UTEP enters Mountain West opener at New Mexico seeking stability

At 1-3 after losses to No. 19 Michigan and Oregon State, UTEP visits 3-1 New Mexico for its conference opener. New Mexico continues to be regarded as one of the Mountain West's stronger teams, while previews spotlight UTEP's offensive-line crisis, slow starts, defensive communication, third-down execution, ball security and run game. Jayden Wilson's return to Albuquerque remains a prominent storyline, with no confirmed injury or depth-chart change.