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The UTEP defense took a step forward this week, holding their own against Texas Tech through the first half and showing signs of progress in their 38-3 loss.

After the UTEP-Texas Tech broadcast ends, Miner Talk will be back on the airwaves to take calls, read tweets and break down the finish of the football game. Make sure to tune in!

Not too much has changed from week one to the second week for the Miners' depth chart after winning 36-34 over Houston Baptist, but there are some interesting ongoing position battles on both sides of the ball.

Despite trailing 28-20 midway into the third quarter, the Miners outscored the Houston Baptist Huskies 16-6 to close the game with a slight 36-34 win at the Sun Bowl.

This year, UTEP has decided to up their game and they are rolling out some new fun for fans who show up to the Sun Bowl.

Senior Brandon Jones was named the starting quarterback early in August for the Miners and head coach Dana Dimel said this week that Jones will be judged on his "leadership and body of work."

Before you check out the Utep Miners first football game you can pre-game at the Pickaxe Tailgate Party!

Watch: former UTEP great Jordan Palmer, who is the program's all-time passing leader, stopped by practice last week and met with some of the players and coaches throughout the day

The UTEP 2019 depth chart was released today by the UTEP football program, featuring positions we pretty much already knew and included a finalized look at how the Miners are going to look as they host Houston Baptist for the start of the season on Saturday, Aug. 31.

The first “UTEP Football With Dana Dimel” Radio Show of the season will officially kick-off Wednesday night live at Hudson's Bar & Grill, located at 1770 Lee Trevino Dr., from 6-7 p.m.