Texas Longhorns vs. UTEP Miners: Game Log and Box Score

The Texas Longhorns are looking to make it two in a row on Saturday, when they welcome the UTEP Miners to Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.

As it stands, Texas is favored by just under 40 points in the matchup, and are widely expected to dominate their branch school from El Paso.

That said, there are plenty of things to look for in this matchup that the Longhorns need to improve upon.

Texas needs to take a step forward

Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. runs for yards after making a reception | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Namely, those improvements come down to cleaning up penalties, consistency, and raising the intensity on both sides of the ball.

Fortunately, it appears that has been exactly the case this week in practice.

“I thought the intensity was as high as it’s been all season, Tuesday and Wednesday, and I credit that to our scout team players,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said. “You think about a lot of these guys on scout team, they’re fighting for playing time. They want to play, and so that’s a lot of their opportunity to show us, you know, their ability to play.”

“They raised the level of intensity, and that put a challenge on, you know, the first team offense, first team defense, to perform. As that intensity rose, I think you could feel it on both sides of the ball. And we owe a ton to the guys that were working on the scout team this week because I thought they gave an excellent look. It was highly competitive.”

Heading into the matchup Texas leads the all-time series vs. the Miners 6-0, winning by an average of 44 points in their last four matchups dating back to 2008. The two last played in 2020, with Texas dominating the Miners 59-3 in Austin behind a five touchdown performance by Sam Ehlinger, that included 426 yards through the air.

Kick off is set for 3:15 pm CT.

How to Watch No. 7 Texas vs. UTEP

Game Day: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2025
Game Time: 3:15 p.m. CT
Location: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium (Austin, Texas)
TV: SEC Network
Radio: Longhorn Radio Network

Full Updated Texas vs. UTEP Betting Odds Via DraftKings

Spread: Texas -40.5 (-112), UTEP +40.5 (-108)
Over/Under: 51.5 (O -115, U -105)

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Follow along with us below for the latest live updates and box score for Texas vs. UTEP:

	1st Quarter	2nd Quarter	3rd Quarter	4th Quarter	Total
UTEP	0	3	0	7	10
Texas	7	7	6	7	27

UTEP has won the toss and deferred until the second half. Texas will receive the ball start the game.

1st Quarter

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning keeps the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Texas El Paso Miners | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Texas moved the ball across the 50 but turned it over on downs, giving it to UTEP at their own 45.

Change of possession

UTEP went for it on fourth and one from the Texas 46 as was stuffed, giving the Longhorns the ball right back.

Change of possession

Following the turnover on downs, Texas marched down the field behind the running game, and a big pass from Arch Manning to Parker Livingstone, giving Texas the 7-0 lead.

Change of possession

The Miners were able to get a first down on their next drive, but were forced to punt shortly after. Texas took over at the UTEP 31 after a nice return from Ryan Niblett.

Change of possession

2nd Quarter

Texas El Paso Miners quarterback Malachi Nelson looks to throw a pass | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Texas was stopped short on their next possession after Manning was picked in the end zone.

Change of possession

The Texas defense forced another three and out. Texas committed a penalty on the punt return, wiping another nice play by Niblett off of the bat.

Change of possession

The Texas offense remained stagnant on the next drive, turning it over on downs at the UTEP 35.

Change of possession

The Longhorns defense picks off Malachi Nelson on the next drive, taking over at their own 38.

Change of possession

Texas punts back to UTEP on their next possession

Change of possession

UTEP moved the ball down the field on their next drive, getting into field goal position at the two-minute time out. They elected to settle for the field goal, and it sailed through the uprights, cuttiing the Texas lead to 7-3.

Change of possession

The Texas offense goes three and out again, and punts. Manning has nine-straight incompletions.

Change of possession

Texas forces a three and out of their own against the UTEP offense, and will get the ball back one more time before the half.

Change of possession

Texas took advantage of the stop, with Manning running it in for his second touchdown of the game, making it 14-3 Texas.

HALFTIME

3rd Quarter

Texas forces a punt on the first UTEP possession, which is followed up by a huge punt return from Ryan Niblett into Miners territory.

Change of possession

The next Texas possession was derailed by penalties, resulting in a field goal from Mason Shipley. The attempt was good, making the score 17-3.

Change of possession

Texas intercepted Malachi Nelson on the next drive, giving them the ball in plus territory. However, an unsportsmanlike conduct pushed them back 15 yards.

Change of possession

The Texas Longhorns got into position for another score on their next possession but the drive stalled, resulting in another field goal.

Change of possession

4th Quarter

Texas forces another turn over on downs from the Miners. The offense takes over at the UTEP 47.

Change of possession

The Longhorns took advantage of the turnover on downs, moving the ball down the field into scoring position. Manning then hit Ryan Wingo for a score, and giving them their first touchdown connection of the season.

Change of possession

UTEP was able to move the ball down the field on Texas but was turned over on downs once again. Takes over at the UTEP 20.

Change of possession

UTEP was able to get into the end zone on their final possession of the game, cutting the Texas lead to 27-10.

Change of possession

UTEP attempted an onside kick but Texas recovered, taking over possession. The Horns then ran out the clock, sealing an ugly win.