FSN NCAA Football Handicapping: Texas El Paso vs Texas

The Texas El Paso Miners and the Texas Longhorns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 36-point favorites versus the Miners, while the game’s total is sitting at 63.

UTEP held New Mexico State scoreless for three quarters, as they came away with a 38-12 victory in Week 3. UTEP covered the 13.5-point spread, while the 50 points made it OVER the posted total of 48.

Donald Buckram ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns in leading the way.

Tre’ Newton ran for 87 yards and a touchdown as Texas defeated Texas Tech 34-24 in Week 3. Texas could not cover the 18.5-point spread, and the combined 58 points went UNDER the posted total of 66.

Colt McCoy threw for 200 yards and a TD in that win.

Current streak:
Texas has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
Texas El Paso: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Texas: 3-0 SU, 0-3 ATS

Texas El Paso most recently:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Texas most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 10-0
After being outgained are 10-0
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider:
Texas El Paso is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Texas El Paso is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Texas El Paso home to Houston, Saturday, October 3
Texas home to Colorado, Saturday, October 10