Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners Prediction, 10/8/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Miners (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Liberty Flames (1-4) are en route to Sun Bowl on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 where they will try to defeat the UTEP Miners (1-4). UTEP opens as 2.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 47.5.

The Liberty Flames come into this game with a record of 1-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Flames played the Old Dominion Monarchs and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 21-7. The Liberty Flames ended up running the ball 44 different times and totaled 133 yards, which earned them an average of 3.0 yards per attempt. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 56 plays which converted into 210 yards. Liberty surrendered 18 pass completions on 26 tries for a total of 271 yds, and a completion rate of 69.2%. On the ground, the Flames gave up 218 yds on 45 tries, which averages out to 4.8 yards per run allowed.

The Flames currently have 1,714 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Liberty has totaled 6 passing touchdowns and 5 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 9 different times. Liberty has a total of 86 first downs as a unit, and they have committed 30 infractions for 232 yds. As a team they average 167.2 yards on the ground ranking this team at 61st in Division 1. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Liberty Flames are averaging 17.0 points per outing.

In terms of passing yards, the Flames are allowing 814 yards which ranks them 19th in the country. They are allowing 162.8 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 55.6%. In total, they have allowed 387.8 yards per game putting them at 94th in the nation. They have granted 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 9 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing an average of 5.5 yards per run and 225.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 1,125 yards via the ground game in 5 games. The Flames rank 65th in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 23.2 points per game.

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The Miners step onto the field holding a record of 1-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Miners took a defeat with a final score of 30-11 when they played the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. UTEP conceded 42 attempts on the ground for 95 yds (2.3 yds per rush). The Miners passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 69.2%, surrendering 137 yds on 18 out of 26 passing. The Miners finished the game with a total of 273 yds and they ran 73 plays (3.7 yards per play). UTEP ended up running for 4.3 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 126 yards on 29 carries.

When discussing how much they score, the Miners are sitting 110th in college football averaging 20.8 PPG. The UTEP Miners maintain an average of 346.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 104th in Division 1. The UTEP offense has accrued 266 yards of penalties on 30 infractions, which has them ranked 83rd in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 10 picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumble and they have earned 82 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Miners have thrown for 1,224 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 244.8 throwing yards per contest, putting them at 60th in college football. They have an average of 101.2 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 506 yards overall.

UTEP has given up a total of 774 yards rushing (154.8 yards per contest) and 8 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 185.6 yards/outing, ranking them 38th in the country. This year, they have allowed 133 total points. They have compiled 4 fumbles and 2 interceptions so far this season. The Miners defense has taken part in 343 plays, which is 73rd in college football. The Miners are relinquishing 26.6 points per contest, which has them sitting 92nd in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Flames/Miners college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Miners +2.0

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