Hawaii Warriors vs UTEP Miners Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Hawaii Warriors vs UTEP Miners

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Miners (+9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The UTEP Miners (1-7) will compete against the Hawaii Warriors (2-6) at Sun Bowl on Saturday, November 7, 2026. UTEP opens this game as 9.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 48.

The Hawaii Warriors step onto the field holding a record of 2-6 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Warriors faced the NIU Huskies and notched a win by a score of 56-21. On the day, they ran 76 plays which converted into 504 yds. The Hawaii Warriors ran the ball 42 times and amassed 175 yds, which earned them an average of 4.2 yards per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Warriors gave up 95 yards on 24 tries, which is an average of 4.0 yds per rush surrendered. Hawaii relinquished 17 completions on 26 attempts for 171 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.4%.

The Warriors have earned 2,923 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Hawaii has compiled 10 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 9 times. Hawaii has accounted for 165 1st downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 57 infractions for 460 yds. Offensively they hold an average of 89.6 yards on the ground which has them sitting 136th in the country. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Hawaii Warriors are averaging 20.8 points per contest.

The Warriors are sitting in 69th in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 24.5 points per contest. They are giving up an average of 4.8 yards per running attempt and 170.0 rushing yards per contest so far this season. In total, they have allowed 1,360 yards via the ground game in 8 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Warriors have allowed 1,586 yds which puts them in 42nd in the nation. They have conceded 198.3 yards per outing through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 62.4%. Overall, they are conceding 368.3 yards per outing which puts them 77th in college football. They have surrendered 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 16 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Miners head into this matchup 1-7 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Miners took a defeat with a final score of 31-7 when they played the North Dakota State Bison. UTEP rushed the ball for 5.1 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 147 yards on 29 attempts. The Miners finished with 238 yds on 51 plays (4.7 yds per play). The Miners passing defense allowed a completion rate of 68.8%, relinquishing 240 yds on 22 for 32 through the air. UTEP allowed 37 rushing attempts for 141 yds (3.8 yds per carry).

When looking at this team's ability to score points, the Miners are sitting 138th in Division 1 averaging 14.1 PPG. The UTEP Miners hold an average of 280.3 yards per outing, which is good for 137th in the country. The UTEP offense has compiled 436 yds of penalties on 48 infractions, which ranks them 92nd in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 7 interceptions while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 114 first downs. For the year to this point, the Miners currently have a total of 1,154 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 144.3 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 132nd in college football. They maintain an average of 136.0 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,088 yards for the year.

UTEP has surrendered a total of 1,495 yards on the ground (186.9 yards per contest) and 16 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. They have allowed 15 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 209.3 yards per game, ranking them 68th in the nation. This year, they have allowed 292 points in total. Their defense has tallied 5 fumbles and 4 picks for the year. The Miners defense has participated in 512 plays, which ranks 53rd in D-1. The Miners are relinquishing 36.5 points per game, which has them 133rd in Division 1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Miners +9.5

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