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2024 UTEP Miners football team

The 2024 UTEP Miners football team will represent the University of Texas at El Paso in the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Miners will play their home games at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas, and compete as members of Conference USA. They will be led by first-year head coach Scotty Walden.

2024 UTEP Miners football
UTEP Miners
ConferenceConference USA
Record0–0 (0–0 CUSA)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorJake Brown (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorJared Kaster (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorJ. J. Clark (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorKelvin Sigler (1st season)
Home stadiumSun Bowl
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Conference USA football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
FIU   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Jacksonville State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Kennesaw State*   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Liberty   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Louisiana Tech   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Middle Tennessee   0 – 0     0 – 0  
New Mexico State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Sam Houston   0 – 0     0 – 0  
UTEP   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Western Kentucky   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Championship: December 6, 2024
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
  • * – Ineligible for postseason play due to FCS-to-FBS transition rules
As of July 21, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
August 311:30 p.m.at Nebraska*
FOX
September 77:00 p.m.Southern Utah*
ESPN+
September 144:00 p.m.at Liberty
ESPN+
September 213:00 p.m.at Colorado State*
TruTV
October 37:00 p.m.Sam Houston
  • Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
CBSSN
October 106:00 p.m.at Western Kentucky
ESPNU
October 167:00 p.m.FIU
  • Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
CBSSN
October 226:00 p.m.at Louisiana Tech
CBSSN
November 21:30 p.m.Middle Tennessee
  • Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
CBSSN
November 92:00 p.m.Kennesaw State
  • Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
ESPN Networks
November 2311:00 a.m.at Tennessee*
SECN+/ESPN+
November 302:00 p.m.at New Mexico State
ESPN Networks

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Offseason

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Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[b] K Kicker[c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. ^ a b May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. ^ Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. ^ Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. ^ Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Coaching staff changes

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Outgoing

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Name Position Reason
Dana Dimel Head coach Fired[2]
Scotty Ohara Offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and wide receivers coach N/A
Bradley Dale Peveto Defensive coordinator and linebackers coach N/A
Aaron Price Special teams coordinator N/A
Mike Simmonds Offensive line coach N/A
Barrick Nealy Assistant head coach and running backs coach N/A
Drew Liddle Tight ends coach and fullbacks coach N/A
Matt Wallerstedt Associate head coach and defensive line coach N/A
Dante Barnett Secondary coach and safeties coach N/A

Incoming

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Name Position Previous position
Scotty Walden[3] Head coach Austin Peay head coach (2020–2023)
Jake Brown[4] Co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Louisiana Tech co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach (2022–2023)
Jared Kaster[5] Co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Austin Peay co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach (2023)
J. J. Clark[6] Co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Austin Peay defensive coordinator and safeties coach (2023)
Kevin Sigler[7] Co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Jacksonville State safeties coach (2022–2023)
Joe Pappalardo[8] Co-special teams coordinator Austin Peay special teams coordinator (2022–2023)
Jajuan Dulaney[9] Tight ends coach Austin Peay tight ends coach (2023)
Jourdan McNeill[10] Running backs coach Austin Peay running backs coach (2021–2023)
Seth McDonald[11] Co-special teams coordinator Austin Peay co-special teams coordinator and linebackers coach (2023)
Chris Jones[12] Defensive line coach Austin Peay co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach (2021–2023)
Aaron Foster[13] Cornerbacks coach Austin Peay cornerbacks coach (2023)

Transfers

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Incoming

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Name Pos. Previous school Year
Jevon Jackson[14] RB Austin Peay
 
Redshirt
Sophomore
Dylan Brown-Turner[15] LB Florida State Freshman
Dorian Hopkins[16] LB Tulsa
 
Redshirt
Senior
Tray Dunson[17] LB Gardner–Webb Senior
Dillon Williams[16] S North Texas Sophomore
Yessman Green[16] CB Jacksonville State Junior
Skyler Locklear[17] QB Austin Peay
 
