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UTEP Pushes No. 7 Texas Before Falling 27-10 in Austin

UTEP carries defensive momentum into a three-game homestand starting Sept. 20.

Overview

  • The Miners held the Longhorns to 340 total yards, Texas's lowest output against UTEP in the modern era.
  • Texas's 27 points were their fewest versus UTEP since 1933 and the second-lowest total in the series.
  • Arch Manning was limited to 11-of-25 passing for 114 yards but scored two first-half rushing touchdowns and later threw a TD to Ryan Wingo.
  • UTEP quarterback Malachi Nelson went 24-of-36 for 209 yards, with Trevon Tate and Toric Goins Jr. both topping 60 receiving yards.
  • Head coach Scotty Walden praised the team's progress, and UTEP returns to the Sun Bowl to host ULM on Sept. 20 on ESPN+.