Former Texas College of Mines Legend Fred Wendt Dies at 95
Fred Wendt, who starred on the football field for Texas College of Mines and was an All-American running back during the 1940s, died at the age of 95. Continue reading…
View ArticleTime is Running Out for College Athletics to Make a Decision for the Fall
Over the weekend, UTEP sent out a release to confirm what felt like inescapable news. Five Miner student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result, the university's athletic facilities will...
View ArticleBig 12 Football Schedule Will Have Major Impact on UTEP Budget
The UTEP athletic department and Group of 5 conferences like C-USA have millions of dollars at stake with the Big 12's decision on their 2020 football schedule. Continue reading…
View ArticleUTEP Home Football Game Against Texas Tech Canceled
For the second time in the last 20 years, a UTEP home football game against Texas Tech has been canceled. Continue reading…
View Article2020 UTEP Football Schedule Could Be Trimmed To 10 Games
With the Big 12 and Mountain West both limiting their non-conference football games, UTEP could be playing a reduced schedule of only 10 games in 2020. Continue reading…
View ArticleCould New Mexico & NM State Play Home Football Games at the Sun Bowl?
Earlier this week, the Mountain West released the league model for the upcoming season, featuring an eight conference schedule plus two non-conference opponents and a start date set for Sept. 26. This...
View ArticleMore than 4,000 Tickets Remain For UTEP Football Opener
Three days before UTEP football's 2020 season opener against Stephen F. Austin, more than 4,000 tickets remain for the game at the newly renovated Sun Bowl. Continue reading…
View ArticlePac-12 Decision to Play Puts Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl On Schedule
The Pac-12's decision to go with a seven-game conference schedule puts a representative from their league against the ACC at the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl. Continue reading…
View ArticleFor the First Time in a While, UTEP's Offense Shows Potential
Besides the noteworthy 3-1 start before C-USA play, the Miners football team has some nice things to build upon, especially offensively. Continue reading…
View ArticleIn COVID 2020, UTEP Football Can't Catch A Break
For the third time in the last four weeks, a C-USA football team opted out of their game against the UTEP Miners. FIU cited COVID concerns on their roster. Continue reading…
View ArticleSun Bowl Association Cancels Basketball Invitational Amid Pandemic
The Sun Bowl Association announced Monday that the WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational will be canceled this year. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is Canceled This Year
The Sun Bowl—tied for the second-longest running bowl game behind the Rose Bowl—has been canceled, according to Brett McMurphy of Stadium. Continue reading…
View ArticleSun Bowl Association Makes The Right Call
Despite El Paso's economic impact from the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl, the decision to call off the game is the right one. Continue reading…
View ArticleCollege Football Bowl Games Not The Same in 2020
With 33 college football bowl games still scheduled, many of them could feature below average teams as schools like Boston College opt out of the postseason. Continue reading…
View ArticleSun Bowl Announces First Ever Flag Football Tournament
The Sun Bowl Association will team up with the Southwest Flag Football League to host a multiday tournament for the first time in August featuring cash prizes. Continue reading…
View ArticleUTEP Football Has a Winning Record and a Big Attendance Problem
The UTEP football team is off to a 4-1 start, their best record in 11 years. However Sun Bowl attendance has not mirrored the Miners success on the field. Continue reading…
View ArticlePlenty of Hype Leading up to UTEP vs. UTSA Football Showdown
Three days before UTEP hosts UTSA at the Sun Bowl, Twitter has been buzzing with fans from both schools talking about the big football matchup on Saturday. Continue reading…
View ArticleMiami Hopes to End Bowl Slide with Sun Bowl Rematch Against Wazzu
Miami and Washington State will battle in the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl and the Hurricanes look to win for just the second time in the last 12 postseason games. Continue reading…
View ArticleCentral Michigan Gives Sun Bowl a Belated Christmas Gift
What a wild 24 hours it has been for the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl. As Washington State was landing in El Paso for their week long game preparations, Miami was about to inform them that they would not be...
