Coming into its matchup with Louisiana Tech (7-1, 4-0) the UTEP football team (1-6, 0-4) knew this would be a tough task to overcome against the first place and offensive powerhouse Bulldogs. LA Tech proved just how tough they were showcasing an exceptional offense with 490 yards of total offense in a 42-21 win over the Miners with 16,084 fans in attendance.
UTEP has now lost six straight games and LA Tech leads the all-time series between the two teams 13-2-1.
Louisiana Tech started their second drive with an eight play, 73-yard yard drive, scoring off a one-yard rushing touchdown by redshirt junior running back Israel Tucker.