Texas Longhorns Face UTEP Miners in Week 3 Showdown
The No. 7 Texas Longhorns are set to host the UTEP Miners on Saturday, September 13th, in a Week 3 college football matchup. After a Week 1 loss to Ohio State, Texas rebounded with a decisive win over San Jose State. UTEP, coming off a victory against UT Martin, aims to upset the Longhorns in Austin.
Game Details: How to Watch
The game will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network. Coverage begins at 4:15 p.m. ET from Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. Dave Neal and Fozzy Whittaker will be providing commentary from the booth, with Morgan Uber reporting from the sidelines.
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Livestream: ESPN App, ESPN+, Fubo (free trial)
- Date: Saturday, September 13
- Start Time: 4:15 p.m. ET
Streaming options include the ESPN App (with valid cable login), ESPN+ (subscription streaming service), and Fubo (free trial available).
Arch Manning and the Texas Offense
All eyes will be on Texas quarterback Arch Manning. After a tough first outing against Ohio State, Manning threw for 295 yards and four touchdowns against San Jose State. He'll look to continue that momentum against the UTEP defense. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian will be relying on Manning to lead a potent Texas attack.
The Longhorns are heavily favored, and the SportsLine Projection Model predicts they will cover the spread.
UTEP's Uphill Battle
UTEP, led by coach Scotty Walden, is looking to shock the college football world. Despite being a significant underdog, Walden emphasizes the importance of playing clean football. The Miners, with a roster featuring many players from Texas, have extra motivation to perform well.
"We're going there to win the game," said UTEP Head Coach Scotty Walden. "That ball is going to get kicked off. There is going to be a football field, stands and field goal posts. We are going to go play some football."
UTEP quarterback Malachi Nelson, a former five-star prospect, will be key to the Miners' offensive efforts. He is coming off a four-touchdown performance.
Betting Odds and Predictions
The Longhorns are currently a significant favorite. Odds courtesy of BetMGM have Texas as a -40.5 point favorite with an over/under of 52.
Prediction: Texas 48, UTEP 9
Key Matchups and Storylines
- Arch Manning vs. Malachi Nelson: Two highly-touted quarterbacks from the 2023 class.
- UTEP's Texas connections: Many UTEP players are from Texas and have a chip on their shoulder.
- Texas's dominance: The Longhorns have won the previous four matchups against UTEP by at least 34 points.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Teams | Texas Longhorns vs. UTEP Miners |
| Date | Saturday, September 13 |
| Time | 4:15 p.m. ET |
| Location | Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas |
| TV | SEC Network |
| Betting Odds | Texas -40.5, O/U 52 |
The Longhorns are expected to secure a comfortable victory, but UTEP will be looking to make a statement.
