2025 UTEP Miners football team

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The 2025 UTEP Miners football team represented the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) as a member of Conference USA (CUSA) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Miners were led by second-year head coach Scotty Walden and played home games at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

ConferenceConference USA

Record2–10 (1–7 CUSA)

Headcoach

Scotty Walden (2nd season)

OffensivecoordinatorMark Cala (1st season)

Quick facts UTEP Miners football, Conference ...

2025 UTEP Miners football

Conference	Conference USA
Record	2–10 (1–7 CUSA)
Head coach	Scotty Walden (2nd season)
Offensive coordinator	Mark Cala (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinator	Ryan Stanchek (2nd season)
Offensive scheme	Spread
Defensive coordinator	Bobby Daly (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinator	Kelvin Sigler (2nd season)
Base defense	4–2–5
Home stadium	Sun Bowl
Seasons ← 2024 2026 →

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2025 Conference USA football standings
v t e
Team	W		L	W		L
Kennesaw State y$	7	–	1	10	–	4
Jacksonville State y	7	–	1	9	–	5
Western Kentucky	6	–	2	9	–	4
Louisiana Tech	5	–	3	8	–	5
FIU	5	–	3	7	–	6
Missouri State	5	–	3	7	–	6
Delaware	4	–	4	7	–	6
Liberty	3	–	5	4	–	8
New Mexico State	2	–	6	4	–	8
Middle Tennessee	2	–	6	3	–	9
Sam Houston	1	–	7	2	–	10
UTEP	1	–	7	2	–	10
Championship: Kennesaw State 19, Jacksonville State 15
$ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant

The 2025 season was the program's last season as a member of CUSA. The Miners will join Mountain West Conference (MW) in the 2026–27 academic year.^[1]

Schedule

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Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 30	5:30 p.m.	at Utah State*	Maverik Stadium Logan, UT	CBSSN	L 16–28	16,448
September 6	7:00 p.m.	UT Martin*	Sun Bowl El Paso, TX	ESPN+	W 42–17	31,122
September 13	2:15 p.m.	at No. 7 Texas*	Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX	SECN	L 10–27	102,025
September 20	7:00 p.m.	Louisiana–Monroe*	Sun Bowl El Paso, TX	ESPN+	L 25–31	15,272
September 27	7:00 p.m.	Louisiana Tech	Sun Bowl El Paso, TX	ESPN+	L 11–30	13,013
October 8	6:00 p.m.	Liberty	Sun Bowl El Paso, TX	CBSSN	L 8–19	9,286
October 15	5:00 p.m.	at Sam Houston	Shell Energy Stadium Houston, TX	CBSSN	W 35–17	4,657
October 28	6:00 p.m.	at Kennesaw State	Fifth Third Stadium Kennesaw, GA	ESPNU	L 20–33	11,040
November 8	1:00 p.m.	Jacksonville State	Sun Bowl El Paso, TX	ESPN+	L 27–30	9,536
November 15	1:00 p.m.	at Missouri State	Robert W. Plaster Stadium Springfield, MO	ESPN+	L 24–38	13,298
November 22	1:00 p.m.	New Mexico State	Sun Bowl El Paso, TX (Battle of I-10)	ESPN+	L 31–34	16,677
November 29	11:00 a.m.	at Delaware	Delaware Stadium Newark, DE	ESPN+	L 31–61	13,560
*Non-conference game Homecoming Rankings from AP Poll - Released prior to game All times are in Mountain time

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Game summaries

at Utah State

Game One – UTEP Miners (0–0) at Utah State Aggies (0–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Miners	7	3	0	6	16
Aggies	10	10	8	0	28

at Maverik Stadium • Logan, UT

Date: Saturday August 30, 2025
Game time: 5:30 PM
Game attendance: 16,448
Referee: Patrick Foy
TV announcers (CBSSN): Fran Charles (play-by-play), Taylor McHargue (analyst), and Hailey Sutton (sideline reporter)

