UTEP (0-4) vs Sam Houston State (4-1)
Game Info: Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Sun Bowl)
Betting Odds: UTEP +10.5 --- Over/Under: 48.5
The Sam Houston State vs UTEP Game Preview
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Matchup/League Facts
UTEP ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (225.5).
UTEP ranks 127th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (62).
Sam Houston State ranks T116th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (162.0).
Sam Houston State ranks T22nd among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (3.0).
Sam Houston State Pulled it Out Late,
can they father UTEP?
Sam Houston State comes into this game with a 4-1 record and they are coming off a one point victory over Texas State. The Bearkats outscored the Bobcats 6-0 in the 4th quarter and that was enough for the 40-39 victory. At the end of the first quarter they were down 22-0 and they looked to be in some major trouble. Hunter Watson completed 10 of his 19 passes for 95 yards. The running game was the strength and Hunter Watson rushed 27 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns.
So, Sam Houston State is scoring around 30 points per game, but their defense is allowing about 24.4 points. The offense is hanging out at the 64th spot in the league, while the defense is chilling at 75th. You know, the only time they got beat was by UCF in Week 2, where their offense only managed 14 points, and the defense let in a whopping 45 points.
UTEP Has Struggled, Will it change?
UTEP has really struggled this season and they are still looking for their first win of the season. UTEP had a bye last weekend, but in the last game against Colorado State they were defeated. UTEP’s offense scored 17 points while the defense gave up 27 points and that led to the defeat. Cade McConnell completed 19 of his 29 passes for 220 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Kenny Odom did have a strong game catching seven passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
So, UTEP is scoring an average of 14.5 points, but their defense is allowing a whopping 30.5 points per game! Their offense is way down at 129th place, and the defense isn't doing much better at 104th. For UTEP to win this one, their defense really needs to bring their A-game. If they can't hold it together, it's gonna be a tough match for sure!
The Sam Houston State vs UTEP Game Prediction
The Pick: Sam Houston -9.5 -125
Sam Houston State is feeling super confident going into this game, and they're totally gonna crush it, especially with their offense. They've been scoring an average of 30 points per game, so they're gonna have no problem racking up the points in this one. On the other hand, UTEP's offense has only been putting up 14.5 points per game, so they're gonna have a tough time getting things going. You can bet that Sam Houston State will score at least 40 points and easily cover the spread.
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