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UTEP football enters new conference with high expectations
By Bea Martinez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Scotty Walden, head coach of UTEP, is excited for the upcoming season as they enter a new conference with a step up in competition. The team has made strides in terms of financial backing with donors stepping up in a big way, including a one million dollar donation from a...
Key takeaway Walden wants to foster change and believes that the 2026 team has the potential to be one of the best in the Mountain West.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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