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Game information
First quarter USU – Tanner Rinker 49-yard field goal, 9:48. Aggies 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 5:09. UTEP – Kenny Odom 34-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Carlos Arrelola kick), 4:30. Miners 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:08. USU – Miles Davis 58-yard run (Tanner Rinker kick), 0:18. Aggies 10–7. Drive: 1 play, 58 yards, 0:12. Second quarter USU – Tanner Rinker 28-yard field goal, 8:36. Aggies 13–7. Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 4:52. USU – Broc Lane 52-yard pass from Bryson Barnes (Tanner Rinker kick), 1:56. Aggies 20–7. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:43. UTEP – Carlos Arrelola 42-yard field goal, 0:02. Aggies 20–10. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 1:49. Third quarter USU – Bryson Barnes 12-yard run (Anthony Garcia run), 8:35. Aggies 28–10. Drive: 7 plays, 93 yards, 2:37. Fourth quarter UTEP – Ashten Emery 2-yard run (pass failed), 13:48. Aggies 28–16. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 2:29.

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First quarter

USU – Tanner Rinker 49-yard field goal, 9:48. Aggies 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 49 yards, 5:09.
UTEP – Kenny Odom 34-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Carlos Arrelola kick), 4:30. Miners 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 1:08.
USU – Miles Davis 58-yard run (Tanner Rinker kick), 0:18. Aggies 10–7. Drive: 1 play, 58 yards, 0:12.

Second quarter

USU – Tanner Rinker 28-yard field goal, 8:36. Aggies 13–7. Drive: 12 plays, 62 yards, 4:52.
USU – Broc Lane 52-yard pass from Bryson Barnes (Tanner Rinker kick), 1:56. Aggies 20–7. Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:43.
UTEP – Carlos Arrelola 42-yard field goal, 0:02. Aggies 20–10. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 1:49.

Third quarter

USU – Bryson Barnes 12-yard run (Anthony Garcia run), 8:35. Aggies 28–10. Drive: 7 plays, 93 yards, 2:37.

Fourth quarter

UTEP – Ashten Emery 2-yard run (pass failed), 13:48. Aggies 28–16. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 2:29.

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Statistics	UTEP	USU
First downs	19	18
Total yards	284	362
Rushing yards	103	129
Passing yards	181	233
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	23–36–1	19–28–0
Time of possession	29:23	30:37

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UTEP	Passing	Malachi Nelson	22/34, 178 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Kam Thomas	16 carries, 36 yards
	Receiving	Kenny Odom	9 receptions, 97 yards, TD
Utah State	Passing	Bryson Barnes	19/28, 233 yards, TD
	Rushing	Miles Davis	12 carries, 88 yards, TD
	Receiving	Miles Davis	6 receptions, 61 yards

vs. UT Martin (FCS)

Game Two – UT Martin Skyhawks (FCS) (0–1) at UTEP Miners (0–1) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Skyhawks (FCS)	0	7	3	7	17
Miners	7	21	14	0	42

at Sun Bowl • El Paso, TX

Date: Saturday September 6, 2025
Game time: 7:00 PM
Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C)
Game attendance: 31,122
Referee: Reed Brotherton
TV announcers (ESPN+): Andy Morgan (play-by-play) and Ed Stansbury (analyst)
Box Score, Recap

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Game information
First quarter UTEP – Ashten Emery 2-yard run (Carlos Arreola kick), 11:34. Miners 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards, 0:50. Second quarter UTM – Bryce Bailey 11-yard run (Cade Hechter kick), 14:48. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 2:02. UTEP – Toric Goins Jr. 48-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Carlos Arreola kick), 12:27. Miners 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:07. UTEP – Ashten Emery 8-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Cade McConnell run), 8:02. Miners 22–7. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:35. UTEP – Hahsaun Wilson 94-yard run (Carlos Arreola kick BLOCKED), 5:00. Miners 28–7. Drive: 2 plays, 96 yards, 0:35. Third quarter UTM – Cade Hechter 21-yard field goal, 7:21. Miners 28–10. Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 6:14. UTEP – Kenny Odom 74-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Carlos Arreola kick), 6:25. Miners 35–10. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:48. UTEP – Ashten Emergy 12-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Carlos Arreola kick), 3:11. Miners 42–10. Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 1:15. Fourth quarter UTM – Phaizon Wilson 20-yard pass from Jase Bauer (Cade Hechter kick), 12:07. Miners 42–17. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 5:58.

