LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Across 53 games spanning 20 seasons, NM State and UTEP clashed every year as inter-league rivals. Now, the two sides will meet with even more on the line. For the first time, the Aggies and Miners will face off in a Conference USA affair. UTEP is out to a hot start in the 2024 campaign, boasting a 16-7 record with several key victories. The Crimson & White are coming off a road sweep of Sam Houston, improving to 4-2 in CUSA play. Now, the Aggies will look to build on their 8-4 home record by taking on their rivals from El Paso.