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Wednesday Night Football – WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2009

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Tulsa Golden Hurricane (4-2) v Texas El Paso Miners (2-4)
Tulsa: 4-2 ATS / Texas El Paso: 2-4 ATS

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will roll into the Sun Bowl looking to improve their conference record to 3-0, and maintain sole possession of first place in the CUSA West when they square off against the Texas El Paso Miners on Wednesday night.

The series history reads, 10-7 Tulsa with the Golden Hurricane coming away with a 77-55 win the last time the two teams meet on Oct. 18, 2008.

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Miners’ QB Trevor Vittatoe has been throwing the ball much better recently, and running back Donald Buckram is ranked 18th in the country in rushing, averaging 103 yards per game, coming into Wednesday’ contest.

UTEP lost at Memphis 35-20 in Week 6 and has had 10 days to rest and regroup. They have averaged 48 points and 459.5 yards of total offense in two wins but only 12.8 points and 268.8 yards of total offense in four losses.

Tulsa was defeated 28-21 by Boise State in their last outing, snapping their 11-game home winning streak. QB G.J. Kinne threw for 154 yards and two touchdowns in that loss. He has also thrown for seven touchdowns with no interceptions in the past three games. The defense has not allowed a rushing touchdown in six games this season.

Despite a struggling offensive line, that has allowed 23 sacks on the season—third worst in the nation, the Golden Hurricane averages 30.8 points and 394.3 yards of total offense per game, while giving up just 18.2 points per game on defense.

Tulsa vs. Texas El Paso Odds

The Golden Hurricane is currently -7 ½ point favorites.

Golden Hurricane vs. Miners Free Pick

UTEP will need to string together solid defensive stands and take advantage of their opportunities in the red zone. As in any game, turnovers will be a key component, with Tulsa having just seven giveaways all season. The Golden Hurricane defense will need to put pressure on Vittatoe, forcing the run that they have been very effective in stopping.

Next up:
Tulsa Hosts Southern Methodist, Saturday, October 31
Texas El Paso Hosts UAB, Saturday, October 31

Matt Martz is a freelance writer located in Central California. Blessed is the gambler who expects nothing, for ye shall not be disappointed.

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