UTEP Miners (@UTEPFB)
Scotty Walden (2nd year) (3-9)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 6.5 - 5.5 (#66) | SOS: (#128)
Power (#110) | Off (#121) | Def (#99) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 6.5 - 5.5 (#66) | SOS: (#128)
| UTEP's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | UTEP at Utah State | +0.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | UTEP vs UT Martin | -9.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/12 | UTEP at Texas | +43 | |||||
| Fri 9/19 | UTEP vs UL Monroe | -1.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/26 | UTEP vs Louisiana Tech | -5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 10/7 | UTEP vs Liberty | +12.5 | |||||
| Tue 10/14 | UTEP at Sam Houston | -2 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Mon 10/27 | UTEP at Kennesaw State | -4.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/7 | UTEP vs Jacksonville State | -2.5 | |||||
| Fri 11/14 | UTEP at Missouri State | -5 | |||||
| Fri 11/21 | UTEP vs New Mexico State | -7 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | UTEP at Delaware | -3 | |||||
Record Prediction: 6.5 - 5.5 #66
Schedule Rating: #128
Future 2026 Schedule
| UTEP's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | UTEP at Nebraska | +27.5 | 49.0 | L 7 - 40 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | UTEP vs Southern Utah | -6.5 | 54.5 | L 24 - 27 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | UTEP at Liberty | +23.5 | 57.5 | L 10 - 28 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | UTEP at Colorado State | +8.5 | 49.0 | L 17 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/3 | UTEP vs Sam Houston | +10.0 | 49.5 | L 21 - 41 | O | N | |
| Thu 10/10 | UTEP at Western Kentucky | +19.0 | 55.5 | L 17 - 44 | O | N | |
| Wed 10/16 | UTEP vs Florida International | +7.0 | 47.0 | W 30 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Tue 10/22 | UTEP at Louisiana Tech | +6.5 | 49.0 | L 10 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | UTEP vs Middle Tennessee | -2.0 | 48.0 | L 13 - 20 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | UTEP vs Kennesaw State | -4.5 | 42.0 | W 43 - 35 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | UTEP at Tennessee | +41.5 | 54.0 | L 0 - 56 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | UTEP at New Mexico State | +3.5 | 51.5 | W 42 - 35 | O | Y | |
2024 Record: 3 - 9 (CUSA: 3 - 5)
Spread Record 5 - 7 - 0 | O/U 6 - 6
2025 class: 180 points #70
2024 class: 163 points #82
2023 class: 61 points #127
2022 class: 78 points #129
2021 class: 61 points #134
Average Class Ranking: #108
Average Recruiting Points: 108
2024 class: 163 points #82
2023 class: 61 points #127
2022 class: 78 points #129
2021 class: 61 points #134
Average Class Ranking: #108
Average Recruiting Points: 108
Class Averages
Conference USA Class: 114 #113
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
Conference USA Class: 114 #113
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 114 points #131
2019 class: 132 points #112
2018 class: 105 points #129
2017 class: 86 points #133
2016 class: 99 points #125
Average Class Ranking: #126
Average Recruiting Points: 107
2019 class: 132 points #112
2018 class: 105 points #129
2017 class: 86 points #133
2016 class: 99 points #125
Average Class Ranking: #126
Average Recruiting Points: 107
Offensive Coordinator Mark Cala
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Locklear | 149 | 236 | 63% | 1591 | 10 | 6 | 6.7 |
| Cade McConnell | 40 | 71 | 56% | 540 | 4 | 3 | 7.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Porter | 97 | 648 | 5 | 6.7 | 79 |
| Hahsaun Wilson (Tr) | 91 | 559 | 7 | 6.1 | 65 |
| Skyler Locklear | 80 | 237 | 2 | 3.0 | 18 |
| Kam Thomas | 13 | 27 | 0 | 2.1 | 11 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Odom | 47 | 761 | 8 | 16.2 | 76 |
| Kam Thomas | 46 | 512 | 2 | 11.1 | 69 |
| Jaden Smith | 21 | 177 | 0 | 8.4 | 41 |
| Shane Porter | 16 | 91 | 0 | 5.7 | 13 |
Defensive Coordinator Bobby Daly
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Dyman | 84 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Xavier Smith | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Lantz Russell | 54 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Kadarion Johnson | 39 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadarion Johnson | 39 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Lantz Russell | 54 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jayden Wilson (Tr) | 32 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Nate Dyman | 84 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Smith | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Nate Dyman | 84 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Jaylon Shelton | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 61% #41
