NMSU football added a linebacker, tight end, and a pair of offensive lineman today, bringing the total number of signees to 24 for new head coach Jerry Kill.
The UTEP men's basketball team was outrebounded by NMSU 39-29 last month, and the Miners must get a better effort in the post to even the Battle of I-10.
UTEP got off to a fast start in the Battle of I-10 and never looked back, downing NM State 30-3 to snap a three-game losing streak in the rivalry game on Saturday night in front of 19,034 fans at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
NMSU football brings a team of mostly unknowns into their annual rivalry game with UTEP tomorrow night, since only two starters remain from their last meeting.
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.
Round two of the Battle of I-10 will tipoff on Tuesday at the Pan American Center, as the undefeated Miners (5-0) will face off against the Aggies (4-4).
Despite 557 yards of total offense and 35 points, a pair of costly mistakes doomed the UTEP football team in their 44-35 loss to NMSU in the Battle of I-10.