Kickoff: 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MT local)
Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas (Capacity: ~46,670)
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (El Paso, TX)
Temperature: ~86°F (30°C) at kickoff, cooling into the 70s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, dry desert air, light winds (5–8 mph)
Impact: Excellent football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (Sun Belt):
QB Aidan Armenta (123 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs through 2 games) healthy.
RB Braylon McReynolds (137 rushing yards, 1 TD vs. St. Francis PA) available.
WR Tyler Griffin (54 yards, 1 TD) active.
No major defensive absences reported.
UTEP Miners (C-USA):
QB Malachi Nelson (665 yards, 5 TDs, 4 INTs through 3 games) healthy.
RB Hahsaun Wilson (156 rushing yards, 1 TD) available.
WR Kenny Odom (14 catches, 221 yards, 2 TDs) active.
Defense intact, led by DT KD Johnson.
Key Player Matchups
QB Malachi Nelson (UTEP) vs. ULM Secondary
Nelson has been inconsistent (5 TDs, 4 INTs); ULM must capitalize on turnover chances.
RB Braylon McReynolds (ULM) vs. UTEP Front Seven
McReynolds is ULM’s most reliable playmaker; Miners must contain him to force passing downs.
WR Kenny Odom (UTEP) vs. ULM Corners
Odom is Nelson’s top target; ULM must prevent explosive plays downfield.
QB Aidan Armenta (ULM) vs. UTEP Pass Rush
Armenta struggled badly vs. Alabama; UTEP’s defensive line will look to pressure him early.
Recent Team Form
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (1–1, Sun Belt)
8/30/25: W 29–0 vs. St. Francis (PA)
9/6/25: L 73–0 @ Alabama
Trend: Offense showed life in opener but collapsed against elite competition; defense inconsistent.
UTEP Miners (1–2, C-USA)
8/30/25: L 28–16 @ Utah State
9/6/25: W 42–17 vs. UT Martin
9/13/25: L 27–10 @ Texas
Trend: Defense has been competitive, offense inconsistent; home field has been a strength.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between Louisiana-Monroe and UTEP.
Betting Trends
UTEP:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
0–2 ATS as a favorite this season.
2 of 3 games have gone under the total.
ULM:
0–2 ATS in 2025.
0–1 ATS as an underdog of 5.5+ points.
1 of 2 games has gone over the total.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
UTEP: Historically inconsistent ATS, but stronger at home; defense-driven unders common.
ULM: Struggles ATS vs. non-conference FBS opponents; often competitive early but fades late.
Sun Belt vs. C-USA: Sun Belt teams cover ~55% of the time in these matchups.
Game Odds
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 47.5
Texas-El Paso Miners – 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
