Kennesaw State vs Texas-El Paso Picks and Prediction – 11/9/2024

The Kennesaw State Owls stay on the road this week with a game down South in El Paso against UTEP. Kennesaw State is one of the worst teams in the country this season with one win in eight games played following a 17 point loss to Western Kentucky last Wednesday. Offensively Kennesaw State was bad scoring his 14 points on 272 yards after turning the ball over once in the game. Defensively the Owls were obliterated giving up 31 points including 24 in the first half on 467 total yards. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Davis Bryson carried the load for Kennesaw State completing 13 passes for 96 yards and ran about 13 times for 37 yards and one score. Michael Benefield was the most productive player in the Kennesaw State offense with 98 yards and one score on 16 carries. Carson Kent led all receivers for the Owls with three catches for 34 yards.

UTEP stays at home this week with just one win through nine games played on two game losing streak following seven-point loss to Middle Tennessee in their last outing. Defensively UTEP was outmatched giving up twenty points on 333 total yards. Offensively UTEP did score 13 points on 305 yards but turned the ball over once and converted only 5 third downs leading to the loss.

JP Pickles carried the load for the UTEP offense completing 18 passes for 145 yards. Javon Jackson led the team with 83 yards on 21 carries, while JP Pickles added 19 carries for 77 yards and one score. Javon Jackson also led the team with 33 yards on five receptions in the game. Trey Goodman chipped in as well with 32 yards on 2 grabs.

Both teams have been horrendous this season as each have just one win thus far. Look for UTEP do the work however this week as they will thrive in front of their home fans. Take the Miners to do enough on both sides of the ball to overwhelm Kennesaw state leading to the home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, UTEP Miners win and cover 17-7.