2024 UTEP Miners football team

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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 April 29, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

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.

Schedule[edit]

DateOpponentSiteResult
August 31at Nebraska*
September 7Southern Utah*
September 14at Liberty
September 21at Colorado State*
October 3Sam Houston
  • Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
October 10at Western Kentucky
October 16FIU
  • Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
October 22at Louisiana Tech
November 2Middle Tennessee
  • Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
November 9Kennesaw State
  • Sun Bowl
  • El Paso, TX
November 23at Tennessee*
November 30at New Mexico State
  • *Non-conference game

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Offseason[edit]

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[edit]

Outgoing[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Incoming[edit]

Name Pos. Previous school Year
Jevon Jackson[14] RB Austin Peay
Redshirt
Redshirt
Sophomore
Dylan Brown-Turner[15] LB Florida State Freshman
Dorian Hopkins[16] LB Tulsa
Redshirt
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
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
Redshirt
Freshman
Ashton Nickelberry[17] WR Austin Peay
Redshirt
Redshirt
Junior
Kam Thomas[17] WR Austin Peay Junior
Brennan Smith[17] IOL Austin Peay
Redshirt
Redshirt
Sophomore
Isaiah Wright[17] OT Austin Peay Senior

Outgoing[edit]

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

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "2024 UTEP Miners Football Schedule". FB Schedules.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "UTEP fires Dimel 2 years after bowl appearance". ESPN.com. 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  3. ^ "UTEP Names Scotty Walden Head Football Coach". UTEP Miners. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  4. ^ "El Paso Times Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". subscribe.elpasotimes.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  5. ^ "UTEP Football Hires Jared Kaster as New Offensive Line Coach with Texas Tech Experience". BVM Sports. 2023-12-17. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  6. ^ "Walden Announces Defensive Coordinator J.J. Clark to Football Staff". UTEP Miners. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  7. ^ "Kelvin Sigler named co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach for UTEP Football". BVM Sports. 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  8. ^ "Walden announces special teams coach Joe Pappalardo to UTEP Staff". Ground News. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  9. ^ "Walden Announces Jajuan Dulaney as Tight Ends Coach/Offensive Recruiting Coordinator". UTEP Miners. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  10. ^ "Walden Adds Running Backs Coach Jourdan McNeill". UTEP Miners. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  11. ^ "UTEP Football Names Seth McDonald as Bandit Coach: Austin Peay's Standout Coach Joins Miners". BVM Sports. 2023-12-18. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  12. ^ "REPORT: Jourdan McNeill and Chris Jones set to join Scotty Walden's staff at UTEP". KTSM 9 News. 2023-12-11. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  13. ^ "UTEP Football Hires Aaron Foster as Safeties Coach and Passing Game Coordinator". BVM Sports. 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  14. ^ "El Paso Times Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". subscribe.elpasotimes.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  15. ^ Lewis, Dustin (2024-01-11). "Former FSU Linebacker Returning Closer To Home In Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated Florida State Seminoles News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  16. ^ a b c "UTEP football lands four new signees". KTSM 9 News. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Walden's First Class Features 23 New Miners on NSD". UTEP Miners. 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  18. ^ "UTEP transfer receiver Kelly Akharaiyi commits to Mississippi State football, Jeff Lebby". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  19. ^ Scott, Marshall (2023-12-16). "UTEP Transfer Safety Kobe Hylton Commits to Oklahoma State". Pistols Firing. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  20. ^ "UTEP transfer cornerback Torey Richardson picks Temple". 247Sports. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  21. ^ Tolle, Josh (2023-12-10). "UTEP's Justin Mayers transfers to Colorado". Sports Illustrated Colorado Buffaloes News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  22. ^ "2024 UTEP Football Transfer Portal". www.on3.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.


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