Nevada runs past UTEP behind Turner, Kelley

EL PASO (Interstat) — Nevada beat UTEP 30-13 on Saturday at the Sun Bowl behind its rushing attack. The Wolf Pack improved to 2-3, while the Miners dropped to 1-5 before 13,927 fans. Herschel Turner paced Nevada with 19 carries for 192 yards and a touchdown, including a 72-yard scoring run. Dominic Kelley added 22 carries for 99 yards, one 21-yard touchdown reception and a 6-yard scoring run. Carter Jones completed 11 of 19 passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. Raymond Moore III led UTEP, going 16 of 26 for 132 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 15 times for 65 yards. Jaden Smith caught four passes for 56 yards and a score, and Cash Cheeks had two catches for 31 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Bogerty recorded 15 tackles for the Miners, Kode Lowe added 14, Jayden Wilson had 12 and Garrett Hawkins made nine tackles with one quarterback hurry. Joe McFadden made three field goals for Nevada. Nevada next visits North Dakota State, while UTEP hosts San Jose State.