After three games, the UTEP football team is still struggling to move the ball consistently on offense, and their issues have been magnified in the second half.
Two winless programs searching for a win headlines the Battle of I-10 this week, as the Miner football team (0-2) prepares to host their rivals NM State (0-2) on Saturday at the Sun Bowl.
The highly anticipated North Texas opener was met with much disappointment for Miner fans. Players and coaches are determined to prove themselves to the UTEP faithful, but on-field improvements might have to wait until next week's Battle of I-10.
UTEP needed a big performance against North Texas to set up their next two home games with NMSU and Boise State. Instead, the Miners lost on and off the field.
There's no sugarcoating it. Despite a solid start, the UTEP football team disappointed the fan base on Saturday night in front of a packed house, falling to North Texas, 31-13.
As the preseason previews continue, let's talk about the Miner special teams unit going into the 2022 season. Following an up and down 2021, the coaching staff calls the special teams unit to be more consistent and productive.