A look at how UTEP and Rice matchup.
Quarterback: Edge Rice
Rice's Mike Collins' 10-to-1 ratio of touchdowns to interceptions is among the nation's best and he's also averaging 267 yards a game through the air with a 62 percent completion rate. UTEP's Gavin Hardison's job is to improve on his 54 percent completion rate.
Running back: Edge Rice
This one is close. Rice's Juma Otoviano is averaging 97.5 yards a game for a team that is averaging 137.0 yards on the ground. Led by Deion Hankins UTEP has been strong at times but also inconsistent.