- Matchup: UTEP Miners vs. Oklahoma Sooners
- Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Venue: Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Odds/Point Spread: Sooners favored by 42.5 points
- Total Points Over-Under: 50.5
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The UTEP Miners, who finished last season with a 2-10 record, will head to Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 4, 2026, to face the Oklahoma Sooners, who went 10-3 last year. The Sooners are currently favored by 42.5 points according to the latest odds. The total points set for the game is at 50.5.
UTEP wrapped up its previous season with a disappointing 2-10 record. In their last outing, they faced the Delaware Blue Hens, resulting in a loss with a final score of 61-31. The Miners struggled defensively, allowing 216 rushing yards on 37 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per run. Their secondary permitted 24 completions on 37 attempts for a total of 311 passing yards, yielding a completion rate of 64.9%. UTEP had 74 plays resulting in 370 total yards, with 33 rushing attempts that garnered just 26 yards, averaging a mere 0.8 yards per carry.
Throughout last season, the Miners accumulated 3,982 total yards, scoring 22 touchdowns through the air and 14 on the ground while turning the ball over 24 times. They achieved a total of 202 first downs but also committed 71 penalties for 685 yards. On average, UTEP rushed for 115.6 yards per game, ranking them 117th in NCAA Division I. They averaged 23.3 points per game throughout the season.
On defense, the Miners ranked 111th nationally, allowing an average of 30.4 points per game. Opponents averaged 4.1 yards per rushing attempt, totaling 169.5 rushing yards per game, culminating in 2,034 yards allowed on the ground across 12 games. In terms of pass defense, UTEP surrendered 2,662 yards, averaging 221.8 yards allowed per game, and had a completion percentage against of 61.8%. Their overall yardage allowed per game stood at 391.3, placing them 87th in college football, conceding 19 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns.
The Oklahoma Sooners wrapped up their season with a record of 10-3. In their final game, they were defeated by the Alabama Crimson Tide with a score of 34-24. The Sooners registered 362 total yards while executing 75 plays, averaging 4.8 yards per play. Their rushing game averaged 1.7 yards per carry, accumulating only 55 yards on 33 carries. Defensively, Oklahoma allowed 25 rushing attempts for just 28 yards (1.1 yards per carry), while their passing defense allowed a completion rate of 62.1%, yielding 232 yards on 18 completions out of 29 attempts.
When it comes to offensive performance, the Sooners were ranked 79th in the country, averaging 26.2 points per game. They managed an average of 354.3 yards per outing, placing them 92nd in NCAA Division I. The Oklahoma offense accrued 796 yards in penalties across 88 infractions, ranking 38th in helping opponents. They threw 10 interceptions and allowed 5 fumbles to be recovered by opponents, while achieving 241 total first downs. Last season, they accumulated 3,065 passing yards, averaging 235.8 yards per game, ranked 60th in college football, alongside a ground game averaging 118.5 yards per game for a total of 1,541 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Sooners allowed 15.5 points per game, ranking them 7th in the nation. They surrendered a total of 1,005 rushing yards (77.3 yards/game) and allowed 7 rushing touchdowns. In the passing game, Oklahoma conceded 10 touchdowns and an average of 195.2 yards per game, placing them 32nd nationally. The Sooners played 827 defensive snaps, which ranked 57th in college football, while their defense registered 4 fumble recoveries and 9 interceptions, ultimately allowing a total of 202 points throughout the season.
Who will emerge victorious in this highly anticipated Miners vs. Sooners college football clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back the Sooners -42.5
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