UTEP's third-down problems against N Dakota St's defense put me on Under 43.5. The Miners have converted 22 of 90 third downs through 7 games.
The Bison have allowed 4.3 yards per play and 3.4 yards per carry through 8 games. That limits the rushing gains UTEP can lean on to stay out of third down.
UTEP has also scored on 10 of 17 red-zone trips this season. NDSU has allowed touchdowns on 7 of 16 opponent trips.
NDSU has run 315 times in 519 plays through 8 games and averaged 32:03 in possession.