MWC matchup features North Dakota State against UTEP

UTEP (1-6) at North Dakota State (6-2), Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.

Opening Line: North Dakota State by 25. Against the spread: North Dakota State 3-4-1, UTEP 1-6.

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Key stats

North Dakota State Offense

Overall: 348.1 yards per game (104th in FBS)

Passing: 188.6 yards per game (110th)

Rushing: 159.5 yards per game (64th)

Scoring: 27.8 points per game (77th)

North Dakota State Defense

Overall: 250.1 yards per game (2nd in FBS)

Passing: 128.6 yards per game (2nd)

Rushing: 121.5 yards per game (41st)

Scoring: 12.5 points per game (3rd)

UTEP Offense

Overall: 286.3 yards per game (136th in FBS)

Passing: 151.9 yards per game (132nd)

Rushing: 134.4 yards per game (103rd)

Scoring: 15.1 points per game (135th)

UTEP Defense

Overall: 398.3 yards per game (111th in FBS)

Passing: 204.9 yards per game (58th)

Rushing: 193.4 yards per game (124th)

Scoring: 37.3 points per game (134th)

UTEP ranks 130th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 48.3% of the time. North Dakota State ranks 70th on offense, converting on 40.2% of third downs.

UTEP is 87th in the FBS with a -2 turnover margin, compared to North Dakota State's 12th-ranked +6 margin.

UTEP is 115th in FBS in red zone defense, allowing opponents to score on 90.3% of trips. North Dakota State's red zone offense ranks 52nd, scoring on 88.0% of red zone opportunities.