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UL Monroe Holds Off UTEP 31-25 With Final-Play Interception in El Paso

Early explosive plays plus three takeaways powered the Warhawks to 2-1 on the road.

Malachi Nelson #7 of the UTEP Miners throws a pass in the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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Overview

  • ULM surged to a 24-7 halftime lead and pushed it to 31-7 midway through the third quarter before UTEP rallied late.
  • Aidan Armenta went 8 of 14 for 136 yards with touchdown passes to Jake Godfrey and Jonathan Bibbs after a 72-yard Dorian Lewis run set up the opener.
  • Braylon McReynolds rushed 18 times for 107 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown, and Hunter Herring added a 1-yard score.
  • UTEP quarterback Malachi Nelson threw for 404 yards and three touchdowns, but his three interceptions proved costly; Trevon Tate had 126 receiving yards and Wondame Davis Jr. added 119 with two fourth-quarter scores.
  • David Godsey Jr. sealed the win by intercepting Nelson on the final play, capping an upset that leaves ULM 2-1 and UTEP 1-3 after the Miners managed just 33 rushing yards and entered as roughly a touchdown favorite.