Redshirt
Freshman
Trey Goodman[17] WR Austin Peay Junior
Jaden Smith[17] WR Eastern Kentucky Junior
Marquez Taylor[17] RB Austin Peay Freshman
Kory Chapman[17] S Austin Peay Senior
Kenny Odom[17] WR Austin Peay
 
Redshirt
Freshman
Ashton Nickelberry[17] WR Austin Peay
 
Redshirt
Junior
Kam Thomas[17] WR Austin Peay Junior
Brennan Smith[17] IOL Austin Peay
 
Redshirt
Sophomore
Isaiah Wright[17] OT Austin Peay Senior

Outgoing

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Name Pos. New school Year
Latrez Shelton CB TBD Junior
Cartraven Walker RB TBD
 
Redshirt
Junior
Kelly Akharaiyi[18] WR Mississippi State
 
Redshirt
Junior
Steven Hubbard OT TBD
 
Redshirt
Senior
Joshua Sloan P Memphis Junior
Kobe Hylton[19] CB Oklahoma State
 
Redshirt
Junior
James Neal LB Texas State Junior
Torey Richardson[20] CB Temple
 
Redshirt
Senior
Justin Mayers[21] IOL Colorado
 
Redshirt
Junior
Marcus Vinson TE TBD Sophomore
Torrance Burgess Jr. RB TBD Junior
Jeremiah Ballard WR TBD
 
Redshirt
Sophomore
Tyrin Smith WR TBD Senior
Deion Hankins RB Texas Tech
 
Redshirt
Junior
Jerome Edwards Jr. LB TBD
 
Redshirt
Sophomore

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References

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  1. ^ "2024 UTEP Miners Football Schedule". FB Schedules.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "UTEP fires Dimel 2 years after bowl appearance". ESPN.com. November 26, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "UTEP Names Scotty Walden Head Football Coach". UTEP Miners. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "El Paso Times Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". subscribe.elpasotimes.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "UTEP Football Hires Jared Kaster as New Offensive Line Coach with Texas Tech Experience". BVM Sports. December 17, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Walden Announces Defensive Coordinator J.J. Clark to Football Staff". UTEP Miners. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "Kelvin Sigler named co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach for UTEP Football". BVM Sports. December 23, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  8. ^ "Walden announces special teams coach Joe Pappalardo to UTEP Staff". Ground News. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "Walden Announces Jajuan Dulaney as Tight Ends Coach/Offensive Recruiting Coordinator". UTEP Miners. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "Walden Adds Running Backs Coach Jourdan McNeill". UTEP Miners. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  11. ^ "UTEP Football Names Seth McDonald as Bandit Coach: Austin Peay's Standout Coach Joins Miners". BVM Sports. December 18, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "REPORT: Jourdan McNeill and Chris Jones set to join Scotty Walden's staff at UTEP". KTSM 9 News. December 11, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  13. ^ "UTEP Football Hires Aaron Foster as Safeties Coach and Passing Game Coordinator". BVM Sports. December 15, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  14. ^ "El Paso Times Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". subscribe.elpasotimes.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  15. ^ Lewis, Dustin (January 11, 2024). "Former FSU Linebacker Returning Closer To Home In Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated Florida State Seminoles News, Analysis and More. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  16. ^ a b c "UTEP football lands four new signees". KTSM 9 News. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Walden's First Class Features 23 New Miners on NSD". UTEP Miners. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "UTEP transfer receiver Kelly Akharaiyi commits to Mississippi State football, Jeff Lebby". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  19. ^ Scott, Marshall (December 16, 2023). "UTEP Transfer Safety Kobe Hylton Commits to Oklahoma State". Pistols Firing. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  20. ^ "UTEP transfer cornerback Torey Richardson picks Temple". 247Sports. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  21. ^ Tolle, Josh (December 10, 2023). "UTEP's Justin Mayers transfers to Colorado". Sports Illustrated Colorado Buffaloes News, Analysis and More. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  22. ^ "2024 UTEP Football Transfer Portal". www.on3.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.


 

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