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Three weeks in the books and Conference USA is off to a bit of a sluggish start to the season. No team has really broken out as a standout program and the conference seems to be still wide open.

We can start to look at are the different possibilities for the Miners to redshirt a couple of their younger players to allow them to develop more in the system and be ready for the gridiron.

If UTEP wanted some foresight to the rest of this season, they might get their closest matchup to date when they host Nevada (2-1) on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Sun Bowl.

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.

UTEP's 38-3 loss to Texas Tech last night produced the kind of offensive report card that has very few passing grades.

With the help of sophomore quarterback Allan Bowman's 260 passing yards (30-of-45) and three touchdowns, Texas Tech (2-0) rolled over UTEP (1-1) 38-3 in Lubbock. But the story of the night was their offense that struggled and the ongoing quarterback battle between Kai Locksley and Brandon Jones…

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!

From the Miners' run game to the Red Raiders vigorous' air-raid attack, see who the guys at 600 ESPN El Paso have coming out on top in the week two matchup.

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.

Texas Tech hosts UTEP Saturday night and the Miners will try and slow down the Red Raiders offense after posting 691 yards and 49 points against Montana State.