UTEP vs Delaware, Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 29, 2025
The UTEP Miners (2-9, 1-6 CUSA) are on the road Saturday in Newark, Delaware, at Delaware Stadium for a Conference USA showdown with the Delaware Blue Hens (3-4, 5-6 CUSA), in the final game of the regular season for both teams. UTEP lost to New Mexico State 34-31 last Saturday and has lost four straight. UTEP is not bowl eligible with just two victories and one game remaining. Delaware lost to Wake Forest 53-14 last Saturday. The Blue Hens have lost three of the last four, but can qualify for a bowl game with a victory on Saturday. Make sure to read this in-depth UTEP Miners vs Delaware Blue Hens prediction. Your ultimate guide to NCAAF excitement—don’t miss our free college football picks for UTEP Miners vs. Delaware Blue Hens prediction!
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UTEP struggles on both sides of the line of scrimmage
The UTEP Miners score an average of 24.9 (102nd) points per game. UTEP is 90th in passing yards and 101st in rushing yards per game. The Miners average 361.2 yards of total offense per game, which is 107th. UTEP’s defense allows an average of 30.4 points (95th) per game. The Miners are 70th in passing yards and 97th in rushing yards allowed per game. UTEP allows an average of 416.9 yards per game, which is 90th.
UTEP quarterback Skyler Locklear has thrown for 1,080 yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions after taking over for Malachi Nelson (1,163 yds, 8 TD, 9 INT). The leader in rushing is Ashten Emory with 540 yards and four touchdowns, while Locklear has rushed for 401 yards and eight touchdowns. Wondame Davis Jr is the leading receiver with 492 yards and five touchdown receptions, while Kenny Odom has 488 yards and five touchdown catches. Linebacker Micah Davey is the leading tackler with 131, which is 49 more than any other teammate. UTEP's defense has made 28 sacks and intercepted 10 passes.
Injuries: UTEP has 11 players listed as out and another nine listed as questionable
Delaware is average on offense but well below average on defense
The Delaware Blue Hens score an average of 29.6 (70th) points per game. The Blue Hens are fourth in passing and 125th in rushing. Delaware averages 449.0 yards of total offense per game, which is 39th. The Blues Hens allow an average of 35.9 (124th) points per game. Delaware is 104th in passing and 114th in rushing yards allowed per game. Delaware allows an average of 456.4 yards per game, which is 120th.
Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci has thrown for 3,203 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Minicucci has been sacked 25 times. Jo Silver is the leading rusher with 472 yards and three touchdowns. Sean Wilson is the leading receiver with 717 yards and two touchdown receptions, while Kyre Duplessis is second with 678 yards receiving and five touchdown receptions. Linebacker Gavin Moul is the leading tackler with 91. Delaware's defense has made 19 sacks and intercepted 8 passes.
Injuries: Delaware has Punter Josh Cupitt out and 14 other players questionable
Delaware vs. UTEP Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Earle Sports Bets | +2,298.00 |
| 2 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,840.00 |
| 3 |  Rob Vincilleti | +1,757.00 |
| 4 |  David Hess | +1,745.00 |
| 5 |  Dan Kaiser | +987.00 |
Spread Pick for Delaware vs. UTEP
- Delaware Blue Hens -4 (4 units)
The Delaware Blue Hens have the fourth-best passing game in the country, averaging 331.5 yards per game. Delaware will face only the 70th-rated pass defense of UTEP, which allows 235.1 points per game and likely would allow more except UTEP’s run defense is weak and opponents run more often than pass against the Miners. Delaware quarterback Nick Minicucci is 5th in the nation in passing yards at 3,203. UTEP has covered the spread in just one of its last eight games and has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games played on a Saturday. Delaware has also struggled against the spread, but will be playing at home and will use its passing game to score enough points while its defense will keep the UTEP offense from scoring too often. Delaware has much more incentive as well to win this game, as they will become bowl eligible, while UTEP, with two victories, goes home after Saturday with no bowl game to play.
Over/Under Pick for Delaware vs. UTEP
- Over 55.5 (4 units)
With Delaware using a passing game, drives will be quicker, less time taken off the clock, and therefore more possessions for both teams to score more points. The total has finished over in four of Delaware's last six games. The total has also finished over in each of UTEP’s last five games. Delaware is allowing an average of 35.9 points per game, and UTEP allows an average of 30.4 points per game.
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