UTEP football to face Pac-12 program Oregon State at Sun Bowl

El Paso, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP football, currently 1-2 with no wins in the Mountain West, aims to build on the positive aspects of their recent 52-17 loss to Michigan. The Miners demonstrated moments of competitiveness last week, leading twice against the nationally ranked Wolverines at the Big House, an enviable but challenging atmosphere.

Nevertheless, UTEP was unable to sustain their performance in the second half, ultimately falling to Michigan. Undeterred by the setback, UTEP now turns its focus to a new challenge this Saturday. The team will host Oregon State at the Sun Bowl in El Paso. Oregon State, represented by head coach Jamarcus Shephard, enters the match with a 1-2 record, having faced tough competition early in the season.

The Beavers suffered losses to Houston and Texas Tech before securing their first victory last Saturday with a 52-17 win over the FCS Montana. UTEP's objective is to apply the lessons learned from their previous game against Michigan and strive for a more favorable outcome in their upcoming home match against Oregon State. The Miners are positioned as 10.5-point underdogs for Saturday's game according to Action Network, indicating a significant challenge ahead.

This will mark the first-ever matchup between UTEP and Oregon State, adding to the significance and excitement surrounding the game. Kickoff at the Sun Bowl is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday.