WR Justin Garrett overcomes homelessness, tragedy to star for UTEP
EL PASO, Texas — While Senior (RS) wide receiver Justin Garrett’s numbers are atop the UTEP Miners’ stat book each weekend, it’s his impression off…
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Packers’ Aaron Jones named NFL’s Ground Player of the Week, making his case for contract extension
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Aaron Jones’ bid for a new contract is paying early dividends for the Green Bay Packers. He was named the FedEx NFL Ground…
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UTEP’s athletic department furloughs employees, cuts jobs due to pandemic budget woes
EL PASO, TEXAS – In what UTEP President Heather Wilson called “tough decisions,” the university announced late Wednesday afternoon that it was…
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UTEP head coach Dana Dimel looks ahead to road test against Louisiana-Monroe
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP Miners will hope to continue riding that wave of momentum as they get set for a road matchup against Louisiana Monroe. UTEP…
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Photo gallery: UTEP victory over Abilene Christian
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP defeated Abilene Christian University 17-13 on Saturday at the Sun Bowl. Above is a slideshow looking back on the action…
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Former UTEP standout Aaron Jones’ big day helps Packers beat Lions 42-21 in home opener
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — Former UTEP standout Aaron Jones wanted to do a Lambeau Leap even without fans in the stands. He gave himself plenty of…
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UTEP squeaks out win over Abilene Christian, 17-13; Miners improve to 2-1
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners returned home Saturday for their third game of the season. UTEP playing host to the Abilene Christian University…
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UTEP ‘Marching Miners’ band loud and proud amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – It was never a question of “if” the UTEP Marching Miners would play at football games this fall, but for band director Dr. Andrew…
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UTEP running back Quardraiz Wadley to miss remainder of 2020 football season
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP senior running back Quardraiz Wadley will sit out the remainder of the 2020 football season due to a lingering injury that…
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UTEP, NMSU coaches react to NCAA basketball start date of Nov. 25
EL PASO, Texas — College basketball teams and fans are ecstatic to hear they will have a season. But with the NCAA pushing back the start of the…
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Oklahoma transfer point guard Jamal Bieniemy immediately eligible for UTEP’s 20-21 season
EL PASO, Texas – They say good things come to those who wait, but the wait wasn’t very long for Jamal Bieniemy, a point guard transfer from Oklahoma.…
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With Texas in rear view mirror, Dana Dimel looks ahead to Abilene Christian
EL PASO, Texas – Following UTEP’s loss against the Texas Longhorns, the Miners now turn their attention to Abilene Christian. It will mark the second…
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Ehlinger leads No. 14 Texas as it overwhelms UTEP 59-3
AUSTIN, Texas — Sam Ehlinger threw a 78-yard touchdown to Joshua Moore on the first play and had career-high five scoring passes in the first half,…
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UTEP, Texas to face off with 18,000 fans in the stands expected for the game in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — David Flores, a University of Texas at Austin alumnus who’s had Longhorn football season tickets for the past six years, said he…
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Why UTEP moved graduation ceremonies online, but allowed fans at football games
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 is learning more about how UTEP came to the decision to move graduation ceremonies online, instead of holding it in-person.…
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No. 14 Texas eager for opener vs. UTEP before chasing Big 12 title
AUSTIN, Texas — For Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger, each day of summer workouts and training camp felt like uneasy steps toward a season that might…
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Tom Herman credits UTEP assistant Barrick Nealy with career
EL PASO, Texas – It will be tough for UTEP to slow down Tom Herman this Saturday. The 4th-year Texas head coach has led the Longhorns to three…
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UTEP Men’s golf coach Scott Lieberwirth announces resignation
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP is now in search for a new men’s golf coach. Thursday, Scott Lieberwirth resigned as UTEP Men’s Golf head coach after…
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UTEP QB Gavin Hardison named a ‘Star of the Week’ by The Manning Award
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP’s Gavin Hardison has been named one of eight quarterbacks for The Manning Award’s “Stars of the Week” following his…
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UTEP’s Dana Dimel looks ahead to showdown with Texas Longhorns
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 spoke with UTEP head football coach Dana Dimel for a look ahead to Saturday’s match up against the University of Texas. The…
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6,047 UTEP fans ‘excited’ to be at Sun Bowl for Miners’ opening win
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners defeated Stephen F. Austin 24-14 at home Saturday night in front of a crowd of 6,047, according to UTEP officials.…
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UTEP defeats Stephen F. Austin 24-14 at Sun Bowl for opening win
EL PASO, Texas — It was a long journey to get to this point, but Saturday night college football returned to the Sun Bowl. The UTEP Miners kicked…
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What you need to know if you’re attending UTEP’s football opener
EL PASO, Texas — Football is back in the Borderland. The UTEP Miners kick off their home opener against Stephen F. Austin on Saturday at 7 p.m.…
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Jon Teicher enters 40th season as UTEP’s play-by-play broadcaster
EL PASO, Texas — Voices in sports span lifetimes. From Don Haskins to Rodney Terry, Bob Stull to Dana Dimel, Jon Teicher has been there every step…
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UTEP football’s Quardraiz Wadley announced to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP senior running back Quardraiz Wadley was named to the eighth annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List on Wednesday.…
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Country music star Jon Pardi promises a fun time for Minerpalooza virtual concert
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP Miner fans don’t have to worry about missing this years Minerpalooza due to the pandemic. The 30th Minerpalooza celebration…
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MinerPalooza going virtual for 30 year celebration
EL PASO, Texas — A pandemic isn’t going to stop UTEP from celebrating their biggest back to school celebration. For the first time in it’s thirty…
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UTEP football coach Dana Dimel speaks with ABC-7 as season opener nears
EL PASO, Texas – It will be a season unlike any other for the UTEP football team, but at least it’s a season of football. Saturday, the UTEP Miners…
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UTEP Football single-game tickets & parking passes go on sale Monday
EL PASO, Texas — The UTEP Miners are ready to kickoff their season and fans will be allowed to see the Miners in action in person. Single-game…
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Know before you go: UTEP announces 2020 football Covid-19 fan protocols
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP Athletics has announced its COVID-19 Fan Protocols for the 2020 football season, which will kick off next Saturday (Sept. 5)…
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