UTEP beats Stephen F. Austin 24-14 in season opener
Deion Hankins ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns to lead UTEP to a 24-14 victory over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
14
UTEP Miners
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFA | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| UTEP | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Sun Bowl · 6,047 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Lamar Cardinals | L 28-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Houston Christian Huskies | W 37-6 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs SE Louisiana Lions | W 45-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Nicholls Colonels | W 56-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Incarnate Word Cardinals | W 28-26 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:51 14-24
Deion Hankins 4 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 0:20 14-17
Deion Hankins 10 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 2:08 14-10
Justin Garrett 4 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 12:03 14-3
Da'Leon Ward 1 Yd Run (Chris Campos Kick)
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Field Goal 3:25 7-3
Gavin Baechle 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:01 7-0
Lawton Rikel 17 Yd pass from Trae Self (Chris Campos Kick)
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UTEP
4 plays, 33 yards, 2:55 · End of Game
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SFA 2:55
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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UTEP 3:51
9 plays, 80 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:51 14-24
Deion Hankins 4 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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SFA 8:09
9 plays, 69 yards, 5:13 · Interception
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UTEP 13:22
10 plays, 57 yards, 6:43 · Interception
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SFA 5:05
8 plays, 30 yards, 4:53 · Punt
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UTEP 9:58
11 plays, 46 yards, 5:02 · Fumble
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SFA
1 play, -2 yards, 0:15 · End of Half
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UTEP 0:20
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 14-17
Deion Hankins 10 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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SFA 1:12
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:46 · Fumble
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UTEP 2:08
16 plays, 83 yards, 9:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:08 14-10
Justin Garrett 4 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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SFA 12:03
12 plays, 84 yards, 6:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:03 14-3
Da'Leon Ward 1 Yd Run (Chris Campos Kick)
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UTEP 3:25
8 plays, 49 yards, 4:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:25 7-3
Gavin Baechle 22 Yd Field Goal
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SFA 7:47
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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UTEP 9:21
6 plays, 32 yards, 2:34 · Punt
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SFA 12:01
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:01 7-0
Lawton Rikel 17 Yd pass from Trae Self (Chris Campos Kick)
Showing the last 22 of 22 events.
Team Stats
SFA
UTEP
14
1st Downs
19
3-8
3rd down efficiency
8-13
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-2
230
Total Yards
364
133
Passing
212
14/21
Comp/Att
17/28
6.3
Yards per pass
7.6
97
Rushing
152
23
Rushing Attempts
37
4.2
Yards per rush
4.1
5-45
Penalties
4-40
2
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
23:13
Possession
36:47
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