Texas Southern Tigers at UTEP Miners
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EJ Colson Jr. throws 4 TD passes, runs for score in UTEP's 51-10 victory over Texas Southern
Colson completed 14 of 21 passes for 239 yards for UTEP (1-1) in its home opener. He added 49 yards on 12 rushes.
Colson and Kam Thomas connected for an 83-yard touchdown on UTEP's first play from scrimmage and the Miners (1-1) grabbed a 7-0 lead.
Athean Renfro Jr. answered with a 16-yard touchdown run at the end of a 12-play drive to pull Texas Southern (1-2) even after the first quarter.
The Tigers took a 10-7 lead on Miguel Arana III's 43-yard field goal, but Colson followed with a 3-yard touchdown run and a 13-yard scoring toss to Cash Cheeks for a 21-10 halftime advantage.
Cheeks picked up a fumble by Miners receiver Jeremiah Nash — after a 29-yard reception — and ran for a touchdown early in the third. Colson hit Cheeks for a 13-yard score less than two minutes later, and Tavorus Jones tacked on a 33-yard touchdown run for a 42-10 advantage heading to the final quarter. Jones finished with 104 yards on 16 carries.
Carlos Arreola had a 35-yard field goal and Raymond Moore III scored on a 79-yard run to cap the scoring with 48 seconds remaining.
Cam'Ron McCoy passed for 85 yards with an interception for Texas Southern as the Tigers managed just 211 yards of offense while surrendering 491.
UTEP: At Michigan on Saturday.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:32 | Kam Thomas 83 Yd pass from EJ Colson Jr. (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:55 | Athean Renfro Jr. 16 Yd Run (Miguel Arana III Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 12:05 | Miguel Arana III 43 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:09 | EJ Colson Jr. 3 Yd Run (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:37 | Cash Cheeks 13 Yd pass from EJ Colson Jr. (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:04 | Cash Cheeks 0 Yd Fumble Recovery (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:19 | Carver Cheeks 13 Yd pass from EJ Colson Jr. (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:28 | Tavorus Jones 33 Yd Run (Carlos Arreola Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 9:40 | Carlos Arreola 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 0:48 | Raymond Moore III 79 Yd Run (Carlos Arreola PAT failed) |
Statistics
 TXSO |
 UTEP |
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|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 6-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-10 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 211 | Total Yards | 491 |
| 99 | Passing | 239 |
| 13/22 | Comp/Att | 14/21 |
| 4.5 | Yards per pass | 11.4 |
| 112 | Rushing | 252 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 2.8 | Yards per rush | 7.6 |
| 14-112 | Penalties | 4-46 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 36:36 | Possession | 23:24 |
Game Information
Location: El Paso, TX
Attendance: 24,580 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Jackson State | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| Alabama A&M | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Florida A&M | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-2 | 0-0 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn State | 2-1 | 1-0 |
| Prairie View A&M | 1-2 | 1-0 |
| Grambling | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Southern | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Texas Southern | 1-2 | 0-1 |
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