UTEP Miners Shut Out at M.M. Roberts Stadium by Southern Miss Golden Eagles in College Football Showdown

The University of Texas at El Paso Miners faced a challenging game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, concluding with a scoreline of 0-24. The Miners now stand with a record of 0-7, while the Golden Eagles improved to 5-2.

At M.M. Roberts Stadium, the UTEP Miners struggled to find their rhythm against a formidable Southern Miss defense. The home team dominated possession and capitalized on their opportunities, leaving the Miners without points on the board by game's end. Despite valiant efforts from UTEP's defense, which included two interceptions and one fumble recovery, they could not convert these turnovers into points.

The offense for the UTEP Miners had difficulty gaining ground throughout the game. They managed only 17 rushing yards from 22 attempts and passed for an additional 130 yards; however, they were unable to reach the end zone or successfully kick any field goals. Quarterback pressure was evident as well with two sacks allowed for a loss of fifteen yards.

Special teams provided one bright spot for UTEP with kick returns totaling 75 yards including one notable return that went for 59 yards – showcasing some potential in this aspect of their game plan.

Penalties also played a role in this tough outing for UTEP as they incurred five penalties amounting to forty-five penalty yards which hindered their progress further during critical moments.

Looking ahead after this tough loss on foreign turf, fans can look forward to supporting their team back home at Sun Bowl Stadium where they will face off against UTSA Roadrunners on October 28th at 7 PM local time in El Paso. This upcoming contest will be an opportunity for redemption and fans can catch all the action live as it unfolds on field.