The UTEP Miners (2-5) take on a fellow CUSA foe when they host the New Mexico State Aggies (4-3) on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Sun Bowl Stadium. We have more info below, and that includes how to watch this matchup on Fubo.
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UTEP vs. New Mexico State Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: El Paso, Texas
- Stadium: Sun Bowl Stadium
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UTEP vs. New Mexico State Stats and Insights
- UTEP has a -59-point scoring differential on the season (-8.4 per game). New Mexico State has outscored opponents by 48 points (6.9 per game).
- UTEP has averaged 5.4 fewer points per game (17.7) than New Mexico State has allowed (23.1).
- The Miners are 2-1 overall when scoring over 23.1 points this year.
- New Mexico State scores 30.0 points per game, 3.9 more than UTEP surrenders (26.1).
- When they exceed what the Miners give up this season (26.1 points per game), the Aggies are 4-1.
UTEP vs. New Mexico State Recent Meetings
- In their past two head-to-head contests, UTEP has taken down New Mexico State two times.
- The Miners and the Aggies have been an even matchup over their last two head-to-head meetings, holding a split 1-1 record against the spread. In those two games, the two teams have yet to go over the total.
- New Mexico State has been outscored by 34 points in its last two tilts against UTEP.
Top Performers
UTEP
- The Miners’ air attack has been helped by Kelly Akharaiyi, who has grabbed 25 balls on 50 targets for 513 yards and three touchdowns.
- As a runner, Torrance Burgess Jr. has accumulated 452 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns in seven games.
- As a receiver, Burgess has compiled eight receptions on 10 targets for 117 yards and zero touchdowns.
- Deion Hankins has run for 442 rushing yards (63.1 yards per game) and two touchdowns while averaging 4.8 yards per carry in seven games for the Miners.
- Gavin Hardison has delivered 947 passing yards, five touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 56.6% completion percentage in seven games in 2023.
- The Miners’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Tyrice Knight, who has suited up for seven games and amassed 66 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
- The Miners’ defensive unit has been helped by Praise Amaewhule, who has suited up for seven games and posted 4.0 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL, 22 tackles, and one interception.
- The Miners’ defensive unit has been helped by the play of James Neal, who has suited up for seven games and amassed 46 tackles and one pass defended.
- The Miners’ defensive unit has been helped by the play of Maurice Westmoreland, who has played seven games, collecting 4.5 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
New Mexico State
- Diego Pavia has 14 touchdown passes and five interceptions in seven games, completing 62.2% of his throws for 1,615 yards (230.7 per game).
- On the ground, Pavia has scored two touchdowns and accumulated 440 yards.
- Star Thomas has run for 279 yards (39.9 per game) and four touchdowns in seven games.
- Also, Thomas has 13 catches for 130 yards and one touchdown.
- Trent Hudson has 15 catches for 311 yards (44.4 per game) and five touchdowns in seven games.
- Ahmonte Watkins has rushed for 306 yards (43.7 per game) and two touchdowns in seven games.
- Watkins also has six receptions for 70 yards and one TD.
- In seven games for the Aggies, Keyshaun Elliott has registered 1.0 sack to go with 5.0 TFL and 49 tackles.
- In seven games for the Aggies, Myles Rowser has posted 37 tackles.
- In seven games for the Aggies, Jordan Vincent has posted 27 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks.
- On defense, Andre Seldon has supplied 28 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception in seven games.