move into the AAC. UTSA went 11-2 overall and 8-0 in C-USA this year.

“When (Harris) is back there, I’m sure it’s like how the Bucs feel when (Tom) Brady’s back there or the Packers with (Aaron) Rodgers,” UTSA offensive coordinator Will Stein previously said about Harris. “Whenever he has the ball in his hands at the end of the game, we know we have a chance.”

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Why Harris returned to UTSA

Harris’ press conference came alongside some big-money people and took place at the headquarters of The PM Group, a marketing agency in San Antonio. Along with Harris’ announcement was an announcement of another UTSA name, image and likeness collective. City Fans 210 will launch in 2023 with a goal of raising $5 million in the first year. One can imagine that Harris will likely be one of the biggest beneficiaries of that. NIL has the ability to keep late-round or fringe NFL Draft picks in school by allowing them to make money in college instead of rushing out to get an NFL contract. After the C-USA title game, head coach Jeff Traylor said people should donate to collectives and make it enticing for Harris to stay.

Harris’ return is massive for UTSA as it moves into the AAC next season, perhaps making the roadrunners one of the favorites to win the conference. Wide receiver Joshua Cephus has also announced his plans to return. – Vannini

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