Liberty Flames at UTEP Miners
Wednesday, October 8th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Sun Bowl Stadium - El Paso, TX (Conference USA)
Flames (1 - 2) (0 - 3 - 0)
Coach Jamey Chadwell (21 - 5)
Avg Score : 22 - 21 (19 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.1 - 4.9 (#62)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 7)
Coach Jamey Chadwell (21 - 5)
Avg Score : 22 - 21 (19 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.1 - 4.9 (#62)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 7)
LIB coming off BYE
UTEP coming off BYE
Our Line: Liberty -2.5 (SP+ LIB -8.5)
Projected Score: LIB: 26 - UTEP: 23 (49)
LIB Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
LIB Travel: 1596 miles, 2 hrs ahead
UTEP coming off BYE
Our Line: Liberty -2.5 (SP+ LIB -8.5)
Projected Score: LIB: 26 - UTEP: 23 (49)
LIB Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
LIB Travel: 1596 miles, 2 hrs ahead
Miners (1 - 2) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Scotty Walden (3 - 9)
Avg Score : 23 - 24 (42 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.4 - 4.6 (#52)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 9)
Coach Scotty Walden (3 - 9)
Avg Score : 23 - 24 (42 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.4 - 4.6 (#52)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 9)
| Liberty's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Liberty vs Maine | -25.5 | 51.0 | W 28 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Liberty at Jacksonville State | -6.0 | 50.5 | L 24 - 34 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Liberty at Bowling Green | -6.0 | 51.5 | L 13 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Liberty vs James Madison | +9.5 | 48.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Liberty at Old Dominion | +4 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/8 | Liberty at UTEP | -2.5 | |||||
| Tue 10/14 | Liberty vs New Mexico State | -14.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Liberty vs Delaware | -8.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | Liberty vs Missouri State | -18.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Liberty vs Florida International | -3 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Liberty at Louisiana Tech | -2.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Liberty vs Kennesaw State | -19 | |||||
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 7
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Predictions for Liberty's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 3
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 2, Bad 3, Poor 4
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
| UTEP's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | UTEP at Utah State | +3.5 | 59.5 | L 16 - 28 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | UTEP vs UT Martin | -7.5 | 49.5 | W 42 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | UTEP at Texas | +39.5 | 52.5 | L 10 - 27 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | UTEP vs UL Monroe | -5.5 | 47.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | UTEP vs Louisiana Tech | -2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 10/8 | UTEP vs Liberty | +2.5 | |||||
| Wed 10/15 | UTEP at Sam Houston | -9 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/28 | UTEP at Kennesaw State | -9 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | UTEP vs Jacksonville State | -8.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | UTEP at Missouri State | -8.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | UTEP vs New Mexico State | -9.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | UTEP at Delaware | +1.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Predictions for UTEP's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Important Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB | #52 (.25) | 46% (55) | 21.7 | 47% (50) | 3.16 (49) | 177 | 44% (66) | 242 | 3.44 (98) | #97 (.19) | 36% (42) | 21.3 | 41% (78) | 28% (13) | 3.73 (73) | 39.3 | 2 | 0.7 |
| UTEP | #88 (.14) | 37% (115) | 22.7 | 40% (100) | 1.86 (134) | 116 | 35% (112) | 223 | 4.36 (49) | #39 (.04) | 40% (71) | 24 | 38% (63) | 42% (85) | 3.35 (61) | 45.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB | #24 (.26) | 50% (7) | 54% (2) | 3.56 (7) | 238 | 43% (60) | 161 | 4.21 (43) | #24 (.1) | 39% (39) | 39% (30) | 40% (66) | 3.68 (58) | 64.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | ||
| 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 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB Offense | 3 | 21.7 | 18.5 | 45.7% | 3.44 | 2 | 19 | 419 | 177 | 242 | 4.6 | 53% | 47% | 47% | 44% | 16% | .25 |
| UTEP Defense | 3 | 24 | 17 | 39.8% | 3.35 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 57% | 43% | 38% | 42% | 18% | .04 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB Defense | 3 | 21.3 | 28.5 | 35.8% | 3.73 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 64% | 35% | 41% | 28% | 10% | .19 |
| UTEP Offense | 3 | 22.7 | 42 | 36.9% | 4.36 | 1.3 | 15 | 338 | 116 | 223 | 4.2 | 43% | 57% | 40% | 35% | 16% | .14 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 3 | 30:40 | 19.3 | 49% | 29% | 4.7 | 39.3 | 2 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0 | 28.7 |
| UTEP | 3 | 24:05 | 15.3 | 30% | 40% | 5.7 | 45.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 0 | 26.6 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB Offense | 3 | 53% (55) | 47% (50) | 38.3 | 177 | 4.6 | 3 (95) | .14 (67) | 3.16 (49) | 64% (98) | 7% (40) | 0.99 (60) |
| UTEP Defense | 3 | 57% (112) | 38% (63) | - | - | - | - | -.02 (43) | 2.5 (42) | 47% (18) | 13% (32) | 0.92 (69) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB Defense | 3 | 64% (131) | 41% (78) | - | - | - | - | .27 (122) | 3.05 (98) | 75% (80) | 7% (118) | 1.49 (131) |
