UTEP Miners Aim To End Four Game Losing Streak Against Florida International Golden Panthers
The UTEP Miners and FIU Panthers will face off on Wednesday in Riccardo Silva Stadium for a Conference-USA showdown. UTEP is 0-4 overall, and FIU is 3-3. UTEP is looking to
Game outlook
The UTEP Miners and FIU Panthers will face off on Wednesday in Riccardo Silva Stadium for a Conference-USA showdown. UTEP is 0-4 overall, and FIU is 3-3. UTEP is looking to end their four-game losing streak, while FIU is hoping to snap their two-game losing streak. UTEP will be without TE Judah Ezinwa, CB Trez Moore, WR Marcus Bellon and RB Aaron Dumas and FIU will be without RB Lexington Joseph. UTEP is favored by 1.5 points.
Game Info
When: Wednesday, 10/11/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
Where: Riccardo Silva Stadium Stadium Miners vs Panthers Betting Odds Moneyline: Miners -120 | Golden Panthers +100
Spread: Miners -1 (-110) | Golden Panthers +1 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 44 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that UTEP will win straight-up is 55%.
UTEP Miners
UTEP has struggled in the scoring department thus far this season, averaging just 16.2 points per game (ranked 130th in the nation). Offensively, the Miners are averaging 346.2 yards per game (101st), including 158.5 yards rushing and 187.7 yards passing. Quarterback Gavin Hardison has managed 947 passing yards with 5 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, while Deion Hankins and Kelly Akharaiyi have 380 and 290 yards rushing respectively, both culminating in one touchdown. TheUTEP defense has not performed much better, allowing 28.2 points per game (87th), and the team's run defense is particularly weak, ranked 119th in the nation. Linebacker Tyrice Knight leads the team with a total of 76 tackles and 2.5 sacks, while they have a total of 10 interceptions and a pair of quarterback sacks.