On early signing day, UTEP took the same approach as they typically have done under head coach Dana Dimel and signed 17 newcomers to the team with 15 coming from the junior college ranks.
It's quite possible that Gavin Hardison could return to UTEP for his fifth season as a Miner, and possibly his fourth year as the starting quarterback.
UTEP defensive end Jadrian Taylor, right tackle Jeremiah Byers and kicker Gavin Baechle headline the seven players honored to the All-Conference USA list, along with 12 more honorable mentions, per the league on Tuesday.
Former UTEP linebacker Kalaii Griffin has an opportunity of a lifetime this Friday when he represents his company, ShredSkinz, on the popular Shark Tank television show, debuting at 6 pm MST on ABC.
Following their loss to UTSA, it will be interesting to see how many UTEP football players enter the transfer portal, and if the Miners use the portal to reload.
Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach/running game coordinator Sean Kugler was fired by the Arizona Cardinals for "an incident" that happened in Mexico City.
If there was one positive from last night's loss to the Rice Owls that has UTEP football fans talking, it was the play of backup quarterback Calvin Brownholtz.