UTSA's quarterback, Frank Harris, had an outstanding performance against USF, with 523 total yards and 6 total touchdowns. UTSA beat USF 49-22, maintaining their undefeated record in the AAC at 7-0. USF's defense struggled, allowing UTSA to convert 9 of 15 third-down attempts. UTSA will face Tulane, also undefeated in conference, likely for a spot in the AAC Championship. In another game, MTSU defeated UTEP 24-14, with UTEP struggling on defense and special teams. UTEP's quarterback, McConnell, had a solid performance, going 7-of-9 for 64 yards. UTEP's record is 3-7 due to defensive challenges and strategic errors.
MTSU 24, UTEP 14 , 4:42 2nd. Big three and out for the Miner defense. Miners still on the edge of the game.
MTSU 24, UTEP 14, 5:52 2nd. Miners get their first possession since the first quarter and a quick three-and-out.
MTSU 24, UTEP 14, 6:57 2nd. Miners fumble the kickoff, handing the Blue Raiders the ball on the 18. Defense gets a stop, thanks to a fourth-down hold that negated a TD. Big 3-and-out. MTSU settles for the 38 FG
MTSU 21, UTEP 14, 8:55 2nd. A primer on why UTEP is 3-7: Defense gets a three-and-out. On 4th and 2 from their own 33, Raiders fake the punt for 24 yards. Eventually score on a third-and-10 pass from the 17.
MTSU 14, UTEP 14, 13:55 2nd. UTEP gets a three-and-out with a big Knight tackle on third-and-short, then Burgess returns the punt 54 yards for a TD. First really huge play by an improving special teams all year. Dimel said he wanted to score in all three phases. 2/3 there now
MTSU 14, UTEP 7, 0:48 1st. UTEP gets a big pass to Burgess to get to the Middle 32, then a motion penalty, a 2-yard run, a minus-5 pass then incomplete. Good news for the Miners is they pin MTSU on the 4.
MTSU 14, UTEP 7, 2:53 1st. 12 yard pass on first down, 62 yard pass on second, extra point, kickoff to come. 40 seconds to cover 74 yards
UTEP 7, MTSU 7, 3:39 1st. Miners are now 5-of-5 on 3rd down after converting three straight on this drive. Then from the MTSU 34, Hankins for 16 yards, followed by a fade to Akharaiyi for the TD. 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:51. McConnell is 7-of-9 for 64 yards
MTSU 7, UTEP 0, 9:30 1st. Blue Raiders effortlessly go 48 yards in five plays, didn't face a third down. 9 yard run on second-and-1 for the score.
UTEP 0, MTSU 0, 11:37 1st. UTEP converts two third-and-longs, then fumble a handoff at midfield for a turnover
Miners about to kick off in Murfreesboro. Mondo says its a gorgeous day for football. UTEP going into the wind to start the game with the ball
In its four conference losses, #USF's defense has allowed the opponent to go a combined 49% (26 of 53) on 3rd down. UTSA was 9 of 15 on 3rd down last night, including that back-breaking conversion on 3rd-and-14 late in first half.
In their very first year, UTSA now stands alone atop the AAC at 7-0. They’ll meet Tulane, also undefeated in conference, likely for a spot in the AAC Championship next Friday. https://t.co/kzOH4pKjTb
UTSA beats USF 49-22 behind 400-plus passing yards and 100-plus rushing yards by Frank Harris. UTSA will be 7-0 in AAC when it faces #Tulane next Friday.
UTSA QB Frank Harris tonight vs USF: 🔥 31/46 🔥 523 Total YDS 🔥 6 Total TDS 🔥 0 INTS https://t.co/UQbirUc9Vi
.@byrumbrown17 with the keeper & the score! 3Q 3:43| USF 21, UTSA 42 #ComeToTheBay | #StayInTheBay https://t.co/hfYmzcuRIx