UTEP Miners Will Face New Mexico Lobos on Saturday
The UTEP football team travels to Albuquerque to play the Lobos in a game set for this weekend.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Football
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The UTEP Miners will play against the New Mexico Lobos this Saturday at 2 p.m. at University Stadium in Albuquerque. The matchup features the 1-3 Miners taking on the 3-1 Lobos.
Why it matters
This game marks a return for UTEP linebacker Jayden Wilson, who played for the New Mexico Lobos during the 2023 and 2024 seasons before entering the transfer portal.
Linebacker Jayden Wilson previously recorded 43 tackles, two forced fumbles, and two sacks over 23 games with the Lobos. His current team, the UTEP Miners, enters the contest with a 1-3 record against the 3-1 New Mexico Lobos.
The players
Jayden Wilson
He is a linebacker currently playing for the UTEP Miners who previously competed for the New Mexico Lobos.
UTEP Miners
They are the college football team representing the University of Texas at El Paso.
New Mexico Lobos
They are the college football team representing the University of New Mexico based in Albuquerque.
The details
Jayden Wilson joins the UTEP roster for this contest after navigating the transfer portal to move from the New Mexico program. The game will be available for fans to watch via a stream on Mountain West Plus.
Timeline
Jayden Wilson played for the New Mexico Lobos from 2023 through 2024.
The UTEP Miners play the New Mexico Lobos this Saturday at 2 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This game highlights the ongoing impact of the NCAA transfer portal on college football rosters, as players frequently face their former teammates. The outcome will influence the trajectory of both teams as they work to improve their respective season records.
The game will be available to viewers through the Mountain West Plus streaming service. The result will impact the win-loss standing for both the 3-1 Lobos and the 1-3 Miners as they continue their respective seasons.
The takeaway
Players facing their former teams often brings added intensity to non-conference and conference matchups. Fans should track how transfer players perform against familiar schemes and former teammates.
Further reading
For more on the upcoming game, check the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRQE 13.
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