| UTEP Offense | 3 | 43% (114) | 40% (100) | 27.7 | 115.7 | 4.2 | 4 (79) | .08 (88) | 1.86 (134) | 67% (86) | 11% (100) | 1.13 (37) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB Offense | 3 | 47% (80) | 44% (66) | 17 | 29 | 242 | 8.3 | 14.2 | 6 (34) | 3 (92) | .36 (58) | 1.8 (19) | 29% (57) | 37% (36) | .46 (48) | 9% (130) | 2 (66) |
| UTEP Defense | 3 | 43% (26) | 42% (85) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .13 (44) | 1.4 (38) | 30% (101) | 28% (64) | .11 (32) | 5% (88) | 1.4 (8) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIB Defense | 3 | 35% (5) | 28% (13) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .06 (30) | 2 (128) | 37% (35) | 29% (69) | .29 (75) | 3% (118) | 2.2 (104) |
| UTEP Offense | 3 | 57% (27) | 35% (112) | 20.7 | 33.7 | 222.7 | 6.6 | 10.8 | 5 (54) | 3 (92) | .21 (87) | 1.5 (71) | 28% (46) | 24% (110) | .4 (54) | 5% (60) | 2.6 (9) |
Liberty's Power Ratings
Liberty's Power Rating: 0.69 #78
Liberty's Offense Rating: 10.53 #79
Liberty's Defense Rating: 9.85 #80
2025 Talent Rating: 606.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Liberty's 2025 Expected Record: 7.1 - 4.9
Liberty's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.4 #88
Liberty's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #89
Liberty's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.4 #88
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Liberty's Power Rating: 0.69 #78
Liberty's Offense Rating: 10.53 #79
Liberty's Defense Rating: 9.85 #80
2025 Talent Rating: 606.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Liberty's 2025 Expected Record: 7.1 - 4.9
Liberty's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.4 #88
Liberty's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #89
Liberty's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.4 #88
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Liberty: 0.69 UTEP: -4.785
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Liberty: -5.4 UTEP: -14.0
Liberty: 0.69 UTEP: -4.785
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Liberty: -5.4 UTEP: -14.0
UTEP's Power Ratings
UTEP's Power Rating: -4.785 #81
UTEP's Offense Rating: 4.82 #107
UTEP's Defense Rating: 5.38 #57
2025 Talent Rating: 662.00 #82
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
UTEP's 2025 Expected Record: 7.4 - 4.6
UTEP's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.0 #119
UTEP's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.2 #117
UTEP's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #102
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
UTEP's Power Rating: -4.785 #81
UTEP's Offense Rating: 4.82 #107
UTEP's Defense Rating: 5.38 #57
2025 Talent Rating: 662.00 #82
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
UTEP's 2025 Expected Record: 7.4 - 4.6
UTEP's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.0 #119
UTEP's Offense SP+ Rating: 19.2 #117
UTEP's Defense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #102
Average Talent
Average Conference USA Talent Rating is 457.83
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Liberty Scoring
Offense: 21.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.5
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.5
Liberty's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 2 - 0
Offense: 21.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 18.5
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.5
Liberty's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Liberty 26
UTEP 23
Total Points: 49
Liberty 26
UTEP 23
Total Points: 49
UTEP Scoring
Offense: 22.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 42
Defense: 24 PPG
Defense at Home: 17
UTEP's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 22.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 42
Defense: 24 PPG
Defense at Home: 17
UTEP's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 09/14 | Liberty | 28 | UTEP | 10 | Liberty | Liberty -23.5 | UTEP | 57.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 11/25 | UTEP | 28 | Liberty | 42 | Liberty | Liberty -18.0 | UTEP | 54.5 | Over |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 0 | 2 | 1 Overs |
| Liberty | 2 | 0 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 1 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 1 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 1 - 0 |
(#78) Liberty Info
Power Rating: 0.69 #78
Offense Rating: 10.53 #79
Defense Rating: 9.85 #80
Overall SP+ Rating: -5.4 #88
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #89
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.4 #88
Talent Rating: 606.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 7.1 - 4.9
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 46%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.44 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Avg Pass Success 44%
Bad OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 36%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.73 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 41%
Great Pass Def Success 28%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Liberty has lost 4 straight
Liberty has lost 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (0 - 2 - 0 vs Spread )
Liberty Notes
(9/7) Run Def awful, gave up 370+ in L to Jax St
(7/11) Losing DE Bush in spring a blow, Bazile good
(4/7) Fr QB Houck a goal line runner that will play
(4/7) RB rebuild. Blue some exp, Gray moved from WR
(4/7) QB Vasko (C Car) vs Merdinger (NC) for QB1
(3/22) WR bad LY, 2 portal adds. Lots of Sr's
(3/22) OL decent LY, 3/5 back. 3 portals. Looks good
(3/22) Def best in CUSA, returns a ton. 5 portals.
