Tough opening game to handicap from a betting angle.
JSU has a lot to play for, the scenario kinda reminds me of how James Madison rolled MTSU last year and UTSA whipped up Kugler in their first CUSA game. This is not a game where UTEP needs to be trying to control the clock, Dimel should come out swinging then wear them down with ball control.
Only difference in the JMU and UTSA scenarios is UTEP has an experienced front line of starters and should be a close game but going on Dimel’s track record I have it 23-19 JSU but it could go either way, this is the most important game of the season for the Miners and the Dimel era.
I also have UTEP starting 1-5 if they lose this game and finishing at 5-7 or 6-6. Well shall see, but I’m not drinking that kool-aid these media attention seeking clowns on X or twitter are spitting just yet. UTEP’s lack of proven depth at WR, interior D-line, LB and DBs concern me.
Cheers to another stressful season of UTEP athletics boys and SA Minergirl.