One-on-one with UTEP’s Dana Dimel; Miners host Middle Tennessee Saturday

EL PASO, Texas - The UTEP Miners will look for win number three in Conference USA play when they host Middle Tennessee Saturday at the Sun Bowl.

UTEP is riding some momentum after a thrilling 24-21 victory over Florida Atlantic University.

The win improved the Miners' overall record to 4-4, 2-2 in C-USA.

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders enter the matchup with a record of 3-4, 0-3 in C-USA, and are in a bit of a slump currently on a three game losing skid.

The Blue Raiders have yet to win a game in conference play.

However, Middle Tennessee has had some bright spots this season, none bigger than a victory over the Miami Hurricanes back in September.

ABC-7 sat down with UTEP head coach Dana Dimel for a preview of Saturday's game against the Blue Raiders.

Kickoff for Saturday's game is at 7:00 p.m. from Sun Bowl Stadium.