The Nevada Wolf Pack (1-3) visit the UTEP Miners (1-4) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Sun Bowl, El Paso, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on FS1. DraftKings lists the spread at NEV -9.5 with a total of 49.5; moneylines are Nevada -355 · UTEP +280. Below is our Nevada vs UTEP preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Nevada vs UTEP Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Nevada at UTEP |
| Records | Nevada 1-3 · UTEP 1-4 |
| Spread | NEV -9.5 |
| Moneyline | Nevada -355 · UTEP +280 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| Venue | Sun Bowl, El Paso, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | FS1 |
| Head Coaches | Nevada: HC Jeff Choate, OC Bret Bartalone · UTEP: HC Scotty Walden, OC Joe Pappalardo / Lanear Sampson |
Nevada Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Nevada Wolf Pack are 1-3 overall, 0-1 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 49-14 vs Western Kentucky; Sep 12 — L 20-7 vs Montana State; Sep 19 — L 27-20 at Middle Tennessee; Sep 26 — L 36-33 vs Air Force. Most recently, Nevada lost to Air Force 36-33 at home. Through 4 games, Nevada is averaging 27.2 points scored and 24.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Jeff Choate (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Bret Bartalone. Defensive coordinator: Kane Ioane.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Carter Jones (QB) — 42/70, 572 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Dominic Kelley (RB) — 54 carries, 341 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Gary Givens III (WR) — 7 receptions, 164 yards
- Sacks leader: Myles Williams (EDGE) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: EJ Smith (LB) — 55 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Carter Jones (42/70, 572 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT). Questions: The response to a 36-33 loss to Air Force.
UTEP Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UTEP Miners are 1-4 overall, 0-1 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Sep 4 — L 51-0 at Oklahoma; Sep 12 — W 51-10 vs Texas Southern; Sep 19 — L 52-17 at Michigan; Sep 26 — L 33-7 vs Oregon State; Oct 3 — L 61-7 at New Mexico. Most recently, UTEP lost to New Mexico 61-7 on the road. Through 5 games, UTEP is averaging 16.4 points scored and 41.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Scotty Walden (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinators: Joe Pappalardo / Lanear Sampson. Defensive coordinators: Kyle Beyer / Kelvin Sigler.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: EJ Colson Jr. (QB) — 49/77, 541 yards, 7 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Raymond Moore III (QB) — 33 carries, 294 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Carver Cheeks (WR) — 13 receptions, 168 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Sterling Miles (DE) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Xavier Smith (S) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: The production of EJ Colson Jr. (49/77, 541 yards, 7 TD, 3 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 41.4 points per game; an offense averaging 16.4 points per game; the response to a 61-7 loss at New Mexico.
How to Watch Nevada vs UTEP
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Sun Bowl, El Paso, TX
- TV / Streaming: FS1
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.