UTEP fell 31–7 at North Dakota State on Saturday, October 31, after taking an early lead in the Fargodome. The Miners dropped to 1–7 overall and 0–4 in the Mountain West, according to UTEP's game report. North Dakota State improved to 7–2 and 4–2 in conference play.
Kaleb Miles intercepted a pass on North Dakota State's opening possession. Raymond Moore III then ran 57 yards for a touchdown on UTEP's first offensive play, giving the Miners a 7–0 lead. UTEP did not score again.
The Bison led 10–7 at halftime and made it 17–7 late in the third quarter on a three-yard touchdown pass from Nathan Hayes to Reis Kessel. That score held until the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.
Hayes scored on a one-yard run with 1:45 remaining. Marion Moore then returned a fumble 46 yards for another touchdown, accounting for the final 31–7 margin. Those were North Dakota State's final two scores.
UTEP finished with 238 total yards, including 147 rushing yards, while North Dakota State gained 381 yards. Moore led the Miners with 67 rushing yards on three carries. Esteban Guillory recorded 12 tackles, with Kode Lowe adding 10 and Justin Content nine.
The Miners' next scheduled game is at home against Hawai'i on Saturday, November 7. UTEP lists kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The meeting begins a two-game home stand after the October 31 trip to Fargo.
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