Cowing lifts UTEP over New Mexico St.

Jacob Cowing had a careerhigh 158 yards receiving, including a 59-yard score, and UTEP opened the season with a 30-3 victory over New Mexico State late Saturday night in Las Cruces, N.M.

Cowing’s yardage came on just five catches, including one for 72 yards. Gavin Hardison was 11-of-16 passing for 249 yards and an interception for the Miners.