Offense Returning Production: 75% #9
Defense Returning Production: 47% #96
Overall Returning Production: 61% #41
Offense Returning Production: 75% #9
Defense Returning Production: 47% #96
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #103
19 Commits, 83.4 Avg Rating
24% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 20% TY
2025 Portal Class #103
19 Commits, 83.4 Avg Rating
24% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 20% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 566.00 #89
Offense Talent #93 | Defense Talent #86
2024 #116 | 2023 #130 | 2022 #126 | 2021 #121
2025 Talent Rating: 566.00 #89
Offense Talent #93 | Defense Talent #86
2024 #116 | 2023 #130 | 2022 #126 | 2021 #121
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 3 - 9
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 3 - 9
2023 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Four Year Record: 11 - 25
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 16 - 20 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 16
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 3 - 9
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2023 Record: 3 - 9
2023 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2022 Record: 5 - 7
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 8
Four Year Record: 11 - 25
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 16 - 20 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 8 - 16
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 7 - 6
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
2020 Record: 3 - 5
2020 Conf Record: 0 - 4
Spread: 5 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 4
2019 Record: 1 - 11
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2018 Record: 1 - 11
2018 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
Eight Year Record: 23 - 58
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 37 - 44 - 0
Eight Year Conference Record: 16 - 39
2021 Record: 7 - 6
2021 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
2020 Record: 3 - 5
2020 Conf Record: 0 - 4
Spread: 5 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 4
2019 Record: 1 - 11
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 8
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
2018 Record: 1 - 11
2018 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 5 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 5
Eight Year Record: 23 - 58
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 37 - 44 - 0
Eight Year Conference Record: 16 - 39
| UTEP Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2021 | Mexico Bowl | UTEP vs Fresno State | +11.5 | 51.5 | L 24 - 31 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .07 (121) | 37% (124) | 2.81 (132) | 27.1 (113) | 33% | 30% | .13 (46) | 40% (42) | 3.85 (78) | 34 (132) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .17 (80) | 39% (103) | 3.59 (93) | 26.1 (127) | 33% | 45% | .25 (109) | 43% (88) | 4.62 (127) | 29.7 (84) |
More Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 27:57 (118) | 16.7 (122) | 33% | 30% | 5.7 (55) | 50.9 (59) | 1.6 (83) | 1.5 | 7.1 (23) | 2.9 (18) | 2 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 31:25 (71) | 18.3 (101) | 33% | 45% | 6.8 (97) | 58.8 (91) | 1.5 (66) | 1 | 4.3 (118) | 2 (72) | 1 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 19.5 | 26.2 | 14.7 | 37% (124) | 2.81 (132) | 1.6 | 17 | 321 | 121 | 200 | 3.3 | 52% (56) | 47% (81) | 38% (118) | 36% (117) | 20% (126) | .07 (121) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 32.3 | 28.8 | 34.9 | 39.7% (42) | 3.85 (78) | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% (103) | 46% (36) | 40% (42) | 39% (46) | 18% (34) | .13 (46) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 19.9 | 19 | 20.8 | 39.5% (103) | 3.59 (93) | 1.5 | 18 | 362 | 144 | 218 | 3.9 | 53% (42) | 46% (94) | 43% (62) | 36% (113) | 16% (72) | .17 (80) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 28.5 | 29 | 28 | 43.4% (88) | 4.62 (127) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 57% (126) | 43% (8) | 48% (122) | 38% (23) | 15% (88) | .25 (109) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 52% (56) | 38% (118) | 36.4 | 120.8 | 3.3 | 9 (125) | .02 (118) | 2.8 (106) | 59% (127) | 13% (125) | 0.88 (114) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 54% (103) | 40% (42) | - | - | - | - | .07 (40) | 2.85 (44) | 59% (7) | 12% (18) | 1.07 (102) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 53% (42) | 43% (62) | 37.3 | 144.3 | 3.9 | 16 (89) | .09 (105) | 3.05 (83) | 76% (44) | 9% (51) | 0.89 (119) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 57% (126) | 48% (122) | - | - | - | - | .28 (127) | 3.35 (113) | 76% (89) | 9% (106) | 1.1 (112) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 47% (81) | 36% (117) | 18.6 | 30.4 | 200 | 6.6 | 10.8 | 15 (98) | 12 (85) | .15 (108) | 1.5 (112) | 34% (111) | 23% (128) | .23 (104) | 7% (110) | 2.2 (20) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 46% (36) | 39% (46) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (52) | .21 (54) | 1.7 (115) | 34% (34) | 30% (56) | .28 (59) | 6% (66) | 2.1 (75) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 12 | 46% (94) | 36% (113) | 14.8 | 27.5 | 217.7 | 7.9 | 14.7 | 13 (111) | 12 (85) | .29 (68) | 1.9 (6) | 32% (82) | 29% (82) | .34 (65) | 7% (104) | 2.1 (37) |
