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Cam Fitzpatrick on UTSA's Hot Start: 'It's All About the Team'
By Kregg Lucas, Staff Writer
September 22nd, 2024
UTSA CELEBRATES AFTER THEIR WIN OVER RUTGERS
San Antonio, TX — Four weeks into the 2025 season, the UTSA Roadrunners are soaring, sitting at 4-0 after knocking off notable opponents like Texas A&M and Rutgers. Much of their success can be attributed to quarterback Cam Fitzpatrick, who has been nothing short of spectacular. But if you ask Fitzpatrick, it’s not about him — it’s about everyone else.
“Football is the ultimate team sport,” Fitzpatrick said after practice this week. “I’m just doing my job, and I’ve got so many people around me making it easier.”
It’s a humble perspective from a player who’s put up gaudy numbers through four games: 1,595 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and just one interception, completing 69% of his passes. Yet, Fitzpatrick is quick to shine the spotlight on his teammates and coaches.
A Team Effort
When asked about his offensive firepower, Fitzpatrick didn’t hesitate to rattle off names.
“Our running backs, Robert Henry and Kevorian Barnes, have been incredible,” he said. “They run hard, make plays in space, and take so much pressure off the passing game. And then you’ve got guys like David Amador, Willie McCoy, and Devin McCuin out wide. Those guys are playmakers. Anytime I need a big play, I know I can trust them.”
Fitzpatrick also made a point to highlight tight end Houston Thomas.
“Houston’s that guy you can always count on. When things break down, he’s there. He’s my safety blanket.”
Of course, none of it works without the big men up front. Fitzpatrick praised the Roadrunners’ offensive line — Kamar, Ben, CJ, Cory, and Jalen — for keeping him upright and giving him time to dissect defenses.
“I can’t say enough about those guys,” Fitzpatrick said. “They’ve been awesome. I think they’re one of the most underrated groups in the country.”
Development Under Coach Taylor
Fitzpatrick also credited his growth as a player to UTSA’s coaching staff, particularly head coach Jeff Traylor, offensive coordinator Justin Burke, and quarterbacks coach Matt Price.
“Coach Traylor is the heartbeat of this team,” Fitzpatrick said. “He’s built a culture here that’s all about toughness and accountability. Coach Burke has done a great job with our game plans, and Coach Price has been huge for me personally. He’s helped me see the game so much better.”
Eyes on the Future
With non-conference play in the rearview mirror, Fitzpatrick and the Roadrunners are focused on their American Conference slate, where they’ll face the likes of Memphis, East Carolina and Temple.
“We’ve shown what we can do, but now it’s about proving it every week,” Fitzpatrick said. “We want to show the college football world that UTSA is for real. We’ve got a great group of guys who believe in each other, and I think the best is yet to come.”
For now, Fitzpatrick will keep piling up the stats and wins, even if he prefers to downplay his own contributions. As the Roadrunners aim for a historic season, one thing is clear: Fitzpatrick may be the star of the show, but to him, it’s a team production.
Cam a fucking sniper #headshots