Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX
TV Broadcast: CBSSN
Point Spread: Sam Houston (-10.5)
Over-Under: 50
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The UTEP Miners (0-4) are facing off against the Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1) at Sun Bowl on Thursday, October 3, 2024. UTEP is entering this matchup as 10.5-point underdogs. The total points over-under is set at 50.
The Sam Houston Bearkats hold a record of 4-1 for the season. In their previous game, they played against the Texas State Bobcats and secured a 40-39 victory. The Bearkats rushed for 298 yards on 57 attempts, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. They gained a total of 393 yards on 76 plays. Defensively, they allowed 326 passing yards on 29 completions out of 39 attempts. Against the run, they allowed 91 yards on 28 attempts, averaging 3.3 yards per rush allowed.
Offensively, the Bearkats average 30.0 points per game and have gained 216.0 rushing yards per game, ranking 19th in Division 1. They have accumulated 1,890 total yards this season, scoring 8 touchdowns through the air and 10 on the ground. Sam Houston has recorded 103 first downs and committed 21 penalties for 180 yards. They have turned the ball over 7 times.
Defensively, the Bearkats have allowed 1,049 passing yards, ranking 86th in D-1. They concede 341.0 total yards per game, allowing 24.4 points per contest. They have given up 656 rushing yards in 5 games, averaging 131.2 rushing yards per game.
The UTEP Miners hold a 0-4 record for the season. In their last game against the Colorado State Rams, they lost 27-17. UTEP allowed 224 rushing yards on 43 attempts and 132 passing yards on 14 completions out of 22 attempts. Offensively, they gained 324 total yards on 69 plays.
The Miners average 321.8 yards per game, ranking 112th in the nation. They have committed 27 penalties for 241 yards and boast an average of 79.8 rushing yards per game. They have thrown 5 interceptions and lost 1 fumble, earning 62 first downs. The Miners average 14.5 points per contest and have thrown for 968 passing yards this season.
Defensively, the Miners allow 30.5 points per game and have given up 894 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have allowed 122 total points and 5 passing touchdowns, averaging 189.8 passing yards per game. The Miners defense has forced 3 fumbles and 1 interception.
Free Prediction: Take Sam Houston -10.5
