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UTSA Defeats UTEP 34-31 - Recap

Frank Harris threw for 382 yards to lead the Roadrunners over UTEP 34-31 on Saturday in Week 13 action at Alamodome.

UTSA won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -16.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 56.5.

Frank Harris completed 16 of 22 pass attempts for 382 yards for the Roadrunners in the win.

Ronald Awatt rushed for 79 yards for UTEP, while Reynaldo Flores added 74 yards. Calvin Brownholtz threw for 189 yards for the Miners, while receivers Tyrin Smith and Trent Thompson had 99 and 56 yards respectively.

UTSA was outgained by UTEP 498-458 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 26-20 by the Miners.

The time of possession battle favored UTEP as their offense was on the field for 36:14, longer than the 23:46 of their opponents.