UTEP prepares for home opener against Texas Southern

Following a 51-0 loss to Oklahoma in its season opener, the UTEP football team shifts focus to its home opener against Texas Southern. Coach Scotty Walden is prioritizing special teams development this week after the unit struggled, including three missed field goals against the Sooners. UTEP enters the contest as a 27.5-point favorite, a reversal from the role of underdog held during the previous week. The Miners plan to debut new black uniforms featuring the 1914 Texas College of Mines logo to honor the 60th anniversary of the school's basketball national championship. Players recognized for their efforts against Oklahoma include Tyler Roberts, Esteban Guillory, and Shay Smith. Walden emphasized the need for consistent performance as the team aims to build momentum before entering Mountain West conference play.

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