From Transfer Tape to Draft Boards: What UTEP Can Learn from the 2026 NFL Draft
Why this year’s draft reinforced a truth UTEP can’t afford to ignore The 2026 Draft Message: Development Is Winning If there was one theme that kept popping up throughout the 2026 NFL Draft, it wasn’t just raw talent—it was trajectory. NFL teams didn’t just draft players. They drafted who they are becoming. Across the board, […]
UTEP Football 2026 Schedule Breakdown The Miners Path to Compete in a New Conference Era
A Brutal Non conference Start That Could Build Toughness UTEP enters the 2026 season facing one of the toughest opening stretches in program history, and it will test this team immediately. Road matchups against Oklahoma and Michigan headline the early slate, followed by a challenging nonconference finale against Oregon State. These are not just games, […]
EJ Colson at UTEP Why the Dual Threat Transfer Could Transform the Miners Offense in 2026
A Proven Playmaker Arrives in El Paso When EJ Colson arrives at UTEP for the 2026 season, he brings more than just potential. He brings production, experience, and a track record of winning football. After starting his college journey at UCF and taking over as a freshman starter at Incarnate Word, Colson proved he can […]
UTEP’s Mountain West TV Future: More Money, More National Windows, and a Real Stage for the Miners
Beginning on July 1, 2026, UTEP officially steps into the Mountain West Conference media structure — and for Miner’s fans, this is about two things: real television inventory and real money. The new six-year agreement (2026 through 2032) with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and streaming partner Kiswe — plus a five-year deal with The CW […]
Scotty Walden Invests Directly in UTEP Football, Pledges 10% of His Salary Back to the Program
When Scotty Walden took over the UTEP football program, he made it clear the job was about more than wins and losses. Now, he’s backing that belief with action. Walden has pledged 10% of his annual salary directly back into the UTEP football program, reinvesting those funds to support the team’s growth as it prepares […]
UTEP Football Transfer Portal Update — Incoming Transfers (January 29, 2026)
As UTEP begins preparing for a new era in the Mountain West Conference, the Miners added a pair of experienced players through the transfer portal on Early National Signing Day 2026 — giving the 2026 roster both depth and veteran leadership in key spots. Incoming Transfer Players Chance Bell — Tight End Bell joins UTEP […]