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UTEP falls 30-13 to Nevada in fourth straight defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 4:08 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

UTEP falls 30-13 to Nevada in fourth straight defeat

Summary

UTEP football was defeated 30-13 by Nevada on Saturday night at the Sun Bowl, marking the Miners' fourth consecutive loss. With starting quarterback EJ Colson Jr. sidelined due to injury, Raymond Moore III started and struggled, completing 16 of 26 passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns. UTEP's offense produced only 211 total yards, including just 40 in the first half. Nevada's Herschel Turner was a standout, rushing for 192 yards and scoring on a 72-yard run that extended the lead to 23-7. UTEP's final score came on a touchdown pass from Moore to Cash Cheeks in the closing minutes. The Miners are now 1-5 overall and 0-2 in Mountain West play, with their next game scheduled for October 17 against San Jose State.

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•UTEP loses to Nevada at the Sun Bowl on October 10, 2026.
•The Miners are down to 1-5 overall and 0-2 in conference play.
•Raymond Moore III started in place of injured quarterback EJ Colson Jr.
•Herschel Turner led Nevada with 192 rushing yards and a touchdown.
•Next, UTEP will host San Jose State on October 17.

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4:08 AMYahoo Sports — UTEP falls 30-13 to Nevada, suffer fourth consecutive defeat

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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP football dropped its fourth straight game Saturday night, falling 30-13 to Nevada at the Sun Bowl. The Miners were without starting quarterback EJ Colson Jr., who was sidelined in street clothes due to an injury. Raymond Moore III got the start under center as UTEP’s offense struggled to find […]
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