Hardison, defense help UTEP beat Charlotte 41-35
— Gavin Hardison threw three touchdown passes, including two to Tyrin Smith, Tyrice Knight and Jadrian Taylor each returned a fumble for a score and UTEP beat Charlotte 41-35 Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UTEP Miners
41
Charlotte 49ers
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 7 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
| CLT | 7 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 35 |
Jerry Richardson Stadium · 9,547 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ North Dakota State Bison | L 7-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs San José State Spartans | L 11-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Nevada Wolf Pack | L 13-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ New Mexico Lobos | L 7-61 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:11 41-35
Shadrick Byrd 13 Yd Run (Antonio Zita Kick)
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Touchdown 9:27 41-28
Victor Tucker 6 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Antonio Zita Kick)
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Touchdown 13:46 41-21
Jadrian Taylor 100 Yd Fumble Return (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Field Goal 0:36 34-21
Gavin Baechle 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:34 31-21
Tyrin Smith 58 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 11:03 24-21
Grant DuBose 2 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Antonio Zita Kick)
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Touchdown 11:37 24-14
Elijah Spencer 23 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Antonio Zita Kick)
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Touchdown 0:20 24-7
Tyrice Knight 13 Yd Fumble Return (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 0:33 17-7
Trent Thompson 26 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Field Goal 8:03 10-7
Gavin Baechle 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:01 7-7
Tyrin Smith 17 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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Touchdown 9:48 0-7
Grant DuBose 23 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Antonio Zita Kick)
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UTEP
2 plays, -2 yards, 1:19 · End of Game
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CLT 1:19
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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UTEP 1:26
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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CLT 3:11
11 plays, 80 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:11 41-35
Shadrick Byrd 13 Yd Run (Antonio Zita Kick)
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UTEP 6:19
4 plays, 19 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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CLT 9:27
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:27 41-28
Victor Tucker 6 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Antonio Zita Kick)
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CLT 13:46
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:50 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:46 41-21
Jadrian Taylor 100 Yd Fumble Return (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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UTEP 0:36
7 plays, 58 yards, 4:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:36 34-21
Gavin Baechle 29 Yd Field Goal
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CLT 4:45
7 plays, 13 yards, 3:43 · Punt
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UTEP 8:34
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:34 31-21
Tyrin Smith 58 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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CLT 11:03
2 plays, 40 yards, 0:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:03 24-21
Grant DuBose 2 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Antonio Zita Kick)
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UTEP 11:26
1 play, 19 yards, 0:11 · Fumble
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CLT 11:37
3 plays, 70 yards, 1:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:37 24-14
Elijah Spencer 23 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Antonio Zita Kick)
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UTEP 12:38
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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CLT
1 play, 5 yards, 0:15 · End of Half
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CLT 0:20
1 play, -14 yards, 0:09 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 24-7
Tyrice Knight 13 Yd Fumble Return (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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UTEP 0:33
9 plays, 82 yards, 2:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:33 17-7
Trent Thompson 26 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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CLT 3:28
9 plays, 13 yards, 4:35 · Punt
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UTEP 8:03
12 plays, 48 yards, 7:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:03 10-7
Gavin Baechle 22 Yd Field Goal
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CLT 0:38
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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UTEP 2:01
15 plays, 75 yards, 7:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 7-7
Tyrin Smith 17 Yd pass from Gavin Hardison (Gavin Baechle Kick)
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CLT 9:48
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:48 0-7
Grant DuBose 23 Yd pass from Chris Reynolds (Antonio Zita Kick)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
UTEP
CLT
20
1st Downs
27
3-11
3rd down efficiency
5-11
3-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
425
Total Yards
447
173
Passing
347
10/14
Comp/Att
21/38
12.4
Yards per pass
9.1
252
Rushing
100
45
Rushing Attempts
27
5.6
Yards per rush
3.7
10-99
Penalties
8-78
1
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
33:40
Possession
26:20
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