Last night's win by New Mexico State over UTEP in the 100th Battle of I-10 is a clear indication that both football programs are heading in opposite directions.
This season's 100th edition of the rivalry series features a UTEP squad (2-5, 1-2 CUSA) needing a win to keep bowl hopes alive and an NM State group (4-3, 2-1 CUSA) that is seeking consecutive bowl seasons.
UTEP earned a 27-14 victory at Florida International behind backup quarterback Cade McConnell’s first start ahead of their matchup next week against NM State.
Despite having the second-worst record in the conference, the UTEP football team is leading CUSA in average attendance through week four of the season.
The UTEP football program will never have a better chance to win their first ever game against a Power 5 opponent than this Saturday against Northwestern.