Liberty Flames vs UTEP Miners Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/8

College Football Preview

Week 7 of the 2025 NCAA football season brings us a game between the Liberty Flames and the UTEP Miners. The game will take place at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, October 8, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on CBSS.

Both teams enter this game with a 1-4 record. Liberty has struggled on the road with a 0-3 record, while UTEP has a 1-2 record at home. Both teams aim to improve their standing in Conference USA as they meet on the field.

Liberty Team Preview

The Liberty Flames have had a challenging start to the 2025 season. They have only secured one win out of their five games. Their recent loss against Old Dominion Monarchs showed a struggle, ending 21-7.

Offensively, Liberty has been ranked 87th in points scored with 85 points. Their passing game is ranked 113th with 858 yards. The rushing attack is stronger, ranked 68th with 841 yards gained on the ground.

The Flames face several injuries that could impact their performance. Key players like Ryan Burger and Cal Grubbs are out for the season. Others, such as Vaughn Blue, are listed as questionable, which could further affect their lineup.

Liberty vs UTEP Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Liberty Flames vs. UTEP Miners
  • Venue: Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX
  • Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Liberty -125, UTEP +104

UTEP Team Preview

The UTEP Miners are having a rough season. They have lost four of their last five games. Their only win came against the UT Martin Skyhawks with a score of 42-17.

Malachi Nelson leads the team as the quarterback. He has thrown for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns. However, he also has nine interceptions, which is a concern.

The team is dealing with several injuries. Nate Dyman, Jaden Smith, and Kam Thomas are out for the season. These injuries impact both the offense and defense.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, Liberty is favored by 2 points. Liberty’s defense, ranked 64th in points against, faces a UTEP offense ranked 79th in points for. The recommendation is to pick Liberty to cover the spread, with a projected score of Liberty 28, UTEP 24.

The total for the game is set at 47.5 points. Liberty’s offense has scored 85 points this season, while UTEP has scored 104. Both teams have defenses that allow a fair number of points. The recommendation is to take the over, with a projected total of 52 points.