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The losing blues have hit the UTEP fanbase after a disappointing 2-6 start to the 2023 campaign.

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.

Let's weigh the pros & cons

Despite a late spirited comeback by the Rice Owls (1-8, 0-6 C-USA), the Miners (1-8, 1-4 C-USA) held onto their early 34-3 lead to take the eventual 34-26 victory over Rice, thus snapping the longest active losing streak in FBS.