Oregon State Beavers vs UTEP Miners Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Oregon State Beavers vs UTEP Miners

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX

TV: MW+

Odds/Point Spread: Miners (+10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

The UTEP Miners (1-2) will play the Oregon State Beavers (1-2) at Sun Bowl on Saturday, September 26, 2026. UTEP opens this contest as 10.5-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 53.5.

The Oregon State Beavers come into this game with a record of 1-2 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Beavers faced off with the Montana Grizzlies and went home with a win by a final score of 52-17. The Oregon State Beavers ran the ball 32 times and recorded 144 yds, which had them averaging 4.5 yds per attempt. At the end of the game, they tallied 68 plays which converted into 510 yards. Oregon State conceded 30 completions on 45 attempts for 242 yds, and a completion rate of 66.7%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Beavers gave up 96 yards on 27 tries, which is 3.6 yds per run surrendered.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Oregon State Beavers are sitting at 32.0 points per contest. As a team they have an average of 75.0 yards on the ground which is 136th in the nation. The Beavers have earned 1,384 total yards this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Oregon State has compiled 9 touchdowns via the pass and 4 rushing touchdowns. Oregon State has earned 68 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 19 infractions for 155 yards. They have turned the ball over 2 different times.

The Beavers are sitting in 109th in the country in terms of the opposition scoring, conceding 28.3 points per game. They are giving up 4.2 yards per running attempt and 159.7 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. Overall, they have given up 479 rushing yards through 3 games. Concerning yards through the air, the Beavers have allowed 744 yards which has them ranked 114th in D-1. They have allowed 248.0 yards per game via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 68.3%. During the season, they are conceding 407.7 yards per outing which has them ranked 111th in the nation. They have allowed 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 6 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Miners head into this game 1-2 for this season. For their last game, the Miners took a loss by a final score of 52-17 against the Michigan Wolverines. UTEP ran the football for 1.8 yds per carry, finishing the game with 57 yds on 32 attempts. The Miners finished the game with 150 yards and they ran 47 plays (3.2 yards per play). The Miners passing defense allowed a completion rate of 75.0%, surrendering 246 yds on 21 out of 28 passing. UTEP conceded 42 rushing attempts for 185 yards (4.4 yds per carry).

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Miners are sitting 113th in the country scoring 22.7 PPG. The UTEP Miners have an average of 279.7 yards per outing, ranking them 131st in the country. The UTEP offense has totaled 106 penalty yards on 12 infractions, which is good for 127th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 1 interception while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 40 1st downs. During the season so far, the Miners have compiled 418 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 139.3 throwing yards per game, which ranks 129th in D-1. They hold an average of 140.3 yards via the ground game and have run for 421 yards in total.

UTEP has yielded a total of 467 rushing yards (155.7 yards per outing) and 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the year. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 192.0 yards/contest, which has them in 62nd in the country. This year, they have given up 113 points in total. Their defense has tallied 4 fumbles recovered and 1 pick on the campaign. The Miners defense has taken the field for 190 plays, which has them ranked 65th in the country. The Miners are relinquishing 37.7 points per game, which has them 131st in the country.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Miners +10.5

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