EJ Colson Jr. Throws 4 TD Passes, Runs for Score in UTEP’s 51-10 Victory over Texas Southern
Colson completed 14 of 21 passes for 239 yards and UTEP held Texas Southern to 211 yards of offense.
- On Saturday night, UTEP quarterback EJ Colson Jr. threw four touchdown passes and ran for a score, leading the Miners to a 51-10 victory over FCS-member Texas Southern in their home opener.
- Colson and Kam Thomas connected for an 83-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, giving the Miners a 7-0 lead before Athean Renfro answered with a 16-yard touchdown run for the Tigers.
- The Tigers took a 10-7 lead on Miguel Arana III's 43-yard field goal, but Colson followed with a 3-yard touchdown run and a 13-yard scoring toss to Cash Cheeks for a 21-10 halftime advantage.
- Tavorus Jones added a 33-yard touchdown run and Raymond Moore III scored on a 79-yard run, while the Miners offense dominated with 491 total yards compared to just 211 yards for the Tigers.
- UTEP travels to play Michigan this Saturday, while Texas Southern prepares for a matchup against Alcorn State on Sept. 26.
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The Washington Post
EJ Colson Jr. throws 4 TD passes, runs for score in UTEP's 51-10 victory over Texas Southern
EJ Colson Jr. threw four touchdown passes and ran for a score and UTEP breezed to a 51-10 victory over FCS-member Texas Southern
The Toronto Star
My Mother LodeEJ Colson Jr. throws 4 TD passes, runs for score in UTEP’s 51-10 victory over Texas Southern
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — EJ Colson Jr. threw four touchdown passes and ran for a score and UTEP breezed to a 51-10 victory over FCS-member Texas Southern on Saturday night.
UTEP takes 21-10 halftime lead over Texas Southern in home opener
EL PASO, Texas -- UTEP took a 21-10 lead over Texas Southern into halftime Saturday night in the Miners’ home opener at the Sun Bowl. The Miners scored 14 points in the second quarter after the teams were tied 7-7 following the opening 15 minutes. EJ Colson completed 6 of 9 passes for 132 yards
Football Drops Road Contest At UTEP
Box Score EL PASO, Texas – A 21-point third quarter by UTEP broke open a close game as the TSU football team fell 51-10 at the Sun Bowl on Saturday night. After a TSU punt on its opening drive, UTEP needed only one play to score as EJ Colson found a wide open receiver for an 83-yard strike at the 12:42 mark. Despite the early setback, TSU would respond with a 12-play, 75-drive which was culminated by Athean Renfro’s 16-yard touchdown run. Miguel…
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