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.
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.
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.
Back in August, UTEP fans believed that their football team was destined for a big season. In fact, when we polled listeners on July 25th, 76.3% of the 160 people who voted believed that the Miners would finish better than 6th in Conference USA...
As the UTEP football team is preparing for FAU following their bye week, there is little fan buzz surrounding the Miners and their home game tomorrow afternoon.