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Updated at 7:18 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2008

CFB: UTEP beats SMU, 36-10

Associated Press

EL PASO, Texas — Trevor Vittatoe threw for 410 yards and connected with Kris Adams for three touchdowns to lead UTEP to a 36-10 victory over SMU tonight.

Vittatoe completed 21 of 31 passes, finishing his evening after just three quarters. Adams caught five of those passes for 145 yards and the three touchdowns. It was a career high for Vittatoe and Adams, both sophomores.

Vittatoe connected with Adams for an 85-yard touchdown pass on UTEP's first play from scrimmage. The Miners (5-5, 4-2 Conference USA) rolled up 544 total yards and never trailed, leading 10-3 after one quarter and 26-3 at the half.

Jose Martinez kicked five field goals in the game, connecting from 34, 48, 26, 31 and 23 yards.

SMU (1-10, 0-7) scored its lone touchdown in the fourth quarter after trailing 36-3. Logan Turner hit Bradley Haynes with a 27-yard pass for the touchdown.