UTEP Miners @ Sam Houston Bearkats
Game Leaders

206
C. McConnellQB
12/22, 1 TD, 1 INT
206

202
K. ShoemakerQB
22/39, 2 TD, 1 INT
202

117
D. HankinsRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
117

71
J. GentryRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
71

126
K. AkharaiyiWR
6 REC, 1 TD
126

67
N. SmithWR
7 REC
67

1
M. WestmorelandLB
1

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2
M. WestmorelandLB
2 SOLO
2

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Team Stats
428
Total Yards
354
1
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
22
7-65
Penalties
3-28
5/12
3rd Down
8/16
2/3
4th Down
0/0
31:58
Possession
28:02
Game Information
Huntsville, TX
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 17 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 | 8-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 428 | 354 |
| Passing | 206 | 225 |
| Comp/Att | 12/22 | 23/40 |
| Yards per pass | 9.4 | 5.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 222 | 129 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 7-65 | 3-28 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 31:58 | 28:02 |
UTEP @ SHSU Videos
Buzz Flabiano drills game-winning FG for UTEP
- 0:23
UTEP Miners vs. Sam Houston Bearkats: Full Highlights
- 1:58
Noah Smith crosses goal line for 4-yard rushing touchdown
- 0:21
2025 Standings
FBS
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News

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1h

Should Dante Moore still enter the NFL draft after struggles vs. Indiana?
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4h

Dante Moore on Oregon's loss: We beat ourselves
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4h
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