The UTEP Miners are set to visit Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami, Florida for a C-USA clash against the Florida International Panthers. The UTEP Miners come into this matchup with a 1-4 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent home game against the UTSA Road Runners, 26-16. QB Brandon Jones struggled to get much offense generated through the air for the Miners as he threw for 140 yards and 1 TD. WR Tre’Shon Wolf was the top target for Jones and UTEP as he hauled in 9 catches for 91 yards and a TD.
The UTEP Miners struggled on the defensive side of the ball against the UTSA Road Runners as they allowed them to score 26 points and rack up a total of 366 yards of offense. Senior DBs Adrian Hynson and Michael Lewis led the way for the UTEP defense with 10 tackles each. Senior DT Denzel Chukwukelu was able to get into the UTSA backfield a handful of times as he contributed 2 TFL and 1 sack.
The Florida International Panthers come into this matchup with a 3-3 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Charlotte 49ers, 48-23. QB James Morgan had a solid game through the air for the Panthers as he connected on 13 of his 16 pass attempts for 160 yards and 2 TDs. RB Antony Jones had an efficient game on the ground for Florida International as he racked up 117 yards and 3 TDs on 16 carries.
The Florida International Panthers struggled on the defensive side of the ball against the Charlotte 49ers as they allowed them to score 23 points and rack up a total of 330 yards of offense. Senior LB Sage Lewis led the way for the Florida International defense with 9 tackles while forcing a fumble. Junior DL Alexy Jean-Baptiste was able to get into the Charlotte backfield a handful of times as he contributed 6 tackles and 1.5 TFL while also forcing a fumble.
