UTEP MINERS NEWS

Quardraiz Wadley - Back at practice Wadley (undisclosed) participated at Wednesday's practice, Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News reports.

Impact Wadley sat out Tuesday's practice for unspecified reasons, but he's back on the field a day later. He had only four touches last week against Bethune-Cookman, but he could be in line for a larger role this week at Boise State with Deion Hankins (shoulder) ruled out, though Ronald Awatt should handle the bulk of the backfield work.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

El Paso Times Week 3 El Paso high school football predictions and preview capsules for games on Thursday and Friday. There are several interesting matchups

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

El Paso high school football: Jefferson looks to continue early success in Class 5A El Paso high school football: Jefferson looks to continue early in success Class 5A with big matchup vs. Bel Air on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Reynaldo Flores - Needed as RB Flores is now a full-time running back, Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times reports.

Impact Flores has been used in some other different positions, but will now focus on running back full-time with some other injuries at the position. Flores was way down on the initial depth chart, but could see some time on Friday against Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quardraiz Wadley - Not practicing Wadley isn't taking part in practice Tuesday, Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times reports.

Impact The reason behind Wadley's absence is unclear, but he was limited to just four touches against Bethune-Cookman during the Week 1 contest and isn't exactly on a great path to more in Week 2. Deion Hankins (shoulder) is also absent from practice, which could set Ronald Awatt up as the lead back for the Miners again to versus Boise State on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

UTEP Football: Miners seek 'signature win' at Boise State, Coach Dana Dimel said Miners playing with more confidence as biggest non-conference game of season arrives.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Deion Hankins - Won't return Friday Hankins won't play Friday against Boise State due to a shoulder injury, Nate Ryan of KVIA reports.

Impact Hankins left UTEP's season opener against New Mexico State after he recorded 11 carries for 50 yards and a touchdown. He missed Saturday's game against Bethune-Cookman as a result, and he'll be sidelined for a second straight week. However, coach Dana Dimel is optimistic that the running back will be able to return against New Mexico on Sept. 25.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

El Paso Class 6A high school football: Montwood finds improvement in close loss El Paso Class 6A high school football: Montwood finds improvement in close loss, looks to win first game this week vs. Burges

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

El Paso Times Check back weekly to see our updated standings and scores for the El Paso high school football 2021 season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Jacob Cowing - Finds end zone Cowing caught two passes for 23 yards and a touchdown against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.

Impact This is a step down from the five catches for 158 yards that Cowing had in the opener. However, he's now scored in back-to-back weeks to start the season. Cowing will assuredly beat his previous career high in receiving touchdowns with three.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrin Smith - Nets 76 yards Smith caught four passes for 76 yards against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.

Impact It's a little surprising Smith led the Miners in receiving yards, given the presence of Justin Garrett and Jacob Cowing on this team. In fact, Smith didn't have a catch in UTEP's opener against NMSU and was only targeted once.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Willie Eldridge - Nets 118 yards Eldridge rushed 14 times for 118 yards versus Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.

Impact With lead back Deion Hankins (undisclosed) out, Eldridge got the most carries in his career. As a true freshman in 2020 he only carried the ball five times in the one game he appeared in. Rushing for over 100 yards is good, but Ronald Awatt did better, and when Hankins is back he and Awatt will likely be the primary duo for the Miners.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Awatt - Steps up for UTEP Awatt rushed 19 times for 126 yards and a score against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. he also caught one pass for 21 yards.

Impact With Deion Hankins (undisclosed) out, Awatt stepped up and was the lead back for the Miners in this game. Through two contests Awatt had 30 carries for 200 yards and two scores. Once Hankins is healthy, Awatt should still be getting touches based on this.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Hardison - Throws three TDs Hardison went 14-for-23 for 183 yards and three touchdowns against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.

Impact It's an FCS team, but this is still a strong performance. Last year Hardison only completed 54.3 percent of his passes with five touchdowns and five picks, but so far this year his numbers are improving. Let's see how he does once the competition gets tougher, though.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hardison's 3 TD passes help UTEP beat Bethune-Cookman 38-28

Gavin Hardison threw a career-high three touchdown passes, Willie Eldridge and Ronald Awatt each had over 100 yards rushing, and UTEP beat Bethune-Cookman 38-28

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHOTOS: College Football, Bethune-Cookman vs. UTEP Miners Photos from the non-conference college football game between UTEP and Bethune-Cookman at the Sun Bowl.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Deion Hankins - Officially out Saturday Hankins (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Bethune-Cookman, Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times reports.

Impact Hankins was listed as doubtful ahead of Saturday's matchup due to an undisclosed injury, so it's not very surprising to see him ruled out. Quadraiz Wadley will likely see an increased workload Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andress defeats Parkland with impressive effort, now 2-0 in young season Andress took on Parkland in El Paso-area high school football Friday, Sept. 3.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Photos: Week 2 from El Paso high school football View action from Week 2 high school football games in the El Paso area.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Austin football player Israel Luna talks after 24-21 win Thursday vs. El Dorado Austin scored with 10 seconds left in the game to beat El Dorado, 24-21, on Thursday night at the SAC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Photos: Austin vs. El Dorado high school football Austin goes against El Dorado Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at the SISD Student Activities Complex in El Paso.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

National receiving leader Cowing developing chemistry with Hardison, offense Cowing's path to the top of the nation involved hard work with quarterback

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

El Paso Times High School Football Capsules Sept. 2-3 Week 2 El Paso high school football capsules and predictions

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Three things learned at UTEP's Tuesday football practice Hankins out, doubtful to play against Bethune-Cookman

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ELPASOTIMES.COM

Deion Hankins - Still sidelined Wednesday Hankins (undisclosed) is present but not participating in practice Wednesday, Bret Bloomquist of the El Paso Times reports.

Impact Hankins was labeled doubtful for the season opener earlier in the week and his continued absence from practice doesn't change that narrative. Quadraiz Wadley, who rushed six times for 51 yards in the opener, could be in line for the lead role against Bethune-Cookman assuming Hankins can't go.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE