UTEP vs. Nebraska Football: TV Schedule, How to Watch
The UTEP Miners kicked off their 2024 season against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a nationally televised game on Fox. Led by new head coach Scotty Walden, the Miners, featuring 65 new players, many from the FCS division, faced a tough Big 10 opponent in the veteran Nebraska Cornhuskers, coming off a 5-7 season. The game was a significant test for UTEP in a challenging environment.
The game aired on Fox, with Jason Benneti on play-by-play and Brock Huard providing color commentary. Allison Williams reported from the sidelines at Memorial Stadium. Streaming options included Paramount+, CBS’s subscription service, and FUBO. Kickoff was at 1:35 p.m. MDT, 2:35 p.m. CDT, and 3:35 p.m. EDT.
Nebraska was heavily favored by BetMGM with a 27 1/2 point spread. The over-under was set at 49 1/2, predicting a final score around 39-11 for Nebraska. This spread highlighted the perceived talent gap between the teams.
The UTEP Miners 2024 schedule includes challenging home and away games against Southern Utah, Liberty, Colorado State, Sam Houston, WKU, FIU, LA Tech, Middle Tennessee, Kennesaw State, Tennessee, and New Mexico State. This diverse schedule provides a mix of conference and non-conference opponents.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers also face a demanding schedule with games against Colorado, Northern Iowa, Illinois, Purdue, Rutgers, Indiana, Ohio State, UCLA, USC, Wisconsin, and Iowa. This slate includes high-profile matchups against powerhouse teams, promising an exciting season. The game against UTEP marked the season opener for both teams.
