Texas vs. UTEP

Game Notes

The Texas Longhorns and UTEP Miners have met six times in football, with Texas leading the series 6–0. Five games were played in Austin at Darrell K Royal-Texas-Memorial Stadium, and one in El Paso at the Sun Bowl. Here’s a breakdown:

• 1930: Longhorns’ Shutout Victory
  On September 27, 1930, Texas defeated Texas School of Mines (now UTEP) 28–0 at War Memorial Stadium in Austin, one of seven shutouts for the Southwest Conference champion Longhorns that season.
• 1933: Texas Prevails Again
  On September 30, 1933, Texas won 22–6 at War Memorial Stadium in Austin, overcoming a stronger Texas School of Mines squad that scored but couldn’t keep pace.
• 2008: Longhorns Spoil El Paso’s Party
  On September 6, 2008, Texas won 42–13 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, with Colt McCoy throwing for 282 yards and four touchdowns, despite UTEP’s early 6–0 lead.
• 2009: Texas’ Largest Margin
  On September 26, 2009, Texas dominated UTEP 64–7 at Darrell K Royal-Texas-Memorial Stadium, intercepting UTEP quarterback Trevor Vittatoe four times.
• 2016: Buechele Shines in Rout
  On September 10, 2016, Texas won 41–7 in Austin, with true freshman Shane Buechele throwing for 244 yards and four touchdowns, while UTEP’s Aaron Jones rushed for 123 yards.
• 2020: Ehlinger’s Record-Setting Performance
  On September 12, 2020, Texas crushed UTEP 59–3 at Darrell K Royal-Texas-Memorial Stadium in Austin. Sam Ehlinger threw for 426 yards and five touchdowns, including a 78-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Moore on the first play, marking a dominant season opener.