Game information

First quarter

UTEP – Ashten Emery 2-yard run (Carlos Arreola kick), 11:34. Miners 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 25 yards, 0:50.

Second quarter

UTM – Bryce Bailey 11-yard run (Cade Hechter kick), 14:48. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 2:02.
UTEP – Toric Goins Jr. 48-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Carlos Arreola kick), 12:27. Miners 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:07.
UTEP – Ashten Emery 8-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Cade McConnell run), 8:02. Miners 22–7. Drive: 6 plays, 76 yards, 2:35.
UTEP – Hahsaun Wilson 94-yard run (Carlos Arreola kick BLOCKED), 5:00. Miners 28–7. Drive: 2 plays, 96 yards, 0:35.

Third quarter

UTM – Cade Hechter 21-yard field goal, 7:21. Miners 28–10. Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 6:14.
UTEP – Kenny Odom 74-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Carlos Arreola kick), 6:25. Miners 35–10. Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:48.
UTEP – Ashten Emergy 12-yard pass from Malachi Nelson (Carlos Arreola kick), 3:11. Miners 42–10. Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 1:15.

Fourth quarter

UTM – Phaizon Wilson 20-yard pass from Jase Bauer (Cade Hechter kick), 12:07. Miners 42–17. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 5:58.

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Statistics	UTM	UTEP
First downs	19	14
Total yards	371	472
Rushes–yards	40–76	25–194
Passing yards	295	278
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	24–36–0	15–29–0
Turnovers	1	1
Time of possession	38:48	21:12

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UT Martin	Passing	Jase Bauer	23/33, 273 yards, TD
	Rushing	John Gentry	12 carries, 32 yards
	Receiving	Bryce Bailey	4 receptions, 92 yards
UTEP	Passing	Malachi Nelson	14/26, 278 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	Hahsaun Wilson	8 carries, 117 yards, TD
	Receiving	Kenny Odom	5 receptions, 124 yards, TD

at No. 7 Texas

Game Three – UTEP Miners (1–1) at No. 7 Texas Longhorns (1–1) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Miners	0	3	0	7	10
No. 7 Longhorns	7	7	6	7	27

at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium • Austin, TX

Date: Saturday September 13, 2025
Game time: 2:15 PM
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 93 °F (34 °C)
Game attendance: 102,205
Referee: Lee Hedrick
TV announcers (SECN+/ESPN+): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Fozzy Whittaker (analyst), and Morgan Uber (sideline reporter)

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Game information
First quarter (5:26) TEX – Arch Manning 2-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), (Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:56; Texas 7–0) Second quarter (1:55) UTEP – Carlos Arreola 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:10; Texas 7–3) (0:01) TEX – Arch Manning 5-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 0:53; Texas 14–3) Third quarter (7:50) TEX – Mason Shipley 31-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 25 yards, 4:55; Texas 17–3) (1:41) TEX – Mason Shipley 30-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 5:00; Texas 20–3) Fourth quarter (10:52) TEX – Ryan Wingo 4-yard pass from Arch Manning (Mason Shipley kick), (Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 3:40; Texas 27–3) (1:57) UTEP – Shay Smith 2-yard run (Carlos Arreolay kick), (Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 2:56; Texas 27–10)

Game information

First quarter

(5:26) TEX – Arch Manning 2-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), (Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:56; Texas 7–0)

Second quarter

(1:55) UTEP – Carlos Arreola 39-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:10; Texas 7–3)
(0:01) TEX – Arch Manning 5-yard run (Mason Shipley kick), (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 0:53; Texas 14–3)

Third quarter

(7:50) TEX – Mason Shipley 31-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 25 yards, 4:55; Texas 17–3)
(1:41) TEX – Mason Shipley 30-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 5:00; Texas 20–3)

Fourth quarter

(10:52) TEX – Ryan Wingo 4-yard pass from Arch Manning (Mason Shipley kick), (Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 3:40; Texas 27–3)
(1:57) UTEP – Shay Smith 2-yard run (Carlos Arreolay kick), (Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 2:56; Texas 27–10)

