Sam Houston Bearkats at UTEP Miners
Thursday, October 3rd 2024 (9:00 PM EDT)
Sam Houston -10 (49.5) (-355) Open: -10.5
Sam Houston 41 - UTEP: 21 (Conference USA)
Bearkats (10 - 3) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach K. C. Keeler (88 - 36)
Avg Score : 24 - 21 (25 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 6)
Coach K. C. Keeler (88 - 36)
Avg Score : 24 - 21 (25 - 24 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 4)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 6)
UTEP coming off BYE
SHSU is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Sam Houston -14 (SP+ SHSU -16)
Projected Score: SHSU: 32 - UTEP: 18 (49)
SHSU Win prob: 77% | Cover: 50%
SHSU Travel: 652 miles, 1 hrs ahead
SHSU is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: Sam Houston -14 (SP+ SHSU -16)
Projected Score: SHSU: 32 - UTEP: 18 (49)
SHSU Win prob: 77% | Cover: 50%
SHSU Travel: 652 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Miners (3 - 9) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Scotty Walden (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 20 - 32 (26 - 29 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#114)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
Coach Scotty Walden (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 20 - 32 (26 - 29 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3 - 9 (#114)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 3)
Future: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 6)
| Sam Houston's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Sam Houston at Rice | +9.5 | 49.0 | W 34 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Sam Houston at UCF | +21.5 | 53.5 | L 14 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Sam Houston vs Hawai'i | -3.5 | 48.5 | W 31 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Sam Houston vs New Mexico State | -15.5 | 44.5 | W 31 - 11 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Sam Houston vs Texas State | +11.0 | 55.0 | W 40 - 39 | O | Y | |
| Thu 10/3 | Sam Houston at UTEP | -10.0 | 49.5 | W 41 - 21 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/16 | Sam Houston vs Western Kentucky | -1.5 | 55.0 | L 14 - 31 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/22 | Sam Houston vs Florida International | -5.0 | 47.0 | W 10 - 7 | U | N | |
| Tue 10/29 | Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech | -10.5 | 45.5 | W 9 - 3 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/16 | Sam Houston at Kennesaw State | -21.0 | 42.5 | W 23 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Sam Houston at Jacksonville State | +5.5 | 57.5 | L 11 - 21 | U | N | |
| Fri 11/29 | Sam Houston vs Liberty | +2.5 | 47.5 | W 20 - 18 | U | Y | |
| Thu 12/19 | Sam Houston vs Georgia Southern | +3.5 | 48.0 | W 31 - 26 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 4, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 3, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Sam Houston's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 3, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| UTEP's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | UTEP at Nebraska | +27.5 | 49.0 | L 7 - 40 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | UTEP vs Southern Utah | -6.5 | 54.5 | L 24 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | UTEP at Liberty | +23.5 | 57.5 | L 10 - 28 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | UTEP at Colorado State | +8.5 | 49.0 | L 17 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/3 | UTEP vs Sam Houston | +10.0 | 49.5 | L 21 - 41 | O | N | |
| Thu 10/10 | UTEP at Western Kentucky | +19.0 | 55.5 | L 17 - 44 | O | N | |
| Wed 10/16 | UTEP vs Florida International | +7.0 | 47.0 | W 30 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Tue 10/22 | UTEP at Louisiana Tech | +6.5 | 49.0 | L 10 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | UTEP vs Middle Tennessee | -2.0 | 48.0 | L 13 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | UTEP vs Kennesaw State | -4.5 | 42.0 | W 43 - 35 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | UTEP at Tennessee | +41.5 | 54.0 | L 0 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | UTEP at New Mexico State | +3.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 35 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 3, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Predictions for UTEP's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 2, Poor: 1
Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | #115 (.1) | 39% (107) | 23.8 | 41% (100) | 3.18 (44) | 180 | 38% (105) | 168 | 2.97 (129) | #31 (.11) | 42% (70) | 20.5 | 47% (105) | 37% (27) | 3.84 (75) | 37.9 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| UTEP | #121 (.07) | 37% (124) | 19.5 | 38% (118) | 2.8 (106) | 121 | 36% (117) | 200 | 2.81 (132) | #46 (.13) | 40% (42) | 32.3 | 40% (42) | 39% (46) | 3.85 (78) | 50.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU | #115 (.1) | 39% (107) | 41% (100) | 3.18 (44) | 180 | 38% (105) | 168 | 2.97 (129) | #31 (.11) | 42% (70) | 47% (105) | 37% (27) | 3.84 (75) | 37.9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | ||
| UTEP | #121 (.07) | 37% (124) | 38% (118) | 2.8 (106) | 121 | 36% (117) | 200 | 2.81 (132) | #46 (.13) | 40% (42) | 40% (42) | 39% (46) | 3.85 (78) | 50.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Offense | 13 | 23.8 | 24.6 | 39.3% | 2.97 | 1.2 | 19 | 349 | 180 | 168 | 4.3 | 57% | 43% | 41% | 38% | 15% | .1 |
| UTEP Defense | 12 | 32.3 | 28.8 | 39.7% | 3.85 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% | 46% | 40% | 39% | 18% | .13 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Defense | 13 | 20.5 | 23.6 | 41.8% | 3.84 | 2.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 47% | 37% | 17% | .11 |
| UTEP Offense | 12 | 19.5 | 26.2 | 37% | 2.81 | 1.6 | 17 | 321 | 121 | 200 | 3.3 | 52% | 47% | 38% | 36% | 20% | .07 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston | 13 | 32:10 | 18.8 | 39% | 67% | 4.6 | 37.9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 2 | 30.4 |
| UTEP | 12 | 27:57 | 16.7 | 33% | 30% | 5.7 | 50.9 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 2 | 27.1 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Offense | 13 | 57% (25) | 41% (100) | 42.5 | 180.4 | 4.3 | 21 (59) | .1 (83) | 3.18 (44) | 68% (104) | 10% (69) | 0.9 (98) |
| UTEP Defense | 12 | 54% (103) | 40% (42) | - | - | - | - | .07 (40) | 2.85 (44) | 59% (7) | 12% (18) | 1.07 (102) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Defense | 13 | 51% (74) | 47% (105) | - | - | - | - | .17 (92) | 3.37 (119) | 75% (75) | 10% (56) | 0.83 (9) |
| UTEP Offense | 12 | 52% (56) | 38% (118) | 36.4 | 120.8 | 3.3 | 9 (125) | .02 (118) | 2.8 (106) | 59% (127) | 13% (125) | 0.88 (114) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Offense | 13 | 43% (113) | 38% (105) | 16.7 | 26.8 | 168.2 | 6.3 | 10.1 | 15 (98) | 9 (48) | .13 (114) | 1.5 (106) | 30% (51) | 24% (126) | .13 (130) | 5% (47) | 2 (95) |
| UTEP Defense | 12 | 46% (36) | 39% (46) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (52) | .21 (54) | 1.7 (115) | 34% (34) | 30% (56) | .28 (59) | 6% (66) | 2.1 (75) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHSU Defense | 13 | 48% (60) | 37% (27) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (10) | .06 (6) | 1.4 (9) | 32% (57) | 25% (11) | .21 (32) | 6% (58) | 1.8 (12) |
| UTEP Offense | 12 | 47% (81) | 36% (117) | 18.6 | 30.4 | 200 | 6.6 | 10.8 | 15 (98) | 12 (85) | .15 (108) | 1.5 (112) | 34% (111) | 23% (128) | .23 (104) | 7% (110) | 2.2 (20) |
Sam Houston's Power Ratings
Sam Houston's Power Rating: -6.82 #88
Sam Houston's Offense Rating: 14.75 #110
Sam Houston's Defense Rating: 7.81 #54
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Sam Houston's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Sam Houston's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.9 #98
Sam Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.0 #117
Sam Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.8 #46
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Sam Houston's Power Rating: -6.82 #88
Sam Houston's Offense Rating: 14.75 #110
Sam Houston's Defense Rating: 7.81 #54
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Sam Houston's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Sam Houston's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -6.9 #98
