The UTEP football team is gearing up for the new season with a mix of returning and new players. About half of the team's roster is made up of returning players, with 50 out of 110 players coming back.

Coach Scotty Walden has expressed appreciation for the returning players, noting their role in helping to implement new schemes with the team's new coordinators.

Further details on the team's preparations and expectations for the season can be found in the Galveston County Daily News, which has been following the team's progress.