UTEP vs Sam Houston: The Battle of Bottom-Feeding Foes

As the Conference USA season hits a fever pitch, two of the league's worst teams face off in a matchup that could either bring hope or despair to their respective fan bases. The UTEP Miners, struggling to find their footing with a 1-5 record, aim to capitalize on the Sam Houston Bearkats' woeful pass defense, which has been torched five times in six games this season. 'There is a reason the Gamecocks throw the ball 12.1% less often than an average team would in a given game state,' notes Farmer in his UTEP vs Sam Houston prediction, citing Jacksonville State's aerial approach as a prime example. 'Death, taxes, and throwing the ball against Sam Houston,' he quips. This midweek CUSA clash, airing on CBS Sports Network, will see the Bearkats, still searching for their first victory, host the Miners in Houston's Shell Energy Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET, with the Miners favored by 2.5 points. But as the SportsLine Projection Model reveals, this game is far from a guaranteed win for UTEP. 'There are not two teams known as the worst teams in Conference USA,' it notes. 'There is only the worst team in Conference USA.' As the stakes are high and the tension mounts, one thing is clear: only one team will emerge victorious. And for the Bearkats, it's make or break time.