<\/a>He is also the NCAA Division I leader in passing efficiency. Of course it is no mystery, then, that Tulsa is #1 in both total offense and scoring offense.<\/p>\nIt’s the balance, however, that makes the Golden Hurricane a particularly special offensive unit. Four different runners – Tarrion Adams, Charles Opeseyitan, Jamad Williams and A.J, Whitmore – have over 200 yards and are in the Conference USA top 20 in rushing. This is a tough team to stop.<\/p>\n
But can THEY stop anybody? The Golden Hurricane has surrendered 269 yards a game through the air, and has had to depend thus far on simply bludgeoning the opposition into submission. June Jones’ SMU club, however, gave Tulsa some anxious moments last week before a UT fourth-quarter rally secured a 37-31 win.<\/p>\n
When you look at UTEP, the Miners have the capacity to contend here. Trevor Vittatoe (12 TD’s, 4 INT’s) sure is capable. And he’s got a hot hand, having completed 60% of his passes with 10 TD’s and one interception in his last three games. Under veteran Smith’s leadership, Tulsa rang up 648 yards but was edged out 49-48. This year’s meeting has the makings of a similar barn-burner. Let’s grab points with UTEP, the 17.5-point underdog in the BetUS NCAA college football betting odds.<\/p>\n
Our PLAY: UTEP +17.5 **<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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