Sam Houston's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.0 #117
Sam Houston's Defense SP+ Rating: 23.8 #46
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -6.82 UTEP: -20.745
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -6.9 UTEP: -22.7
Sam Houston: -6.82 UTEP: -20.745
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Sam Houston: -6.9 UTEP: -22.7
UTEP's Power Ratings
UTEP's Power Rating: -20.745 #127
UTEP's Offense Rating: 10.45 #128
UTEP's Defense Rating: 12.53 #95
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
UTEP's 2024 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
UTEP's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -22.7 #130
UTEP's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
UTEP's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #113
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
UTEP's Power Rating: -20.745 #127
UTEP's Offense Rating: 10.45 #128
UTEP's Defense Rating: 12.53 #95
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
UTEP's 2024 Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
UTEP's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -22.7 #130
UTEP's Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
UTEP's Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #113
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Sam Houston Scoring
Offense: 23.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.6
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.6
Sam Houston's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 23.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 24.6
Defense: 20.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 23.6
Sam Houston's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Sam Houston 32
UTEP 18
Total Points: 49
Sam Houston 32
UTEP 18
Total Points: 49
UTEP Scoring
Offense: 19.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.2
Defense: 32.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.8
UTEP's 2024 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 19.5 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.2
Defense: 32.3 PPG
Defense at Home: 28.8
UTEP's 2024 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 3
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 4 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10/03 | UTEP | 21 | Sam Houston | 41 | Sam Houston | Sam Houston -10 | Sam Houston | 49.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 10/25 | Sam Houston | 34 | UTEP | 37 | UTEP | Sam Houston State -4 | UTEP | 38.5 | Over |
| 2003 | 09/27 | UTEP | 59 | Sam Houston | 14 | UTEP |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2 | 1 | 2 Overs |
| Sam Houston | 1 | 1 | 0 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 1 - 2 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 1 | 2 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
(#88) Sam Houston Info
Power Rating: -6.82 #88
Offense Rating: 14.75 #110
Defense Rating: 7.81 #54
Overall SP+ Rating: -6.9 #98
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.0 #117
Defense SP+ Rating: 23.8 #46
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 43%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 39%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.97 PPO
Poor Run Success 41%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Bad OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Sam Houston has won 3 straight
Sam Houston has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 4 - 2 (2 - 3 - 0 vs Spread )
Sam Houston Notes
(11/25) Off is awful, 11 pts vs Jax St. Def good but ugh
(11/18) Awful perf. @ Kenn St, nearly lost. Took OT, Off bad
(10/23) Off does not function w/ Bauer. Must have Watson
(10/16) Backup QB Bauer meh. Killed by WKU w/o Watson
(10/3) Rgame good, Pass better TW. QB Watson a weapon
(9/29) Rgame awesome in huge W (Tex St). QB can scoot
(9/1) Huge W @ Rice, lines dominated, QB OK, D great
(7/30) 2nd year in FBS/CUSA, started 0-8, won 3/4 late
(7/30) New QB Bauer (CMU starter) should have good WR
(7/30) 4/5 OL and top 2 RB back, improve poor run off LY?
