UTEP Miners at Sam Houston Bearkats
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Skyler Locklear throws for 2 TDs and runs for 2 scores as UTEP beats Sam Houston 35-17
Locklear was 21 of 26 for 236 yards with an interception. He also carried it 13 times for 48 yards.
Elijah Baldwin blocked a 23-yard field goal attempt early in the fourth quarter to maintain UTEP's 21-17 lead. Then Locklear led UTEP on an eight-play, 91-yard drive ending in a short pass to Kenny Odom, who broke several tackles for a 20-yard touchdown to make it 28-17 with 7:05 remaining.
After UTEP forced a turnover on downs, Ashten Emory broke a tackle on a 34-yard touchdown run to cap the scoring with 5:54 left.
Emory finished with 96 yards rushing and a touchdown for UTEP (2-5, 1-2 Conference USA). Wondame Davis Jr. had 79 yards receiving on three catches and Odom added 67 yards receiving and a score.
Three quarterbacks combined to go 22 of 36 for 239 yards and two touchdowns for Sam Houston (0-7, 0-4). Hunter Watson threw for 161 yards and a touchdown. Landan Brown had 110 yards rushing.
Sam Houston has started 0-7 for the second time in three seasons. Prior to its 0-8 start in 2023, the Bearkats had not started 0-7 since the 1977 season.
How To Watch
How can I watch UTEP Miners vs. Sam Houston Bearkats?
- TV Channel: Miners at Bearkats 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:25 | Malik Phillips 20 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:52 | Josh Schuchts 4 Yd pass from Skyler Locklear (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:06 | Skyler Locklear 2 Yd Run (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:27 | Christian Pavon 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:20 | Skyler Locklear 15 Yd Run (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:03 | Lonnie Adkism 13 Yd pass from Mabrey Mettauer (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:05 | Kenny Odom 20 Yd pass from Skyler Locklear (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:54 | Ashten Emory 34 Yd Run (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
Statistics
 UTEP |
 SHSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 3-11 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-18 |
| 2-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-4 |
| 411 | Total Yards | 398 |
| 236 | Passing | 239 |
| 21/26 | Comp/Att | 22/36 |
| 9.1 | Yards per pass | 6.6 |
| 175 | Rushing | 159 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 40 |
| 5.1 | Yards per rush | 4.0 |
| 7-60 | Penalties | 6-65 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 24:35 | Possession | 35:25 |
Game Information
Location: Houston, TX
Attendance: 4,657 · Capacity:
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