Fields, Awatt run for TDs; UTEP beats Abilene Christian
Josh Fields and Ronald Awatt each had a rushing touchdown to help UTEP beat Abilene Christian 17-13 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Abilene Christian Wildcats
13
UTEP Miners
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACU | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| UTEP | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Sun Bowl · 6,056 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Tarleton State Texans | L 27-40 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs West Georgia Wolves | W 59-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ North Alabama Lions | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Central Arkansas Bears | W 20-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs West Florida Argonauts | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:19 13-17
Blair Zepeda 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:12 10-17
Ronald Awatt 4 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Field Goal 6:58 10-10
Blair Zepeda 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:18 7-10
Josh Fields 5 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Field Goal 8:31 7-3
Gavin Baechle 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:03 7-0
Jermiah Dobbins 2 Yd Run (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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UTEP
10 plays, 54 yards, 5:19 · End of Game
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ACU 5:19
6 plays, 45 yards, 3:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:19 13-17
Blair Zepeda 39 Yd Field Goal
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UTEP 8:52
8 plays, 39 yards, 4:31 · Downs
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ACU 13:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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UTEP 14:12
13 plays, 75 yards, 7:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:12 10-17
Ronald Awatt 4 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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ACU 6:58
10 plays, 66 yards, 5:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:58 10-10
Blair Zepeda 29 Yd Field Goal
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UTEP 12:43
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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UTEP
1 play, -2 yards, 0:01 · End of Half
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ACU 0:01
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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UTEP 1:22
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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ACU 2:21
7 plays, 16 yards, 3:50 · Punt
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UTEP 6:18
2 plays, 56 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:18 7-10
Josh Fields 5 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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ACU 7:06
3 plays, 57 yards, 1:23 · Fumble
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UTEP 8:31
10 plays, 58 yards, 4:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:31 7-3
Gavin Baechle 27 Yd Field Goal
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ACU 12:52
16 plays, 49 yards, 7:27 · Downs
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UTEP 5:19
4 plays, 19 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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ACU 6:53
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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UTEP 7:57
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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ACU 9:03
6 plays, 56 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:03 7-0
Jermiah Dobbins 2 Yd Run (Blair Zepeda Kick)
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UTEP 12:09
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:16 · Punt
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ACU 13:25
3 plays, 40 yards, 1:35 · Fumble
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
ACU
UTEP
15
1st Downs
16
2-12
3rd down efficiency
4-12
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
308
Total Yards
293
209
Passing
195
15/23
Comp/Att
15/25
9.1
Yards per pass
7.8
99
Rushing
98
35
Rushing Attempts
34
2.8
Yards per rush
2.9
6-56
Penalties
4-58
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
30:02
Possession
29:58
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