# UTEP Miners Take On Top-Ten Sooners | El Paso News

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-09-03T14:13:56+00:00
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UTEP’s underdog Miners take on top-ranked Oklahoma in a high-stakes Friday night showdown, facing a historic dominance by the Sooners—but not without grit. With just one player having prior experience at Oklahoma, the team leans on past stadium battles against giants like Texas and Nebraska to silence the noise. Players like Tavorus Jones, Kam Thomas, and Xavier Smith see this as opportunity, not intimidation, turning the pressure into motivation for NFL scouts and personal milestones. Even tight end Cash Cheeks eyes it as his biggest game yet. For UTEP, it’s more than pride—it’s profit, with a $1.3 million payday fueling their mission: play hard, play smart, and make history. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/06a2a229fbf544ee

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