On Saturday, the Miners (1-1) will play its third game of the season against Football Championship Subdivision (FBS) opponent the Abilene Christian Wildcats.
Playing its first game of the season on the road, Abilene Christian will be looking to upset the Miners in its first matchup with UTEP since its 1959 win 20-14. The Wildcats hold a lifetime 3-2 series advantage over UTEP.
Looking to get back on track after its devastating 59-3 loss to the Texas Longhorns, the Miners should have a much more favorable matchup versus the FBS opponent playing its first game.
Turnovers have not been a crucial factor in either of the Miners games on offense or defense.