Avery Morrow led Colorado State to a 27-17 victory over UTEP with a strong performance, rushing for 156 yards and scoring two touchdowns in the game. His 2-yard touchdown run in the first quarter put the Rams ahead 7-0, and a 73-yard touchdown run extended their lead to 14-3 before halftime. The Rams continued to dominate in the third quarter with Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi’s touchdown pass to Armani Winfield and a field goal by Jordan Noyes, making it 24-3.
UTEP fought back in the fourth quarter with two touchdown passes from Cade McConnell to Kenny Odom, narrowing the gap to 24-17. However, the Rams secured the win by controlling the game in the final minutes, culminating in a 39-yard field goal by Noyes. Fowler-Nicolosi completed 14 of 22 passes for 132 yards, adding one touchdown and one interception, while the Rams gained 224 yards on the ground.
McConnell of UTEP completed 19 of 29 passes for 220 yards, but the Miners struggled to establish a rushing game, totaling only 48 yards on the ground. Colorado State’s victory over UTEP showcased their strong performance, with Morrow’s standout plays contributing significantly to the win.