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Statistics	UTEP	TEX
First downs	13	23
Plays–yards	59–259	81–340
Rushes–yards	50	226
Passing yards	209	114
Passing: comp–att–int	24–36–2	11–25–1
Turnovers	2	1
Time of possession	23:13	36:47

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UTEP	Passing	Malachi Nelson	24/36, 209 yards, 2 INT
	Rushing	Hahsaun Wilson	6 carries, 39 yards
	Receiving	Trevon Tate	6 receptions, 64 yards
Texas	Passing	Arch Manning	11/25, 114 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	James Simon	17 carries, 67 yards
	Receiving	Ryan Wingo	3 receptions, 32 yards, TD

vs. Louisiana–Monroe

Game Four – Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks (1–1) at UTEP Miners (1–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Warhawks	0	0	0	0	0
Miners	0	0	0	0	0

at Sun Bowl • El Paso, TX

Date: Saturday September 20, 2025
Game time: 7:00 p.m.
TV announcers (ESPN+): Andy Morgan (play-by-play) and Ed Stansbury (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

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Statistics	ULM	UTEP
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana–Monroe	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UTEP	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs. Louisiana Tech

Game Five – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3–1) at UTEP Miners (1–3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	7	0	3	20	30
Miners	0	0	0	11	11

at Sun Bowl • El Paso, TX

Date: Saturday September 27, 2025
Game time: 7:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
Game attendance: 13,013
Referee: Rory Bernard
TV announcers (ESPN+): Andy Morgan (play-by-play) and Ed Stansbury (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter LT – Marques Singleton Jr. 5-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 6:14. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:24. Second quarter No scoring plays Third quarter LT – Drew Henderson 37-yard field goal, 5:47. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:49. Fourth quarter UTEP – Tanner Cragun 38-yard field goal, 14:55. Bulldogs 10–3. Drive: 14 plays, 54 yards, 5:52. LT – Jakari Foster 67-yard interception return (Drew Henderson kick), 10:22. Bulldogs 17–3. Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:08. LT – Clay Thevenin 4-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 4:58. Bulldogs 24–3. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:26. UTEP – Wondame Davis Jr. 35-yard pass from Skyler Locklear (Josh Schuchts pass), 9:34. Bulldogs 42–14. Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 2:06. LT – Alonzo Jackson Jr. 23-yard interception return (kick failed), 1:44. Bulldogs 30–11. Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:09.

Game information

First quarter

LT – Marques Singleton Jr. 5-yard pass from Blake Baker (Drew Henderson kick), 6:14. Bulldogs 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:24.

Second quarter

No scoring plays

Third quarter

LT – Drew Henderson 37-yard field goal, 5:47. Bulldogs 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:49.

Fourth quarter

UTEP – Tanner Cragun 38-yard field goal, 14:55. Bulldogs 10–3. Drive: 14 plays, 54 yards, 5:52.
LT – Jakari Foster 67-yard interception return (Drew Henderson kick), 10:22. Bulldogs 17–3. Drive: 2 plays, 0 yards, 0:08.
LT – Clay Thevenin 4-yard run (Drew Henderson kick), 4:58. Bulldogs 24–3. Drive: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:26.
UTEP – Wondame Davis Jr. 35-yard pass from Skyler Locklear (Josh Schuchts pass), 9:34. Bulldogs 42–14. Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 2:06.
LT – Alonzo Jackson Jr. 23-yard interception return (kick failed), 1:44. Bulldogs 30–11. Drive: 1 play, 0 yards, 0:09.

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Statistics	LT	UTEP
First downs	16	15
Total yards	232	272
Rushing yards	95	126
Passing yards	137	147
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–26–1	22–44–5
Time of possession	32:15	27:45

