UTEP 's Nathan Jeffery, left, leans for more yards as he is tackled by Houston 's D.J. Hayden (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston quarterback David Piland scrambles with the ball against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston coach Tony Levine, right, congratulates Deontay Greenberry (3) on a touchdown catch against UTEP during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

UTEP quarterback Nick Lamaison prepares to pass against Houston in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

UTEP defensive back Shane Huhn (22) pounds the ground as DeShawn Grayson (2) watches after Huhn missed a chance for an interception against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston running back Charles Sims (5) runs down the sideline in front of UTEP players for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston players and coaches point the way for Houston defensive back D.J. Hayden (2) as he heads down the field for a touchdown on an interception against UTEP in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston's Kenneth Farrow (35) reaches for UTEP running back Autrey Golden (29) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

UTEP defensive back Richard Spencer, right, and teammate Blake Bullard celebrate Spencer's touchdown catch against Houston in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. Houston won 45-35. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

UTEP defensive back Richard Spencer makes the catch for a touchdown against Houston in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. Houston won 45-35. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

UTEP quarterback Blaire Sullivan (10) is grabbed by Houston defensive back Trevon Stewart (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. Houston won 45-35. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

UTEP coach Mike Price watches the game against Houston in the second half of an NCAA college football matchup Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. Houston won 45-35. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston wide receiver Larry McDuffey (81) cannot make the catch as UTEP defensive back DeShawn Grayson (2) reaches for the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. Houston won 45-35. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

UTEP running back Nathan Jeffery, left, loses the ball under pressure from Houston's Kent Brooks (24) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. UTEP recovered the ball. Houston won 45-35. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

UTEP's Autrey Golden (29) eludes the grasp of Houston's Kenneth Farrow (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

FILE - This Oct. 27, 2012 file photo shows UTEP coach Mike Price watching the game against Houston in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Houston. Price is retiring after a 31-year career notable for two Rose Bowl bids at Washington State and a drinking binge that cost him the Alabama job before he ever coached a game for the Crimson Tide. Price announced the decision Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, with one game left in his ninth season with the Miners (3-8). (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)