Coaches from both programs also downplayed the incident and say they communicated with each other about the messages.

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 and QB Owen McCown responded to the viral picture of a former Memphis player tipping them off before a game.