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1st Quarter Report
A win for Nebraska would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead UTEP 30-7.
Nebraska entered the game with four straight defeats and they're well on their way to making it five. Can they turn things around, or will UTEP hand them another loss? Only time will tell.
Preview
The UTEP Miners will start their season against they. Kickoff is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium.
Passing touchdowns could be a deciding factor in this game, as both teams struggled in that department last year. UTEP were ranked 112th in the nation, with 13 over the course of the season. Nebraska, meanwhile, were ranked 120th with ten.
Looking back to last season, UTEP will look to improve upon their 3-9 record. Similarly, Nebraska will seek to improve after finishing 5-7.
UTEP must know they're fighting an uphill battle given the 27.5-point spread they're up against. They finished last season with an even 6-6 record against the spread.
The disadvantage in the odds might be especially worrying for UTEP considering the team was a sub-par 2-7 as the underdog last season. A bettor who placed a $100 dollar bet on them to lose every one of the 12 games they played last year would have netted $215.54. Nebraska will open their season as the favorite, and the team was 3-2 as such last season.
