UTEP Miners vs Kennesaw State Owls Prediction, 10/28/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTEP Miners vs Kennesaw State Owls

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Location: Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, GA

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (-10.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Kennesaw State Owls (5-2) will go up against the UTEP Miners (2-5) at Fifth Third Stadium on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Kennesaw State opens this contest as 10.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 51.5.

The UTEP Miners come into this game with a record of 2-5 this year. In their last matchup, the Miners stepped onto the field against the Sam Houston Bearkats and went home with a win by a final score of 35-17. On the ground, the Miners gave up 159 yards on 40 tries, which is an average of 4.0 yds per run surrendered. UTEP gave up 22 pass completions on 36 tries for a total of 239 yards, and a completion percentage of 61.1%. For the game, they ran 60 plays which gave them 411 yards. The UTEP Miners ran the football 34 different times and had 175 yards, which is an average of 5.1 yds per attempt.

The Miners have tallied 2,308 total yards this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, UTEP has amassed 11 touchdowns through the air and 8 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 15 different times. UTEP has earned 110 first downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 40 infractions for 366 yds. As a team they average 105.3 yards on the ground which is 125th in the nation. When talking about scoring, the UTEP Miners have an average of 21.0 PPG.

The Miners are ranked 68th in Division 1 concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 24.1 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 156.1 yards on the ground per contest this year. Overall, they have conceded 1,093 rushing yards through 7 contests. In terms of passing yards, the Miners have allowed 1,410 yds which puts them in 23rd in the nation. They are conceding 201.4 yards per game via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.3%. Over the course of this season, they are granting 357.6 yards per game which ranks them 58th in the country. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns by air in addition to 9 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Owls come into this game with a record of 5-2 this year. The last time they took the field, the Owls walked away with a victory by a final of 45-26 when they faced the FIU Panthers. Kennesaw State rushed the ball for 5.2 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 214 yards on 41 attempts. The Owls finished the contest with a total of 498 yds while running 58 plays (8.6 yards per play). The Owls passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 61.1%, surrendering 296 yards on 22 for 36 through the air. Kennesaw State relinquished 37 rushing attempts for 222 yards (6.0 yds per rush).

In terms of their scoring prowess, the Owls rank 86th in Division 1 averaging 25.3 points per contest. The Kennesaw State Owls average 382.3 yards per outing, which ranks them 72nd in the country. The Kennesaw State offense has totaled 410 yards of penalties on 49 infractions, which ranks them 65th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 2 interceptions while surrendering 5 fumbles and they have been able to record 138 first downs. During the season thus far, the Owls have compiled 1,586 passing yards as well as holding an average of 226.6 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 74th in the nation. They have an average of 155.7 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,090 yards for this season.

The Owls are allowing 21.3 points per game, which has them sitting 41st in college football. Kennesaw State has given up a total of 1,127 yards rushing (161.0 yards per game) and 11 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air and 244.1 yards per game, which puts them in 103rd in college football. The Owls defense has participated in 501 plays, which is good for 60th in the nation. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles and 3 picks so far this season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 149 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Miners +10.0

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