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Team Information
| Ground | Sun Bowl |
| City | El Paso, Texas |
| Conference | Conference USA, |
| Nickname | Miners |
UTEP Miners Football News
About UTEP Miners Football
The 2023 UTEP Miners football team was part of the NCAA Division I FBS season. They played at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, and were in Conference USA. Dana Dimel, their coach for six years, led the team.
| Name of Team | UTEP Miners Football Team |
| First season | 1914 |
| Athletic director | Jim Senter |
| Head coach | Scotty Walden1st season, 0–0 (–) |
| Stadium | Scotty Walden1st season, 0–0 (–) |
| Location | El Paso, Texas |
| Conference | Conference USA |
| Division | West |
| Field surface | FieldTurf |
| Conference titles | 2 |
| Fight song | "El Paso Fight" |
| Mascot | Paydirt Pete |
| Rivals | New Mexico State (rivalry) |
| Consensus All-Americans | 1 |
UTEP Miners Football Team Introduction
The UTEP Miners football team proudly represents the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in the exciting world of American football. Competing in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the NCAA and the West Division of Conference USA (CUSA), they bring passion and skill to every game. Under the guidance of Coach Dana Dimel, the team has a storied history, including championship victories in 1956 and 2000. With 14 postseason bowl appearances, they continue to showcase their talent on the field. Join us at the Sun Bowl, where 51,500 fans cheer on our Miners to victory!
UTEP Miners Football Team History
The UTEP Miners football team has a rich history dating back to 1914. Tommy Dwyer led the first team, succeeded by Harry Van Surdam in 1920 when the school changed its name to the College of Mines and Metallurgy of the University of Texas. Notable coaches include Mack Saxon, who had the most wins in program history, and Mike Brumbelow, who led the team to success in the 1950s. Ben Collins and Bum Phillips also made contributions to the team's legacy. Despite challenges, the Miners continue to strive for excellence on the football field.
UTEP Miners Football Team Coaches
Head Coach Profile
Scotty Walden, born November 15, 1989, is the head coach at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Before this role, he coached at East Texas Baptist University and Austin Peay State University and served as interim head coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. Walden played quarterback at various colleges before starting his coaching career at Sul Ross State University. He's known for his offensive expertise and coaching prowess.
| Name | Term |
| Tommy Dwyer | 1914–19171919 |
| Harry Van Surdam | 1920 |
| Thomas C. Holliday | 1921 |
| Jack C. Vowell | 1922–1923 |
| George B. Powell | 1924–1926 |
| E. J. Stewart | 1927–1928 |
| Mack Saxon | 1929–1941 |
| Walter Milner | 1942 |
| Jack Curtice | 1946–1949 |
| Mike Brumbelow | 1950–1956 |
| Ben Collins | 1957–1961 |
| Bum Phillips | 1962 |
| Warren Harper | 1963–1964 |
| Bobby Dobbs | 1965–1972 |
| Tommy Hudspeth | 1972–1973 |
| Gil Bartosh | 1974–1976 |
| Bill Michael | 1977–1981 |
| Billy Alton | 1981 |
| Bill Yung | 1982–1985 |
| Bob Stull | 1986–1988 |
| David Lee | 1989–1993 |
| Charlie Bailey | 1993–1999 |
| Gary Nord | 2000–2003 |
| Mike Price | 2004–2012 |
| Sean Kugler | 2013–2017 |
| Mike Price | 2017 |
| Dana Dimel | 2018–2023 |
UTEP Miners Football Team Stadium
The UTEP Miners football team plays home games at the Sun Bowl on the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) campus. This outdoor stadium has been their home since 1963 and hosts the annual Sun Bowl college football game in late December. Originally seating 30,000, it now has a capacity of 46,670. The stadium's opening game saw a victory for Texas Western (now UTEP) over North Texas State. Situated in a natural bowl, it offers spectators a great view of the action, with the playing field at 3,910 feet above sea level.
UTEP Miners Football Team Rivals
New Mexico State
The UTEP Miners have a long-standing rivalry with New Mexico State called the Battle of I-10. Over 107 years old, this rivalry has seen many thrilling games throughout its history. UTEP leads the series with 58 wins, 38 losses, and 2 ties. They dominated the rivalry from the 1920s to the 1960s. The teams alternate between playing in El Paso and Las Cruces, New Mexico, adding to the intensity of the matchups.
