Two winless programs searching for a win headlines the Battle of I-10 this week, as the Miner football team (0-2) prepares to host their rivals NM State (0-2) on Saturday at the Sun Bowl.
The highly anticipated North Texas opener was met with much disappointment for Miner fans. Players and coaches are determined to prove themselves to the UTEP faithful, but on-field improvements might have to wait until next week's Battle of I-10.
There's no sugarcoating it. Despite a solid start, the UTEP football team disappointed the fan base on Saturday night in front of a packed house, falling to North Texas, 31-13.
Week zero is almost here, as the Miners get ready to host the Mean Green for the season opener at the Sun Bowl on Saturday with a kickoff set for 7 p.m.
Six ESPN+ games, two streaming on Stadium and a pair on CBS Sports Network is the breakdown for the UTEP football television schedule in 2022, as Conference USA announced all start times and TV details for its members on Thursday.
Following a road loss to Florida Atlantic (28-25), the UTEP football team will regroup ahead of its biggest matchup of the year when they host No. 16 UTSA on Saturday at the Sun Bowl.