The UTEP Miners (0-2) host the New Mexico State Aggies (0-2) at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
The Miners were defeated by the Oklahoma Sooners 45-13 in their last outing. Their last time out, the Aggies fell to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 38-0. Gavin Hardison threw for 244 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions on 26-of-42 passing (61.9%) for the Miners in that matchup against the Sooners. Ronald Awatt took 12 carries for 39 yards (3.3 yards per carry) and one touchdown, while adding one reception for 11 yards in the passing game. Reynaldo Flores totaled seven receptions for 76 yards (averaging 10.9 per catch) against the Sooners. Gavin Frakes went 2-for-7 with 43 yards, no touchdowns and one interception for the Aggies against the Golden Gophers. Diego Pavia put together a three-carry, 14-yard game (4.7 yards per attempt). Justice Powers recorded one catch for 34 yards (on two targets).
The Miners are two-touchdown favorites in their matchup against the Aggies. The total is 46 points.
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