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Northwestern vs. UTEP: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 9
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Sep. 9, 2023 3:41 p.m. ET
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The UTEP Miners (1-1) are in action on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET at Ryan Field versus Ben Bryant and the Northwestern Wildcats (0-1).
The matchup featuring the Wildcats and Miners will be airing on BTN.
Learn more about the Northwestern Wildcats and the UTEP Miners.
How to Watch Northwestern vs. UTEP
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- When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois
- TV: Watch on BTN
Northwestern's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2023 | at Rutgers | L 24-7 | - |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. UTEP | - | |
| 9/16/2023 | at Duke | - | - |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Minnesota | - | - |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. Penn State | - | - |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Howard | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | at Nebraska | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | vs. Maryland | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Iowa | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | at Wisconsin | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | vs. Purdue | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at Illinois | - | - |
Wildcats 2023 Stats & Insights
- While Northwestern ranks 51st in total defense with 285 yards allowed per game, the team's offensive unit has been slightly less successful, ranking sixth-worst (201 yards per game).
- Northwestern is putting up 189 passing yards per game offensively this season (91st in the FBS), and is allowing 163 passing yards per game (46th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Wildcats have been a bottom-25 scoring offense this season, ranking 11th-worst with 7 points per game. On the defensive side of the ball, they are ranked 76th in the FBS (24 points allowed per game).
- The Wildcats rank fourth-worst in rushing offense (12 rushing yards per game), but they've played better on defense, ranking 69th with 122 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- Northwestern is putting up a 33.3% third-down conversion rate offensively this year (89th in the FBS), and is surrendering a 44.4% third-down conversion rate (98th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Wildcats have forced one total turnover (52nd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over two times (81st in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -1, 76th-ranked in college football.
Northwestern 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | RB | 7 YDS / 0 TD / 7 YPG / 3.5 YPC 1 REC / 1 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 1 REC YPG |
| Brendan Sullivan | QB | 13 YDS (75%) / 1 TD / 0 INT 11 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 11 RUSH YPG |
| Cam Johnson | WR | 4 REC / 45 YDS / 0 TD / 45 YPG |
| A.J. Henning | WR | 4 REC / 42 YDS / 0 TD / 42 YPG |
| Bryce Gallagher | LB | 18 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Theran Johnson | DB | 6 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Rod Heard | DB | 7 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Xander Mueller | LB | 7 TKL / 0 TFL |
UTEP's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2023 | at Jacksonville State | L 17-14 | -2 |
| 9/2/2023 | vs. Incarnate Word | W 28-14 | -7.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | at Northwestern | - | |
| 9/16/2023 | at Arizona | - | - |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. UNLV | - | - |
| 9/29/2023 | vs. Louisiana Tech | - | - |
| 10/11/2023 | at Florida International | - | - |
| 10/18/2023 | vs. New Mexico State | - | - |
| 10/25/2023 | at Sam Houston | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Western Kentucky | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | at Middle Tennessee | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Liberty | - | - |
Miners 2023 Stats & Insights
- UTEP ranks 70th with 393.5 total yards per contest on offense, and it ranks 53rd with 291.5 total yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
- From an offensive perspective, UTEP is putting up 151 passing yards per contest (108th-ranked). It ranks 41st in the FBS on defense (156 passing yards surrendered per game).
- From an offensive angle, the Miners are putting up 21 points per game (94th-ranked). They rank 53rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (15.5 points given up per game).
- The Miners' run offense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 21st-best in the FBS with 242.5 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, they are surrendering 135.5 rushing yards per game, which ranks 83rd.
- UTEP ranks 57th in the FBS with a 42.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 82nd with a 40% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- The Miners have not done well in terms of turnovers, as the team's turnover margin of -2 is 24th-worst in the FBS.
UTEP 2023 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Deion Hankins | RB | 228 YDS / 1 TD / 114 YPG / 5.8 YPC |
| Gavin Hardison | QB | 302 YDS (64.3%) / 3 TD / 2 INT 35 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 17.5 RUSH YPG |
| Torrance Burgess Jr. | RB | 143 YDS / 1 TD / 71.5 YPG / 6.5 YPC |
| Kelly Akharaiyi | WR | 5 REC / 108 YDS / 1 TD / 54 YPG |
| Tyrice Knight | LB | 14 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| James Neal | LB | 11 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Praise Amaewhule | DE | 4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| McKel Broussard | DB | 6 TKL / 0 TFL |
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