Impact Skyler Locklear, who followed new UTEP head coach Scotty Walden from Austin Peay, was the starter. Cade McConnell, who played for UTEP last season, saw time as well. What's notable is that Smith, a true freshman, also got to see the field a bit. Sure, it was garbage time, but it opens the door to the possibility Smith, not McConnell, will be the backup quarterback.
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