New Mexico State–UTEP: All–Time Record
| Games played | First meeting | Last meeting | UTEP wins | UTEP losses | UTEP Ties |
| 97 | October 31, 1914 (Lost 0–19) | August 28, 2021 (Won 30–3) | 58 | 38 | 2 |
UTEP Miners Football Team Record and Stats
Conference Championships
UTEP won two conference championships: one outright in 1956 with a 9–2 record and one shared in 2000 with an 8–4 record. They beat teams like Arizona and Fresno State but lost to North Texas and TCU.
| Season | Conference | Coach | Overall Record | Conference Record |
| 1956 | Border Conference | Mike Brumbelow | 9–2 | 5–0 |
| 2000 | Western Athletic Conference | Gary Nord | 8–4 | 7–1 |
UTEP Miners Football Team Roster
Current Players:
Quarterbacks: Gavin Hardison, Kevin Hurley, Cade McConnell, Jake McNamara, Seth Mouser, Zach Rodriguez
Running Backs: Torrance Burgess Jr., Aaron Dumas, Joshua Dye, Mike Franklin, Deion Hankins, Xavier Johnson, Ezell Jolly, Daryon Triche, Cartraven Walker, Zachary Essih
Wide Receivers: Kelly Akharaiyi, Jeremiah Ballard, Marcus Bellon, Jalile Bost, Jostein Clarke, Lucas Flores, Javoni Gardere, Ryan Gonzales, Caden Harris, Kyle McNamara, Jamal Muhammad, Yamil Oaxaca, Tyrin Smith, Dre Spriggs, Jackson Weng, Michael Whitaker, Emari White
Tight Ends: Elijah Boyd, Juan Camacho Jr., Judah Ezinwa, Zach Fryar, Kheagian Heckaman, Julian Lopez, Luke Seib, Marcus Vinson
Offensive Line: Luis Carlos Aranda, AJ Barton, Rolando Beltran, Jael Duran, Ivan Escobar, Azizi Henry, Zuri Henry, Steven Hubbard, Joseph Immediato, Elijah Klein, Eduardo Licon, Sedrick Luke, Justin Mayers, Tyrone Durant McDuffie III, Andrew Meyer, Aluma Nkele, Otis Pitts III, TangiTangi Pongia, Nick Scalise, Jaquan Toney, Jake Utley
Defensive Ends: Praise Amaewhule, Valentino Diaz, Viontay Robinson, Osaiasi Taueli, Bryton Thompson, Kanious Vaughn, Matt Wann, Maurice Westmoreland
Defensive Tackles: Dante Granados, Dresden McIver-Brown, Jalen Rudolph, Keenan Stewart, Tevita Tafuna, Sione Tonga'uiha, Logologo Va'a
Defensive Linemen: Chase Bibler, Jagves Garnett, KD Johnson, Joey Lightfoot, Dimitri Madden, RaQuan Thompson
Linebackers: Kenny Byrd, Nate Dyman, Jake Hall, Tyrice Knight, Kiante Liggins, James Neal, Josh Phillips, Xavier Simmons, Jerome Wilson Jr.
Cornerbacks: Amier Boyd-Matthews, John Burris III, Stefan Cameron, Ilijah Johnson, Trez Moore, Atiq Muhammad, AJ Odums, Torey Richardson, Brandon Shivers
Safeties: Josiah Allen, McKel Broussard, Davis Burns, Josiah Dye, Jaime Guerrero, Trejon Hugue, Jayce Hunter, Kobe Hylton, Oscar Moore, Lantz Russell, Tyler Williams, Jaleal Williams-Evans
Special Teams: Buzz Flabiano, Julian Melucci, Mark Ramos, Dylan Mauro, Joshua Sloan, Justin Duff, Josh Hancock, Angelo Tejada
Captains and Leaders:
Captain: Gavin Hardison (Quarterback)
Co-Captains: Praise Amaewhule (Defensive End), Torrance Burgess Jr. (Running Back), Luis Carlos Aranda (Offensive Line)
Offensive Leader: Gavin Hardison (Quarterback)
Defensive Leader: Praise Amaewhule (Defensive End)
UTEP Miners Football Team Schedule
The UTEP Miners Football Team Schedule for the current season is as follows:
Aug 31, 2024: @ Nebraska, Time TBA, Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium
Sep 7, 2024: vs So. Utah, Time TBA, Sun Bowl
Sep 14, 2024: @ Liberty, Time TBA, Williams Stadium
Sep 21, 2024: @ Colorado St., Time TBA, Canvas Stadium
Oct 3, 2024: vs Sam Houston, Time TBA, Sun Bowl
Oct 10, 2024: @ W. Kentucky, Time TBA, Houchens Industries L. T. Smith Stadium
Oct 16, 2024: vs FIU, Time TBA, Sun Bowl
Oct 22, 2024: @ Louisiana Tech, Time TBA, Joe Aillet Stadium
Nov 2, 2024: vs Middle Tenn., Time TBA, Sun Bowl
Nov 9, 2024: vs Kennesaw St., Time TBA, Sun Bowl
Nov 23, 2024: @ Tennessee, Time TBA, Neyland Stadium
Nov 30, 2024: @ New Mexico St., Time TBA, Aggie Memorial Stadium
FAQ's On UTEP Miners Football
A. The Sun Bowl stadium has a nominal seating capacity of 51,500 but currently lists 46,670 seats.
A. The head coach of the UTEP Miners football team is currently Scotty Walden.
A. UTEP holds the series lead with 58 wins, 38 losses, and 2 ties in the Battle of I-10 rivalry against New Mexico State.
A. The Sun Bowl stadium was opened in 1963, making it over 60 years old.
A. The annual college football game hosted at the Sun Bowl is called the Sun Bowl.
