The UTEP Miners (0-0) visit the FCS Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium. The Miners are favored by only 2 points. The over/under is 54 in the contest.
UTEP vs. Jacksonville State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | -2 | -110 | -110 | 54 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| UTEP | Jacksonville State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.4 (94) | 17.0 (33) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.0 (61) | 54.0 (53) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 18 (75) | 1 (17) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 15 (79) | 0 (65) |
UTEP vs. Jacksonville State Betting Insights (2022)
UTEP Stats and Trends
- UTEP covered five times in 12 chances against the spread last season.
- The Miners were favored by 2 points or more five times last season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
- Last season, four UTEP games went over the point total.
- The Miners and their opponents went over 54 combined points in five of 12 games last season.
- UTEP had an average total of 50.4 in its contests last season, 3.6 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Jacksonville State Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Gamecocks were an underdog by 2 points or more last season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- Jacksonville State’s outings last year had a 64.0-point average over/under, 10.0 more points than this game’s total.
UTEP Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Gavin Hardison collected 2,063 passing yards (206.3 per game) with a 52.2% completion percentage last season, while throwing for 11 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
- Ronald Awatt ran for 727 yards on 161 carries (60.6 yards per game) and scored two touchdowns a season ago.
- Last year Deion Hankins ran for 701 yards on 140 carries (58.4 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Last season Tyrin Smith was targeted zero times and recorded 71 catches for 1,039 yards and seven touchdowns.
- Reynaldo Flores tacked on 539 receiving yards on 49 catches and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and put up 44.9 yards per game.
- Kelly Akharaiyi caught 21 passes on zero targets for 275 yards and one touchdown, averaging 30.6 yards per game.
- Jadrian Taylor put together an impressive stat line of nine sacks, 10 TFL and 39 tackles last year.
- Cal Wallerstedt’s 2022 campaign saw him total 100 tackles, eight TFL, and five sacks.
- Ilijah Johnson picked off two passes and tacked on 17 tackles, one TFL, and six passes defended last season.
Jacksonville State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Matt LaRoche ran for 67 yards on 15 carries (67.0 yards per game) a season ago.
- Zion Webb totaled 52 rushing yards on 10 carries with one touchdown on the ground last year.
- Michael Pettway hauled in four passes for 47 yards last season. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 47.0 yards per game.
- Sterling Galban contributed with one catches for 29 yards. He was targeted zero times, and posted 29.0 receiving yards per game.
- Ron Wiggins caught one passes on zero targets for 8 yards.
- Last season Webb put up zero sacks, 17 tackles, one TFL, and six passes defended.
