UTEP Miners

UTEP's offense has managed just 45 yards from quarterback EJ Colson, who also threw an interception, leaving the Miners trailing New Mexico 21-0 at halftime in their Mountain West opener.

A significant gap separates North Dakota State and New Mexico from the rest of the Mountain West as conference play opens. Weekly power rankings underscore this divide heading into the season.

The Miners and Lobos renew their 81st football meeting Saturday as Mountain West rivals for the first time since 1998, yet the matchup's long-term...

Oregon State jumped to a 20-0 halftime lead behind a first-quarter rushing touchdown, two field goals, and a passing score while recording five sacks....

UTEP senior linebacker Jayden Wilson (#10) has posted 16 tackles (7 solo, 9 assisted) in the 2026 season to date, building on prior yearly totals of 92 (2025), 33 (2024), and 10 (2023).

Senator Murphy's proposed amendment would impose the same transfer-portal rules on coaches that currently restrict players, potentially slowing coach...

Oregon State (1-2) visits UTEP (1-2) for a nonconference matchup that closes out both teams' preseason schedules.

UTEP adds Colton McClain as scouting coordinator for the 2026 season.

• His 2025 stint as player personnel assistant at TCU supplies Power-conference...

UTEP seized the lead when EJ Colson Jr connected with Carver Cheeks on a 45-yard touchdown pass.

After Michigan responded, Colson struck again, hitting Lamar Sperling for an 18-yard score to retake the advantage.

• Heavy rain expected Saturday at The Big House could equalize the matchup and complicate scoring.
• Michigan’s already dominant defense (one TD...

UTEP's defense rebounded from a 51-point Oklahoma loss by holding Texas Southern to 10, but film shows a light front and aggressive blitzing (37.3% of...

Shay Smith has embraced a natural return to linebacker after his move from quarterback, recovering a fumble in UTEP’s win over Texas Southern while...

• Mountain West skips conference play entirely in Week 3, sending seven teams into non-league tests.
• Previewers expect mixed results, with UTEP,...

UTEP's E.J. Colson Jr. earned honorable mention for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award after his Week 2 performance, validating his breakout and building momentum ahead of the program's major test at Michigan.

EJ Colson sparked UTEP's 51-10 win over Texas Southern with 239 passing yards and four touchdowns, but the Miners face their biggest test yet against...

UTEP turned a slow start into a 51-10 rout of Texas Southern after trailing 10-7, scoring five straight touchdowns in under 15 minutes to improve to...

UTEP bounced back from its Oklahoma loss with a sharp first-half performance, grabbing a 21-10 halftime lead over Texas Southern.

• EJ Colson went...

After the 51-0 Oklahoma loss exposed weaknesses, UTEP is prioritizing missed assignments and drive finishing to build momentum at home.

• Assignment...

The official 2026 roster highlights transfers and returning lettermen as the foundation for tracking depth and changes.

• Transfers prominent:...

UTEP raised millions for its Mountain West move, reflecting the pay-for-play era's financial pressures on programs.

• The campaign enables competition...