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.

Former Memphis safety Tahj Ra-El sent UTSA quarterback Owen McCown the playbook before the UTSA-Memphis game on November 2, according to messages obtained by On3 Sports Sam Shoemaker on Friday.