UTEP prepares to face Michigan seeking historic upset at Big House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The UTEP Miners face No. 19 Michigan at Michigan Stadium on September 17. UTEP, currently 1-1, looks to secure its first victory over a power-conference team since 1967. After a loss to No. 10 Oklahoma, the Miners achieved a significant win against Texas Southern. Quarterback EJ Colson aims to lead the offense while the defense seeks to improve against a top-25 opponent. The game is sold out, indicating a significant crowd.
- •UTEP is 1-1 on the season, aiming for redemption.
- •Michigan Stadium is sold out with over 107,000 expected attendees.
- •Colson leads UTEP's offense after a strong performance against Texas Southern.
- •The game follows UTEP's blowout loss to Oklahoma.
- •UTEP has not beaten a power-conference team since 1967.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — UTEP, 0-56 vs. power teams, chases history at Michigan: Matchup info
"The UTEP Miners football team takes a swing at the biggest upset in school history when they head to Michigan's Big House as a 35 1/2-point underdog?
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