UTEP Miners vs North Dakota State Bison Prediction, 10/31/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UTEP Miners vs North Dakota State Bison

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: Fargodome in Fargo, ND

TV: MW+

Odds/Point Spread: Bison (-25.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

Fargodome is the site where the North Dakota State Bison (6-2) will take on the UTEP Miners (1-6) on Saturday, October 31, 2026. North Dakota State opens this game as 25.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 43.5.

The UTEP Miners head into this matchup 1-6 for this season. In their last game, the Miners played against the San Jose State Spartans and took a loss by a score of 24-11. The UTEP Miners ended up running the ball 50 times and totaled 180 yds, which came out to an average of 3.6 yards per carry. On the day, they ran 84 plays which gave them a total of 462 yards. UTEP relinquished 12 completions on 23 attempts for a total of 193 yds, and a completion rate of 52.2%. Against the run, the Miners conceded 233 yards on 35 attempts, which averages out to 6.7 yds per rush surrendered.

Regarding putting points on the board, the UTEP Miners are sitting at 15.1 PPG. As a team they're averaging 134.4 yards rushing ranking them 103rd in D-1. The Miners have racked up 2,004 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, UTEP has earned 9 touchdowns via the pass and 5 rushing touchdowns. UTEP has recorded 105 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 41 penalties for 376 yards. They have surrendered the ball 10 times.

The Miners are sitting in 135th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 37.3 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.0 yards per run and 193.4 rushing yards per game for the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have given up 1,354 running yards through 7 games. When talking about passing yards, the Miners have allowed 1,434 yds which puts them in 45th in the nation. They have conceded 204.9 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 65.6%. Overall, they are surrendering 398.3 yards per game which has them sitting 111th in Division 1. They have surrendered 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 14 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Bison head into this matchup 6-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bison walked away with a loss by a score of 21-16 against the New Mexico Lobos. North Dakota State relinquished 44 attempts on the ground for 187 yards (4.3 yds per rush). The Bison secondary conceded a completion percentage of 57.1%, surrendering 92 yds on 8 for 14 through the air. The Bison finished the game with 251 yards while they ran 63 plays (4.0 yards per play). North Dakota State ran the ball for 1.9 yards per tote, finishing with 53 yds on 28 carries.

In relation to the points being put on the board, the Bison currently sit 77th in Division 1 averaging 27.8 PPG. The North Dakota State Bison are averaging 348.1 yards per outing, which ranks them 104th in the country. The North Dakota State offense has racked up 483 penalty yds on 55 infractions, which has them sitting 35th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 7 picks while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 150 1st downs. During this campaign to this point, the Bison have compiled 1,509 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 188.6 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 110th in D-1. They have an average of 159.5 rushing yards per game and have run for 1,276 yards for the season.

The Bison are giving up 12.5 points per game, ranking them 3rd in college football. North Dakota State has allowed a total of 972 yards rushing (121.5 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns rushing this season. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 128.6 yards per game, ranking them 2nd in the country. The Bison defense has taken part in 462 plays, which ranks 56th in the nation. They have tallied 3 fumbles recovered and 12 interceptions this season. Overall, they have conceded 100 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bison -25.5

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