View ArticleA Soggy Sun Bowl is No Problem For Central Michigan Chippewas
Central Michigan University brings an explosive offense and one of the nation's best running backs to El Paso as they prepare for the Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl. Continue reading…
View ArticleTreyvon Hughes Shines in First UTEP Win at Home in 1,008 Days
Some will argue that UTEP narrowly defeated one of the worst teams in FCS by a score of 36-34 as a 17-point favorite, but when you haven't won a game at home in 3 years, then any win is a damn nice way...
View ArticleUTEP vs. North Texas: Three Things to Watch on Saturday
The Miners football squad (1-6, 0-4 C-USA) will hit the road this weekend to face a struggling North Texas team (3-5, 2-2 C-USA) at Apogee Stadium in Denton, TX. Continue reading…
View ArticleTony the Tiger Sun Bowl Announces Arizona State vs. Florida State
The stage is set for the 86th annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, as Pac-12 affiliate, Arizona State (7-5, 4-5 Pac-12) will square up against ACC foe Florida State (6-6, 4-4 ACC) on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at...
View ArticleWhat's In the Bowl Game? Having Sun Fun with ASU, FSU & Tony
Those incurable gossips on social media had already poured milk over the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl's big reveal well before FSU and ASU were announced. Continue reading…
View ArticleLaDainian Tomlinson Announces $500k Grant For Middle Schools in El Paso
In association with the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, Kellogg's and The Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, NFL Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson and Tony the Tiger himself announced a total...
View ArticleA Look at the Sun Bowl: Arizona State, Florida State Begin Practice in El Paso
It's almost here! The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is just days away from kicking off as both Florida State (6-6, 4-4 ACC) and Arizona State (7-5, 4-5 Pac-12) have begun practicing in El Paso. Continue...
View ArticleArizona State Forces Six Turnovers to Beat Florida State 20-14 in the 86th...
In a matchup that featured eight combined turnovers, 14 total punts and just two offensive touchdowns, Arizona State (8-5) prevailed and capitalized on Florida State's (6-7) mistakes, winning the 86th...
View ArticleThree Quick Takeaways from the 2020 UTEP Football Schedule
The full 2020 schedule for the Miners football team was released on Wednesday, featuring tough non-conference opponents and a challenging C-USA slate. Continue reading…
View ArticleTen Takeaways from UTEP Football 2020 National Signing Day
Head coach Dana Dimel, entering his third offseason at the helm of the program, addressed the media Wednesday afternoon to discuss this year's recruiting class. Continue reading…
View ArticleUTEP Spring Football Cancelled; Athletic Facilities Closed
UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced the cancellation of the remaining spring football practices and the 2020 UTEP football spring game. Continue reading…
View ArticleFive Early Sun Bowl Storylines Ahead of UCLA vs. Pitt
Get ready for the 87th edition of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, kicking off on Friday, Dec. 30, as Pitt (8-4) will face off against No. 18 UCLA (9-3). Continue reading…
View ArticleTony The Tiger Sun Bowl Features UCLA Offense and Pitt Defense
When the 89th Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl kicks off tomorrow, the biggest test will be UCLA's high powered rushing offense against Pitt's terrific run defense. Continue reading…
View ArticleEl Paso Wins with Wild Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl Finish
More than 41,000 fans turned out to watch UCLA and Pitt trade leads all game long in what will be remembered as another classic Tony The Tiger Sun Bowl finish. Continue reading…
View ArticleUTEP Football vs. Jacksonville State: Preview and Prediction for Season Opener
UTEP football opens their season against FBS newcomer Jacksonville State, who is led by some familiar faces. Lets take a look at the Gamecocks and give you some predictions. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Miner Losing Blues Explained By UTEPZay
The losing blues have hit the UTEP fanbase after a disappointing 2-6 start to the 2023 campaign. Continue reading…
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