The UTEP Miners (0-1) take on an FCS opponent, the Incarnate Word Cardinals (0-0) at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2023. We have more info below, and that includes how to watch this game on Fubo.
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UTEP vs. Incarnate Word Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 2, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: El Paso, Texas
- Stadium: Sun Bowl Stadium
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UTEP vs. Incarnate Word Stats and Insights (2022)
- UTEP was outscored by 31 points last year (2.6 points per game), while Incarnate Word put up 375 more points than its opponents (26.8 per game).
- UTEP put roughly the same amount of points on the board per game (24.4) as Incarnate Word allowed (24.7) last season.
- In games where the Miners scored over 24.7 points last year, they were 3-3.
- Incarnate Word averaged 24.5 more points scored last season (51.5) than UTEP conceded (27.0).
- In games when the Cardinals scored over 27.0 points last season, they were 10-1.
Top Performers
UTEP
- The Miners’ passing offense has been aided by Kelly Akharaiyi, who has caught four balls on seven targets for 102 yards and one touchdown.
- As a runner, Deion Hankins has picked up 54 yards on the ground with one rushing touchdown in one game.
- Gavin Hardison has been a key contributor to the Miners’ offense this season, racking up 208 passing yards with one passing touchdown, two interceptions and a 58.6% completion percentage.
- With 16 rushing yards (2.0 YPC) and zero rushing touchdowns in one game, Hardison has been helping the offense on the ground in addition to the passing game.
- Torrance Burgess Jr. has picked up 58 yards on the ground (58.0 per game) with zero rushing touchdowns in one game.
- Tyrice Knight has played one game, posting 13 tackles for the Miners.
- Praise Amaewhule has hit the gridiron for one game, amassing four tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack for the Miners.
- James Neal has played one game, delivering 10 tackles for the Miners.
- McKel Broussard has been a big piece of the Miners’ defensive unit in 2023, with six tackles in one game.
Incarnate Word (2022 Stats)
- Lindsey Scott Jr. last year racked up 4,657 passing yards with 60 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and a 70.9% completion percentage.
- Scott made an impact with his legs, too, scrambling for 712 yards and 11 TDs.
- As a runner, Marcus Cooper generated 1,436 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns.
- The air attack was also helped by the receiving ability of Cooper, who grabbed 31 balls (on 30 targets) for 289 yards and three touchdowns.
- In 14 games last year, Darion Chafin turned 78 targets into 70 receptions, 1,244 yards and 18 touchdowns.
- Taylor Grimes got 89 targets last year and turned them into 84 catches (6.0 per game) for 1,244 yards and 15 TDs.
- Last year Chris Whittaker compiled eight tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 7.5 sacks in 14 games.
- With two interceptions to go with 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in 14 games, Kelechi Anyalebechi was a big player on defense last season.
- In 14 games, Brandon Richard totaled seven tackles, 1.0 TFL, five sacks, and one interception.
- Steven Parker delivered 7.0 sacks to go with 1.0 TFL and nine tackles in 14 games.