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Louisiana Tech	Passing	Blake Baker	18/26, 137 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Clay Thevenin	19 carries, 68 yards, TD
	Receiving	Marlion Jackson	3 receptions, 44 yards
UTEP	Passing	Skyler Locklear	4/6, 74 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Ashten Emory	11 carries, 50 yards
	Receiving	Wondame Davis Jr.	2 receptions, 58 yards, TD

vs. Liberty

Game Four – Liberty Flames (1–4) at UTEP Miners (1–4) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Flames	7	6	6	0	19
Miners	0	0	0	8	8

at Sun Bowl • El Paso, TX

Date: Wednesday October 8, 2025
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C)
Game attendance: 9,286
Referee: Rodney Burnette
TV announcers (CBSSN): Alex Del Barrio (play-by-play) and Adam Breneman (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (6:21) LIB – Ethan Vasko 2-yard run, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 12 plays, 94 yards, 6:32; Liberty 7–0) Second quarter (14:53) LIB – Jay Billingsley 27-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 4:23; Liberty 10–0) (8:25) LIB – Jay Billingsley 29-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 5:10; Liberty 13–0) Third quarter (11:18) LIB – Jay Billingsley 50-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:42; Liberty 16–0) (7:27) LIB – Jay Billingsley 41-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:42; Liberty 19–0) Fourth quarter (11:39) UTEP – Skyler Locklear 13-yard run, Josh Schuchts pass (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:16; Liberty 19–8)

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First quarter

(6:21) LIB – Ethan Vasko 2-yard run, Jay Billingsley kick (Drive: 12 plays, 94 yards, 6:32; Liberty 7–0)

Second quarter

(14:53) LIB – Jay Billingsley 27-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 4:23; Liberty 10–0)
(8:25) LIB – Jay Billingsley 29-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 5:10; Liberty 13–0)

Third quarter

(11:18) LIB – Jay Billingsley 50-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:42; Liberty 16–0)
(7:27) LIB – Jay Billingsley 41-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:42; Liberty 19–0)

Fourth quarter

(11:39) UTEP – Skyler Locklear 13-yard run, Josh Schuchts pass (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:16; Liberty 19–8)

More information Statistics, LIB ...

Statistics	LIB	UTEP
First downs	22	9
Total yards	403	167
Rushing yards	160	56
Passing yards	243	111
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	19–33–0	13–27–2
Time of possession	39:57	20:03

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Liberty	Passing	Ethan Vasko	19/33, 243 yards
	Rushing	Vaughn Blue	17 carries, 75 yards
	Receiving	Julian Gray	3 receptions, 63 yards
UTEP	Passing	Skyler Locklear	9/17, 90 yards, 2 INT
	Rushing	Skyler Locklear	8 carries, 58 yards, TD
	Receiving	Kenny Odom	3 receptions, 53 yards

at Sam Houston

Game Seven – UTEP Miners (1–5) at Sam Houston Bearkats (0–6) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Miners	7	7	7	14	35
Bearkats	7	3	7	0	17

at Bowers Stadium • Huntsville, TX

Date: Wednesday October 15, 2025
Game time: 5:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Wind: SE 14 mph
Game attendance: 4,657
Referee: Ron Hudson
TV announcers (CBSSN): Jack Gordon (play-by-play) and Taylor McHargue (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (9:25) SHSU – Malik Phillips 20-yard pass from Hunter Watson, Christian Pavon kick (Drive: 8 plays, 99 yards, 3:50; Sam Houston 7–0) (2:52) UTEP – Josh Schuchts 4-yard pass from Skyler Locklear, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 1:07; Tied 7–7) Second quarter (12:06) UTEP – Skyler Locklear 2-yard run, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 3:38; UTEP 14–7) (7:27) SHSU – Christian Pavon 26-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:32; UTEP 14–10) Third quarter (6:20) UTEP – Skyler Locklear 15-yard run, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:41; UTEP 21–10) (3:03) SHSU – Lonnie Adkism 13-yard pass from Mabrey Mettauer, Christian Pavon kick (Drive: 6 plays, 90 yards, 3:09; UTEP 21–17) Fourth quarter (7:05) UTEP – Kenny Odom 20-yard pass from Skyler Locklear, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 8 plays, 91 yards, 3:24; UTEP 28–17) (5:54) UTEP – Ashten Emory 34-yard run, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 1 play, 34 yards, 0:08; UTEP 35–17)

Game information

First quarter

(9:25) SHSU – Malik Phillips 20-yard pass from Hunter Watson, Christian Pavon kick (Drive: 8 plays, 99 yards, 3:50; Sam Houston 7–0)
(2:52) UTEP – Josh Schuchts 4-yard pass from Skyler Locklear, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 3 plays, 50 yards, 1:07; Tied 7–7)

