3 UTEP Miners that could cause problems for the Oklahoma Sooners

UTEP has some playmakers on both sides of the ball that could give Oklahoma fits if they aren’t careful.

Tyrin Smith, WR

UTEP’s offense is by no means the nation’s best, but they have a wide receiver in Tyrin Smith who can make plays. He fits the exact mold of players that have given Oklahoma fits in recent years: short, explosive, and very elusive.

Smith is only 5-foot-7, but he can play.

Last season he had 33 receptions for 570 yards (17.3 avg) with four touchdowns. He had seven catches for 127 yards and a touchdown against North Texas. Stature-wise, it may be wise for Jaden Davis to be the one to cover him, but they’ll move Smith around a bit to find favorable matchups. If the Sooners can bottle him up, they could really limit a Miners passing attack that likes to push the ball down the field.

Up Next: Will UTEP’s defense make any praise-worthy plays?