Coming off a much-needed bye week, the UTEP Miners football team (0-4, C-USA 0-1) faced off against Conference USA (C-USA) opponents Sam Houston Bearkats (4-1, C-USA 1-0).
The Miners started the week at the bottom of the conference only ahead of I-10 rival New Mexico State Aggies (1-4, C-USA 0-2).
UTEP football fan and junior psychology major Christopher Villalobos believes expectations have shifted since the introduction of Head Coach Scotty Walden earlier this year.
“One word to describe (the game) would be anxious,” said Villalobos. “I guess I have this expectation with coach Walden and what he can do.