Second quarter

(12:06) UTEP – Skyler Locklear 2-yard run, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 9 plays, 86 yards, 3:38; UTEP 14–7)
(7:27) SHSU – Christian Pavon 26-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:32; UTEP 14–10)

Third quarter

(6:20) UTEP – Skyler Locklear 15-yard run, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:41; UTEP 21–10)
(3:03) SHSU – Lonnie Adkism 13-yard pass from Mabrey Mettauer, Christian Pavon kick (Drive: 6 plays, 90 yards, 3:09; UTEP 21–17)

Fourth quarter

(7:05) UTEP – Kenny Odom 20-yard pass from Skyler Locklear, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 8 plays, 91 yards, 3:24; UTEP 28–17)
(5:54) UTEP – Ashten Emory 34-yard run, Carlos Arreola kick (Drive: 1 play, 34 yards, 0:08; UTEP 35–17)

More information Statistics, UTEP ...

Statistics	UTEP	SHSU
First downs	19	20
Total yards	411	398
Rushing yards	175	159
Passing yards	236	239
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	21–26–1	22–36–0
Time of possession	24:35	35:25

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UTEP	Passing	Skyler Locklear	21/26, 236 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Ashten Emory	15 carries, 96 yards, TD
	Receiving	Wondame Davis Jr.	3 receptions, 79 yards
Sam Houston	Passing	Hunter Watson	13/19, 161 yards, TD
	Rushing	Landan Brown	13 carries, 110 yards
	Receiving	Chris Reed	3 receptions, 51 yards

at Kennesaw State

Game Eight – UTEP Miners (2–5) at Kennesaw State Owls (5–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Miners	0	10	10	0	20
Owls	14	2	7	10	33

at Fifth Third Stadium • Kennesaw, GA

Date: Tuesday October 28, 2025
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
TV announcers (ESPNU): Chuckie Kempt (play-by-play) and Darius Walker (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, UTEP ...

Statistics	UTEP	KENN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UTEP	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Kennesaw State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs. Jacksonville State

Game Nine – Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5–3) at UTEP Miners (2–6) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Gamecocks	10	10	0	10	30
Miners	7	6	7	7	27

at Sun Bowl • El Paso, TX

Date: Saturday November 8, 2025
Game time: 1:00 p.m. MDT
TV announcers (ESPN+): Andy Morgan (play-by-play) and Ed Stansbury (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, JVST ...

Statistics	JVST	UTEP
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Jacksonville State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UTEP	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Missouri State

Game Ten – UTEP Miners (2-7) at Missouri State Bears (6–3) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Miners	0	7	17	0	24
Bears	10	14	0	14	38

at Robert W. Plaster Stadium • Springfield, MO

Date: Saturday November 15, 2025
Game time: 1:00 p.m. MST
TV announcers (ESPN+): Dom West (play-by-play), Tom Mast (analyst) and Cierra Clark (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, UTEP ...

Statistics	UTEP	MOST
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UTEP	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Missouri State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs. New Mexico State (Battle of I-10)

Game Eleven – New Mexico State Aggies (3–7) at UTEP Miners (2–8) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Aggies	0	21	3	10	34
Miners	21	0	3	7	31

at Sun Bowl • El Paso, TX

Date: Saturday November 22, 2025
Game time: 1:00 p.m. MST
TV announcers (ESPN+): Andy Morgan (play-by-play), Ed Stansbury (analyst) and Paige Wood (sideline)

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

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Statistics	NMSU	UTEP
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
New Mexico State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
UTEP	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Delaware

Game Twelve – UTEP Miners (2–9) at Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens (5–6) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Miners	7	13	11	0	31
Fightin' Blue Hens	7	24	10	20	61

at Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE

Date: Saturday November 29, 2025
Game time: 1:00
TV announcers (ESPN+): Scott Klatzkin and Pat Devlin

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Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

More information Statistics, UTEP ...

