Colorado at UTEP

Interesting matchup between two programs that virtually no one though would be bowling. There have been some intriguing names thrown around about this game that pits Mike Price and Gary Barnett against one another. UTEP has a huge advantage in terms of ability to move the ball on offense and hold down the opposition on defense. However, this game could very well come down to turnovers. Colorado has been horrible against the pass, and Price will spread you out and chuck it all over the field. UTEP may have a tough time with Colorado up front, but Colorado will have to run the ball effectively to even win here. They have been too inconsistent all season long, and could easily have lost three games that they won. UTEP is 10-1 ATSwhen playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) since 1992. The Miners have superior motivation here, and Carson Palmer's younger brother will carve up Colorado in a big way. UTEP in a very close game. Two stars on the Miners in this one plus the points and one star on them to win the game outright.