Abraham leads Southern Mississippi past UTEP 31-13

Southern Mississippi wide receiver De'Michael Harris (18) runs away from a UTEP defender on his way to a 74-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Southern Mississippi head coach Jay Hopson, left, confers with defensive lineman Jacques Turner (99) during the first half of their NCAA college football game against UTEP in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Southern Mississippi quarterback Jack Abraham (15) runs against UTEP during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

UTEP quarterback Brandon Jones (8) readies to pass against Southern Mississippi during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

UTEP quarterback Kai Locksley (1) runs for short yards against Southern Mississippi during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

UTEP running back Treyvon Hughes (19) is tackled by Southern Mississippi linebacker Swayze Bozeman (28) and defensive back Ky'el Hemby (19) during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Southern Mississippi wide receiver De'Michael Harris (18) stretches the football past UTEP defensive end Praise Amaewhule (23) on a two-yard touchdown run during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Hattiesburg, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)