EJ Colson Jr. throws 4 TD passes, runs for score in UTEP's 51-10 victory over Texas Southern
— EJ Colson Jr. threw four touchdown passes and ran for a score and UTEP breezed to a 51-10 victory over FCS-member Texas Southern on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Texas Southern Tigers
10
UTEP Miners
51
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXSO | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| UTEP | 7 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 51 |
Sun Bowl · 24,580 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
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
Top Performers
TXSO
- Brian Mays NO 6 · YDS 284 · AVG 47.3
- Cam'Ron McCoy C/ATT 11/17 · YDS 85 · AVG 5.0
- Miguel Arana III FG 1/2 · PCT 50.0 · LONG 43
- Trenton Leary NO 2 · YDS 42 · AVG 21.0
UTEP
- EJ Colson Jr. C/ATT 14/21 · YDS 239 · AVG 11.4
- Brady Braun NO 3 · YDS 132 · AVG 44.0
- Kam Thomas REC 2 · YDS 92 · AVG 46.0
- Raymond Moore III CAR 3 · YDS 93 · AVG 31.0
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