UTEP's 17-13 win against Abilene Christian on Saturday night had something for everyone.
For the pessimists, who to be fair have a trove of ammo stockpiled over the last decade, there are reasons to see a 2-10 season coming.
UTEP was outrushed, outpassed and more often than not outplayed by an FCS team playing its opener that went 5-7 in 2019, and there are not any more 5-7 FCS teams left on the schedule.
Arguing against Miner football success is usually an easy case to make, and those apt to do that won't be dissuaded by a dicey four-point win.