What did standout during this relatively down season?
Defense.
Head Coach Frank Wilson had one of the best in the nation as a matter of fact. UTSA ranked fifth in the nation in total defense, second in total yards allowed behind only Alabama, and were top 10 in scoring defense coming in at eighth.
The defense was led by defensive end Marcus Davenport who was drafted No. 14 overall by the New Orleans in the 2018 draft. Davenport applied constant pressure to the quarterback during his senior season as he finished the season with 8.