Statistics	UTEP	DEL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UTEP	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Delaware	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

Personnel

Transfers

Outgoing

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	Destination
AJ Barton	IOL	Alcorn State
Jaylin Jones	EDGE	Baylor
Ta'ir Brooks	WR	Charlotte
Brandon Jones	LB	Cisco
Kam Herring	DB	East Central CC
Buzz Flabiano	K	Eastern Kentucky
Martavious Collins	TE	Florida Atlantic
Terez Reid	CB	Florida Atlantic
Dillon Williams	CB	Florida Atlantic
Christian Ray	DE	Houston Christian
Javoni Gardere	WR	Idaho State
A'tiq Muhammad	CB	Kent State
Ezell Jolly	RB	Kilgore
Luke Seib	WR	Louisiana Tech
Jake Hall	LB	Maine
Jaleal Williams-Evans	S	Maine
JP Pickles	QB	Mercer
Brennan Smith	IOL	Mississippi State
John Burris III	DB	Morgan State
AJ Odums	DB	Nevada
Logologo Va'a	DL	Nevada
Joey Lightfoot	DL	Nicholls
Kyran Duhon	DE	Oklahoma State
CK Carter	OL	Prairie View A&M
Michael Ray Jr.	DB	Prairie View A&M
Aiden Webb	K	Prairie View A&M
Oscar Moore	S	Sacramento State
Jaden McKinney	DL	Southern Miss
Quinzavious Warren	DL	Southern Miss
RJ Whitehead	OT	Southern Miss
Joshua Dye	RB	Southern Utah
Josiah Dye	DB	Southern Utah
Xavier Phipps	WR	Texas Southern
Amier Boyd-Matthews	DB	Texas Tech
Emari White	WR	Tiffin
Maurice Westmoreland	DE	Tulane
Jevon Jackson	RB	UAB
Josiah Allen	DE	UC Davis
Zachary Essih	TE	Unknown
Jayce Hunter	DB	Unknown
Landon Hullaby	S	Unknown
Jaylon Shelton	CB	Unknown

Incoming

More information Player, Position ...

Player	Position	Previous school
Rio Hay	LS	Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Aramoni Rhone	WR	Arkansas–Pine Bluff
Jaden McKinney	DL	Austin Peay
Garrett Hawkins	LB	Austin Peay
Udoka Ezeani	LB	Boise State
Malachi Nelson	QB	Boise State
Eric Willis III	WR	California (PA)
Hahsaun Wilson	RB	Charlotte
Solo Barnes	DB	Fayetteville State
Cole Gustafson	DL	FIU
Marcell Blocker	CB	Florida Memorial
Shakaun Bowser	DL	Garden City CC
Joshua Thompson	WR	Georgia Southern
Terez Reid	DB	Grand Valley State
Josh Rudolph	LB	Indiana
Neil Campbell	DB	Indiana Wesleyan
Tyler Scott	DL	Kennesaw State
Kelton Farmer	DL	Kentucky Wesleyan
Micah Davey	LB	McNeese
Jaylan Brown	WR	Michigan State
Jayden Wilson	LB	New Mexico
Derek Burns	DE	New Mexico State
Mason Ferguson	WR	North Texas
Dennis Lafferty	OL	Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CC
James Williams	OL	Northeastern Oklahoma A&M CC
Ta’ir Brooks	WR	Northern Arizona
Cardell Cheeks	TE	Northern Colorado
Ashaad Hall	EDGE	South Carolina State
Mark Robinson	OL	Southeastern
Caleb Walker	S	St. Thomas (FL)
Tyler Jones	S	Tennessee State
Donte Thompson	CB	Texas State
Tanner Cragun	K	Utah State
Trevon Tate	WR	UT Martin
Noah Botsford	K/P	Valdosta State
Dekode Lowe	S	West Florida
Oryend Fisher	DL	West Virginia

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2025 UTEP Miners football team

Schedule

Game summaries

at Utah State

vs. UT Martin (FCS)

at No. 7 Texas

vs. Louisiana–Monroe

vs. Louisiana Tech

vs. Liberty

at Sam Houston

at Kennesaw State

vs. Jacksonville State

at Missouri State

vs. New Mexico State (Battle of I-10)

at Delaware

Personnel

Transfers

Outgoing

Incoming

References

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