After finishing the first quarter of play this season, the Miners will start league play against Southern Mississippi at home on Saturday, Sept. 24.
The Miners defeated the visiting NMSU Aggies as expected, considering that they had done it seven consecutive years. The Miners’ new quarterback Zack Greenlee came out on fire and threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Aaron Jones returned from last season’s injury and rushed for 249 yards and two touchdowns. The Miner’s defense slackened toward the end, and eventually allowed 22 points, but UTEP looked every bit the bowl team that many had predicted.