UTEP Miners vs Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction, 10/15/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTEP Miners vs Sam Houston Bearkats

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Location: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, TX

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Bearkats (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The UTEP Miners (1-5) are traveling to Elliott T. Bowers Stadium on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 where they will compete against the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-6). UTEP opens this contest as 3.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 47.5.

The UTEP Miners step onto the field holding a record of 1-5 for this season. In their last contest, the Miners played the Liberty Flames and ended up losing by a score of 19-8. On the ground, the Miners gave up 160 yds on 50 attempts, which is an average of 3.2 yds per rush allowed. UTEP allowed 19 pass completions on 33 tries for 243 yds, and a completion rate of 57.6%. For the game, they ran 52 plays which gave them 167 yards. The UTEP Miners ran the football 25 times and totaled 56 yds, which earned them an average of 2.2 yds per carry.

The Miners have earned 1,897 yards in total this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, UTEP has amassed 9 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 13 different times. UTEP has earned 91 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 33 penalties for 306 yards. As a team they're averaging 93.7 yards rushing which has them sitting 127th in the country. In terms of putting points on the board, the UTEP Miners are sitting at 18.7 points per outing.

The Miners are ranked 73rd in Division 1 in terms of team defense, giving up 25.3 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 3.6 yards per attempt on the ground and 155.7 rushing yards per game this year. Overall, they have given up 934 running yards through 6 outings. In terms of passing yards, the Miners have given up 1,171 yards which has them sitting in 41st in the nation. They are conceding 195.2 yards per contest via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 61.4%. For the year, they are granting 350.8 yards per contest putting them 58th in the country. They have yielded 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 9 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bearkats head into this matchup 0-6 this year. In their last game, the Bearkats took a defeat with a final score of 29-27 against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The Bearkats finished the contest with a total of 286 yards while they ran 52 plays (5.5 yards per play). Sam Houston ran for 4.5 yards per attempt, totaling 150 yds on 33 carries. Sam Houston conceded 63 run attempts for 370 yds (5.9 yards per carry). The Bearkats passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 76.5%, relinquishing 129 yards on 13 for 17 through the air.

The Sam Houston Bearkats hold an average of 277.3 yards per outing, which has them sitting 131st in Division 1. The Sam Houston offense has compiled 330 yds of penalties on 37 infractions, which is good for 75th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 107.2 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 643 yards overall. They have tossed 5 interceptions while conceding 3 fumbles and they have earned 93 first downs. In terms of their scoring prowess, the Bearkats currently sit 128th in the nation averaging 17.0 points per contest. During the season so far, the Bearkats have compiled 1,021 passing yards as well as holding an average of 170.2 passing yards per outing, which ranks 118th in the country.

Sam Houston has allowed a total of 1,112 yards rushing (185.3 yards/game) in addition to 13 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have given up 12 touchdowns through the air and 278.5 yards/game, which puts them in 130th in the nation. In total, they have allowed 237 points in total. Their defense has tallied 5 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions so far this season. The Bearkats defense has been on the field for 425 plays, which ranks 101st in Division 1. The Bearkats are conceding 39.5 PPG, which has them ranked 133rd in D-1.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Bearkats +3.0

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