The UTEP Miners finished last season 5-7 both straight up and against the spread. They will face off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, who finished 9-2 last season. UTEP returns QB Gavin Hardison, he threw for 2044 yards with 11 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. They ranked 56th in rushing offense last year but they did lose their leading rusher. The defense ranked 42nd in total yards allowed.

This will be Jacksonville State Gamecocks' first game in the FBS as they are the newest member of the C-USA. They were 9-2 record in the A-SUN conference of the FCS last season. Zion Webb will get the starting nod for the Gamecocks. He threw for 1737 yards with 10 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. They return their leading rusher, Anwar Lewis. He rushed for 820 rushing yards last season. Jacksonville State averaged 36 points a game and gave up 22.9 points.

The UTEP Miners have experience and this is Jacksonville State's first game in the FBS division after playing in the FCS. UTEP has an experienced QB in Gavin Hardison. Jacksonville State ranked 52nd out of 130 FCS teams against the pass. The Gamecocks were voted to finish second last in the C-USA preseason media poll and I think they will struggle in their first game as an FBS competitor.

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