2023 represents year six of the Dana Dimel era, and while the Miners stayed put in their conference (holding the title for longest tenured CUSA program, dating back to 2005), their competition certainly takes on a new form this year.
UTEP fielded a middle-of-the-pack offense last year with a balanced attack, but an onslaught of turnovers prevented the unit from reaching their full potential. The group is headlined by a familiar cast of characters, starting with quarterback Gavin Hardison who returns for his fourth consecutive year as the primary starter. The senior looks to recapture some of the magic from 2021, where he eclipsed the 3,000-yard mark with 18 touchdowns.