UTEP Miners vs Texas Longhorns Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTEP Miners vs Texas Longhorns

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Longhorns (-41.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Texas Longhorns (1-1) will compete against the UTEP Miners (0-1) at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Texas opens as 41.5-point favorites. The over/under has been set at 51.5.

The UTEP Miners step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Miners faced the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks and went home with a win by a final score of 42-17. Overall, they had 54 plays which gave them 472 yds. The UTEP Miners ended up rushing 25 different times and accrued 194 yds, earning them an average of 7.8 yards per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Miners conceded 76 yards on 40 attempts, which is 1.9 yards per run surrendered. UTEP gave up 24 completions on 36 tries for a total of 295 yds, and a completion rate of 66.7%.

The Miners have tallied 756 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, UTEP has earned 5 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 2 times. UTEP has amassed 33 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 11 penalties for 103 yds. As a team they average 148.5 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 87th in the nation. When talking about putting points on the board, the UTEP Miners have an average of 29.0 points per game.

The Miners are sitting in 79th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 22.5 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.8 yards per running attempt and 101.5 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have allowed 203 yards via the ground game in 2 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Miners have given up 528 yards which ranks them 113th in the country. They have conceded 264.0 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 67.2%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 365.5 yards per game which has them ranked 90th in D-1. They have surrendered 2 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Longhorns come into this matchup with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Longhorns got the win with a final of 38-7 when they played the San Jose State Spartans. Texas ran the football for 4.8 yds per attempt, totaling 155 yds on 32 carries. The Longhorns finished the game with a total of 472 yards and they ran 65 plays (7.3 yards per play). The Longhorns passing defense gave up a completion rate of 48.8%, relinquishing 188 yds on 21 for 43 through the air. Texas gave up 29 rush attempts for 85 yards (2.9 yards per carry).

When discussing their ability to score points, the Longhorns rank 100th in college football by scoring 22.5 PPG. The Texas Longhorns maintain an average of 404.0 yards per outing, which is good for 67th in D-1. The Texas offense has totaled 165 yards of penalties on 18 infractions, which is 15th in Division 1 in terms of making mistakes. They have been able to record 34 first downs. During the season to this point, the Longhorns have racked up 487 yards through the air as well as an average of 243.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 56th in Division 1. They average 160.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 321 yards for the year.

The Longhorns are allowing 10.5 points per contest, which has them sitting 27th in college football. Texas has allowed a total of 162 rushing yards (81.0 yards per outing) and 2 touchdowns via the rush on the season. They have given up 1 touchdown from the passing game in addition to 157.0 yards per outing, ranking them 38th in D-1. The Longhorns defense has been on the field for 126 plays, which is good for 57th in college football. Their defense has 3 fumbles recovered and 1 pick on the year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Miners +41.5

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