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Wolf Pack favored, Miners struggle in 2026 matchup
11 Oct
Summary
- Nevada Wolf Pack visit UTEP Miners on Oct. 10, 2026.
- Nevada is favored by 9.5 points with a 49.5 total.
- UTEP averages 129.8 passing yards per game, ranking 133rd nationally.
The Nevada Wolf Pack will face the UTEP Miners on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FS1.
Nevada enters the matchup with a 1-3 record after a bye week, their last game a close 36-33 loss to Air Force. They are favored by 9.5 points, with the over/under set at 49.5. UTEP, meanwhile, holds a 1-4 record following a significant 61-7 loss at New Mexico.
Offensive struggles are evident for UTEP, which ranks 133rd nationally with only 129.8 passing yards per game. They have managed just 5.0 sacks this season. Nevada's offense, while not dominant, averages 196.8 rushing yards per game, good for 40th nationally. Key players to watch include Nevada's Carter Jones and Dominic Kelley, and UTEP's Raymond Moore III and Carver Cheeks.
