AUSTIN, Texas — UTEP knew it was in for a tall task at #14 Texas tonight, and that was evidently clear from the game’s opening snap.
Texas QB Sam Ehlinger hit Joshua Moore on a quick slant, and Moore went 78 yards to the end zone for a touchdown on the game’s first play from scrimmage.
Texas piled on touchdowns on their next two possessions en route to a 45-3 halftime lead.
Tackling was an issue defensively for the Miners as Texas amassed 498 yards of offense in the first half alone.
Ehlinger is enjoying a career night, having passed for a career high five touchdowns already.
UTEP’s points came on a 47-yard field goal from Gavin Baechle, a career long for the junior kicker.
Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium in Austin is at 25% capacity.
In order for students to attend, they had to be tested 24 hours prior to kickoff.
The Miners (1-0) closed before the game as 44-point underdogs against the heavily favored Longhorns (0-0).
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