The Miners will play the Bearkats on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Shell Energy Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 8 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBSSN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 8 action features a matchup between UTEP and Sam Houston State taking place at Shell Energy Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UTEP has a 94.00 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for Sam Houston State is 92.00.
- Away UTEP - Heading into Week 8, UTEP currently has a 0-2 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 3rd in the C-USA Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State has a 0-2 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 8 matchup, they rank 5th in the C-USA Conference for home team wins. Like the UTEP away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, UTEP ranks 7th (112) in the C-USA Conference, with Sam Houston State currently ranking 11th (102) for points scored in the C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, UTEP stands 6th (152) in the C-USA Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. Sam Houston State sits at 1st (237) in the C-USA Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - UTEP has a 1-5 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with Sam Houston State currently 0-6 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
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Get ready for a wild showdown as UTEP battles Sam Houston State on Wednesday night!
This Week 8 clash will go down at Shell Energy Stadium, home of Sam Houston State.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, UTEP holds a slight edge over Sam Houston State.
UTEP comes into the game with a 1-5 record, while Sam Houston State sits at 0-6.
Bet this game at BetRivers, or BetMGM, review this game's prop bets, and compare the odds below.
Best Miners at Bearkats Odds
| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite UTEP |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Sam Houston State | Favorite UTEP |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UTEP is a -3 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Sam Houston State is a +3 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 47.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 47.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
UTEP is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Sam Houston State is a +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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UTEP
Sam Houston State
10/15/25 7:00pm EDT | -3 -105+3 -115 |
Underdog Sam Houston State - Sam Houston State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3 Sam Houston State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite UTEP - UTEP bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3 UTEP favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UTEP at Sam Houston State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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UTEP
Sam Houston State
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/15/25 7:00pm EDT | -155+105+10000Bet |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
Game to Overtime
10/15/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 10+
10/15/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes -750No +475Bet |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 20+
10/15/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes +110No -140Bet |
| BetMGM | |
UTEP
Sam Houston State
Both Teams Score 30+
10/15/25 7:00pm EDT | Yes +675No -1400Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 8 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 | UTEP 35, SHSU 17 Shell Energy Stadium | UTEP by 18 |
| 2024 Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs UTEP Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 | SHSU 41, UTEP 21 Sun Bowl | Sam Houston State by 20 |
| 2023 Week 9 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 | UTEP 37, SHSU 34 Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | UTEP by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 1-2 | 0.333 | 2 | 5 | 147 | 169 | 1-3 | 1-2 | W1 |
| Sam Houston State | 0-4 | 0.000 | 0 | 7 | 119 | 272 | 0-3 | 0-4 | L7 |
UTEP & Sam Houston State Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UTEP Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM UTEP YR: futures available
Sam Houston State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Sam Houston State YR: futures available
UTEP & Sam Houston State Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | UTEP vs Utah State | USU 28, UTEP 16 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | UT-Martin vs UTEP | UTEP 42, UTM 17 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | UTEP vs Texas | TEX 27, UTEP 10 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Louisiana-Monroe vs UTEP | ULM 31, UTEP 25 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Louisiana Tech vs UTEP | LT 30, UTEP 11 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Liberty vs UTEP | LIB 19, UTEP 8 Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 35, SHSU 17 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | UTEP vs Kennesaw State | Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Jacksonville State vs UTEP | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | UTEP vs Missouri State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | New Mexico State vs UTEP | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | UTEP vs Delaware | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Sam Houston State vs Western Kentucky | WKU 41, SHSU 24 Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 |
| Week 1 | UNLV vs Sam Houston State | UNLV 38, SHSU 21 Friday, August 29th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Sam Houston State vs Hawaii | HAW 37, SHSU 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | Sam Houston State vs Texas | TEX 55, SHSU 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Sam Houston State vs New Mexico State | NMSU 37, SHSU 10 Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 |
| Week 7 | Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State | JVST 29, SHSU 27 Thursday, October 9th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | UTEP vs Sam Houston State | UTEP 35, SHSU 17 Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Sam Houston State vs Louisiana Tech | Friday, October 31st, 2025 8:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Sam Houston State vs Oregon State | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Delaware vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
| Week 13 | Sam Houston State vs Middle Tennessee | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 3:00 pm EST |
| Week 14 | FIU vs Sam Houston State | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 1:00 pm EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UTEP vs Sam Houston State College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the UTEP vs Sam Houston State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UTEP vs Sam Houston State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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