Bret Bloomquist, Wochit
For a 17-point favorite full of optimism, the UTEP football team begins its 2019 season Saturday against Houston Baptist with a lot of history to buck.
This game marks the first time since the last time they played HBU, back on Nov. 5, 2016, that the Miners have been a significant favorite. Since then they've gone 2-25 as an underdog.
The Miners are looking for their first home win since Nov. 26, 2-16, a span of 1,007 days.