UTEP at Texas Tech

Texas Tech started off 9-0 but they have found it tougher over their last four games, losing two of them. UTEP comes in at 9-2 so this should be a very good game. I expect defense to play a bigger role than most expect here. Both teams know this game is important (the Red Raiders will drop out of the Top 25 with a loss) and as a result, I look for intense defense. Both of these teams are capable of good defense. The Miners have held six of their 11 opponents under 60 points and Tech has averaged just 67 points per game allowed at home. I think this total is a bit too high.