That the two University of Texas system schools UTEP and UTSA play each other annually in football seems natural, but when the programs meet in San Antonio on Saturday it will mark the 10th and final scheduled meeting between the schools.
UTSA, which is off to the American Athletic next year, leads the series 7-2 and with a Conference USA regular-season title already in hand, the Roadrunners are a 17.5-point favorite to finish their league slate undefeated.
The 5-6 Miners are desperate as they need a win to make back-to-back bowls for the first time since 2004-05.