| 2023 Defense | 12 | 43% (8) | 38% (23) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (120) | .26 (61) | 1.7 (104) | 32% (67) | 31% (87) | .48 (126) | 7% (50) | 2.3 (128) |
Team Notes (3/24) RB rebuild. Wilson (Char) a good add ❌
(3/24) WR #1 Odom back, little depth. 2 portals ❌
(3/24) OL bad LY, 2/5 back, 2 more with a lot of exp ❌
(3/24) Def bad LY, replacing a lot. 11 portal adds ❌
(3/19) QB Locklear back, 5* Nelson DNP @ USC/Boise ❌
(3/24) WR #1 Odom back, little depth. 2 portals ❌
(3/24) OL bad LY, 2/5 back, 2 more with a lot of exp ❌
(3/24) Def bad LY, replacing a lot. 11 portal adds ❌
(3/19) QB Locklear back, 5* Nelson DNP @ USC/Boise ❌
Injury Notes
Power Ratings Overall: -11.57 #97
Offense: 5.91 #118
Defense: 17.48 #85
SP+ Overall: -16.6 #123
SP+ Offense: 17.5 #123
SP+ Defense: 34.1 #112
Offense: 5.91 #118
Defense: 17.48 #85
SP+ Overall: -16.6 #123
SP+ Offense: 17.5 #123
SP+ Defense: 34.1 #112
Returning Prod '24 QB Skyler Locklear returns
Returning Production: 61% #41
Offense: 75% #9 | Defense: 47% #96
OL Prod: 55% #71, 1 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1846 #109 | From Portal: 0 #98
Rush Prod: 41% #91 | Rec Prod: 65% #40
Def Front Seven: 42% - Secondary: 34%
Returning Production: 61% #41
Offense: 75% #9 | Defense: 47% #96
OL Prod: 55% #71, 1 clear starters
OL Snaps: 1846 #109 | From Portal: 0 #98
Rush Prod: 41% #91 | Rec Prod: 65% #40
Def Front Seven: 42% - Secondary: 34%
Roster Team Talent #89 Blue Chips: 0% #99
Offense Talent #93 Defense Talent #86
Crootin Class #70 - 4 YR Rank #108
Portal Class #103 - 19 players, 83 Avg
24% of Roster from Portal, 20% TY
45 New Players, 54% of '25 Roster #99
Offense Talent #93 Defense Talent #86
Crootin Class #70 - 4 YR Rank #108
Portal Class #103 - 19 players, 83 Avg
24% of Roster from Portal, 20% TY
45 New Players, 54% of '25 Roster #99
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 6.5 - 5.5 #66
Schedule Rating: -138 #128
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 10
Schedule Rating: -138 #128
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 10
Scoring Scoring: 19.5 - 32.3 (20 - 29) in '24
Scoring at Home: 26 - 29 | Road: 15 - 35
OC: Mark Cala - in his first season
DC: Bobby Daly - in his first season
Scoring at Home: 26 - 29 | Road: 15 - 35
OC: Mark Cala - in his first season
DC: Bobby Daly - in his first season
Records 2024 Record: 3 - 9 (5 - 7 - 0) (CUSA: 3 - 5)
2023 Record: 3 - 9 (6 - 6 - 0) (CUSA: 2 - 6)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (5 - 7 - 0) (CUSA: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (11 - 25) | 8 Yr Record: (23 - 58)
2023 Record: 3 - 9 (6 - 6 - 0) (CUSA: 2 - 6)
2022 Record: 5 - 7 (5 - 7 - 0) (CUSA: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (11 - 25) | 8 Yr Record: (23 - 58)
'24 OffenseBalanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 52%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.81 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Awful when off Schedule 23%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 37%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.81 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Awful Pass Success 36%
Bad Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Awful when off Schedule 23%
'24 DefenseAvg DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.85 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Avg Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Avg when Opp is off Schedule 30%
Good Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.85 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 39%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg at Forcing Turnovers
Avg Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Avg when Opp is off Schedule 30%
Team NotesRB rebuild. Wilson (Char) a good add
WR #1 Odom back, little depth. 2 portals
OL bad LY, 2/5 back, 2 more with a lot of exp
Def bad LY, replacing a lot. 11 portal adds
HC Walden fun, really great crootin
New OC Cala was TCU QB coach past 2 yrs
New DC Daly was Mont St DC past 6 yrs
QB Locklear back, 5* Nelson DNP @ USC/Boise
WR #1 Odom back, little depth. 2 portals
OL bad LY, 2/5 back, 2 more with a lot of exp
Def bad LY, replacing a lot. 11 portal adds
HC Walden fun, really great crootin
New OC Cala was TCU QB coach past 2 yrs
New DC Daly was Mont St DC past 6 yrs
QB Locklear back, 5* Nelson DNP @ USC/Boise