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Miners plan to expand the run game in Charlotte

After the massive win over Boise State University Broncos (2-2, 1-0 Mountain West), the University of Texas at El Paso Miners (2-3, 0-1 Conference USA) head to Charlotte, North Carolina to face the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers (1-4, 0-1 Conference USA).

The 49ers come into this match up having only beaten the Georgia State Panthers (0-3, Sunbelt 0-0) in a close game with a score of 42-41. Charlotte has been outscored on average 24 points per game (PPG) versus their opponent’s score of 47.4 PPG. The 49ers defense has allowed 246.4 rushing yards per game and 306.