UTEP vs. Sam Houston State

This should be an interesting game simply because both teams have combined for one win on the season, but UTEP has the edge. Both teams are statistically even offensively, but the UTEP defense is allowing an impressive five yards per play to opposing offenses. The Miners have played a much tougher schedule and held Texas to 27 points on just 341 yards of offense. Sam Houston also faced Texas and allowed over 600 yards of offense in a 55-0 blowout loss. While the offenses are within two points of each other, the defenses show UTEP with a 15-point edge over the Bearkats, who are allowing 40 points per game. Defense prevails. Make the pick on UTEP.