This season's 100th edition of the rivalry series features a UTEP squad (2-5, 1-2 CUSA) needing a win to keep bowl hopes alive and an NM State group (4-3, 2-1 CUSA) that is seeking consecutive bowl seasons.
Conference USA released its preseason poll on Friday, which is voted by a panel of media members that cover schools in the league, and predicted UTEP as the sixth place team out of nine in the conference.
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.
Despite a late-game comeback, UTEP fell to Florida Atlantic (28-25), as the Miners drop to 6-2, 3-1 in C-USA ahead of their home contest against No. 23 UTSA on Saturday, Nov. 6.
The 98th Battle of I-10 for the Silver Spade and Brass Spittoon between UTEP and New Mexico State will kick off the 2021 football season on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
As Dana Dimel prepares for his fourth season at the helm of the program, a lot of expectations have been placed on the UTEP football team. It's time to talk some UTEP football ahead of the 2021 season.