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Walden praises ‘clean football’ as UTEP holds first fall scrimmage
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jesus Baltazar , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the scrimmage and the team's preparation are available from local news sources, including KTSM 9 News.
UTEP football is nearing its season opener, with just 20 days to go before facing the Oklahoma Sooners. The team's focus is currently on self-improvement. Head Coach Scotty Walden had the opportunity to assess the team's progress during a recent scrimmage.
This event took place two weeks into fall training camp. Further details about the scrimmage and the team's preparation are available from local news sources, including KTSM 9 News.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? UTEP football is nearing its season opener, with just 20 days to go before facing the Oklahoma Sooners. The team's focus is currently on self-improvement. Head Coach Scotty Walden had the opportunity…
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