CFB
Where they rank
Team-advanced percentile vs. the FBS field · descriptive only, not a prediction of Saturday.
Nevada
Offensive efficiency (PPA)28th pct.
Offensive success rate26th pct.
Explosiveness75th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)38th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed68th pct.
Havoc rate8th pct.
UTEP
Offensive efficiency (PPA)1th pct.
Offensive success rate1th pct.
Explosiveness89th pct.
Defensive efficiency (PPA)5th pct.
Defensive success rate allowed3th pct.
Havoc rate6th pct.
Nevada · Returning production
Overall (PPA)35.5%
Passing-130.0%
Rushing-11.8%
Receiving41.2%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 11-11-2 · O/U 10-14 · avg. margin -8.2
UTEP · Returning production
Overall (PPA)-1.1%
Passing18.1%
Rushing-30.9%
Receiving15.3%
Against the spread, last 3 seasons
ATS 7-15 · O/U 13-9 · avg. margin -11.9
Head-to-head
Last 2 meetings2026Nevada 30–13 UTEP
2019Nevada 37–21 UTEP
Venue & conditions
Sun Bowl · El Paso, TX
86°F · 10.3 mph wind · 9% precip. chance