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This week, Tyrice Knight is hoping to be UTEP’s first defensive NFL draft pick since Quintin Demps was selected by the Eagles in 2008.

This season's 100th edition of the rivalry series features a UTEP squad (2-5, 1-2 CUSA) needing a win to keep bowl hopes alive and an NM State group (4-3, 2-1 CUSA) that is seeking consecutive bowl seasons.

Here are some of the rising names on the UTEP defense that could make an impact in 2023.

As the preseason previews continue, let's talk about the Miner special teams unit going into the 2022 season. Following an up and down 2021, the coaching staff calls the special teams unit to be more consistent and productive.

The UTEP defense was beyond impressive in 2021. Thanks to seven returning starters, the expectations are high for the unit in 2022.

As the Miners go into the 2022 season, they will rely on their offense to be much improved from last year.

The UTEP football squad has kicked off spring ball practices ahead of their highly anticipated 2022 season.

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.

UTEP football is 0-25-1 all-time in eastern time zone games.

The Miners will enter Saturday's road C-USA opener against Southern Miss, vying for a 5-1 start for the first time in 11 years.

In a back-and-forth second half, the Miners prevailed thanks to a late touchdown drive and a few defensive stops, beating Old Dominion 28-21 to open Conference USA play.

UTEP football will quietly enter Saturday's contest against Old Dominion looking to snap a 15-game losing streak in Conference USA.