After a flurry of departures following the 2-10 season, head coach Scotty Walden has been tasked with finding new players to fill roles across the roster.
From Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury that will sideline him for months to James Conner’s ankle surgery and Najee Harris’ gut-wrenching Achilles tear, these injuries have individually impacted their teams.
The game marked the debut of Malachi Nelson, a highly-touted former five-star recruit, who showcased moments of his potential as UTEP's starting quarterback.