The University of Texas-El Paso Miners (3-4, 1-2 CUSA) welcome the Florida Atlantic University Owls (3-4, 2-1 CUSA) at Sun Bowl on Saturday. The Owls are four-point favorites, and the total is 51.Florida Atlantic is coming off a close 17-14 win over Rice at FAU Stadium last Saturday. N’Kosi Perry was 14 of 26 for 126 yards and a touchdown.
Larry McCammon III ran 24 times for 99 yards and a touchdown. Jahmal Edrine caught three passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. UTEP lost 41-31 to Louisiana Tech at Joe Aillet Stadium on October 8. Gavin Hardison threw for 320 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Ronald Awatt carried 15 times for 66 yards. Reynaldo Flores hauled in six receptions for 73 yards.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Owls won the only game between the teams last season, a 28-25 victory in October. N’Kosi Perry threw one touchdown for Florida Atlantic, as Johnny Ford added a rushing TD and LaJohntay Wester scored once through the air. Gavin Hardison tossed two touchdowns for UTEP.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Owls are averaging 29.7 points per game for the season, fifth in the CUSA, and they are facing a Miners defense that has surrendered 28.9 PPG (5th). Meanwhile, UTEP has scored 22.1 points a game this season, 10th in the conference, and Florida Atlantic is allowing 27.1 PPG (3rd).The Owls rank seventh in the CUSA in passing yards per game (236.0) and third in rushing (199.6), while the Miners are third in the conference in passing yards allowed per game (199.6) and seventh against the run (156.4).
UTEP is eighth in the conference in passing yards per game (235.6) and sixth in rushing (132.7), while the Owls are allowing 235.3 passing yards (5th in the CUSA) and 157.6 rushing yards per game (6th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through seven games, N’Kosi Perry has thrown for 16 touchdowns (5 INT) and 234.0 yards per game to lead Florida Atlantic in passing. In three away games this season, he has 10 TDs (3 INT) and an average of 296.3 yards passing. Larry McCammon III leads the team in rushing with an average of 87.3 yards a game over seven games. He has three touchdowns on the ground and two through the air. LaJohntay Wester is the Owls’ leading receiver with 66.7 yards a game and eight TDs.
Gavin Hardison has eight passing touchdowns (6 INT) with 226.6 yards per game through seven games to lead UTEP. In three home games this season, he has thrown for three TDs and an average of 189.7 yards. Ronald Awatt has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 61.6 yards a game through seven games. He has two touchdowns. Tyrin Smith has been the primary target in the Miners’ passing game. He has four touchdowns and an 88.0 yard per game average through seven appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
FAU (-175)
Want up to a $1K risk free bet for this pick?
Claim with 
today!
If you need more news, information and predictions, head over to our college football hub page for all your college football needs!
*Odds correct at time of publication, courtesy of BetMGM.
Watch the clock
