NCAA Football: Texas El Paso at Nebraska

Preview

The Texas El Paso Miners will travel to Lincoln, NE to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a week 0 college football matchup on August 27th at Memorial Stadium.

The Miners are coming off a disappointing 3-9 season in 2021, while the Cornhuskers went 3-9 as well in their first year under head coach Scott Frost.

Both teams are looking to bounce back in 2022 and start the season off on the right foot.

Key Matchups

UTEP Offense vs. Nebraska Defense

The Miners have a lot of experience on offense, led by senior quarterback Gavin Hardison.

The Cornhuskers' defense will be led by senior linebacker JoJo Domann. Domann is one of the best linebackers in the country and will be a tough matchup for the Miners' offense.

Nebraska Offense vs. UTEP Defense

The Cornhuskers have a lot of talent on offense, led by senior quarterback Casey Thompson.

The Miners' defense will be led by senior safety Justin Rogers. Rogers is a hard hitter and will be looking to make his presence felt against the Cornhuskers' offense.

Prediction

The Cornhuskers are a clear favorite in this matchup. They have more talent and experience on both sides of the ball.

The Miners will need to play their best game of the season to pull off the upset.

However, the Cornhuskers should be able to win this game at home and start the season off on the right foot.