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Sam Houston State Bearkats vs. UTEP Miners - News: Oct 4, 2024

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Jaden Smith - Doesn't play Thursday Smith (lower body) didn't play in Thursday's game against Sam Houston State.
Impact The wideout will aim to recover in time to face Western Kentucky on Oct. 10. He's been putting up solid numbers in 2024, racking up 21 catches for 177 yards across four appearances, but he's yet to find the end zone.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kenny Odom - Nets 70 yards Odom caught four passes for 70 yards versus Sam Houston on Thursday.
Impact Odom already has more yards and as many touchdowns as he had in 10 games with Austin Peay last season. He has to fight with Kam Thomas for touches and targets, but Thomas has been more of a possession receiver, while Odom brings the big plays fantasy players like.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Kam Thomas - Involved in run game Thomas caught five passes for 31 yards and had six carries for 26 yards versus Sam Houston on Thursday.
Impact Thomas is clearly a guy who UTEP's coaches want touching the ball. He's got 31 catches already, and now he has eight carries as well. Thomas also returns kicks and punts. Opportunity is always a big part of success, but fantasy-minded folks will want to see more production.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ezell Jolly - Rushes for TD Jolly ran 17 times for 76 yards and a touchdown against Sam Houston on Thursday, but he lost a fumble.
Impact As a freshman last season, Jolly was limited to four games due to injury. He was "healthy" to start this season, but played one snap in the opener and then did not see the field again until this game. Well, now healthy, Jolly comfortably got the most carries of any UTEP back.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Cade McConnell - Doesn't surge into starting role McConnell went 15-for-28 for 204 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against Sam Houston on Thursday. He also lost a fumble.
Impact McConnell, who started late last season for the Miners, lost his gig when new head coach Scotty Walden opted for his own recruit Skyler Locklear. Locklear didn't cut it, and McConnell played well in relief last time around, so he got the start here. It was not a remarkable day, and it is a concern that he's already fumbled three times this season.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Phoenix II - Finds end zone Phoenix caught two passes for 37 yards and a score Thursday versus UTEP.
Impact Phoenix has two touchdowns this season. On the other hand, he has four catches. That tells us more about Phoenix's role than his TDs.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Qua'Vez Humphreys - Involved offensively again Humphreys caught two passes for 47 yards and a touchdown versus UTEP on Thursday.
Impact Humphreys started the season well, but in each of Sam Houston's last two games he was held without a reception. Sure, he got back in the end zone here, but he only had two catches. That's not enough to assuage and alleviate all concerns.
OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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El Paso, TX
Oct 04, 2024
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3 Hours 56 Minutes