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FIU Panthers vs UTEP Miners Wrap - UTEP Wins 30-21
UTEP got a 148-yard performance from Jevon Jackson as a key part of its 30-21 victory over the Panthers on Wednesday at Sun Bowl.
Bettors who backed the Miners were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 47.0.
Jevon Jackson rushed for 148 yards, while Ezell Jolly added 41 yards in the win. Kenny Odom and Trey Goodman added 95 and 25 receiving yards respectively.
Kejon Owens rushed for 36 yards for FIU, while Lexington Joseph added 21 yards. Keyone Jenkins threw for 73 yards for the Panthers, while receivers Eric Rivers and Nazeviah Burris had 91 and 68 yards respectively.
FIU was outgained by UTEP 372-287 yards in Wednesday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-14 by the Miners.
The time of possession battle favored UTEP as their offense was on the field for 30:04, longer than the 29:56 of their opponents.
Next game, UTEP takes its act on the road to face LA Tech looking for another win. For FIU, they head home to face Sam Houston State.