ncaaf Game Recap
UTEP Miners vs Colorado State Rams Wrap - Colorado State Wins 27-17
Colorado State got a 156-yard performance from Avery Morrow as a key part of its 27-17 victory over the Miners on Saturday at Canvas Stadium.
The Rams were a -8.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 48.5.
Avery Morrow rushed for 156 yards, while Justin Marshall added 43 yards in the win. Jordan Ross and Jamari Person added 36 and 25 receiving yards respectively.
Jevon Jackson rushed for 35 yards for UTEP, while Corey Wren added 19 yards. Cade McConnell threw for 220 yards for the Miners, while receivers Kenny Odom and Jaden Smith had 128 and 46 yards respectively.
UTEP was outgained by Colorado State 356-324 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 15-14 by the Miners.
The time of possession battle favored Colorado State as their offense was on the field for 33:18, longer than the 26:42 of their opponents.
Next game, Colorado State takes its act on the road to face Oregon State looking for another win. For UTEP, they head home to face Sam Houston State.