UTEP MINERS NEWS

Kam Thomas - Has good day in FBS debut Thomas caught seven passes for 71 yards and a touchdown Saturday versus Nebraska.

Impact Of all the guys who followed Scotty Walden from Austin Peay to UTEP, Thomas had the easiest transition to the FBS level in Week 1. These are good numbers, especially for a game in Lincoln against a Matt Rhule defense. Now, Thomas is only 5'7'', so he's undersized, but he seems like he can handle a slot role in Conference USA.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jevon Jackson - Held to 32 yards Jackson ran 10 times for 32 yards versus Nebraska on Saturday.

Impact Jackson is one of many players who followed head coach Scotty Walden from Austin Peay to UTEP. In a fast-paced FCS offense, Jackson ran for 1,373 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Visiting Nebraska in his first game as an FBS back was a dose of reality for Jackson.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Shay Smith - Sees the field in UTEP's opener Smith went 2-for-2 for 14 yards against Nebraska on Saturday.

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.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Skyler Locklear - First start a mixed bag Locklear went 11-for-17 for 115 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against Nebraska on Saturday. He also ran four times for 15 yards.

Impact Locklear followed Scotty Walden from Austin Peay, and Walden installed him as starting quarterback for his first game in charge at UTEP. This was not likely to be an easy matchup, especially for a first-time starter, and it wasn't. Locklear faces Southern Utah next. That game should tell us a bit more.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Nebraska vs. UTEP: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. UTEP Miners game, Saturday, August 31.

AUGUST 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Cade McConnell - Opens season in backup role McConnell will open the 2024 season as the backup quarterback for UTEP, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McConnell was competing with Skyler Locklear for the starting quarterback role, but McConnell, a JUCO transfer who redshirted at UTEP in 2023, lost the battle. Locklear will be the starter at Nebraska on Saturday.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Skyler Locklear - Named starting quarterback Locklear will start Saturday's opener at Nebraska, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Locklear will start the season opener versus Nebraska, beating out Cade McConnell to win the starting job. Locklear appeared in one game last season for Austin Peay and completed three of his four passes for 59 yards and one touchdown.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska vs. UTEP Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31, 2024

Preview the August 31 matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and UTEP Miners with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and...

AUGUST 29 • DATA SKRIVE

How a kid from Fort Worth wound up coaching the hardest job in college football Scotty Walden is the 2nd youngest coach in FBS, and his task is to turnaround the hardest gig in football - UTEP

AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

2024 College Football odds: Take Nebraska, Miami in Week 1; other best bets

Geoff Schwartz delivers his best bets for Week 1 of the college football season, including a blowout win for Nebraska and a lot of points sc...

AUGUST 28

UTEP at Nebraska, College Football Expert Picks, Predictions: Week 1 The College Football News expert picks and predictions for the Week 1 UTEP at Nebraska matchup.

AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Miles McWhorter - Named in roster McWhorter is listed in the UTEP's roster for the 2024 season.

Impact The New Mexico State transfer will have to work in order to earn a bigger opportunity at his new program. McWhorter did not record an offensive stat during the 2023 campaign.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Seib - Listed as wide receiver Seib is listed as a wide receiver in the team's roster for the upcoming season.

Impact After playing as a tight end during the 2023 season, Seib will make the transition to wide receiver in the upcoming season. The redshirt sophomore reeled in one target for 14 yards during the 2023 campaign.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

UTEP College Football Preview 2024: Key Players, Schedule, Season Predictions 2024 UTEP college football preview with breakdowns, best players, keys to the season, and prediction with projected win total.

AUGUST 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Judah Ezinwa - Healthy for 2024 Ezinwa is expected to be healthy and available for the 2024 season after redshirting in 2023, Adrian Broaddus of 600 ESPN El Paso reports.

Impact Ezinwa could play an interesting role for UTEP, as he has shown the ability to contribute both as a blocker and pass-catcher. He didn't play at all in 2023 and could see regular snaps in the near future if he continues to impress as he's done in the fall.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

2024 UTEP football predictions: Ranked No. 126 by RJ Young

Find out where FOX Sports' RJ Young ranks the UTEP Miners in his ultimate 134 college football ranking.

AUGUST 11

Midland High's McCoy drawn to UTEP because of culture Jul. 31-Midland High running back Elijah McCoy can focus on his senior year of football with his fut...

AUGUST 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

HS FOOTBALL: Midland High's Elijah McCoy commits to UTEP Jul. 28-Midland High star running back Elijah McCoy announced on social media on Sunday his commitme...

JULY 29 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UTEP College Football Preview 2024: Key Players, Schedule, Season Predictions 2024 UTEP college football preview with breakdowns, best players, keys to the season, and prediction with projected win total.

JUNE 26 • SACBEE.COM

Deylon Williams, UTEP Miners, Inside Linebacker Deylon Williams is a 6-1, 205-pound Outside Linebacker from Smyrna, TN.

JUNE 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Elijah Boyd, Frisco , Safety Elijah Boyd is a 6-1, 175-pound Safety from Frisco, TX. He has committed to Army Black Knights.

JUNE 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Omar Lloyd, UTEP Miners, Cornerback Omar Lloyd is a 5-11, 170-pound Cornerback from Tucson, AZ.

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kavika Johnson, UTEP Miners, Quarterback Kavika Johnson is a 6-2, 195-pound Pro-Style Quarterback from Las Cruces, NM.

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Denzel Chukwukelu, UTEP Miners, Denzel Chukwukelu is a 6-4, 280-pound Strong-Side Defensive End from Rockwall, TX.

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jerrell Brown, UTEP Miners, Athlete Jerrell Brown is a 6-1, 170-pound Dual-Threat Quarterback from Perris, CA.

JUNE 4 • 247SPORTS.COM