Sam Houston Highlights
Sam Houston defense does not give up big plays (#72)
Sam Houston has a good pass defense (#118)
Sam Houston commits very few Penalties (#95)
Sam Houston defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
Sam Houston Deficiencies
Sam Houston offense is really bad (#111)
Sam Houston offense is not Explosive (#70)
Sam Houston offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#113)
Sam Houston run game is really bad (#105)
Sam Houston pass game is really bad (#108)
Sam Houston Does Not Stuff Runs (#96)
Sam Houston has a bad defensive line (#89)
Power Rating: -6.82 #88
Offense Rating: 14.75 #110
Defense Rating: 7.81 #54
Overall SP+ Rating: -6.9 #98
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.0 #117
Defense SP+ Rating: 23.8 #46
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 57%, Pass: 43%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 39%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.97 PPO
Poor Run Success 41%
Poor Pass Success 38%
Bad OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 42%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Good Pass Def Success 37%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Sam Houston has won 3 straight
Sam Houston has lost 1 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 4 - 2 (2 - 3 - 0 vs Spread )
Sam Houston Notes
(11/25) Off is awful, 11 pts vs Jax St. Def good but ugh
(11/18) Awful perf. @ Kenn St, nearly lost. Took OT, Off bad
(10/23) Off does not function w/ Bauer. Must have Watson
(10/16) Backup QB Bauer meh. Killed by WKU w/o Watson
(10/3) Rgame good, Pass better TW. QB Watson a weapon
(9/29) Rgame awesome in huge W (Tex St). QB can scoot
(9/1) Huge W @ Rice, lines dominated, QB OK, D great
(7/30) 2nd year in FBS/CUSA, started 0-8, won 3/4 late
(7/30) New QB Bauer (CMU starter) should have good WR
(7/30) 4/5 OL and top 2 RB back, improve poor run off LY?
Sam Houston Highlights
Sam Houston defense does not give up big plays (#72)
Sam Houston has a good pass defense (#118)
Sam Houston commits very few Penalties (#95)
Sam Houston defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
Sam Houston Deficiencies
Sam Houston offense is really bad (#111)
Sam Houston offense is not Explosive (#70)
Sam Houston offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#113)
Sam Houston run game is really bad (#105)
Sam Houston pass game is really bad (#108)
Sam Houston Does Not Stuff Runs (#96)
Sam Houston has a bad defensive line (#89)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | UTEP | SHSU |
| OverallOver | #95 | #68 |
| OffenseOff | #103 | #83 |
| DefenseDef | #85 | #57 |
| Special TeamsST | #113 | #87 |
| PassingPass | #93 | #77 |
| RushingRush | #89 | #73 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #76 | #86 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #84 | #63 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #103 | #69 |
| TacklingTkl | #46 | #43 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #69 | #96 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #68 | #31 |
| Coverage DefCov | #96 | #30 |
Rematch from Week 6
Sam Houston 10.0 (49.5)
Sam Houston won at UTEP this year (41-21)
Previous Matchups
Sam Houston beat UTEP last year (41-21)
UTEP beat Sam Houston in 2023 (37-34)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Sun Bowl Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: SHSU | UTEP
Depth Chart: SHSU | UTEP
Rosters: SHSU | UTEP
(#127) UTEP Info
Power Rating: -20.745 #127
Offense Rating: 10.45 #128
Defense Rating: 12.53 #95
Overall SP+ Rating: -22.7 #130
Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #113
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 52%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.81 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.85 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
UTEP has lost 4 straight
UTEP has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 3 (2 - 3 - 0 vs Spread)
UTEP Notes
(10/23) Locklear benched in La Tech, Fr JD Pickles no arm
(10/18) QB Locklear #1 (benched earlier) w/ McConnell out
(10/17) Def 4 TOs, 3 sacks, 7 TFL, 2 FIU QBs knocked out
(10/16) Every Defensive starter listed as SR or GR
(10/10) Better vs WKU, expl plays. Def just can't hold up
(10/3) Off a mess, TO's, flags, drops. Def plays hard
(10/2) Def better than #'s, Off is awful. WR worst
(9/8) Outrushed 268-124 by S. Utah? Run D awful
(8/3) Front 7 decimated, will be bad vs run TY
(7/30) Portal 27 in/38 out, took 11 portals from A Peay
UTEP Highlights
UTEP Defense Sacks the QB a lot
UTEP Front 7 is disruptive (#32)
UTEP Deficiencies
UTEP has a really bad Offense
UTEP Can Not Run the Ball (#112)
UTEP offense is really bad (#115)
UTEP offense is not Explosive (#35)
UTEP Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#123)
UTEP offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#49)
UTEP run game is really bad (#100)
UTEP pass game is really bad (#112)
UTEP offense is bad on 3rd Downs
UTEP Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
UTEP gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#40)
Power Rating: -20.745 #127
Offense Rating: 10.45 #128
Defense Rating: 12.53 #95
Overall SP+ Rating: -22.7 #130
Offense SP+ Rating: 13.7 #131
Defense SP+ Rating: 34.2 #113
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 3.0 - 9.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 52%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.81 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.85 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
UTEP has lost 4 straight
UTEP has lost 1 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 3 (2 - 3 - 0 vs Spread)
UTEP Notes
(10/23) Locklear benched in La Tech, Fr JD Pickles no arm
(10/18) QB Locklear #1 (benched earlier) w/ McConnell out
(10/17) Def 4 TOs, 3 sacks, 7 TFL, 2 FIU QBs knocked out
(10/16) Every Defensive starter listed as SR or GR
(10/10) Better vs WKU, expl plays. Def just can't hold up
(10/3) Off a mess, TO's, flags, drops. Def plays hard
(10/2) Def better than #'s, Off is awful. WR worst
(9/8) Outrushed 268-124 by S. Utah? Run D awful
(8/3) Front 7 decimated, will be bad vs run TY
(7/30) Portal 27 in/38 out, took 11 portals from A Peay
UTEP Highlights
UTEP Defense Sacks the QB a lot
UTEP Front 7 is disruptive (#32)
UTEP Deficiencies
UTEP has a really bad Offense
UTEP Can Not Run the Ball (#112)
UTEP offense is really bad (#115)
UTEP offense is not Explosive (#35)
UTEP Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#123)
UTEP offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#49)
UTEP run game is really bad (#100)
UTEP pass game is really bad (#112)
UTEP offense is bad on 3rd Downs
UTEP Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
UTEP gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#40)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Watson | 152 | 253 | 60% | 1598 | 11 | 8 | 6.3 |
| Jase Bauer (Tr) | 40 | 65 | 62% | 310 | 2 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevyon Ducker | 148 | 719 | 7 | 4.9 | 86 |
| Hunter Watson | 152 | 623 | 7 | 4.1 | 46 |
| DJ McKinney | 95 | 479 | 3 | 5.0 | 59 |
| Jase Bauer (Tr) | 45 | 195 | 0 | 4.3 | 25 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeon Evans | 43 | 474 | 5 | 11.0 | 64 |
| Qua'Vez Humphreys | 18 | 362 | 4 | 20.1 | 67 |
| Noah Smith | 35 | 285 | 0 | 8.1 | 22 |
| Ife Adeyi | 26 | 238 | 1 | 9.2 | 32 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Weaver | 86 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Kavian Gaither | 84 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Trey Fields | 72 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Isaiah Cash | 58 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Murray | 34 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Briceon Hayes | 26 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Isaiah Nixon | 19 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Richard Outland | 15 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Cash | 58 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Caleb Weaver | 86 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| David Fisher | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Locklear (Tr) | 149 | 236 | 63% | 1591 | 10 | 6 | 6.7 |
| Cade McConnell | 40 | 71 | 56% | 540 | 4 | 3 | 7.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jevon Jackson (Tr) | 191 | 754 | 4 | 3.9 | 42 |
| Ezell Jolly | 64 | 248 | 1 | 3.9 | 14 |
| Skyler Locklear (Tr) | 80 | 237 | 2 | 3.0 | 18 |
| JP Pickles | 39 | 133 | 1 | 3.4 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Odom (Tr) | 47 | 761 | 8 | 16.2 | 76 |
| Kam Thomas (Tr) | 46 | 512 | 2 | 11.1 | 69 |
| Trey Goodman (Tr) | 47 | 469 | 0 | 10.0 | 37 |
| Jaden Smith (Tr) | 21 | 177 | 0 | 8.4 | 41 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian Hopkins (Tr) | 87 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Dyman | 84 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Xavier Smith (Tr) | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Kory Chapman (Tr) | 76 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Westmoreland | 45 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| Kyran Duhon | 43 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Kadarion Johnson | 39 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Kory Chapman (Tr) | 76 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Smith (Tr) | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Josiah Allen | 61 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Nate Dyman | 84 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 |