UTEP at Delaware — Picks & Prediction for Saturday, November 29, 2025

By: Garrett Beaverson Published 11/24/2025, 11:11 PM ET

The UTEP Miners head to Newark, Delaware, to take on the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Get in on the action with our free college football picks.

UTEP Miners Analysis

UTEP comes in having struggled on offense and looking for a statement in a road game. According to the Washington Post, their offense is averaging 328.4 yards/game and scoring 22.6 PPG this season. Betting on sports and on UTEP is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Offensive strengths With a passing game that can move the ball (they average around 204.6 passing yards/game).
Challenges: Their rushing game is modest (about 123.7 yards/game), and they’re near the bottom nationally in some efficiency metrics.

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Defense: UTEP allows about 379 yards per game, per Washington Post preview.

Strengths:

The Miners can lean on their passing to generate chunk plays.
Playing with less pressure (already eliminated from major contention) could free up their young talent.
If they can protect the ball and convert on third downs, they have an outside shot.

Weaknesses:

Their low scoring output means they can't afford too many mistakes.
Road environment, especially late in the season, makes execution more difficult.

Delaware Blue Hens Analysis

Delaware, now a full member of Conference USA, comes into this game needing a win to avoid a disappointing finish. Per The Washington Post, their offense averages 407.1 yards per game, with 300.3 passing yards/game. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for Delaware with the social sportsbooks.

Passing game: Their passing offense is one of their biggest weapons.
Rushing struggles: They average only 106.8 rushing yards/game, making them somewhat one-dimensional.
Defense: Delaware gives up a lot of yards — ranking 115th in total defense.

Strengths:

Their aerial attack, led by QB Nick Minicucci can exploit UTEP’s weaker secondary.
With a good performance, Delaware can control the game through the air and maintain possession.
At home, they’ll have the crowd and motivation — a win here could be huge for their season.

Weaknesses:

They struggle to run the ball effectively, which could limit their ability to sustain long drives.
Their defense is vulnerable, particularly in giving up big plays or failing to stop long drives.
Turnover margin could hurt them: Delaware is reportedly near the bottom of FBS in turnover margin.

Standout Players & Key Matchups

UTEP:
- Skyler Locklear — their passer; must be accurate and make big decisions.
- Ashten Emory — their lead back; his running will be key for controlling tempo.
Delaware:
- Nick Minicucci — their quarterback and primary playmaker.
- Jo’Nathan Silver — their leading rusher; while not elite, his production matters.

UTEP vs Delaware Prediction Reasoning

UTEP has struggled mightily on both sides of the ball all season. With Locklear, they have developed some offense, but it is still among the bottom of the barrel in the FBS. Delaware has a solid offensive game and has put together some good performances this season. At home, this should be Delaware's game. Getting the most out of your bets on UTEP vs Delaware can be done by using the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code.

Final Score Projection: Delaware 31, UTEP 21