Nevada football to face UTEP in Mountain West matchup on October 10
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Nevada will play UTEP in El Paso on October 10, 2026, marking a significant early matchup in the Mountain West. UTEP, coming off a challenging 2-10 season and transitioning from Conference USA, is in a rebuilding phase under head coach Scotty Walden. The Miners are hoping for progress with an overhauled offense primarily staffed by transfers. For Nevada, securing a win is crucial for achieving bowl eligibility after a two-year absence from postseason play. Both teams view this game as essential for climbing the conference standings.
- •Nevada and UTEP set to meet on October 10, 2026.
- •UTEP finished 2-10 in 2025, entering a rebuilding year.
- •The Miners return a strong defensive core amidst offensive challenges.
- •Nevada aims to capitalize on offensive continuity over UTEP's transition.
- •Game likely impacts both teams' chances for bowl eligibility.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking Nevada Football’s 2026 Opponents: No. 11 UTEP
"A new conference foe early in the season.
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