ESPN Bet · as of July 8, 2026
UTEP defeated UT Martin 42–17 to secure a comfortable win. UTEP covered by 17.5; Game went Over by 9.5. The market closed at UTEP -7.5 and the Blue Chip model made it UTEP -15.3 - a gap of 7.8 points toward UTEP, of which 6.0 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
UT Martin managed only a 7-7 tie early in the second quarter but then allowed 28 unanswered points, showing an inability to sustain drives or keep pace with UTEP's offense.
Quarterback Jase Bauer completed 22 of 33 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown, providing a reliable passing game that could be built upon in future contests.
The Skyhawks defense gave up 42 points, including four touchdown passes and over 400 total yards, indicating significant issues in pass coverage and run defense that need addressing.
Despite the lopsided score, UT Martin scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, demonstrating some offensive resilience that could be a positive takeaway for the next game.
At kickoff, conditions at Sun Bowl were Clear, 68°F with winds of 6 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
68°F
| Measure | UT MartinAway | UTEPHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 1,058 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 917 miles | 1,496 miles |
| Season total | 1,975 miles | 1,496 miles |
| Body clock | 20:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 10 days | 8 days |
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