Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) spins away from the tackle attempt by UTEP cornerback Torey Richardson (8) for a 36-yard reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State running back George Holani (24) cuts back against the UTEP defense for a 10-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison (12) looks for a receiver while coming under pressure from Boise State's Michael Callahan (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing (6) breaks through the tackle attempt by Boise State defensive end Demitri Washington (38) on a 38-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier (19) looks downfield during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UTEP on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) reaches back to grab the ball on a 31-yard reception next to UTEP safety Ty'reke James (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

UTEP running back Ronald Awatt (22) is pulled down for a loss, by Boise State safety Tyreque Jones (21) duirng the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State defensive tackle Scott Matlock (99) celebrates with safety JL Skinner (0) after recovering a fumble by UTEP quarterback Gavin Hardison during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State running back Cyrus Habibi-Likio (4) jumps over the tackle attempt by UTEP cornerback Walter Neil (15) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State safety Seyi Oladipo (23) reaches for the ball for an interception after Boise State cornerback Markel Reed (8) tipped the ball away from the hands of UTEP wide receiver Tyrin Smith (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State running back George Holani (24) runs with the ball during the second half the team's NCAA college football game against UTEP on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

UTEP wide receiver Tyrin Smith (1) reaches for a pass as Boise State cornerback Markel Reed (8) and safety JL Skinner, right, close in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State linebacker Ezekiel Noa (7) runs with the ball behind the blocking of safety Seyi Oladipo (23) after a fumble by UTEP during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State running back Taequan Tyler (25) breaks away from UTEP linebacker Cal Wallerstedt (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State running back Taequan Tyler (25) cuts away from UTEP linebacker James Neal (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

UTEP fullback James Tupou (31) runs with the ball as Boise State safety Seyi Oladipo (23) and linebacker DJ Schramm (52) close in during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

FILE - UTEP wide receiver Jacob Cowing (6) runs with the ball on a 38 yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Former WAC rivals UTEP and Fresno State are each playing in a third New Mexico Bowl but both schools enter Saturday’s game winless in the event. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)

FILE - Boise State running back George Holani (24) runs with the ball during the second half the team's NCAA college football game against UTEP on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Boise State is set to kick off its season on Sept. 3, 2022, against Oregon State. (AP Photo/Steve Conner, File)