UTEP Miners Host Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in Crucial College Football Matchup

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners are set to host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a college football matchup on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The game will be held at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, and is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET. This match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network for those interested in watching.

UTEP, led by coach Kenny Odom, enters the game with a 1-7 record, while Middle Tennessee stands at 2-6. Notably, UTEP is favored for the first time this season against an FBS team. In their past two meetings, Middle Tennessee has won both games, although the teams are tied against the spread (ATS) at 1-1.

Statistically, UTEP has struggled on offense, ranking 18th-worst in total offense with 320.4 yards per game. However, the Miners have shown some resilience on defense, allowing 400.3 yards per game, which places them 100th in the FBS. UTEP’s pass defense has been relatively strong, ranking 56th with 212.1 passing yards allowed per game.

Key players for UTEP include quarterback Skyler Locklear, who has thrown for 1,029 yards with 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, and wide receiver Kenny Odom, who has 25 receptions for 535 yards and 4 touchdowns. Running back Jevon Jackson has contributed 499 rushing yards with 1 touchdown.

The game is part of UTEP’s challenging 2024 schedule, which includes upcoming matches against Kennesaw State, Tennessee, and New Mexico State. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they seek to improve their standings in the conference.