Sam Houston State University vs. The University of Texas at El Paso

Head-to-Head

The Sam Houston State University Bearkats and the University of Texas at El Paso Miners have a long and storied rivalry, dating back to their first meeting in 1926. The two schools have met on the gridiron a total of 58 times, with Sam Houston State holding a slim 29-28-1 advantage. The Bearkats have won the last two meetings, including a 24-21 victory in 2021.

The rivalry between the two schools has been particularly intense in recent years, as both teams have been competing for championships in the FCS and C-USA, respectively. The 2021 game was particularly memorable, as it was the first time that the two teams had met since 2016. The Bearkats won the game on a last-second field goal, and the victory helped them to secure a share of the FCS national championship.

Key Players

Some of the key players to watch in this year's game include Sam Houston State quarterback Eric Schmid and running back Ramon Jefferson, and UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison and wide receiver Jacob Cowing. Schmid is a senior who has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns this season, while Jefferson is a junior who has rushed for over 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns. Hardison is a sophomore who has thrown for over 2,500 yards and 20 touchdowns this season, while Cowing is a junior who has caught over 80 passes for over 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns.

The game is expected to be a close one, as both teams are evenly matched. The Bearkats have a slight edge in experience, but the Miners have the home-field advantage. The game will be played at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ESPN2.

Prediction

The Sam Houston State Bearkats are a slight favorite to win this game, but the UTEP Miners are a dangerous team at home. The Bearkats have the more experienced team, but the Miners have the home-field advantage. The game is expected to be a close one, and it could go either way. The Bearkats are a slight favorite to win, but the Miners have a chance to pull off the upset.