The Sam Houston Bearkats (0-7) will play a familiar foe as they host the UTEP Miners (2-6) on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, in a CUSA showdown. Below is an article containing all the info you need, including how to watch this game on Fubo.
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Sam Houston vs. UTEP Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Huntsville, Texas
- Stadium: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium
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Sam Houston vs. UTEP Stats and Insights
- Sam Houston has a negative point differential on the season (-87 total points, -12.5 per game), as does UTEP (-80 total points, -10.0 per game).
- UTEP has allowed its opponents to score 26.4 points per game, 13.0 more than the 13.4 Sam Houston is scoring per contest.
- The Bearkats are overall when scoring more than 26.4 points this year.
- This year UTEP puts up 9.5 fewer points per game (16.4) than Sam Houston surrenders (25.9).
- When they go over what the Bearkats give up this season (25.9 points per game), the Miners are 2-1.
Top Performers
Sam Houston
- In seven games for the Bearkats, Keegan Shoemaker has led the offense with 1,322 yards (188.9 yards per game) while compiling eight touchdowns, six interceptions and a 62.4% completion percentage.
- Shoemaker has been a factor with his legs, running for 133 yards and zero TDs in seven games.
- Noah Smith has been a key cog for the Bearkats, compiling 399 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 47 catches.
- John Gentry has run for 170 yards (24.3 yards per carry) and zero rushing touchdowns for the Bearkats in 2023.
- In the passing game, Gentry has caught 19 balls on 23 targets for 161 yards and one touchdown.
- Malik Phillips has been targeted 36 times for 24 receptions, 326 yards and zero touchdowns in seven games.
- With 0.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 72 tackles in seven games, Trevor Williams has been a key part of the Bearkats’ defense in 2023.
- The Bearkats’ defense has been helped by the contributions of Kavian Gaither, who has suited up for seven games and registered 1.0 sack to go with 2.0 TFL and 35 tackles.
- As part of the Bearkats’ defense, Issiah Nixon has compiled 14 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in seven games.
- A big part of the Bearkats’ defensive unit, Caleb Weaver has 32 tackles in seven games.
UTEP
- On the ground, Torrance Burgess Jr. has two touchdowns and 477 yards (59.6 per game).
- In addition, Burgess has 12 receptions for 179 yards and zero touchdowns.
- Kelly Akharaiyi has 26 catches for 519 yards (64.9 per game) and three touchdowns in eight games.
- Deion Hankins has run for 562 yards (70.3 per game) and two touchdowns in eight games.
- Gavin Hardison has passed for 947 yards (118.4 per game), completing 56.6% of his throws, with five touchdowns and seven interceptions in eight games.
- On defense, Tyrice Knight has helped lead the way with 74 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in eight games.
- On defense, Praise Amaewhule has helped lead the charge with 25 tackles, 4.0 TFL, five sacks, and one interception in eight games.
- James Neal has been providing a big boost on defense, collecting 50 tackles for the Miners.
- On defense, Maurice Westmoreland has supplied 21 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks in eight games.