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Viliami Teu scores two TDs as San Jose State defeats UTEP 24-11

San Jose State rallied early with Teu's rushing scores while UTEP managed a late touchdown.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:54:27 GMT

Viliami Teu ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns as San Jose State beat UTEP 24-11 on Saturday night in El Paso, Texas, according to the Associated Press.

Quarterback Daniel Rolovich threw for 193 yards and a touchdown, connecting with Carson Clark for an 11‑yard score that gave the Spartans a 7-0 lead with 7:59 left in the first quarter. Early in the third quarter Teu ran it in from the 2‑yard line to make it 14-0, and eight minutes later he broke free for a 67‑yard dash, extending the lead to 21-0.

UTEP's only score came when Nik Henry ran from the 8‑yard line with 10:52 left in the fourth quarter, followed by a two‑point conversion from Jaden Smith to Cash Cheeks. UTEP quarterback Raymond Moore III threw for 195 yards.

San Jose State will travel to Nevada next, while UTEP heads to North Dakota State on Oct. 31.

Key facts

Viliami Teu rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns (winnipegfreepress.com)
San Jose State defeated UTEP 24-11 (winnipegfreepress.com)
Daniel Rolovich threw for 193 yards and one touchdown (winnipegfreepress.com)
UTEP's only touchdown was a run by Nik Henry (winnipegfreepress.com)
San Jose State's next game is at Nevada; UTEP travels to North Dakota State on Oct. 31 (winnipegfreepress.com)