UTEP Miners @ Sam Houston Bearkats
3-6, 2-3 CUSA
37
3-6, 2-3 CUSA
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UTEP | 0 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 37 |
SHSU | 7 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 34 |
0-8, 0-5 CUSA
34
0-8, 0-5 CUSA
Game Leaders
206
C. McConnellQB
12/22, 1 TD, 1 INT
206
202
K. ShoemakerQB
22/39, 2 TD, 1 INT
202
117
D. HankinsRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
117
71
J. GentryRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
71
126
K. AkharaiyiWR
6 REC, 1 TD
126
67
N. SmithWR
7 REC
67
1
M. WestmorelandEDGE
1
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None
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2
M. WestmorelandEDGE
2 SOLO
2
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None
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Team Stats
428
Total Yards
354
1
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
22
7-65
Penalties
3-28
5/12
3rd Down
8/16
2/3
4th Down
0/0
31:58
Possession
28:02
Game Information
Huntsville, TX
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 | 8-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 428 | 354 |
| Passing | 206 | 225 |
| Comp/Att | 12/22 | 23/40 |
| Yards per pass | 9.4 | 5.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 222 | 129 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 7-65 | 3-28 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 31:58 | 28:02 |
UTEP @ SHSU Videos
Buzz Flabiano drills game-winning FG for UTEP
UTEP Miners vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: Full Highlights
Noah Smith crosses goal line for 4-yard rushing touchdown
2026 Standings
FBS
| Mountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| San José State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UNLV | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Conference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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