(3/22) Chadwell good coach, LY went south though
(3/22) 3rd year staff, schedule is a joke
Liberty Highlights
Liberty offense is good on 3rd downs
Liberty has a good pass defense (#13)
Liberty Deficiencies
Liberty has a bad TO Margin (#116)
Liberty Fumbles a Lot (#113)
Liberty gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#132)
Power Rating: 0.69 #78
Offense Rating: 10.53 #79
Defense Rating: 9.85 #80
Overall SP+ Rating: -5.4 #88
Offense SP+ Rating: 24.2 #89
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.4 #88
Talent Rating: 606.00 #93
Blue Chip Ratio: 1% #88
Expected Record: 7.1 - 4.9
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 46%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.44 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Avg Pass Success 44%
Bad OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 36%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.73 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 41%
Great Pass Def Success 28%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Liberty has lost 4 straight
Liberty has lost 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (0 - 2 - 0 vs Spread )
Liberty Notes
(9/7) Run Def awful, gave up 370+ in L to Jax St
(7/11) Losing DE Bush in spring a blow, Bazile good
(4/7) Fr QB Houck a goal line runner that will play
(4/7) RB rebuild. Blue some exp, Gray moved from WR
(4/7) QB Vasko (C Car) vs Merdinger (NC) for QB1
(3/22) WR bad LY, 2 portal adds. Lots of Sr's
(3/22) OL decent LY, 3/5 back. 3 portals. Looks good
(3/22) Def best in CUSA, returns a ton. 5 portals.
(3/22) Chadwell good coach, LY went south though
(3/22) 3rd year staff, schedule is a joke
Liberty Highlights
Liberty offense is good on 3rd downs
Liberty has a good pass defense (#13)
Liberty Deficiencies
Liberty has a bad TO Margin (#116)
Liberty Fumbles a Lot (#113)
Liberty gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#132)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | UTEP | LIB |
| OverallOver | #86 | #73 |
| OffenseOff | #101 | #58 |
| DefenseDef | #74 | #81 |
| Special TeamsST | #73 | #80 |
| PassingPass | #107 | #65 |
| RushingRush | #41 | #49 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #88 | #71 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #91 | #100 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #96 | #34 |
| TacklingTkl | #1 | #98 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #76 | #103 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #32 | #76 |
| Coverage DefCov | #92 | #26 |
(#81) UTEP Info
Power Rating: -4.785 #81
Offense Rating: 4.82 #107
Defense Rating: 5.38 #57
Overall SP+ Rating: -14.0 #119
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.2 #117
Defense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #102
Talent Rating: 662.00 #82
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Expected Record: 7.4 - 4.6
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 43%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.36 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 40%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.35 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 38%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
UTEP has lost 3 straight
UTEP has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
UTEP Notes
(8/30) Run game/Off awful vs USU. QB Nelson bad
(8/21) QB1 M Nelson (BSU) beats Locklear for starter
(8/2) 8 new Def starters, but 3* croots as talent rises
(8/2) Def replaces most, 19 portal adds, better talent
(7/24) WR #1 Odom back, depth a ? 6 portals (3 FCS)
(7/24) K Thomas all purpose weapon, All CUSA as PR
(7/12) Last year in CUSA, join MWC in '26
(6/22) Proj #1 CB J Shelton arrested/left UTEP in June
(3/24) RB rebuild. Wilson (Char) a good add
(3/24) OL bad LY, 2/5 back, 2 more with a lot of exp
UTEP Highlights
UTEP is Undefeated at Home
UTEP is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
UTEP Defense Sacks the QB a lot
UTEP Deficiencies
UTEP Can Not Run the Ball (#112)
UTEP offense is really bad (#115)
UTEP Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#123)
UTEP run game is really bad (#100)
UTEP pass game is really bad (#112)
UTEP offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Power Rating: -4.785 #81
