UTEP Miners @ Sam Houston Bearkats
Game Leaders

206
C. McConnellQB
12/22, 1 TD, 1 INT
206

202
K. ShoemakerQB
22/39, 2 TD, 1 INT
202

117
D. HankinsRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
117

71
J. GentryRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
71

126
K. AkharaiyiWR
6 REC, 1 TD
126

67
N. SmithWR
7 REC
67

1
M. WestmorelandEDGE
1

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2
M. WestmorelandEDGE
2 SOLO
2

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Team Stats
428
Total Yards
354
1
Turnovers
1
17
1st Downs
22
7-65
Penalties
3-28
5/12
3rd Down
8/16
2/3
4th Down
0/0
31:58
Possession
28:02
Game Information
Huntsville, TX
ESPN2
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
6:24 - 1st
0
UTEP
7
SHSU
John Gentry 28 Yd Run (Colby Sessums Kick)
11 plays, 65 yards, 4:41
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:54 - 2nd
7
UTEP
7
SHSU
Deion Hankins 2 Yd Run (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
13 plays, 65 yards, 6:30
Touchdown
9:52 - 2nd
7
UTEP
14
SHSU
John Gentry 18 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums Kick)
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:02
Field Goal
2:45 - 2nd
10
UTEP
14
SHSU
Buzz Flabiano 23 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 83 yards, 7:07
Touchdown
0:44 - 2nd
10
UTEP
21
SHSU
Malik Phillips 6 Yd pass from Keegan Shoemaker (Colby Sessums Kick)
8 plays, 65 yards, 2:01
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
13
UTEP
21
SHSU
Buzz Flabiano 43 Yd Field Goal
5 plays, 49 yards, 0:44
3rd Quarter
Field Goal
10:45 - 3rd
13
UTEP
24
SHSU
Colby Sessums 22 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 40 yards, 2:11
Field Goal
6:14 - 3rd
13
UTEP
27
SHSU
Colby Sessums 31 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 23 yards, 2:26
Touchdown
1:07 - 3rd
20
UTEP
27
SHSU
Mike Franklin 3 Yd Run (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
10 plays, 68 yards, 5:00
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:25 - 4th
27
UTEP
27
SHSU
Kelly Akharaiyi 25 Yd pass from Cade McConnell (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
5 plays, 80 yards, 2:48
Touchdown
9:57 - 4th
34
UTEP
27
SHSU
Kevin Hurley 1 Yd Run (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
1 play, 1 yard, 0:06
Touchdown
6:02 - 4th
34
UTEP
34
SHSU
Noah Smith 4 Yd Run (Colby Sessums Kick)
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:16
Field Goal
0:03 - 4th
37
UTEP
34
SHSU
Buzz Flabiano 32 Yd Field Goal
3 plays, 41 yards, 1:02
Data is currently unavailable.
2025 Standings
FBS
| Mountain West ConferenceMountain West Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| New Mexico | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| San Diego State | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| UNLV | 6-2 | 10-4 |
| Fresno State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Hawai'i | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Utah State | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Air Force | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Nevada | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Wyoming | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| San José State | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Colorado State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Jacksonville State | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Western Kentucky | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Louisiana Tech | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Florida International | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Delaware | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Liberty | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| UTEP | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Sam Houston | 1-7 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News

Coaches, ADs 'disgusted,' 'stunned' with Brendan Sorsby ruling
A judge's decision to rule Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby eligible Monday drew the ire of college coaches and athletic directors, with reactions ranging from doomsday predictions to informal talk about Big 12 schools attempting to not play the Red Raiders.
1m

Kentucky DL Nic Smith dies at age 20; no foul play suspected
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith has died at age 20, the school announced Monday.
30m

What's next for Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech and the NCAA?
What happens now after an injunction that allows the quarterback to play in 2026?
37m
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