The Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1) take on a fellow CUSA foe when they visit the UTEP Miners (0-4) on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Sun Bowl.
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When is Sam Houston vs. UTEP and when does it start?
This contest between the Bearkats and Miners is scheduled on Thursday, October 3, 2024. You can expect the kickoff at 9:00 p.m. ET.
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Sam Houston Stats & Insights
The Bearkats took on the Texas State Bobcats in their last game, winning 40-39.
Sam Houston is putting up 378.0 yards per game on offense, which ranks 81st in the FBS. Defensively, the Bearkats rank 61st, surrendering 341.0 yards per game.
While the Bearkats’ pass defense ranks 68th with 209.8 passing yards allowed per game, they’ve been less successful on offense, ranking 19th-worst (162.0 passing yards per game).
Sam Houston ranks 62nd in run defense this season (131.2 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 19th-best in the FBS with 216.0 rushing yards per game.
The Bearkats are compiling 30.0 points per game on offense (64th in the FBS), and they rank 75th on defense with 24.4 points allowed per game.
UTEP Stats & Insights
Last time out, the Miners fell to the Colorado State Rams 27-17.
UTEP has been sputtering offensively, ranking 23rd-worst with 321.8 total yards per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, giving up 415.3 total yards per contest (109th-ranked).
The Miners rank 58th in the FBS with 242.0 passing yards per game on offense, and they rank 47th with 189.8 passing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
UTEP has been outplayed on both offense and defense in terms of rushing this season, ranking ninth-worst in rushing yards (79.8 per game) and seventh-worst in rushing yards surrendered (225.5 per game).
The Miners rank sixth-worst in points per game (14.5), but they’ve been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 104th in the FBS with 30.5 points surrendered per contest.
Sam Houston Key Players to Watch
Hunter Watson has been a dual threat to lead Sam Houston in both passing and rushing. He has 635 passing yards (127.0 ypg), completing 57.3% of his passes and recording five touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 338 yards (67.6 ypg) on 70 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
This season Jevyon Ducker has rushed for 278 yards (55.6 per game) on 57 carries with four touchdowns.
Qua’Vez Humphreys’ 234 receiving yards (46.8 yards per game) lead all receivers on the team. He’s registered 10 receptions and three touchdowns.
Ife Adeyi has totaled 155 receiving yards (31.0 yards per game) and one touchdown, reeling in 15 passes this year.
Simeon Evans’ 10 grabs are good enough for 149 yards (29.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.
UTEP Key Players to Watch
Skyler Locklear has thrown for 710 yards (177.5 ypg) to lead UTEP, completing 63.5% of his passes and collecting three touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 87 yards (21.8 ypg) on 38 carries with one rushing touchdown.
Jevon Jackson has carried the ball 55 times for a team-high 214 yards (53.5 per game) this year.
Kenny Odom’s 289 receiving yards (72.3 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s totaled 14 receptions and three touchdowns.
Kam Thomas has caught 26 passes for 284 yards (71.0 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
Jaden Smith’s 21 receptions this season have resulted in 177 yards (44.3 ypg).
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