Offense Rating: 4.82 #107
Defense Rating: 5.38 #57
Overall SP+ Rating: -14.0 #119
Offense SP+ Rating: 19.2 #117
Defense SP+ Rating: 32.8 #102
Talent Rating: 662.00 #82
Blue Chip Ratio: 1 #88
Expected Record: 7.4 - 4.6
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 43%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 4.36 PPO
Poor Run Success 40%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 40%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.35 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 38%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
UTEP has lost 3 straight
UTEP has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
UTEP Notes
(8/30) Run game/Off awful vs USU. QB Nelson bad
(8/21) QB1 M Nelson (BSU) beats Locklear for starter
(8/2) 8 new Def starters, but 3* croots as talent rises
(8/2) Def replaces most, 19 portal adds, better talent
(7/24) WR #1 Odom back, depth a ? 6 portals (3 FCS)
(7/24) K Thomas all purpose weapon, All CUSA as PR
(7/12) Last year in CUSA, join MWC in '26
(6/22) Proj #1 CB J Shelton arrested/left UTEP in June
(3/24) RB rebuild. Wilson (Char) a good add
(3/24) OL bad LY, 2/5 back, 2 more with a lot of exp
UTEP Highlights
UTEP is Undefeated at Home
UTEP is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
UTEP Defense Sacks the QB a lot
UTEP Deficiencies
UTEP Can Not Run the Ball (#112)
UTEP offense is really bad (#115)
UTEP Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#123)
UTEP run game is really bad (#100)
UTEP pass game is really bad (#112)
UTEP offense is bad on 3rd Downs
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Vasko (Tr) | 51 | 86 | 59% | 726 | 6 | 3 | 8.4 |
| Michael Merdinger (Tr) | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Dickens (Tr) | 37 | 230 | 2 | 6.2 | 52 |
| Caden Williams | 20 | 117 | 0 | 5.9 | 25 |
| Ethan Vasko (Tr) | 40 | 90 | 1 | 2.3 | 24 |
| Julian Gray | 10 | 65 | 0 | 6.5 | 13 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Lee Jr | 8 | 187 | 3 | 23.4 | 62 |
| Reese Smith | 12 | 118 | 1 | 9.8 | 18 |
| Jamari Person (Tr) | 9 | 106 | 0 | 11.8 | 20 |
| Julian Gray | 6 | 88 | 1 | 14.7 | 72 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrell Farrar (Tr) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joseph Carter | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brylan Green | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brenton Williams | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Bazile Jr. | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrell Farrar (Tr) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenton Williams | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Damond Harmon | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brylan Green | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Eli Hall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kam Cullins | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi Nelson (Tr) | 60 | 96 | 63% | 665 | 5 | 3 | 6.9 |
| Skyler Locklear | 1 | 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hahsaun Wilson (Tr) | 14 | 156 | 1 | 11.1 | 94 |
| Ashten Emory | 27 | 72 | 2 | 2.7 | 12 |
| Skyler Locklear | 3 | 37 | 0 | 12.3 | 63 |
| Kam Thomas | 16 | 36 | 0 | 2.3 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Odom | 19 | 236 | 2 | 12.4 | 74 |
| Toric Goins Jr. | 9 | 170 | 1 | 18.9 | 49 |
| Trevon Tate (Tr) | 9 | 74 | 0 | 8.2 | 43 |
| Eric Willis III | 9 | 64 | 0 | 7.1 | 14 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Davey (Tr) | 31 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Udoka Ezeani (Tr) | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Xavier Smith | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Rudolph (Tr) | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Udoka Ezeani (Tr) | 19 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Ashaad Hall (Tr) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Elijah Baldwin | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Davey (Tr) | 31 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Campbell (Tr) | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Donte Thompson (Tr) | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashaad Hall (Tr) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |