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UTEP Football Seeks Redemption in Nationally-Televised Clash with Winless Sam Houston State
15 Oct
Summary
- UTEP football team's 1-5 record faces Sam Houston State's worse record
- Nationally-televised Wednesday game at Houston's Shell Energy Stadium
- UTEP coach Scotty Walden unsure if Malachi Nelson or Skyler Locklear will start at QB
On October 16th, 2025, the UTEP football team will travel to Houston to take on Sam Houston State in a nationally-televised Wednesday matchup. With UTEP's 1-5 record and Sam Houston State's even worse record, this game features the two teams with the lowest combined records among the 60 FBS games scheduled for this week.
The game will be played at Houston's Shell Energy Stadium, as Sam Houston State is using the soccer stadium this year while renovating its campus stadium in Huntsville. UTEP coach Scotty Walden has not yet announced whether he will start Malachi Nelson or Skyler Locklear at quarterback, indicating that both players may see action.
UTEP's offense has struggled this season, scoring 11 points or fewer in three of their last four games. Sam Houston State's defense has also been porous, allowing 29 or more points in five consecutive games. Despite the offensive woes on both sides, UTEP will be looking to bounce back and secure a much-needed win in this nationally-televised matchup.
