UTEP Miners 2026 stats and results
The UTEP Miners (CUSA) are 1-5 in the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, scoring 15.8 points per game and allowing 39.5.
Leading players: EJ Colson Jr. (108.2 passing yards per game), Raymond Moore III (33 passing yards per game); Tavorus Jones (39.8 rushing yards per game); Carver Cheeks (29.8 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: UTEP Miners vs San José State Spartans
October 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). San José State Spartans stats and results. Full game preview.
| UTEP | SJSU | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-5 | 3-3 |
| Points per game | 15.8 (130th) | 21 (113th) |
| Points allowed per game | 39.5 (4th) | 23.5 (66th) |
| Passing yards per game | 128.2 (131st) | 254 (44th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 206.8 (71st) | 231.7 (40th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 125.5 (108th) | 122.3 (113th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 187.2 (16th) | 137.3 (75th) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 34.3 (86th) | 33.2 (101st) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 40 (18th) | 34.3 (76th) |
| Completions per game | 12.7 (126th) | 21.8 (30th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 16.7 (98th) | 22 (17th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1-5 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 6 | 1-5 | 15.8 | 39.5 |
| Home | 3 | 1-2 | 23.7 | 24.3 |
| Road | 3 | 0-3 | 8 | 54.7 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 1-4 | 19 | 37.2 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 1-9 | 20.8 | 40 |
Points per game: 15.8, ranked 263rd of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 39.5, ranked 269th of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: -23.7, ranked 279th of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | UTEP | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 128.2 | 206.8 |
| Rushing yards | 125.5 | 187.2 |
| Rushing attempts | 34.3 | 40 |
| Completions | 12.7 | 16.7 |
| Pass attempts | 20.7 | 24.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Sacks | 1.3 | 3.8 |
| Tackles for loss | 7 | 8 |
Averages over 6 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | UTEP | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 128.2 | 250th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 125.5 | 194th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 206.8 | 115th of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 187.2 | 214th of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 55.0 | 260th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 4.61 | 239th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 6.20 | 212th of 263 |
| Completion % | 61.3% | 132nd of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 3.66 | 199th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 37.6% | 231st of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 4.0% | 239th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 6.08 | 194th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 8.33 | 229th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 67.1% | 235th of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 4.68 | 187th of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 2.0% | 159th of 263 |
| Sacks | 1.3 | 214th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs Nevada Wolf Pack | L | 13-30 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | @ New Mexico Lobos | L | 7-61 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs Oregon State Beavers | L | 7-33 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ Michigan Wolverines | L | 17-52 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs Texas Southern Tigers | W | 51-10 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | @ Oklahoma Sooners | L | 0-51 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | @ Delaware Blue Hens | L | 31-61 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | vs New Mexico State Aggies | L | 31-34 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | @ Missouri State Bears | L | 24-38 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | L | 27-30 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | @ Kennesaw State Owls | L | 20-33 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | @ Sam Houston Bearkats | W | 35-17 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: home against the San José State Spartans, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
UTEP Miners player stats
Quarterbacks
- EJ Colson Jr. (QB)
- Raymond Moore III (QB)
Running backs
- Chris Hunter (RB)
- Elijah McCoy (RB)
- Jaden Moore (RB)
- Kam Thomas (RB)
- Lamar Sperling (RB)
- Tavorus Jones (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Carver Cheeks (WR)
- Cash Cheeks (TE)
- Jaden Smith (WR)
- Jeremiah Nash (WR)
- Nik Henry (WR)
- Royal Capell (WR)
CUSA
- Liberty Flames (5-1)
- Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-2)
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-2)
- Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (3-3)
- Florida International Panthers (3-3)
- Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-4)
- New Mexico State Aggies (2-4)
- Missouri State Bears (2-4)
- Delaware Blue Hens (2-4)
- Sam Houston Bearkats (1-5)
- Kennesaw State Owls (1-5)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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