UTSA quarterback Owen McCown downplayed any importance of the messages shared with him by ex-Memphis player Tahj Ra-El last season that included parts of the Tigers’ playbook. McCown told Sports Illustrated he didn’t share the information with teammates or coaches, and that the story, first reported by TigerSportsReport, has been mischaracterized.

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor denied Friday that a former Memphis player sending elements of the team's playbook to quarterback Owen McCown played a role in UTSA beating the Tigers 44-38 last season.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — UTSA coach Jeff Traylor said his quarterback receiving leaked playbook information from a former Memphis player “had no bearing whatsoever” on the outcome of the teams’ game last year.