Hardison's 3 TD passes help UTEP beat Bethune-Cookman 38-28
— Gavin Hardison threw a career-high three touchdown passes, Willie Eldridge and Ronald Awatt each had over 100 yards rushing, and UTEP beat Bethune-Cookman 38-28 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
28
UTEP Miners
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCU | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| UTEP | 10 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 38 |
Sun Bowl · 14,554 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Southern Jaguars | L 17-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 21-63 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Jackson State Tigers | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 34-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 17-55 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:17 28-38
Aaron Thompson 3 Yd Run (Dylan Moghaddam Kick)
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Touchdown 2:15 21-38
Ronald Awatt 19 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 5:28 21-31
Que'shaun Byrd 2 Yd Run (Dylan Moghaddam Kick)
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Touchdown 10:44 14-31
Justin Garrett 8 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 12:59 14-24
Jacob Cowing 6 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 3:31 14-17
Kemari Averett 7 Yd pass from Shannon Patrick (Dylan Moghaddam Kick)
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Touchdown 6:41 7-17
Calvin Brownholtz 1 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 13:33 7-10
Marcus Riley 4 Yd pass from Shannon Patrick (Dylan Moghaddam Kick)
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Touchdown 0:39 0-10
Trent Thompson 2 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Field Goal 8:13 0-3
Gavin Baechle 22 Yd Field Goal
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UTEP
2 plays, 8 yards, 1:17 · End of Game
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BCU 1:17
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:17 28-38
Aaron Thompson 3 Yd Run (Dylan Moghaddam Kick)
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UTEP 2:15
6 plays, 50 yards, 3:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:15 21-38
Ronald Awatt 19 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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BCU 5:28
9 plays, 87 yards, 5:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:28 21-31
Que'shaun Byrd 2 Yd Run (Dylan Moghaddam Kick)
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UTEP 10:44
3 plays, 49 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:44 14-31
Justin Garrett 8 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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BCU 11:59
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Interception
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UTEP 12:59
10 plays, 83 yards, 5:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:59 14-24
Jacob Cowing 6 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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BCU 3:31
6 plays, 89 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 14-17
Kemari Averett 7 Yd pass from Shannon Patrick (Dylan Moghaddam Kick)
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UTEP 6:41
13 plays, 82 yards, 6:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:41 7-17
Calvin Brownholtz 1 Yd Run (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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BCU 13:33
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:33 7-10
Marcus Riley 4 Yd pass from Shannon Patrick (Dylan Moghaddam Kick)
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UTEP 14:15
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:40 · Fumble
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BCU
1 play, 8 yards, 0:29 · End of Half
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UTEP 0:29
5 plays, 37 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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BCU 1:35
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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UTEP 3:34
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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BCU 5:25
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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UTEP 8:50
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:05 · Punt
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BCU 12:55
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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UTEP 0:39
12 plays, 78 yards, 5:05 · Downs
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Touchdown 0:39 0-10
Trent Thompson 2 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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BCU 5:44
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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UTEP 8:13
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:13 0-3
Gavin Baechle 22 Yd Field Goal
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UTEP 9:43
6 plays, 31 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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BCU 12:46
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:14 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
BCU
UTEP
12
1st Downs
24
2-8
3rd down efficiency
4-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
333
Total Yards
472
215
Passing
183
15/22
Comp/Att
14/23
9.8
Yards per pass
8.0
118
Rushing
289
25
Rushing Attempts
51
4.7
Yards per rush
5.7
12-102
Penalties
12-113
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
24:26
Possession
35:34
Highlights
00:41
Gavin Hardison throws 6-yard touchdown Pass vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
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00:25
Marcus Riley hauls it in for 4-yard Receiving TD
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00:30
Kemari Averett makes catch for 7-yard Receiving TD
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00:28
Touchdown! Que'shaun Byrd scores vs. UTEP Miners
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